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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Mugging
/ˈmʌɡ.ɪŋ/
Meaning:
An attack on someone in a public place to steal from them.
- He was a victim of a mugging while walking home last night.
Assailant
/əˈseɪ.lənt/
Meaning:
A person who attacks someone violently.
- The police are searching for the assailant who committed the crime.
Self-defense
/ˌself.dɪˈfens/
Meaning:
The act of protecting yourself from harm or attack.
- She took a self-defense class to learn how to protect herself.
Vigilant
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl.ənt/
Meaning:
Watchful and alert to danger.
- It’s important to stay vigilant when walking alone at night.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Clara and Anton are discussing a recent mugging and how to stay safe.
Clara
Hey Anton, did you hear about that mugging near the park last night?
Anton
Wow, yeah, I did. That’s really frightening! Was anyone hurt?
Clara
Thankfully, no injuries, but the thief took all their valuables.
Anton
That’s awful. We definitely need to stay extra cautious, especially at night.
Clara
For sure. I’m even thinking about signing up for a self-defense class.
Anton
Great idea! Knowing how to protect yourself is so important these days.
Clara
Got any other safety tips?
Anton
Always stay aware, avoid dark spots, and keep your phone and wallet out of sight.
QUESTION
1. What incident are Clara and Anton discussing?
2. What does Clara consider doing to protect herself?
3. What advice does Anton give for staying safe?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Example
He was a victim of a __________ while walking home last night.
A. mugged
B. mugging
(Answer: mugging)
1. The police are searching for the __________ who committed the crime.
(A) vigilant
(B) assailant
2. She took a __________ class to learn how to protect herself.
(A) self-defense
(B) mugging
3. It’s important to stay __________ when walking alone at night.
(A) vigilant
(B) self-defense
4. He avoided a __________ by crossing the street when he felt uneasy.
(A) mugging
(B) budget
ODERING
Put the words in the correct oder
1. walking He victim home a of while was mugging
→ ________________________________________
2. protect how class learn a to took herself She
→ ________________________________________
3. especially need night We to at be vigilant
→ ________________________________________
4. valuables took their The assailant all
→ ________________________________________
5. hidden keep I wallet my always try and to phone
→ ________________________________________
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What would you do if someone tried to mug you?
2. Do you think it’s important to take a self-defense class?
3. How do you stay safe when walking alone?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. Have you ever felt unsafe in a public place? What did you do?
2. What are some common safety tips you follow when walking alone?
3. Do you think self-defense classes are useful? Why or why not?
4. How can people stay vigilant in their daily lives?
5. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to defend yourself?
6. What would you do if you witnessed a mugging?
7. How can communities work together to prevent crime?
8. What should you do if you’re approached by an assailant?
9. Do you carry any safety devices, like pepper spray? Why or why not?
10. How can you stay safe while using public transportation?
11. What are some ways to stay safe at night?
12. How important is it to be aware of your surroundings?
13. What are some self-defense techniques you know?
14. How can technology help in staying safe?
15. What advice would you give to someone who feels unsafe?
