Reading Comprehension about crime for ESL lessons.pptx

Reading Comprehension (ESL) about crime

1. CRIME

2. Do you feel safe in your country/city? What countries do you think are the safest and the most dangerous in the world? Is there much crime where you live? What kinds of crimes happen, if any? Are there serious or not? Do you think the laws in Argentina are fair? Why/ why not?

3. Match the words to their meanings law punishment petty crime busker fine income speeding theft robbery burglar the money you earn . a crime that is not serious. driving faster than is allowed in a particular area. (the act of) taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it by force. a person who illegally enters buildings and steals things. a rule, made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves. someone who plays music in the streets to earn money. to cause someone who has done something wrong or committed a crime to suffer, by hurting them, forcing them to pay money, sending them to prison, etc. an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law. the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone.

4. Do you think CCTV cameras are useful for avoiding crimes? Do you think they make a place safer? Are there many CCTV cameras where you live? Do they help to solve crimes? Robbery , similarly to theft , is defined as the act of taking something that does not belong to you without the permission of the owner of the object. It has all the same legal requirements as theft, such as a lack of permission, as well as an intent. However, robbery has an extra element of force . Difference between robbery and theft

5. Have you ever committed a petty crime ? ( petty theft, prostitution, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, trespass, shoplifting, vandalism, reckless driving, indecent exposure, and possession of cannabis for personal use. ) Have you ever been robbed ? Have you ever been caught speeding ? Do know someone who usually does that? Have you ever got a fine ? graffiti = vandalism ?

6. TRUE OR FALSE? You cannot chew gum in Singapore because it’s bad for you The writer thinks that chewing gum is a serious crime In Hong Kong there are some unusual laws. In Finland the punishment varies depending on the money you earn. The police have a lot to do in Iceland.

7. Is chewing gum a crime? Crime facts around the world Countries pass different laws because they often have different attitudes to certain crimes. Punishments vary greatly too. Here are a few facts about laws from some of the safest countries in the world. Did you know that in Singapore it is illegal to chew gum because it damages the city’s pavements and gets stuck in subway doors? You can get a fine or even go to prison for a petty crime like that! Hong Kong has some of the strangest and strictest laws in the world. For example, it is illegal to play music in the streets. If you are a busker, it’s certainly not the place for you!

8. In Finland fines for certain crimes are based on your income . If you are rich, you pay more! A few years ago the director of mobile phone company, Nokia, was caught speeding and got a fine of over $100,000! Do you think that’s fair? In Iceland, thefts and robberies almost never happen. House burglaries are unknown. People leave the front door to their houses open or their bicycles unlocked on the street. The police are largely invisible. Of course, some street crime exists in Britain, but there are more CCTV cameras per person here than anywhere else in the world. If you have your bag stolen, there is a good chance that the police will catch the criminal. For that reason, British people feel quite protected. Edinburgh in Scotland is considered to be the country’s safest city and it’s also a beautiful place to visit!

9. What do you think about the laws of these countries? Which of the countries' laws mentioned in the text do you agree/ disagree with? Why? Do you think the laws in Argentina are strict?

10. Dognapping a new crime in the pandemic Last Friday, James Cosens was walking his fivemonth-old puppy, Rosie, close to his home in Wales. While Rosie was running around, she ran close to two men. One of them picked her up and said to James, "I am taking your dog. If you try to take her back, I will stab you". What the criminals didn’t know was that James used to be an amateur boxer. Not seeing any weapons on the men, James used his skills to fight them off and successfully got Rosie back. Less lucky was Ryan Fischer, a dog walker in Los Angeles. While he was walking three French bulldogs: Koji, Gustav, and Miss Asia, two men attacked him. Mr. Fischer tried to defend himself, but he was shot in the struggle. The two men took the bulldogs, but Miss Asia managed to escape. The dogs belonged to actress and singer, Lady Gaga who offered a no-questions-asked $500,000 reward for their safe return. The dogs were eventually given back, and Mr. Fischer survived, but not before spending time recovering in hospital. So why the attacks on people walking dogs? During the pandemic, there has been a large increase in the number of people buying dogs. Due to the demand, prices have gone up: a puppy which used to cost $700 can now be sold for four times that amount. Greater profits have attracted criminals, with animal thefts rising by 250% in the UK. Criminals have even been impersonating charity officials to get to the dogs. Dr Jane Tyson from the RSPCA, a British Animal charity, described this method as "shocking", but added that real officers will "always wear an identity badge and a branded uniform".

11. In the UK, the government is discussing making "dognapping" a more serious offence. At present, the maximum jail time for this crime is seven years. This, however, may well increase. One strong argument for an increase is the amount of emotional damage created by the loss of a beloved dog. To many people, dogs are members of the family. The discussion over penalties for this crime continues, but in the meantime, Dr Jane Tyson offers some advice. Most dog thefts are from gardens, so do not leave them unattended there. It’s also important to not leave them alone outside shops or in cars.