Read below the opening of this news item
about
HUMAN INTEREST which has been taken from a newspaper. You
are going to listen to Clara Mendez -a newsreader from a local
radio in London- broadcasting the full news. Don't worry if
there are some words you don't know: you should be able to
get the general idea.
At this first step, click on the speaker,
relax and
just listen for general comprehension while you read the
opening news:
NOTE: The Victoria Cross is
the most highly prized of British medals given for bravery in
war. The
Zeppelin was a huge cigar-shaped airship invented in
Germany at the beginnings of the 20th century. About 40 of them
were shot down in the First World War during air raids over
London.
The news - Part 4b
Now, listen again while you check Clara
Mendez' comments with the audio transcription. You will have to
do an activity after listening and reading.
The bravery of a First World War flying ace
has just raised £90,000 to help sick children. It's the price
paid at a charity auction for a Victoria Cross, awarded to
Lieutenant George Hamilton, an airman who shot down a Zeppelin.
Jack Marshall reports:
JACK MARSHALL: Lieutenant Hamilton shot down the huge airship
as it bombed London in 1916 and overnight he became a national
hero. His granddaughter Mrs Shirley Pelham:
SHIRLEY PELHAM: He was a pop star of the First World War for
heaven's sake !!
JACK MARSHALL: Today she put his Victoria Cross up for auction
to fund a new children's charity called 'A Medal For Children'.
And she's delighted with the outcome.
AUCTIONEER: Sold. For £90,000.
SHIRLEY PELHAM: It's the challenge again, the sort of thing my
grandfather would have gone for, you see. He was a great man for
challenges.
JACK MARSHALL: The money will pay for holidays for children
with leukaemia and for research into better treatment.
Jack Marshall, Independent News at Christie's in central London.
CLARA MENDEZ
The news - Part 4c
ACTIVITY 200:
Listen again to the news and answer these questions.
In question # 2, if the answer is FALSE, correct any mistakes
you find. Then check the answers.
1.
Where and when was the Zeppelin shot down?
A. over London, in 1916 B. over London, in 1915 C. in London, 1916
overnight
2.
A war medal has been sold to raise money for a charity for old people.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Una auténtica obra de caridad por
parte de la nieta de Hamilton !!!
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