- You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
- Then 5 questions will appear.
- Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: a trial of a new community policing approach.
Why this is correct: The report is about a new community policing model being tested in north Winnipeg. Officers are being reassigned to smaller patrol zones to build relationships with residents. This is a trial of a new policing approach.
Why the other options are wrong:
- a reduction in the Winnipeg police budget.: The report does not mention a reduction in the police budget.
- an increase in emergency response times citywide.: The story is not about increased emergency response times across the city.
- a provincial takeover of municipal policing.: The province is helping with funding, but it is not taking over municipal policing.
Correct Answer: for six months.
Why this is correct: The transcript clearly states this is a six-month pilot programme. It began earlier this month and will run through the autumn.
Why the other options are wrong:
- until the end of the year.: The report does not say the pilot runs only until the end of the year - the formal evaluation is in December, but the pilot is six months.
- for three months.: Three months is not the length mentioned in the report.
- for one full year.: One full year is not mentioned - the pilot is six months long.
Correct Answer: city council approval with provincial support.
Why this is correct: The transcript says the project is funded with 2.5 million dollars approved by Winnipeg City Council, with support from the Manitoba government. This means both the city council and the province helped pay for it.
Why the other options are wrong:
- a federal public safety grant.: There is no mention of a federal public safety grant.
- private donations from local businesses.: Private donations from local businesses are not mentioned as a funding source.
- savings from reduced patrols elsewhere.: The report does not say funding came from savings due to reduced patrols elsewhere.
Correct Answer: cautiously optimistic but wanting consistent follow-through.
Why this is correct: The transcript says community association president Aaron Kakepetum said residents are encouraged by the increased visibility but want to see consistent follow-through. This shows cautious optimism - they are hopeful but want to see real results.
Why the other options are wrong:
- strongly opposed to the new patrol zones.: The president did not say residents are strongly opposed to the new patrol zones.
- unaware of the policing changes.: The president's comments show residents are aware of the changes, not unaware.
- satisfied and expecting immediate crime reductions.: The president did not say residents are satisfied or expect immediate crime reductions - they want consistent follow-through.
Correct Answer: carefully optimistic while noting uncertainties.
Why this is correct: The report presents the pilot positively but includes caution. The deputy police chief says the goal is long-term change, not quick results, and community groups respond cautiously. This makes the tone carefully optimistic with some uncertainty.
Why the other options are wrong:
- neutral and dismissive of community concerns.: The report does not dismiss community concerns - it includes them fairly.
- urgent and alarmist about crime levels.: The report is not urgent or alarmist. It presents facts calmly.
- highly critical of police leadership.: The report does not criticize police leadership at all.
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