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You will learn how to talk about the ways to protect yourself and avoid dangerous situations. You will practise using modal verb should, conditional clauses, and words in speech.
Threatening situation угрожающая ситуация
Meet a stranger in the lift встретить незнакомца в лифте
Meet school bullies встретить школьных задир
Being watched
грабитель хватает твою сумку
Should you put up a fight?
No!
здравый смысл
Walk in well-lit streets Always have a mobile phone with you Sit near the driver on public transport Take a self- defence class
If the man in the lift made me feel uneasy, I wouldn’t get it.
If school bullies insulted me, I would walk away.
If I went home alone at night, I would take a bus.
If a mugger snatched my bag, I would give it to him to reduce the risk.
First things first, ALWAYS trust your instincts! Let's say you are walking your dog along a lonely road one evening and you suddenly get the feeling that you are being watched. Well, that could be your intuition telling you that it would be a good idea to get onto a busier road as quickly as possible. Also, if you ever do find yourself in a threatening situation, don't do anything that could make the situation worse. In the same way, if a stranger in the street or even someone you know says something insulting to you, don't say something rude back. Just walk away calmly without getting into a fight. Basically, don't take risks! If a mugger tries to snatch your bag in the street, for example, give it to him immediately without putting up a fight. If you try to fight or run, the attacker could become violent and you could end up getting hurt.
Avoid a possible attack before it happens by using your common sense ! This means always walking in well-lit, busy areas never taking short cuts through lonely streets, making sure friends and family know where you are and when you will be back and always having your mobile phone with you. Also, don't forget to walk fast and confidently, because attackers usually look for vulnerable targets. Lastly, whenever possible, don't go out alone at night, and if you ever have to travel alone on public transport, always sit near the driver - and stay awake.
lf you ever do get attacked, don't think that you can just beat your attacker with an expert karate kick like the ones you've seen in the movies, poke him or her in the eyes with your keys and run away! Take a self- defence class An attacker will usually be ready because they will expect you to do these things. The only answer, then, is to take a self- defence class. A good self- defence instructor will teach you special techniques such as how to surprise your attacker. You will also have time to practice your moves so that you won't panic during an attack — you will know exactly what to do! So, contact your police station or local community centre to find out where you can take a class.
Home task p. 119 ex. 6
