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BBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: CORRECT THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE1. Police have arrested six people in connection with their investigation into phone-hacking at Views International Newspapers.2. Theyre being queried on suspicion of committing to pervert the course of justice.3. The BBCs Home Affair correspondent is Danny Shaw.4. Scunthorpe Yard said the six people, five men and one woman, were arrested between 5 and 7am today.5. Two suspects were arrested in Cambridgeshire.6. The other four suspects were detained in Ampshire, Hertfordshire and London.7. The suspects may be reporters, newspaper salesman or private investigators.8. So far 45 people have been arrested during the investigation into phone-hacking, computer news and corrupt payments to police and public officials.9. An Afghan soldier has reportedly been killed during an exchange of views in Afghanistan.10. The insurgents attacked a low level government delegation.11. The delegation was visiting one of the towns where a US serviceman killed 16 civilians.12. Two of President Karzais cousins were among a team of security officials.13. The team was travelling to the scene of last months shootings.14. David Cameron is on his way to Washington for 24 hours of meetings.15. He will attend talks on the approximate timetable for when Afghan troops will take the lead in the fight against the Taliban.16. The Royal College of JPs has said that its now prepared to work with the Government.17. The Government wants to make changes to the NAS in England.18. The leader of the college said it made sense for doctors to be in partnership with the Government.19. Marine Le Pen is the leader of the far right National Frump Party in France.20. She plans to stand in the presidential election in May.21. Ms Le Pen said she had now collected the signatures of 500 selected local government officers.22. This means she can now be a can-opener.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am ELEMENTARY: ANSWERS1. Police have arrested six people in connection with their investigation into phone-hacking at Views International Newspapers. News International Newspapers2. Theyre being queried on suspicion of committing to pervert the course of justice. Theyre being questioned.)3. The BBCs Home Affair correspondent is Danny Shaw. Home Affairs correspondent4. Scunthorpe Yard said the six people, five men and one woman, were arrested between 5 and 7am today. Scotland Yard5. Two suspects were arrested in Cambridgeshire. Oxfordshire6. The other four suspects were detained in Ampshire, Hertfordshire and London. Hampshire7. The suspects may be reporters, newspaper salesman or private investigators. newspaper executives8. So far 45 people have been arrested during the investigation into phone-hacking, computer news and corrupt payments to police and public officials. computer misuse9. An Afghan soldier has reportedly been killed during an exchange of views in Afghanistan. an exchange of fire (i.e. gunfire shots)10. The insurgents attacked a low level government delegation. a high level government delegation11. The delegation was visiting one of the towns where a US serviceman killed 16 civilians. one of the villages12. Two of President Karzais cousins were among a team of security officials. brothers, not cousins13. The team was travelling to the scene of last months shootings. last weekends shootings14. David Cameron is on his way to Washington for 24 hours of meetings. for a three-day visit15. He will attend talks on the approximate timetable for when Afghan troops will take the lead in the fight against the Taliban. on the precise timetable16. The Royal College of JPs has said that its now prepared to work with the Government. The Royal College of GPs17. The Government wants to make changes to the NAS in England. the NHS18. The leader of the college said it made sense for doctors to be in partnership with the Government. to be in talks with the Government19. Marine Le Pen is the leader of the far right National Frump Party in France. National Front Party (A frump is an unattractive woman who wears unfashionable clothes.)20. She plans to stand in the presidential election in May. in next months presidential election (i.e. Its taking place in April.)21. Ms Le Pen said she had now collected the signatures of 500 selected local government officials. 500 elected local government officials22. This means she can now be a can-opener. a candidate, not a can-openerBBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: QUESTIONS1. At which newspaper company are police investigating phone-hacking?2. How many people have the police just arrested at the company?3. What are they suspected of conspiring to pervert?4. Which famous police organisation is mentioned?5. When were the five men and one woman arrested?6. How old is the woman who was arrested?7. Which two other counties are mentioned?8. Do we know if the six are journalists?9. How many people have been arrested altogether as part of the investigation?10. Which area did the investigation cover besides phone-hacking and corrupt payments to police and public officials?11. Who has reportedly been killed in an exchange of fire with insurgents in Afghanistan?12. What did the insurgents attack?13. What did a US serviceman do in an Afghan village recently?14. What relation to President Karzai are two of the security officials?15. Where is David Cameron going to spend the next three days?16. Who are supposed to take the lead in the fight against the Taliban at some time in the future?17. Which college has said its now prepared to work with the Government?18. What does the Government want to make controversial changes to?19. Which word did the leader of the college use to describe some of the Governments proposals?20. What makes sense, according to Dr Clare Gerada?21. Which party is Marine Le Pen the leader of in France?22. When is France holding its next presidential election?23. What did Ms Le Pen have to collect before she could become a presidential candidate?BBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am INTERMEDIATE: ANSWERS1. At which newspaper company are police investigating phone-hacking? at News International Newspapers2. How many people have the police just arrested at the company? six3. What are they suspected of conspiring to pervert? the course of justice4. Which famous police organisation is mentioned? Scotland Yard5. When were the five men and one woman arrested? between 5 and 7 oclock this morning/ between 5 and 7am6. How old is the woman who was arrested? 437. Which two other counties are mentioned? Hampshire and Hertfordshire8. Do we know if the six are journalists? No Its not yet known whether those being held are reporters, newspaper executives or private investigators.9. How many people have been arrested altogether as part of the investigation? 4510. Which area did the investigation cover besides phone-hacking and corrupt payments to police and public officials? computer misuse11. Who has reportedly been killed in an exchange of fire with insurgents in Afghanistan? an Afghan soldier12. What did the insurgents attack? a high level government delegation13. What did a US serviceman do in an Afghan village recently? He killed 16 civilians.14. What relation to President Karzai are two of the security officials? brothers15. Where is David Cameron going to spend the next three days? in Washington DC in the USA16. Who are supposed to take the lead in the fight against the Taliban at some time in the future? Afghan troops17. Which college has said its now prepared to work with the Government? the Royal College of GPs18. What does the Government want to make controversial changes to? the NHS in England19. Which word did the leader of the college use to describe some of the Governments proposals? flawed20. What makes sense, according to Dr Clare Gerada? For GPs to be in talks with the Government.21. Which party is Marine Le Pen the leader of in France? the far right National Front Party22. When is France holding its next presidential election? next month/in April23. What did Ms Le Pen have to collect before she could become a presidential candidate? the signatures of 500 elected local government officialsBBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am ADVANCED: GAP-FILL1. Police have arrested six people as _ of their investigation _ phone-hacking at News International Newspapers.2. _ _ questioned on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of _.3. The BBCs _ Affairs correspondent is _ Shaw.4. _ _ said the six people were arrested between _ and _am this morning.5. Two suspects were arrested in _ and the others were detained in _, Hertfordshire and London.6. Its not yet _ whether the six are _, newspaper _ or private investigators.7. So far _ people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into phone-hacking, computer _ and _ payments to police and public officials.8. An Afghan soldier is reported to _ _ killed in an exchange of _ with insurgents.9. The insurgents attacked a _ _ government delegation.10. The delegation was visiting one of the _ where a US serviceman killed _ civilians.11. Two of President Karzais _ were part of a _ of security officials travelling to the _ of last weekends shootings.12. They were planning to _ _ an investigation.13. David Cameron is on his way to _.14. The visit will _ talks on the _ _ for when Afghan troops will take the _ in the fight against the Taliban.15. The _ College of _ has announced that its prepared to work _ the Government to implement its _ changes to the _ in England.16. _ leader, Dr Clare Gerada, told the BBC she _ wanted to see the withdrawal of _ proposals.17. However, she said it made _ for GPs to be in talks with the Government.18. Marine Le Pen is the leader of the _ _ National _ Party in France.19. She says shes obtained the required _ to _ in Aprils presidential _.20. Ms Le Pen had to collect the _ of 500 _ local government officials in order to become a presidential _.BBC RADIO 4 NEWSTuesday, 13th March 201210.00am ADVANCED: ANSWERS1. Police have arrested six people as part of their investigation into phone-hacking at News International Newspapers.2. Theyre being questioned on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.3. The BBCs Home Affairs correspondent is Danny Shaw.4. Scotland Yard said the six people were arrested between 5 and 7am this morning.5. Two suspects were arrested in Oxfordshire and the others were detained in Hampshire, Hertfordshire and London.6. Its not yet known whether the six are reporters, newspaper executives or private investigators.7. 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