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1/18/2023 0 Comments

January Two

This week's topic was crime -- from burglary to homicide, trafficking to forgery, we discussed a wide range of crimes and all the vocabulary related to them. 

Listening:

Learners can check out a C1 level comprehension activity based on an interview with a crime novelist.

For original version listening, listen to an episode from podcast Criminal.

Reading:
Learners can try an activity about crime prevention or read an article about "microcrimes" from Breaking News English or about the "Most-Wanted."

For original version, try some fantastic journalism about true crime:
  • True Crime by David Grann A postmodern murder mystery
  • Crimetown USA by David Grann The city that fell in love with the mob
  • The Ultimate Counterfeiter by David WolmanHe isn't a crook, he's an artist

Writing:

This week for writing, try writing an essay in the Cambridge format using the following guidelines:You have watched a documentary about what causes young people to start committing crimes. You have made the notes below.
Reasons why young people commit crimes
  • lack of control by parents
  • absence of opportunities in life
  • influence of friends
Some opinions expressed in the documentary:
  • ‘Without firm discipline from parents, some children are likely to get into trouble.
  • ‘Ifs not surprising that young people who feel they have no chance of a good life turn to crime.
  • ‘The bad influence of people they mix with can cause some young people to take up crime.’
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the reasons in your notes. You should explain which cause you think is the most important for young people committing crimes and provide reasons to support your opinion.

Best,
Kelly
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