BBCRadio4News6thFebruary2012.doc

BBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: CORRECT THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE1. The Syrian government has stopped the bombardment and shelling of Homs.2. Homs is a small town.3. The action began just after midnight.4. There are reports that a full hospital has been hit.5. One resident of Homs, Omar, was speaking to CNN as the shelling continued.6. China and the US have vetoed the UNs attempt to censure President Assads regime.7. Omar said We need your money or guards.8. Omar said the UN had given the green light to President Assad.9. He said President Assad now had more money.10. Omar ends by saying Are you here?11. There are 30 parties in Greeces coalition government.12. Unless the party leaders agree on austerity measures, they wont get a national bailout.13. This means Greece could default on its debts in May.14. A three-storey building has been destroyed by an explosion in Lahore in central Pakistan.15. At least two people died and 16 others were trapped in the rubble.16. Officials say a gas leak may have caused the blast.17. The England bus is Fabio Capello.18. He disagrees with the Football Associations decision to strip Tom Jerry of the captaincy.19. Mr Capello spoke to a Spanish television station.20. The former England captain allegedly verbally abused an opponent.21. Icy conditions are disrupting train services in northern England.22. Greater Anglia operates from London to Sussex and East Anglia.23. Greater Anglia has cancelled trains, but says others are running faster than normal.24. Over 50 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: ANSWERS1. The Syrian government has stopped the bombardment and shelling of Homs. The Syrian government has stepped up the bombardment and shelling. i.e. It has increased the bombardment and shelling.2. Homs is a small town. of the city of Homs3. The action began just after midnight. the action began just after dawn4. There are reports that a full hospital has been hit. a field hospital5. One resident of Homs, Omar, was speaking to CNN as the shelling continued. Omar was speaking to the BBC.6. China and the US have vetoed the UNs attempt to censure President Assads regime. China and Russia7. Omar said We need your money or guards. We need your help.8. Omar said the UN had given the green light to President Assad. He actually makes a mistake and says the green line.9. He said President Assad now had more money. more time10. Omar ends by saying Are you here? Do you hear?11. There are 30 parties in Greeces coalition government. Leaders of the three parties in the coalition government in Greece.12. Unless the party leaders agree on austerity measures, they wont get a national bailout. an international bailout13. This means Greece could default on its debts in May. in March, not May14. A three-storey building has been destroyed by an explosion in Lahore in central Pakistan. in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore15. At least two people died and 16 others were trapped in the rubble. 60, not 1616. Officials say a gas leak may have caused the blast. gas cylinders17. The England bus is Fabio Capello. The England coach, Fabio Capello.18. He disagrees with the Football Associations decision to strip Tom Jerry of the captaincy. John Terry19. Mr Capello spoke to a Spanish television station. an Italian television station20. The former England captain allegedly verbally abused an opponent. He allegedly racially abused an opponent.21. Icy conditions are disrupting train services in northern England. in southern and south-east England22. Greater Anglia operates from London to Sussex and East Anglia. Essex, not Sussex23. Greater Anglia has cancelled trains, but says others are running faster than normal. and says other are running at slower speeds than normal24. Over 50 flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport. At Heathrow Airport 30 arrivals and 10 departures have been cancelled. i.e. 40 flights altogetherBBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: GAP-FILL1. The Syrian government has _ _ the shelling and bombardment of the _ of Homs.2. The action started _ after _.3. Its been reported that a _ hospital has been _ and a number of people have lost their lives.4. One resident, Omar, was _ to the BBC as the shelling continued.5. He appealed for _ assistance.6. Two countries, _ and China, have vetoed the UNs attempt to censure President Assads regime.7. Omar said We need _ help.8. He said the UN had given President Assad more _.9. Omars final words are _ _ _?10. There are _ parties in Greeces coalition government.11. Leaders of the parties are _ more talks on austerity measures.12. They _ to reach an agreement in order to receive an international bailout, otherwise the country will default on its debts in _.13. An explosion has destroyed a three-storey _ in the _ Pakistani _ of Lahore.14. At least two people were killed and another _ were trapped in the _.15. Its thought _ cylinders _ have caused the explosion.16. The England _, Fabio Capello, says he disagrees _ the Football Associations decision to strip John Terry _ the captaincy.17. He told Italian TV that no action _ have been taken against the Chelsea player until the _ of his trial.18. Its alleged John Terry _ abused an opponent.19. _ conditions are disrupting train services in _ and _-_ England.20. Greater Anglia, which operates services from _ to Essex and East Anglia, has cancelled some _.21. It says others are running at _ speeds _ normal.22. Southeastern says _ should expect delays.23. At _ Airport _ arrivals and _ departures have been cancelled.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: ANSWERS1. The Syrian government has stepped up the shelling and bombardment of the city of Homs.2. The action started just after dawn.3. Its been reported that a field hospital has been hit and a number of people have lost their lives.4. One resident, Omar, was speaking to the BBC as the shelling continued.5. He appealed for international assistance.6. Two countries, Russia and China, have vetoed the UNs attempt to censure President Assads regime.7. Omar said We need your help.8. He said the UN had given President Assad more time.9. Omars final words are Do you hear?10. There are three parties in Greeces coalition government.11. Leaders of the parties are holding more talks on austerity measures.12. They have to reach an agreement in order to receive an international bailout, otherwise the country will default on its debts in March.13. An explosion has destroyed a three-storey building in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.14. At least two people were killed and another 60 were trapped in the rubble.15. Its thought gas cylinders may have caused the explosion.16. The England coach, Fabio Capello, says he disagrees with the Football Associations decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.17. He told Italian TV that no action should have been taken against the Chelsea player until the outcome of his trial.18. Its alleged John Terry racially abused an opponent.19. Icy conditions are disrupting train services in eastern and south-east England.20. Greater Anglia, which operates services from London to Essex and East Anglia, has cancelled some trains.21. It says others are running at slower speeds than normal.22. Southeastern says passengers should expect delays.23. At Heathrow Airport 30 arrivals and 10 departures have been cancelled.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am ADVANCED: GAP-FILL AND TRANSFORMATIONS1. The Syrian government has decided to _ _ its bombardment and _ of the _ of Homs.2. A _ correspondent there says the action started _ _ _.3. Reports (which havent been _) say a _ hospital has been _ and a number of people _ _ killed.4. One _ of the town, Omar, _ to the BBC while the shelling was happening.5. He appealed for _ help now that _ and China have _ to veto the _ attempt to censure President Assads regime.6. Omar said people feel theyve been _ _.7. He said the international community had given the green _ sic light to President Assad.8. He said President Assad now has more _.9. Omar ended by saying: _ _ _?10. _ coalition government is made up of three _.11. The party leaders are discussing new _ measures.12. Unless an agreement is _, Greece will not receive an international bailout.13. There are fears that without the bailout Greece will _ on its debts next _.14. A three-_ building has been _ by an _ in Lahore in _ Pakistan.15. At least two people died in the explosion and _ people were _ in the _.16. Its believed the explosion _ _ _ _ by gas cylinders.17. The England coach Fabio Capello is unhappy that the Football Association _ _ that John Terry will no longer be the England _.18. Mr Capello told Italian television that no action _ _ _ _ against the Chelsea player until the _ of his _.19. Its _ that John Terry subjected an opponent to _ _.20. _ conditions are causing _ to train services in _ and _-_ England.21. Greater Anglia is the main _ of train services between London and _ and East Anglia.22. It has been forced to _ some trains.23. Meanwhile other trains are going more _ than normal.24. Southeastern has warned _ that some services may be _.25. At _ Airport, 30 arrivals and 10 _ have been cancelled.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSMonday, 6th February 201210.00am ADVANCED: ANSWERS1. The Syrian government has decided to step up its bombardment and shelling of the city of Homs.2. A BBC correspondent there says the action started just after dawn.3. Reports (which havent been confirmed) say a field hospital has been hit and a number of people have been killed.4. One resident of the town, Omar, spoke to the BBC while the shelling was happening.5. He appealed for international help now that Russia and China have decided to veto the UNs attempt to censure President Assads regime.6. Omar said people feel theyve been left alone.7. He said the international community had given the green line sic light to President Assad.8. He said President Assad now has more time.9. Omar ended by saying: Do you hear?10. Greeces coalition government is made up of three parties.11. The party leaders are discussing new austerity measures.12. Unless an agreement is reached, Greece will not receive an international bailout.13. There are fears that without the bailout Greece w