CLA Test 5: Ambush

First Part of CLA (Reading)

Patrol Report: On Monday, April 1st 2014 to 20.00 hours, police station number 6 recorded the testimony of Fenelon having witnessed an attack by local terrorists.This event was held at a room of the discount store, located on 27 Rue De Peace, coordinates UTM 326-218, not far from his home.

Incident 1: At 16:30 hours, Ghanaian soldiers were returning to base, located at 17 Rue De Peace after their patrol. Driving conditions were difficult and visibility was poor because of the heavy fog. Their vehicle had to slow down because of the poor condition of the road. They were merrily singing songs after a hard day's work.

Incident 2:  Two terrorists were hiding on the roof of the building located at 24 Rue De Peace, just opposite to the army base. They used a time bomb set to explode at 16:35 hours. It was expected that the explosion will devastate the surrounding within 30 meter radius. Terrorists detonated the bomb in a trash can. The windows exploded, wounding 6 civilian in the crowd. Four soldiers were wounded in the explosion of the bomb, next to their armored vehicle.

Incident 3: The attack was claimed by by the terrorist organization Aljina. This organization is being led by two young men for the past 10 months. This group opposed foreign intervention in their country and targeted mainly UN peace keepers and foreign military personnel. They were professionals and executed their plans to perfection.

Incident 4: The military personnel suffered burns and cuts due to debris from glasses flying. The explosion claimed the life of a civilian victim, a 76 year old woman. She had come to visit her son Ulrike, Director of the Art Musuem, in the street of Peace. She had blood stains on her white sweater.

Incident 5: The ambulance arrived at the scene at 16.45 hours and Alex Haley, the doctor quickly attended the civilian causalities. The surviving civilian victims were transported to the nearest hospital. Alex Haley then focused on the injured soldiers. One of the soldiers was in critical condition, another suffered from multiple injuries, the third needed emergency treatment and the last died instantly, The military casualties were transported to the Military Hospital. At 18:50 hours, the solder, who was in critical condition, was suffering from trauma. We had to carry him to the intensive care unit; he died 15 minutes after. The local police, who patrolled the area, put in all their efforts to apprehend the terrorists while the were fleeing, but without success. Police have frozen places to try and gather clues. The investigation continues, the witness was heard despite his condition.

Incident 6: Police have immediately alerted all on duty Patrol team to be on the lookout for the fugitive suspects. The description of the terrorists leaders were also broadcast from the media. Police have requested the civilian population to immediately inform police if they see any suspicious person matching the descriptions. Police have also cautioned the general public that Mohammad Jabil and Yasser Nadir the two top terrorists and the fugitive suspects are all armed and are considered to be very ruthless and dangerous and advised them not to approach the suspects.

First Part of CLA (Reading)

Question Paper - Ambush

1. At what time did the last victim die?
Ans: At 19:05 hours.

2. What is UTM coordinates or the location where the incident occurred?
Ans: UTM 326 - 218.

3. How many people died in the incident. ?
Ans: Three.

4. How many military personnel have been injured?
Ans: Four soldiers.

5. Where did the terrorists hid?
Ans: On the roof of the building.

6. At what time was the bomb timed to explode?
Ans: At 16:35 hours.

7. How old was the dead civilian victim?
Ans: 76-year-old. 

8. How many of the victims were transported to hospitals?
Ans: Eight.

9. What steps did Police take to apprehend the criminals?
Ans: Broadcast the description of the ciminals. 

10. Who claimed responsible for the attack?
Ans: Terrorist organization Aljina. 

Second Part of CLA ( Report Writing)

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Introduction

This is the second section of the UNPOL Combined Language Assessment. It is divided into two parts. In the first part you will hear one person describing the mission-related topic you have just read about in the Reading Comprehension - it will be introduced as the Narrative. In the second part,  you will hear a conversation between two people who are discussing the same mission-related topic - it will be introduced as the Dialogue. 

Please be reminded that the use of any computer devices, microphones, books, external notes or assistance from others is not permitted. Candidates who fail to observe appropriate conduct during this test will be excluded from the assessment process. Such actions will be duly noted and communicated in writing to the authorities of the Member State concerned and to the SAAT Coordinator in the UN Police Division. 

You will be given a Report Writing Form and another Blank Sheet of paper. Take careful notes on the Blank Sheet of paper of both the Narrative and the Dialogue. Pay attention to the important facts and key information. You will hear the recording only one time.

Once the Narrative and Dialogue are finished, you will be asked to use  your notes from both the Reading and the Audio parts to write your own complete police report. 

You will have 30 minutes to complete your police report. The instructor will indicate when these 30 minutes begin. The instructor will then announce when there are 5 minutes remaining and when there is one final minute.

Please do not forget to write your full name and your individual test serial number clearly in the spaces provided on the Report Writing Sheet.

Good Luck!

Narrative

On Monday, April 1st 2014 at 20:00 hours,  one of the eye-witnesses Fenelon informed Police that he is the owner of the discount store. On that day at 15:45 hours, as he was busy working in his store, he saw through his window, a black colored 4-wheeler registration number DN 567879 with 4 people in it. They stopped their Volks-Wagon car in front of 24 Rue De Peace. Two of them got down from the vehicle and went inside the building. The driver then drove the car,  parked it at the end of the street and started walking towards the building to join his accomplices. On the way he had stopped and put something inside the trash can. One of the perpetrators kept vigilance on the street.

Fenelon further advised police that he was not suspicious of their movement.

He told police that immediately after the explosion at 16:35 hours, the entire area was in great pandemonium. He could see from his window, three men between 20 and 35 years old running out of the building located at 24 Rue De Peace and heading towards the parked car. He gave the description of the suspects to the interrogating officer. The findings were immediately relayed over radio to all police stations , patrol teams and the SWAT Team. 

At 23:40 hours, the car in question was stopped by the traffic police at the intersection of Boulevard Triumphal and Main Street. There were 2 people inside the car. Police made a thorough search of the car and found 2 semi- automatic rifles, 3 Astra pistols and a machete. The also found an address book.

Police raided all the houses found in the address book and finally managed to apprehend all the suspects. Police also arrested Mohammad Jabil and Yasser Nadir, the two top leaders of the terrorists organization Aljina.

Dialogue

What's your name?

Fenelon.

What dou you do and where do you reside?

I am the owner of the discount store, and I live on 19 Rue De Peace, coordinates UTM 326-218.

Now please narrate what you had witnessed on that day?

I was busy working in my store, I saw through my window, a black colored 4 - wheeler registration number DN 567879 with 4 people in it.

Please do continue.

They stopped their Volks - Wagon car in front of Rue De Peace. Two of them got down from the vehicle and went inside the building located just opposite to the army base. A little later I could see them on the rooftop.

What happened next ?

The driver then drove the car, parked it at the end of the street and started walking towards the building to join his accomplices. On the way he had stopped and put something inside the trash can . One of the perpetrators kept vigilance on the street.

When did you hear the explosion?

At 16:35 hours. The entire area was in great chaos.

Did you notice anything unusual ?

I could see from my window, two men between 20 and 35 years old running out of the building located at 24 Rue De Peace and heading towards the parked car.

Could you describe them please?

One was approximately 30 years old; the other was younger, about 25 years. The first was bald and freckles; he wore a gray coat and purple pants. The second was great, well built. He was wearing jeans, a polo shirt with hood and a red scarf. 

Thank you Mr. Fenelon. Your testimony will be of great help in apprehending the criminals.