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THEME 12 DETECTIVE STORIES

Listening

a) Match the theft crimes with their meanings.

burglary shoplifting robbery fraud

1. ___________________________ : the illegal act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them
2. ___________________________ : the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone

3. ___________________________ : the crime of obtaining money or property by deceiving people
4. ___________________________ : the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things

b) Listen to the dialogue and tick true (T), false (F), or not mentioned (NM).

T F NM
1. Henry saw police cars outside the Johnsons’ house while he was walking his dog.

2. The Johnsons were at home when the burglary happened.
3. The Johnsons reported that the burglars stole some jewellery and electronics.

4. The burglars entered the Johnsons’ house through the front door.
5. Several witnesses could identify the burglars.

6. The Johnsons do not have insurance coverage for the stolen items.
7. Matilda is concerned about the burglary that happened so close to her home.

8. Henry and Matilda plan to organise a neighbourhood watch programme.

SPEAKING
Prepare a similar dialogue by using conversation responses given below.

Surprise Understanding Interest

No way! I see. Really?
Seriously? Oh, yeah? Is that right?

You must be joking! Uh-huh! Sounds bad!

Agreeing Disagreeing

For sure!
I’m not so sure about that!
Absolutely!
You really think so?
I couldn’t agree more!
I don’t see it that way.

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