VOCABULARY

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 362.

GRAMMAR

READING (x 2)

LISTENING (x 2)

1 with a confident stride/confidently/with confidence

2 (constantly) look around (you)

3 weaker targets

4 (be able to) identify them/him later

5 a bus stop/bus stops/traffic lights

6 injured/killed

7 a weapon/weapons

8 careless

9 under (a street) light

10 near a (major) store

11 is a must/necessary/essential

12 C - he became famous when, in October last year, he was locked away... where he was three years younger than any other inmate ...

13 A - Their solution was simple: these children had to be punished; the courts needed more powers to put them behind bars,

14 D - They remember him skiving off school...

15 B - They had tried taking him into care but he had simply walked out of the homes where they put him...he was sent to a secure unit at East Moor outside Leeds

16 A - If you throw a child into the sea, it will drown. If you throw it into an English ghetto, it will grow up like Joey,

17 D

18 B

19 D

20 B

21 D

22 C

23 A

24 B

25 A

26 C

27 D

28 B

29 D

30 A

31 D

32 B

33 A

34 C

35 B 40 D 45 C 50 B

36 A 41 A 46 D 51 A

37 C 42 A 47 B 52 B

38 D 43 B 48 C 53 D

39 B 44 C 49 B 54 A

55 Against 58 away 61 out 64 against

56 off 59 into 62 against

57 over 60 down 63 to

TAPESCRIPT

Interviewer: Welcome to another segment of Today's Woman. I'm your host, Janet Brooks. Today, we have a woman with us who is here to give us some advice on how we can reduce our chances of becoming easy targets for criminals. I'd like to introduce Patricia Morgan, a police sergeant with Nashville's crime-prevention division.

Patricia: Hello.

Interviewer: Patricia, can you tell us the ground rules for personal safety?

Patricia: Yes, um, basically, everyone should be aware of the risks and know how to deal with them - at least in the­ory. The best course of action, of course, is to avoid poten­tially dangerous situations, which to a great extent, is up to the individual.

Interviewer: So, in your experience, what would you advise our listeners to do when they're out on the street?

Patricia: There are many things they can do. Walking with a confident stride, constantly looking around you is important. You see, a mugger is like a predator that singles out and usually stalks the weaker targets. You have to let a possible assailant know you won't be easy prey. Establish eye contact – not with a hostile gaze but with a direct look – to let him know you might be able to identify him later. Another good idea is to maintain a safe distance between yourself and those around you when walking along the street or standing at a bus stop, waiting for traffic lights and so on. Remember, the bad guys will try to close the gap, so be wary of people trying to stand close to you, or who try to approach you. Even a seemingly innocent situation could be a ploy. For example, somebody asking for directions might be a mugger, so – even if you feel you're being rude – walk away and respond with a polite, but firm, "I'm sorry, I can't help you."

Interviewer: But, what if someone tries to mug you? Should one try to fight off a mugger?

Patricia: No, no. Not even if you feel you could take him on. Resisting a mugger might infuriate him, trigger aggression or – even worse – result in injury or death. A mugger is likely to be carrying a weapon, so it's best to simply relin­quish any possession they want to take, calmly, and then walk away unharmed. Of course, you should never keep money or valuable things in your purse or briefcase. And keep your keys in your pocket or on a belt loop. If a mugger is going to snatch your bag, let him make off with nothing.

Interviewer: Mm, it would seem that when doctors advise us to walk because it's good for the health, they might be wrong. It might be healthier to drive after all.

Patricia: Oh, make no mistake, a careless driver is also a potential victim. They can be mugged, have items in the car stolen – like a stereo – not to mention the car itself. So while driving, one should make sure the doors are locked and the windows are not wide open. You should keep win­dows rolled to two inches from the top, so that a hand can­not fit through the opening. If someone stops you to ask for directions, don't get out of the car – just speak through the opening in the window.

Interviewer: What about parking a car? Can one deter car thieves?

Patricia: Well, yes. It's up to the driver to make a thief's job difficult. For instance, you should choose a space close to your building and scan the area before you leave. If you plan to return after dark, try to park in a low-risk spot – for example, under a light or near a major store – these often have their own security staff. Never leave anything visible in the car if it's remotely attractive to a thief. Remove any documents giving your name and address. Needless to say, a car alarm is a must – obviously a thief will go for the car without an alarm.

Interviewer: Well, it seems to me that all these precautions are a matter of common sense. How many of you listeners take such safety precautions? Take a minute to stop and think about it while we stop for a word from our sponsors, but we'll be right back.