Boy in the Tower - News reports

​ (a)   : A brief, attention-grabbing statement of the news story, designed to summarise the main point and entice the reader to read on. It should be informative and compelling. The title of the news report.

​ (b)   : The reporter's name, often accompanied by their role or title. It indicates who wrote the story and sometimes includes the date of publication.

​ (c)   : The opening paragraph of the news report, which summarises the most important aspects of the story (who, what, when, where, why, and how) in a concise and engaging manner. It is crucial as it provides the reader with the essential facts and encourages them to continue reading.

• Headline
• Byline
• Lead

​ ​ (a)   : The main part of the report that elaborates on the details of the story. It is organised in a descending order of importance, with the most crucial information presented first, followed by supporting details, background information, quotes, and additional context. This structure ensures that readers get the most vital information even if they don't read the entire article.

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​ (b)   : Direct or indirect statements from people involved in the story or those with relevant expertise. They add credibility, perspective, and human interest to the report, allowing readers to hear different voices and viewpoints.

​ (c)   : The final paragraph(s) of the news report, which may summarise the key points, mention the future implications of the story, or end with a noteworthy quote or statement that leaves the reader with something to think about.

• The Body
• Quotes
• The Conclusion

Read the following article and answer the question that follows:

MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS ROCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY, BRICKS VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

By Jason Scott

LONDON, March 15 – A baffling phenomenon has struck the local community as buildings continue to collapse in an inexplicable series of events, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for answers. According to reports, another five buildings have succumbed overnight, marking a worrying trend that has seen the number of fallen structures increase daily.

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked. "We all hoped it would stop, but it's only getting worse. Every morning brings news of more collapses."

The crisis took a tragic turn when Mr. Chelmsford, a local school principal, announced the loss of two young students, Leyla and Mehdi, whose residence was among the destroyed. "Their house collapsed while they were inside," he disclosed in a somber address, leaving the community mourning and in shock.

In response to the escalating situation, authorities have deployed an increased police presence, with officers patrolling the affected areas in hopes of uncovering the cause behind the mysterious collapses. "We are doing everything in our power to understand and prevent these tragedies," stated a police spokesperson, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Eyewitnesses report that the collapses occur under the cover of darkness, adding an eerie silence to the calamity. "It always seems to happen at night. We never see it, just wake up to the devastation," shared a local resident, highlighting the stealthy nature of the phenomenon.

Further complicating the investigation is the peculiar disappearance of bricks from the rubble of collapsed buildings. "There weren't nearly enough bricks left," noted another eyewitness, puzzled by the shortage. "It's as if they vanished into thin air."

Adding to the mystery, some have reported the bricks that remain bear an unusual hue. "They looked a bit... blue," one observer claimed, while another described them as "almost blue and almost silver," sparking a wave of speculation about the nature of the materials used in the construction of the affected buildings.

As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues. Police officials will continue their investigation and will be releasing daily updates to the public through their social media platforms.

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What unusual phenomenon is affecting the local community?

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• • Frequent power outages

• • Mysterious disappearance of pets

• • Buildings collapsing inexplicably

• • Sudden changes in weather

Read the following article and answer the question that follows:

MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS ROCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY, BRICKS VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

By Jason Scott

LONDON, March 15 – A baffling phenomenon has struck the local community as buildings continue to collapse in an inexplicable series of events, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for answers. According to reports, another five buildings have succumbed overnight, marking a worrying trend that has seen the number of fallen structures increase daily.

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked. "We all hoped it would stop, but it's only getting worse. Every morning brings news of more collapses."

The crisis took a tragic turn when Mr. Chelmsford, a local school principal, announced the loss of two young students, Leyla and Mehdi, whose residence was among the destroyed. "Their house collapsed while they were inside," he disclosed in a somber address, leaving the community mourning and in shock.

In response to the escalating situation, authorities have deployed an increased police presence, with officers patrolling the affected areas in hopes of uncovering the cause behind the mysterious collapses. "We are doing everything in our power to understand and prevent these tragedies," stated a police spokesperson, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Eyewitnesses report that the collapses occur under the cover of darkness, adding an eerie silence to the calamity. "It always seems to happen at night. We never see it, just wake up to the devastation," shared a local resident, highlighting the stealthy nature of the phenomenon.

Further complicating the investigation is the peculiar disappearance of bricks from the rubble of collapsed buildings. "There weren't nearly enough bricks left," noted another eyewitness, puzzled by the shortage. "It's as if they vanished into thin air."

Adding to the mystery, some have reported the bricks that remain bear an unusual hue. "They looked a bit... blue," one observer claimed, while another described them as "almost blue and almost silver," sparking a wave of speculation about the nature of the materials used in the construction of the affected buildings.

As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues. Police officials will continue their investigation and will be releasing daily updates to the public through their social media platforms.
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What action have authorities taken in response to the building collapses?

• • Declaring a state of emergency

• Deploying additional police patrols

• • Evacuating the town

• Offering financial assistance to affected families

Read the following article and answer the question that follows:

MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS ROCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY, BRICKS VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

By Jason Scott

LONDON, March 15 – A baffling phenomenon has struck the local community as buildings continue to collapse in an inexplicable series of events, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for answers. According to reports, another five buildings have succumbed overnight, marking a worrying trend that has seen the number of fallen structures increase daily.

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked. "We all hoped it would stop, but it's only getting worse. Every morning brings news of more collapses."

The crisis took a tragic turn when Mr. Chelmsford, a local school principal, announced the loss of two young students, Leyla and Mehdi, whose residence was among the destroyed. "Their house collapsed while they were inside," he disclosed in a somber address, leaving the community mourning and in shock.

In response to the escalating situation, authorities have deployed an increased police presence, with officers patrolling the affected areas in hopes of uncovering the cause behind the mysterious collapses. "We are doing everything in our power to understand and prevent these tragedies," stated a police spokesperson, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Eyewitnesses report that the collapses occur under the cover of darkness, adding an eerie silence to the calamity. "It always seems to happen at night. We never see it, just wake up to the devastation," shared a local resident, highlighting the stealthy nature of the phenomenon.

Further complicating the investigation is the peculiar disappearance of bricks from the rubble of collapsed buildings. "There weren't nearly enough bricks left," noted another eyewitness, puzzled by the shortage. "It's as if they vanished into thin air."

Adding to the mystery, some have reported the bricks that remain bear an unusual hue. "They looked a bit... blue," one observer claimed, while another described them as "almost blue and almost silver," sparking a wave of speculation about the nature of the materials used in the construction of the affected buildings.

As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues. Police officials will continue their investigation and will be releasing daily updates to the public through their social media platforms.
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  How many buildings were reported to have fallen overnight?

• • Three

• • Five

• • Seven

• • Ten

Read the following article and answer the question that follows:

MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS ROCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY, BRICKS VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

By Jason Scott

LONDON, March 15 – A baffling phenomenon has struck the local community as buildings continue to collapse in an inexplicable series of events, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for answers. According to reports, another five buildings have succumbed overnight, marking a worrying trend that has seen the number of fallen structures increase daily.

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked. "We all hoped it would stop, but it's only getting worse. Every morning brings news of more collapses."

The crisis took a tragic turn when Mr. Chelmsford, a local school principal, announced the loss of two young students, Leyla and Mehdi, whose residence was among the destroyed. "Their house collapsed while they were inside," he disclosed in a somber address, leaving the community mourning and in shock.

In response to the escalating situation, authorities have deployed an increased police presence, with officers patrolling the affected areas in hopes of uncovering the cause behind the mysterious collapses. "We are doing everything in our power to understand and prevent these tragedies," stated a police spokesperson, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Eyewitnesses report that the collapses occur under the cover of darkness, adding an eerie silence to the calamity. "It always seems to happen at night. We never see it, just wake up to the devastation," shared a local resident, highlighting the stealthy nature of the phenomenon.

Further complicating the investigation is the peculiar disappearance of bricks from the rubble of collapsed buildings. "There weren't nearly enough bricks left," noted another eyewitness, puzzled by the shortage. "It's as if they vanished into thin air."

Adding to the mystery, some have reported the bricks that remain bear an unusual hue. "They looked a bit... blue," one observer claimed, while another described them as "almost blue and almost silver," sparking a wave of speculation about the nature of the materials used in the construction of the affected buildings.

As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues. Police officials will continue their investigation and will be releasing daily updates to the public through their social media platforms.
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  What tragic event did Mr. Chelmsford announce?

• • The loss of a historic landmark

• • The cancellation of the annual fair

• • The collapse of a local bridge

• • The loss of two students due to a building collapse

Read the following article and answer the question that follows:

MYSTERIOUS COLLAPSE OF BUILDINGS ROCKS LOCAL COMMUNITY, BRICKS VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

By Jason Scott

LONDON, March 15 – A baffling phenomenon has struck the local community as buildings continue to collapse in an inexplicable series of events, leaving residents in fear and authorities scrambling for answers. According to reports, another five buildings have succumbed overnight, marking a worrying trend that has seen the number of fallen structures increase daily.

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked. "We all hoped it would stop, but it's only getting worse. Every morning brings news of more collapses."

The crisis took a tragic turn when Mr. Chelmsford, a local school principal, announced the loss of two young students, Leyla and Mehdi, whose residence was among the destroyed. "Their house collapsed while they were inside," he disclosed in a somber address, leaving the community mourning and in shock.

In response to the escalating situation, authorities have deployed an increased police presence, with officers patrolling the affected areas in hopes of uncovering the cause behind the mysterious collapses. "We are doing everything in our power to understand and prevent these tragedies," stated a police spokesperson, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Eyewitnesses report that the collapses occur under the cover of darkness, adding an eerie silence to the calamity. "It always seems to happen at night. We never see it, just wake up to the devastation," shared a local resident, highlighting the stealthy nature of the phenomenon.

Further complicating the investigation is the peculiar disappearance of bricks from the rubble of collapsed buildings. "There weren't nearly enough bricks left," noted another eyewitness, puzzled by the shortage. "It's as if they vanished into thin air."

Adding to the mystery, some have reported the bricks that remain bear an unusual hue. "They looked a bit... blue," one observer claimed, while another described them as "almost blue and almost silver," sparking a wave of speculation about the nature of the materials used in the construction of the affected buildings.

As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues. Police officials will continue their investigation and will be releasing daily updates to the public through their social media platforms.
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• According to eyewitnesses, when do most of the building collapses occur?

• In the morning

• At noon

• At night

• In the afternoon

"The situation is unprecedented," a concerned citizen remarked.

The word "unprecedented" used to describe the situation suggests that the events are:

• Predictable based on past occurrences.

• Similar to events that have happened before.

• Never before seen or experienced.

• Expected to happen again in the future.

In the sentence, "As the community grapples with this enigma, the quest for answers continues," the use of the word "grapples" suggests that the community and authorities are:

• • A) Easily overcoming the challenges presented.

• • B) Ignoring the difficulties and moving forward.

• • C) Struggling to understand and manage the issue.

• • D) Quickly finding solutions to the problem.

28. Referring to the disappearing bricks as an "enigma," in the sentence, "The disappearing bricks have become an enigma that puzzles both the community and investigators," implies that the situation is:

• • A) Completely understood by those investigating it.

• • B) An interesting but not serious puzzle.

• • C) A mysterious and confusing problem without a clear explanation.

• • D) Likely to be solved in the near future.