A - Comprehension Test 1
Listen to the Webcast Former Liberian leader faces war crimes tribunal again and use the information from above to report back the news story. Follow these questions.
1) How according to the presenter did the Liberian leader rise to power? Why does he think Charles Taylor will be long remembered by the Liberians?
2) Why does the journalist say that Charles Taylor has set a new mark this time?
3) What is he accused of and what charges does he face in this case?
4) How old is Charles Taylor? Did he plead guilty to any of the charges?
5) Where does the historic trial take place?
6) What did the Liberian leader promise his people when he came to power?
7) Who made him resign?
8) What country was subjected to terrorism? How did Charles Taylor contribute to the situation in the country?
9) What cruel crimes were committed by the militia?
10) How did one of the victims describe the militia’s actions? What were the criminals like?
11) What is Charles Taylor alleged to have done in exchange for blood diamonds?
12) What difficulties did the chief prosecutor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone experience in judging the case?
13) Who are the witnesses to Taylor’s case? What kind of evidence do they provide
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Ellison canvasses forcing Papuan boats back to Indonesia
At home
1. Find in the WWW the information about Tampa Affair in 2001.
What is the message of the political cartoon above? What can you see in the top of the cartoon?
Why?
2. Look at the text title and complete the sentences according to their possible occurrence in the text.
It would be determined at the time by...
The benefit of knowing of the background is...
The international law that we're upholding is...
3 a). Form abstract nouns from these verbs:
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canvass |
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convene |
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intercept |
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verify |
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enter |
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sign |
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secure |
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involve |
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3 b). Fill in the gaps with the help of expressions above:
1) The group has been ______________neighbourhoods to ask people to vote for him.
2) The Joint Council community has been actively involved with the implementation of the Hague __________in the United States for over the past decade.
3) The thieves gained _______________to our house by breaking a window.
4) Then there was no British law controlling phone tapping, or making unauthorised ____________(such as by foreign intelligence agencies) illegal.
5) There is a place for your _____________at the bottom of the form.
6) Check ____________is the process in which a company or individual checks the validity of a check to ensure funds are available, or looks into the account holder's banking history.
7) Today's advanced ____________systems can be installed almost anywhere.
8) We are committed to offering opportunities for personal __________and growth for each employee.