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In the news: Lego, Shell and Greenpeace

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Lego is "letting kids down" by putting sales above the environment because of its _1_with Shell, say Greenpeace, the environmental organisation.

The charity is launching a global _2_ to get Lego, the children's toy manufacturer, to drop the oil giant, Shell.

More than 16 million Shell-branded LEGO sets have been sold or given away at petrol stations in 26 countries. Greenpeace believe Shell is using Lego to _3_ its image.

The oil company has received heavy _4_ over its controversial Artic drilling programme.

Conservationists fear an oil spill in the Artic could have a _5_ impact on the local wildlife.

Missing Words

These are the five missing words from the above news story. Do you know where they go?

campaign - planned activities to achieve a social or political aim.
criticism - showing disapproval.
devastating - causing a lot of damage.
improve - to become better.
partnership - a relationship between two organisations.

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