a)
Look at the leaflet. What is it about?
Do you live in a big city?
PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME FROM BURGLARS!
Always look through your peephole and put the door chain on the door before answering.
Take a mobile phone to your bedroom and keep it switched on.
Check a stranger’s ID. If you are not sure, don’t let them in.
Don’t leave your keys next to doors or windows.
Fit an alarm system and make sure it works properly.
Install dusk−to−dawn outside lights at least 2.5 metres high in the garden.
And remember that if a burglar breaks in, don’t put up a fight. Hand over valuables. Never run after them. Call the police.
b)
Match the underlined words/phrases.
1. give to someone
2. identification
3. a small hole to look through
4. machine that signals danger
5. connect or fix sth in position
6. turned on
a)
Read the first exchange of the dialogue. Where are the speakers? Listen, read and check.
Dan: Hi, Jo. What’s your dad doing?
Jo: He’s installing an alarm system.
Dan: What for?
Jo: Well, there are burglars around here. They’re stealing things from people’s houses.
Dan: Really?
Jo: Yes, you should tell your parents.
Dan: You’re right. They should probably install an alarm, too.
Jo: And you should be careful with your keys. Don’t lose them, or leave them near an open window.
Dan: I didn’t think of that.
Jo: You know there’s a lot of crime in cities these days.
Dan: I think you’re right. We should be careful.
Jo: Yeah, better safe than sorry!
b)
Now answer the questions.
1. What is Jo’s dad doing?
2. What problems do the burglars cause?
3. What advice does Jo give Dan?
Read the rule. Then make adverbs from the adjectives: careful, safe, sure, bad. Mind the spelling.
We normally form adverbs from adjectives by adding −ly, real ➝ really, proper ➝ properly
Use your dictionaries to complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verb. Make your own sentences.
run
into (meet by chance)
out of (no more left)
after (chase)
1. Dan ran _ Jo on his way home.
2. He ran _ milk, so he went to buy some.
3. The police are running _ a robber
a)
Study the theory box. Find examples of should in the dialogue in Ex. 2.
We use should/shouldn’t to give advice.
You are tired. You should have a rest!
You shouldn’t eat so much. It’s bad for you.
b)
Use the phrases to give advice to:
1. a friend who has a splitting headache. (take a painkiller)
A: I’ve got a splitting headache.
B: You should take a painkiller.
2. your brother who feels tired. (go to bed)
3. your sister who’s got toothache. (see a dentist)
4. a friend who always loses his keys. (not keep them in your pocket)
5. a friend who is nervous about her exams. (not worry so much)
6. your aunt whose feet hurt. (take off your shoes)
Listen and complete the gaps.
Stop Crime Now!
• Walk in well−lit 1) _ .
• Always have your 2) _ with you.
• Keep your 3) _ close to you and don’t carry a lot of cash.
• Don’t leave expensive 4) _ or bags for all to see in your car.
• Join Neighbourhood Watch.
• Get a 5) _ alarm
Look at the phrases and the leaflet in Ex. 1. Talk in pairs as in the example.
A: What should we do before answering the door?
B: We should look through the peephole and put the chain on the door. Etc
Asking for advice
• What should I/we do …?
• What’s the best way to …?
• How can I/we …
Giving advice
• I think/don’t think you should …
• You should (not) …
• How about … +ing …?
• Why don’t you …?
Portfolio: Write a leaflet giving advice on how to protect yourself in the streets. Use ideas from Ex. 6.