新闻英语听力News13thMarch2012.doc

BBC RADIO 4 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

ELEMENTARY: CORRECT THE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE

1. Police have arrested six people in connection with their investigation into phone-hacking at Views International Newspapers.
2. They’re being queried on suspicion of committing to pervert the course of justice.
3. The BBC’s 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 Karzai’s cousins were among a team of security officials.
13. The team was travelling to the scene of last month’s 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 it’s 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 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

ELEMENTARY: ANSWERS

1. Police have arrested six people in connection with their investigation into phone-hacking at Views International Newspapers. News International Newspapers
2. They’re being queried on suspicion of committing to pervert the course of justice. ‘They’re being questioned...’)
3. The BBC’s Home Affair correspondent is Danny Shaw. Home Affairs correspondent
4. Scunthorpe Yard said the six people, five men and one woman, were arrested between 5 and 7am today. Scotland Yard
5. Two suspects were arrested in Cambridgeshire. Oxfordshire
6. The other four suspects were detained in Ampshire, Hertfordshire and London. Hampshire
7. The suspects may be reporters, newspaper salesman or private investigators. newspaper executives
8. So far 45 people have been arrested during the investigation into phone-hacking, computer news and corrupt payments to police and public officials. computer misuse

9. 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 delegation
11. The delegation was visiting one of the towns where a US serviceman killed 16 civilians. one of the villages
12. Two of President Karzai’s cousins were among a team of security officials. brothers, not cousins
13. The team was travelling to the scene of last month’s shootings. last weekend’s shootings

14. David Cameron is on his way to Washington for 24 hours of meetings. ‘for a three-day visit’
15. 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 timetable

16. The Royal College of JPs has said that it’s now prepared to work with the Government. The Royal College of GPs
17. The Government wants to make changes to the NAS in England. the NHS
18. The leader of the college said it made sense for doctors to be in partnership with the Government. ‘to be in talks with the Government’

19. 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 month’s presidential election’ (i.e. It’s 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 officials
22. This means she can now be a can-opener. a candidate, not a can-opener
BBC RADIO 4 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

INTERMEDIATE: QUESTIONS

1. 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 it’s 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 Government’s 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 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

INTERMEDIATE: ANSWERS

1. At which newspaper company are police investigating phone-hacking? at News International Newspapers
2. How many people have the police just arrested at the company? six
3. What are they suspected of ‘conspiring to pervert’? the course of justice
4. Which famous police organisation is mentioned? Scotland Yard
5. When were the five men and one woman arrested? between 5 and 7 o’clock this morning/ between 5 and 7am
6. How old is the woman who was arrested? 43
7. Which two other counties are mentioned? Hampshire and Hertfordshire
8. Do we know if the six are journalists? No – ‘It’s 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? 45
10. Which area did the investigation cover besides phone-hacking and corrupt payments to police and public officials? computer misuse

11. Who has reportedly been killed in an exchange of fire with insurgents in Afghanistan? an Afghan soldier
12. What did the insurgents attack? a high level government delegation
13. 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? brothers

15. Where is David Cameron going to spend the next three days? in Washington DC in the USA
16. Who are supposed to take the lead in the fight against the Taliban at some time in the future? Afghan troops

17. Which college has said it’s now prepared to work with the Government? the Royal College of GPs
18. What does the Government want to make controversial changes to? the NHS in England
19. Which word did the leader of the college use to describe some of the Government’s proposals? ‘flawed’
20. 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 Party
22. When is France holding its next presidential election? next month/in April
23. What did Ms Le Pen have to collect before she could become a presidential candidate? the signatures of 500 elected local government officials
BBC RADIO 4 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

ADVANCED: GAP-FILL

1. 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 BBC’s _________ 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. It’s 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 Karzai’s _________ were part of a _________ of security officials travelling to the _________ of last weekend’s 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 it’s 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 she’s obtained the required _________ to _________ in April’s presidential _________.
20. Ms Le Pen had to collect the _________ of 500 _________ local government officials in order to become a presidential _________.
BBC RADIO 4 NEWS
Tuesday, 13th March 2012
10.00am

ADVANCED: ANSWERS

1. Police have arrested six people as part of their investigation into phone-hacking at News International Newspapers.
2. They’re being questioned on suspicion of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
3. The BBC’s 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. It’s not yet known whether the six are reporters, newspaper executives or private investigators.
7. So far 45 people have been arrested in connection with the investigation into phone-hacking, computer misuse and corrupt payments to police and public officials.

8. An Afghan soldier is reported to have been killed in an exchange of fire with insurgents.
9. The insurgents attacked a high level government delegation.
10. The delegation was visiting one of the villages where a US serviceman killed 16 civilians.
11. Two of President Karzai’s brothers were part of a team of security officials travelling to the scene of last weekend’s shootings.
12. They were planning to carry out an investigation.

13. David Cameron is on his way to Washington.
14. The visit will include talks on the precise timetable for when Afghan troops will take the lead in the fight against the Taliban.

15. The Royal College of GPs has announced that it’s prepared to work with the Government to implement its controversial changes to the NHS in England.
16. Its leader, Dr Clare Gerada, told the BBC she still wanted to see the withdrawal of ‘flawed’ proposals.
17. However, she said it made sense for GPs to be in talks with the Government.

18. Marine Le Pen is the leader of the far right National Front Party in France.
19. She says she’s obtained the required backing to stand in April’s presidential election.
20. Ms Le Pen had to collect the signatures of 500 elected local government officials in order to become a presidential candidate.
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