This series of blog posts helps you to develop your reading, writing and vocabulary.  "Chunks" or "pieces" of language from today's news or  current affairs commentaries have been jumbled.  Try to place them in the correct order, and then check your answers using the list at the end of the file. 

EXAMPLE:

Thailand's warned massive floods leaders that could persist

Answer: Thailand's leaders warned that massive floods could persist

You will need a password to open the attached file. The same password will be used with subsequent News Chunks.  To receive the password send an email to the address below, giving your name and your Meiji Grace Mail address, and explaining that you need the password to open the attached file.

 aceblog@me.com