Crime Prevention
You can make life more difficult for thieves by (1)_________ your wallet in an inside pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in a (2)_________. Most pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your (3)_________. On public transport, (4)_________ hold of it. You are also (5) _________ to take travelers’ checks rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use cash dispenses which are on (6)_________ streets, or are well lit at night.
A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or things from cars, like radio and cassette players. If your car is (7)_________, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even if it is, it may be badly (8) _________. Always lock all doors and windows and think about fitting a car alarm too. If you are buying a new radio cassette player, it is (9_________ choosing one that is security-code or removable by the drive. These precautions will help to (10)_________ thieves.
1. A. taking B. holding C. carrying D. bringing
2. A. mass B. band C. crowd D. group
3. A. view B. sight C. visibility D. vision
4. A. keep B. catch C. take D. have
5. A. suggested B. told C. informed D. advised
6. A. main B. important C. principal D. major
7. A. robbed B. burgled C. stolen D. hijacked
8. A. hurt B. damaged C. spoilt D. injured
9. A. beneficial B. practical C. worthwhile D. sensible
10. A. put off B. put down C. put out D. put back
Crime Prevention
You can make life more difficult for thieves by (1)_________ your wallet in an inside pocket instead of a back pocket. But make sure that you still have it if someone bumps into you in a (2)_________. Most pickpockets are very skillful. Never let your handbag out of your (3)_________. On public transport, (4)_________ hold of it. You are also (5) _________ to take travelers’ checks rather than cash when you go abroad, and to use cash dispenses which are on (6)_________ streets, or are well lit at night.
A quarter of all crimes are car thefts or things from cars, like radio and cassette players. If your car is (7)_________, you may not get it back. One in four are never found, and even if it is, it may be badly (8) _________. Always lock all doors and windows and think about fitting a car alarm too. If you are buying a new radio cassette player, it is (9_________ choosing one that is security-code or removable by the drive. These precautions will help to (10)_________ thieves.
1. A. taking B. holding C. carrying D. bringing
2. A. mass B. band C. crowd D. group
3. A. view B. sight C. visibility D. vision
4. A. keep B. catch C. take D. have
5. A. suggested B. told C. informed D. advised
6. A. main B. important C. principal D. major
7. A. robbed B. burgled C. stolen D. hijacked
8. A. hurt B. damaged C. spoilt D. injured
9. A. beneficial B. practical C. worthwhile D. sensible
10. A. put off B. put down C. put out D. put back