4 OPTIMISE YOUR VOCABULARY | Standard B2

Words connected with law and order 1 In the recent crime        , thieves stole
ten cars in the town centre.
1 Choose the correct words. 2        crime usually involves large gangs
1 I think five years’ fine / imprisonment is fair for of criminals.
a crime like that. 3 The crime        is the place where police
2 The victim / jury of the robbery was the owner scientists analyse evidence.
of the shop, Mr Aslan. 4 Apart from police officers, nobody is allowed
3 The accused / guilty stood looking at the floor near the crime        .
while he listened. 5 The concern about        crime is whether
4 There wasn’t enough evidence / justice to show these young offenders will still be criminals
that she did it. when they’re older.
5 The bank robber’s trial / judge lasted three weeks. 6 The crime        has gone up in recent
years – every day you hear about another crime.
2 Match to make sentences. 7        crime is not so serious but it’s still
1 The verdict was that the man    very upsetting for the victim.
2 The judge thought a fine    8 A police officer came to our school to talk about
crime        and what we should be doing
3 A large group of people   
to stay safe.
4 The trial stopped for a while because new
evidence   
5 The victim thanked the jury    Unit round-up
6 The accused is considered not guilty    5 Choose the best answer (A, B or C) to
a) was suddenly available. complete the text.
b) after the trial.
c) was more suitable than imprisonment. Help stop crime
d) was guilty. Crime (1)    is not difficult. Follow these steps to help keep
e) until the verdict. you and your property safe. Everyone can help keep the crime
f) was fighting for justice for the three men. (2)    down. Report anything suspicious to the police.
What can you do to prevent crime?
Phrasal verbs • If you are out after dark, try to always be with a friend, and
carry a phone with you at all times
3 Complete the phrasal verbs in bold. Write • If you sense trouble, make (3)    a place where there are
one word in each gap.
lots of people
1 Two gunmen held        a bank. • Make it difficult for thieves to (4)    into your home
2 The teacher let Jane        but said she or steal your property – go to the police website for
would be in serious trouble if it happened again.
information about this
3 If the alarm goes off, everyone should make • Keep your eyes and ears open
       the stairs.
4 She was so tired of her husband’s crimes that she If a crime is committed …
turned him        to the police. • Call the police immediately
5 Be careful in the city centre – there are people • Please come (5)    if you have any information – the
there who might beat you        . police can decide whether or not it is useful
6 Someone tried to break        to the • If you know that someone has committed a crime, it is your
school last night. duty to (6)    them in – trying to protect them makes you
7 So far, nobody has come        with any a criminal, too
information. • Do not put yourself in danger – make a note of important
8 ‘You’ll never get away        this,’ he said. information but stay away

Collocations with crime 1 A prevention B wave C rate

2 A hate B rate C scene
4 Complete the sentences with the words in
the box. 3 A for B up C to
4 A hold B turn C break
lab | organised | petty | prevention 5 A off B away C forward
rate | scene | wave | youth
6 A get B turn C beat

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