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BBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: CORRECT THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE1. Six English soldiers are missing, believed to have been killed, in Afghanistan.2. Their wives have been told.3. The BBCs defence correspondent is Carole Wyatt.4. The soldiers were getting petrol when their Warrior armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion.5. Five of those who are missing are from the 3rd Battalion, the Cheshire Regiment.6. The other was from the 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancashires Regiment.7. This is the worst single loss of life for British soldiers due to an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) since last July.8. In a statement the defence secretary, Philip Ammond, condemned the attack.9. He spoke about the dangers faced on a weekly basis by British men and women in Afghanistan.10. The Republican politician, Mitt Romney, has won six of the 10 US states that voted yesterday in Special Tuesday.11. Its still not known if hell be his partys candidate against President Obama in next years presidential election.12. Researchers say leg amputations for people with diabetes are 10 times more common in some parts of the UK than others.13. The study looked at health trusts across England during a three-month period.14. The study concludes that some areas dont have the right specialist cars to spot foot problems early enough.15. The UN humanitarian chief Lady Hamos is due in the Syrian capital Damascus.16. She will press the government to allow aid in to the worst affected areas of Oms.17. The Syrian authorities are still preventing Oxfam from entering the district of Baba Amr.18. Losses from debit and credit card fraud have fallen to their lowest since 2008.19. The research is by an organisation called Financial Fraud Action OK.20. The amount lost from online banking fraud was significantly up last year.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: ANSWERS1. Six English soldiers are missing, believed to have been killed, in Afghanistan. Six British soldiers2. Their wives have been told. Their families have been told.3. The BBCs defence correspondent is Carole Wyatt. Caroline Wyatt4. The soldiers were getting petrol when their Warrior armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion. The soldiers were on patrol.5. Five of those who are missing are from the 3rd Battalion, the Cheshire Regiment. the Yorkshire Regiment6. The other was from the 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancashires Regiment. the Duke of Lancasters Regiment7. This is the worst single loss of life for British soldiers due to an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) since last July. since July 20098. In a statement the defence secretary, Philip Ammond, condemned the attack. Philip Hammond9. He spoke about the dangers faced on a weekly basis by British men and women in Afghanistan. on a daily basis10. The Republican politician, Mitt Romney, has won six of the 10 US states that voted yesterday in Special Tuesday. Super Tuesday11. Its still not known if hell be his partys candidate against President Obama in next years presidential election. in Novembers presidential election12. Researchers say leg amputations for people with diabetes are 10 times more common in some parts of the UK than others. in some parts of England13. The study looked at health trusts across England during a three-month period. over a three-year period14. The study concludes that some areas dont have the right specialist cars to spot foot problems early enough. specialist care15. The UN humanitarian chief Lady Hamos is due in the Syrian capital Damascus. Lady Amos16. She will press the government to allow aid in to the worst affected areas of Oms. Homs17. The Syrian authorities are still preventing Oxfam from entering the district of Baba Amr. the Red Cross, not Oxfam18. Losses from debit and credit card fraud have fallen to their lowest since 2008. have fallen to their lowest for 10 years i.e. since 200219. The research is by an organisation called Financial Fraud Action OK. Financial Fraud Action UK20. The amount lost from online banking fraud was significantly up last year. was also significantly down last yearBBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: GAP-FILL1. Six _ soldiers are missing, believed to _ _ killed, in Afghanistan.2. Their _ have been told.3. The soldiers were _ patrol _ their Warrior armoured vehicle was _ by an explosion.4. Five of _ who are missing, believed killed, are from the _ Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment.5. The _ was from the _ Battalion, the Duke of Lancasters Regiment.6. Details are _ _ confirmed, but the soldiers _ have been informed.7. The vehicle itself _ yet been recovered.8. This is why the _ is describing the soldiers as missing, believed killed.9. This is the _ single loss of _ for British soldiers due to an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan _ an _ killed _ soldiers in 2009 in Sangin.10. Philip Hammond, the defence secretary, condemned the attack. He said it brought _ to everyone the dangers faced on a _ basis by British men and _ in Afghanistan.11. The Republiscan politician Mitt Romney _ _ six of the 10 US states that voted yesterday in whats known as Super _.12. Its still not known if hell be the Republican candidate standing against President Obama in the presidential election in _.13. Researchers say _ amputations for people with diabetes are _ _ more common in _ parts of the England _ in others.14. The study concludes some areas _ have the _ specialist care to _ foot problems early _.15. The UN humanitarian chief Lady Amos is due in the Syrian _ Damascus.16. She will _ the government to allow aid into the _ affected areas of Homs.17. The Syrian authorities are still preventing the _ _ from entering the district of Baba Amr.18. New figures show losses from debit and credit card fraud _ _ to their _ for 10 years.19. Research showed the amount lost from online banking fraud was also significantly _ last year.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: ANSWERS1. Six British soldiers are missing, believed to have been killed, in Afghanistan.2. Their families have been told.3. The soldiers were on patrol when their Warrior armoured vehicle was struck by an explosion.4. Five of those who are missing, believed killed, are from the 3rd Battalion, the Yorkshire Regiment.5. The other was from the 1st Battalion, the Duke of Lancasters Regiment.6. Details are still being confirmed, but the soldiers families have been informed.7. The vehicle itself hasnt yet been recovered.8. This is why the MoD (Ministry of Defence) is describing the soldiers as missing, believed killed.9. This is the worst single loss of life for British soldiers due to an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan since an IED killed five soldiers in 2009 in Sangin.10. Philip Hammond, the defence secretary, condemned the attack. He said it brought home to everyone the dangers faced on a daily basis by British men and women in Afghanistan.11. The Republican politician Mitt Romney has won six of the 10 US states that voted yesterday in whats known as Super Tuesday.12. Its still not known if hell be the Republican candidate standing against President Obama in the presidential election in November.13. Researchers say leg amputations for people with diabetes are 10 times more common in some parts of the England than in others.14. The study concludes some areas dont have the right specialist care to spot foot problems early enough.15. The UN humanitarian chief Lady Amos is due in the Syrian capital Damascus.16. She will press the government to allow aid into the worst affected areas of Homs.17. The Syrian authorities are still preventing the Red Cross from entering the district of Baba Amr.18. New figures show losses from debit and credit card fraud have fallen to their lowest for 10 years.19. Research showed the amount lost from online banking fraud was also significantly down last year.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am ADVANCED: QUESTIONS1. Who are missing, believed to have been killed, in Afghanistan?2. Who have been informed?3. What is a Warrior?4. What was the soldiers Warrior hit by?5. What hasnt yet been recovered?6. Which Government department is describing the soldiers as missing, believed killed?7. What do the initials IED stand for?8. When were five British soldiers killed by an IED in Sangin?9. Who is Philip Hammond?10. How often do British men and women face dangers in Afghanistan, according to Mr Hammond?11. Which party does Mitt Romney belong to in the USA?12. How many US states did he win in Super Tuesday?13. Is he now definitely going to stand against President Obama?14. When is the US presidential election taking place?15. What has research shown about leg amputations for people with diabetes in England?16. How long did the study last?17. Why are these amputations much higher in some areas, according to the study?18. How is Lady Amos described?19. What is she going to try to persuade the Syrian government to do?20. Which international charity is still being prevented from entering Baba Amr by the Syrian authorities?21. What have losses from debit and credit card fraud done?22. What amount was also significantly down last year?BBC RADIO 4 NEWSWednesday, 7th March 201210.00am ADVANCED: ANSWERS1. Who are missing, believed to have been killed, in Afghanistan? six British soldiers2. Who have been informed? the soldiers families3. What is a Warrior? Its an armoured vehicle.4. What was the soldiers Warrior hit by? an explosion5. What hasnt yet been recovered? the vehicle itself6. Which Government department is describing the soldiers as missing, believed killed? the MoD (Ministry of Defence)7. What do the initials IED stand for? Improvised Explosive Device8. When were five British soldiers killed by an IED in Sangin? in July 20099. Who is Philip Hammond? Hes the defence secretary.10. How often do British men and women face dangers in Afghanistan, according to Mr Hammond? daily11. Which party does Mitt Romney belong to in the USA? the Republican Party12. How many US states did he win in Super Tuesday? six out of 1013. Is he now definitely going to stand against President Obama? No. But his victory was not emphatic enough