CLA TEST # 17 ABDUCTION (KIDNAPPING OF REBECCA) (Combined Language Assessment) for UN AMS/SAAT Exam

COMBINED LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

CLA (English) TEST # 17

ABDUCTION (KIDNAPPING OF REBECCA)

FIRST PART of CLA (Reading)

INCIDENT REPORT

At 10:30 hours, on 07^th September 2013, an anonymous caller informed the United Nations Police (UNPOL) station in Abidjan that 15 minutes ago he had witnessed a teen aged Haitian girl being kidnapped in broad daylight in the market parking lot at the corner of Russel Avenue and Ludwig Square, outside a hardware store known as Balkan Super. The called further stated that the abductor is a white male in his 20s. The most distinguishing characteristic was that he seemed to have severe acne, boils and pockmarks on his in a ponytail at the time. The witness described him as having foxlike eyes.

SITUATION REPORT # 1

At 1000 hours on 07^th September 2013, Rebecca and her friend Maria left home and rode their scooters to the market, 20 minutes ride from Rebecca's home. They left the scooters by the side door as they went inside the store. They shopped there for 30 minutes. Upon leaving the store, the two girl started walking home, completely forgetting about the scooters. After circa 25 minutes when they realized they had forgotten them, they turned and started walking back at the same speed to where they left them; however, they saw that Rebecca's scooter was missing. Rebecca then spotted her scooter farther down in the market parking lot, where it had been placed near a parked car. When Rebecca bent down to pick the scooter up, an unidentified white male jumped out of the parked car, picked up Rebecca from behind, and threw her into the back of his car. The suspect was 1 meter 76 centimeters tall with brown eyes and dark hair and had a slender build. At the time of the incident he was wearing a fake black mustache and goatee. During the incident he was also wearing a black sweat shirt, gray jeans trousers, and black tennis shoes. Rebecca's friend Maria ran back into the store to get help. The abductor managed to escape with Rebecca. The abductor drove a large older model sedan. It was possibly a four-door vehicle and was cream in color. The car may have had cement splatters on the sides and lights set into the rear bumper. The front bumper was battered; the vehicle appeared run-down, it may have previously been in an accident. The car was last seen speeding south on Rassel Avenue towards nearby Lofa County, with Rebecca inside.

SITUATION REPORT # 2

At 1230 hours, 07 September 2013, Rebecca's mother showed up at the UNPOL station stating that her daughter had been abducted. She mentioned that she had gone to the hardware store known as Balkan Super with a friend named Maria. The two left home at 1000 hours and rode their scooters to the market, two blocks from home. At 1210 hours, Maria came to her and narrated what had happened to her daughter Rebecca. She was very worried and feared something had happened to her. She stated that Rebecca is 14 years old and was wearing a pink blouse with jeans when she left the house in the morning. She has a black mole on her chin and a scar on her forehead. After hearing her statement for 15 minutes, the Duty Officer registered a missing case.

The UNPOL, together with the Haitian National Police, has requested to local media to announce the kidnapping of Rebecca. The photo of the victim, together with her physical description, was telecasted on local TV channels and printed in all the mafor Haitian newspapers on 09^th September 2013.

SITUATION REPORT # 3

At 1425 hours on 12^th September 2013, Mr. Peter Gonzalez, a 40 year old man entered the UNPOL station in Abidjan and stated that he had seen the telecast of Rebecca's kidnapping and has vital information to give. He was ushered into interview room # 4. He stated to Officer Graham Bell, the interviewing officer that since 07^th September 2013 he had seen a four-door, cream colored vehicle parked near an abandoned farmhouse, located at 49 Alexander Street, Lofa County. He thought of reporting the vehicle to police as the car fits into the description printed in the local newspaper. He further stated that he had seen no one coming out or entering into the abandoned farmhouse.

FIRST PART of CLA (READING)

QUESTION PAPER -A

Family Name:…………First Name………Test Serial #:………….

Country:…….…………Date:…………………………………………

1. When was Rebecca abducted?

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2. How many witnesses were there in the incident?

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3. At what time did the girls realize that they had forgotten their scooters?

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4. Describe the suspects?

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5.  How did the suspect try to mask his identity?

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6. Give the color and make of the suspect's vehicle?

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7. For how many days was the suspect vehicle seen parked near the abandoned farmhouse?

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8.  When was a missing case registered?

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9.  At approximately what time did Rebecca and her friend Maria enter Balkan Super?

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10. How old was the victim?

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS

MATRIX – A

1.         When was Rebecca abducted?

1140 hours on 07^th September 2013.

2.         How many witnesses were there in the incident?

02 (Two).

3.         At what time did the girls realize that they had forgotten their scooters?

At 1115 hours.

4.         Describe the suspects?

A 20 year old white male having severe acne boils and pockmarks on his face with shoulder length, dirty blonde hair wore in a ponytail and having foxlike eyes.

5.         How did the suspect try to mask his identity?

By wearing a fake black mustache and goatee.

6.         Give the color and make of the suspect's vehicle?

A cream colored sedan.

7.         For how many days was the suspect vehicle seen parked near the abandoned farmhouse?

06 (Six days).

8.         When was a missing case registered?

At 1245 hours, on 07^th September 2013. 

9.         At approximately what time did Rebecca and her friend Maria enter Balkan Super?

At about 1120 hours. 

10.       How old was the victim?

14 years old.

SECOND PART OF CLA (Report Writing)

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 receiving the information from Mr. Peter Gonzalez, police mobilized a rescue party. The party consisted of 02 experts from the Forensic Team, 02 Officers and 05 armed police from Operation Team and a doctor and two nurses from the Medical team. At 1500 hours on 12 September 2013, the rescue party headed towards the abandoned farmhouse, located at 49 Alexander Street, Lofa County. On arrival they quickly spotted the suspect's Sedan and a forensic team made a thorough search of it. They found a machete, cotton pads, and ropes which they impounded.

The operation team surrounded the perimeter of the house and the team leader gave the verbal command to whoever was in the house to come out with their hands up. After 5 minutes a slender build 1 meter 76 centimeters tall male with brown eyes and dark hair came out with a teen age girl. The police quickly handcuffed the suspect and rescue the victim.

The medical Team checked the victim and advised immediate transportation to the hospital. The victim was in a state of trauma and bore signs of beating. She was bleeding profusely, most probably a result of brutality rape. The victim was transported to Elizabeth Memorial Hospital and the victim's mother was duly informed about her daughter being rescued. The suspect was taken before the Investigation Judge who ordered his detention at the Police Detention Center.

DIALOGUE

The following is the conversation between the Commanding Officer and Officer Ramos.

Officer Ramos:                Good afternoon, sir. I am here to submit the situation report to the missing case registered on 07^th September 2013.

Commanding Officer:      Good afternoon, Officer Ramos. What was the complaint about?

Officer Ramos:                  At 1230 hours, 07^th September 2013, Rebecca's mother showed up at the UNPOL station stating that her daughter Rebecca had been abducted.

Commanding Officer:        What action did you take?

Officer Ramos:               Sir at 1425 hours on 12^th September 2013, Mr. Peter Gonzalez visited our station stating seeing the four-door, cream colored suspect vehicle parked near an abandoned farmhouse, located at 49 Alexander Street, Lofa County.

Commanding Officer:        What did you do then?

Officer Ramos:            We mobilized a rescue party consisted of 02 experts from the Forensic Team, 02 Officers and 05 armed police officer from the Operation Team and a doctor and two nurses from the Medical Team.

Commanding Officer:        Could you make any progress?

Officer Ramos:                On arrival we quickly spotted the suspect's Sedan and the forensic team made a thorough search of it. They found a machete, cotton pads, and ropes which they impounded.

Commanding Officer:        Please continue.

Officer Ramos:                 The operation team surrounded the perimeter of the house and the team leader gave the verbal command to whoever was in the house to come out with their hands up.

Commanding Officer:        What happened then?

Officer Ramos:                  After 5 minutes a slender build 1 meter 76 centimeters tall male with brown eyes and dark hair came out with a teen age girl. The police quickly handcuffed the suspect and rescued the victim.

Commanding Officer:        What was done with the victim?

Officer Ramos:                  Sir after we rescued Rebecca, the Medical Team checked the victim and advised immediate transportation to the hospital.

Commanding Officer:        Was her condition critical?

Officer Ramos:                   Sir the victim was in a state of trauma and bore sighs of beating and was bleeding profusely, most probably a result of brutal rape.

Commanding Officer:        Where is the victim now?

Officer Ramos:                    The victim was transported to Elizabeth Memorial Hospital.

Commanding Officer:        Did you inform the victim's family?

Officer Ramos:              Sir the victim's mother was duly informed about her daughter being rescued.

Commanding Officer:        What was done with the suspect?

Officer Ramos:                The suspect was taken before the Investigation Judge who ordered his detention at the Police Detention Center.

Commanding Officer:        Thank you, Officer Ramos. It was a job well done.

Officer Ramos:                    Thank you, sir and goodbye.

Commanding Officer:        Goodbye Officer.

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