Workshop On Crime and Punishment

Universidad Externado de Colombia
English for General Purposes: Level IV
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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
Workshop # 3
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
State the main causes of crime in Colombia, analyse its effect on society, and
provide alternative solutions to reduce the countrys crime rate.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
To distinguish between different degrees of obligation and need while reading a
text about crime cases.
To analyse a variety of crime cases and suggest alternative punishments based
on conventional morality, as well as alternative solutions to reduce our countrys
crime rate.
To identify different speakers opinions regarding crimes.
To write a composition identifying the main causes of crime in Colombia and its
effect on society by providing factual information and solid reasons to support
arguments.
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Learning strategy: using
imagery to activate prior
/background knowledge
What do we know about crime and delinquency?

1. Match the words in the second column with the correct picture.
stealing
bank robbery
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vehicle theft
murder/ killing
b.
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a thief/ a robber
forgery
c.
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smuggling
terrorism
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arson
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shoplifting
burglary/ break into
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pick pocketing
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Learning strategy: identifying
right and wrong definitions
2. Now work in pairs.

Tick (
) the right crime-related definitions and cross out (
) the wrong ones.
Definition
Right
Wrong
a. To steal is to take something that belongs to someone, without

permission.
b. To murder is to deprive someone from freedom.
c. To deal in drugs is to buy and sell illegal drugs like marijuana,
heroin, cocaine, etc.
d. To torture is an illegal act that consists of hurting someone in
order to force them to tell you secret information.
e. To kidnap is to take someone elses life/ to kill someone
deliberately and illegally.
f. To smuggle is an illegal action consisting of bringing something
illegally from one country to another.
2. Underline the word that best finishes the following

crime-related concepts.
Learning strategy: using

prior knowledge to finish
concepts
a. Stealing something from peoples pockets is to rob / to pickpocket.

b. While people or places may be robbed/ stolen, valuable things or belongings may be stolen/
robbed.
c. Taking something from a shop without paying for it is to steal / to shoplift.
d. Forgery consists of making fraudulent /legal reproductions of documents, signatures, bank
notes, clothing, CDs, etc.
e. Arson refers to the crime of deliberately setting fire to a place or building, usually to claim the
insurance policy/ a ransom.
4. Look these crime-related words up in the dictionary.
Learning strategy: defining

words by using the
dictionary
a. Blackmail: __________________________________________________________
b. Kidnapping: ________________________________________________________
c. Ransom: ___________________________________________________________
d. Sentence: __________________________________________________________
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Learning strategy: classifying
words under grammatical
categories
Before reading
1. Complete the table below by grouping the words under the headings CRIME, CRIMINAL,
and VERB. Crime refers to the illegal activity, CRIMINAL refers to the person who
commits the crime, and VERB makes reference to the illegal action itself.
forger
to
torture
smuggling
to set fire to
rape
smuggle
kidnapping
murder
shoplifting
torture
deal in drugs
drug trafficking
to rob
killing
burgle
robbery
forge
arsonist
shoplifter
smuggler
burglar
forgery
pickpocket
rapist
rape
shoplift
murderer
murder
blackmail
burglary
arson
to
steal
thief/robber kidnapper
torturer
pickpocketing
killer
to kill
drug dealer
blackmailer
CRIME
kidnap
CRIMINAL
to
VERB
1. Forgery________________
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_______________________
2. ______________________
Burglar__________________
_______________________
3. ______________________
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To steal_________________
4. Torture________________
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_______________________
5. ______________________
Thief / Robber ___________
_______________________
6. ______________________
________________________
To set fire to ____________
7. Rape_________________
________________________
_______________________
8. ______________________
Smuggler________________
_______________________
9. ______________________
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To shoplift_______________
10. Murder________________
________________________
_______________________
11. ______________________
Kidnapper________________
_______________________
12. _____________________
________________________
To deal in drugs _________
13. Blackmail
________________________
_______________________
14. ______________________
________________________
To Kill__________________
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2. Work with a partner to find 37 crime-related

words in the word square/ word search that
follows. They are written in both directions:
horizontal and vertical.
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_______________________________________________________________________________________
Learning strategy: clarifying new
concepts by using the context.
3. Complete the following sentences by selecting the correct term from the words you have
just learnt. The first letter of the word has been written down.
a. If violent films make part of a childs cultural diet, then it will have some effect on the childs
behaviour. It should be illegal to allow children to watch violent videos plenty of scenes of sadistic
murder or k________________ and slow t__________________.
b. Policemen dont help improve security. They make part of this corrupt world since they show no
interest in following minor crimes up such as b_________________, v_________________ and
p___________________.
c. Figures on youth crime are increasing day after day. Crimes such as s_____________,
m_________________, and r_______________ are committed by young people or teenagers who
should be in school instead of taking part in illegal actions.
d. T________________ has increased alarmingly during the last decade. Still many people are
worried about the amazing lack of prevention against terrorist attacks like the bombings in London,
Madrid, and New York.
e. Fraudulent imitations are a pretty common issue in our developing countries. F_____________
has produced not only forged documents, but also counterfeited coins and bank notes throughout
history.
f. Due to the increasing rate of crime all over the world, justice systems should p___________
criminals more severely by sentencing them to l___________ i____________________, rather
than to house a_______________ or just few years in prison.
g. Many people think that c____________ is getting worse due to factors such as poverty,
unemployment, displacement, and parents lack of interest in teaching their children values and
virtues.
h. Partners in crime or a______________________ should be given the same punishment that
perpetrators.
i. Some people think that it is absolutely necessary for the justice policies to include the capital
punishment (electric chair and lethal injection), mutilation, or torture to punish criminals such as
murderers, rapists, and kidnappers all over the world. However, many consider protecting the right
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to life against d_________

right to live.
p__________ since no one has the right to decide on someone elses
While-reading

detailed information.
Read these four crime cases carefully. Answer the questions that follow by circling the
correct option.
CRIME CASES
1
This is the case of a public
library in a small town near
Colchester. Despite all the security
measures that the library director had
established a gang of adolescents
was able to break into the building
and damage most of the electronic
equipment at the front desk. They
also ripped pages out of expensive
books and pulled other books from
the shelves. Fortunately the police
was able to catch the thieves as they
were leaving the library through a
window.
2
A rough young boy has stolen
an expensive vehicle. He may drive
the stolen vehicle to another county.
He also might look for a garage and
plan to take the car apart and sell it
for parts. This case serves to warn
car owners. They must have car
insurance to protect their vehicles
against vehicle theft.
3
Nowadays, most enterprises or
companies have to establish security
measures to protect both their staff and
customers. Among security measures we can
mention window and door deadbolts, timers,
alarms, decals, etc. which are used to prevent
buildings from burglary and shoplifting.
Naturally, it does not mean thieves do not try to
achieve their criminal targets as we can read in
the following case: a couple of sixteen -year-old
boys broke into a supermarket after it had
closed. They stole $460,000 from the cash
registers and tried to get into the safe. The two
thieves couldnt escape. They were caught as
they left the building.
4
Mark is a naughty teenager who likes
teasing his parents. His behaviour is so
appalling that he is driving his parents crazy.
He also likes playing with fire. Although his
parents have told him he mustnt play with
matches he ignores them. One day Mark was
playing with matches and set fire to his family
flat. The apartment was so badly damaged that
the family had to move out. People think Mark's
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parents should discipline and punish

him more rigorously.
Post-reading
1.
With what topic is the text on crime cases mainly concerned?

a. Current illegal activities such as arson, vehicle theft, rape and drug
trafficking.
b. Current crimes such as arson, forgery, burglary, and smuggling.
c. Current crimes such as arson, vehicle theft, burglary, and vandalism.
d. Current crimes such as arson, vehicle theft, burglary and terrorism.
2. In paragraph 1 the word " teenaged gangs" means:

a. a crowd of young people running away from thieves.
b. a bunch of young criminals who commit felonies.
c. a band of middle aged thieves who commit minor crimes.
d. a group of juvenile criminals who commit minor crimes.
a
?
3. In paragraph 2 the words "may" and "might" indicate:

a. strong impersonal obligation based on the law.
b. strong impersonal obligation based on our own authority.
c. real possibility in the future.
d. probability in the future.
4. In paragraph 3 the words "have to" and "can" indicate:
a. strong impersonal obligation based on the law and ability to do something.
b. strong personal obligation based on our own authority and ability to do something.
c. a piece of advice and a suggestion.
d. none of them.
5. In paragraph 3 the word " deadbolt" means:
a. a door bell
b. a door lock
c. a door mat
d. a revolving door
c
?
6. In paragraph 4 the words "mustn't" and "should" express:

a. a piece of advice and a strong obligation.
b. a need to do something and a suggestion.
c. a need of not doing something and a piece of advice.
d. a strong personal obligation and a strong impersonal obligation.
7. The ending "It is true that many of these young boys come from broken homes and are
addicted to drugs so what they need is education and support to help them choosing
something besides crime as a way of life." Can be added to:
a. paragraph one
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b. paragraph two
c. paragraph three
d. paragraph four
Learning strategy: using a

rule to complete statements
Grammar in context
Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct alternative.
1. The only way to stop crime is by _________________ offenders.

a. lock up
b. locking up
c. to lock up
2. It is pretty difficult _________________ an individual after s/he has begun a life of crime.
a. Reforming
b. reform
c. to reform
3.
I'm glad __________________ that the government

__________________ our neighbourhood crime problem.
a. to hear / solving
b. to hear/ to solve
is
getting
serious
about
c. hearing / to solve
4. I'm looking forward to ______________ from the Justice System that young criminals are
going to be sent to rehabilitation camps. I'm prepared _____________ leadership in this
alternative programme.
a. hearing / providing
b. hear / provide
c. hearing / to provide
5. I'm entirely against _____________ criminals compassionately; no matter how old they are
they must be severely punished.
a. deal with
b. to deal with
c. dealing with
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Learning strategy: persuading
others by means of describing the
usefulness of an object/tool
Lets play grab bag!
To play the game grab bag, sit in a circle
Your teacher will bring a large bag containing several small objects which are to be
picked out, unwrapped, named, and finally described in terms of their function (especially
for people who may be outside the law).
All the objects may be chosen once, but they can be stolen twice. If the student likes the
object s/he may be a little bit reluctant to fully describe its usefulness. On the contrary, if the
student does not like the object, s/he must try really hard to persuade his/her classmates to
steal it (or rob him/her).
The first student in the circle chooses an article. Then, s/he must quickly unwrap it and
describe its functionality.
Then, the second student is given the chance to either pick an object out of the bag or
steal his/her classmates. The student that is robbed must be given a second chance to
choose another article from the bag and follow the procedure described above.
Continue repeating the procedure until all students have chosen an article and described
it as fully as possible so as to persuade others to steal it.
Praise your students for their effort!
Use of language
Learning strategy: word

formation/ word transformation
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Complete the following excerpt using the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line to form a
word that best fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
It is widely believed that in underdeveloped countries, the lack of

educational
and
working
opportunities
may
result
in
(0)
(0) POOR
____________ and lack of hope for the future, which makes people
turn to crime as a way of (1) ______________ a living.
(1) MAKE
Among other generators of this problem, researchers have (2)

________________ family difficulties and dysfunction, early school
(2) SUGGEST
failure-dropping out, psychological anomalies, violent films, and

comics, as well as early risk (3) _________________ .
(3) TAKE
More important of all, people who have had a neglected (4)
(4) CHILD
______________ may become trouble makers or low-self esteem

individuals who only try to attract someones attention as a means of
getting some affection. Thus, disregarding this (5) ____________
(5) ALARM
increased issue may lead depressive and anxious people to commit

minor and even major crimes.
Consequently, to prevent people from (6) ________________ crimes
(6) COMMIT
it is crucial for the family unit, as the core of society, to take

immediate action in terms of (7) _________________ their children
(7) TEACH
values and virtues that should contribute to bring up good citizens.
Pre- Listening
Learning strategy: elaborating on

prior knowledge
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1. Guess the following concepts by using the clues given and writing the missing vowels.
a. A person who has seen or is able to

give evidence of a particular event.
b.
Someone who assaults or causes

violence to another individual with or
without weapons.
e. Videos that are marked by intensive

physical force, which are not suitable
for young children.
f. Young people that commit crimes are
also called...
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c. To perform a crime or unlawful acts.
d. A member of the police force concerned

with maintenance of law and order.
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g. Good citizens have the obligation to

report illicit acts or
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can not find one.
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in braids, long red nose, thin face, and
average height are all aspects that
refer to
j. An official plan of action involving
particular objectives, procedures and
measures is known as
While- listening
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true and false statements.
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You will listen to someone giving a description of a criminal to the police officer. As you
listen decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Correct the false ones.
1. The witness said that the attacker was a middle-aged woman of an average height.
(
)
_________________________________________________________________________
2. The attacker looked a bit tallish and skinny. (
_________________________________________________________________________
3. The attacker had a pale complexion, hazel eyes and dirty hair. (
_________________________________________________________________________
4. The attacker had a thin face, thick lips and eyebrows, and short wavy hair.
(
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________________________________________________________________________
5. The attacker wore moustache and glasses, and had a freckled face.
________________________________________________________________________
6. The witness was in her late fifties. (
________________________________________________________________________
7. Draw the attacker as you listen to the police officer's report.
While- listening

specific or detailed information.
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You will listen to five citizens giving their opinions about crime. As you listen, write
the expressions that the speakers use to introduce their opinions and then, answer
the following questions by circling your option.
1. ___________________________________
The police officer thinks that
a. people see too many violent films.
b. people watch too much violence and crime on television.
c. people enjoy and learn from what they see on television.
d. mass media teaches people too much violence and crime.
2. ______________________________________
The head teacher considers that
a. the government policy for ignoring crime.
b. the government policy for ignoring small crimes.
c. the police lack of interest in following crimes up.
d. the police interest in small crimes such as burglary and pick pocketing.
3. ______________________________________
The politician blames
a. crime these days is getting worse
b. most crimes are committed by juvenile criminals who seem to ignore
what's right and wrong
c. most crimes are committed by teenagers who should be in school
d. all the above
4. ______________________________________
The parents condemn
a. the rate of employment.
b. the lack of education leads people to crime.
c. the lack of employment, hope and money that make people turn to
crime.
5. _____________________________________
The priest finds fault with
a. parents' interest in teaching their children the difference between right
and wrong.
b. parents' lack of interest in learning the difference between right and
wrong.
c. parents' lack of interest in teaching their children what wrong doing is
about.
d. parents' interest in learning the difference between right and wrong.
After listening
Learning strategy: analysing and

judging crimes on the basis of
conventional morality.
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1. Decide on the possible punishment as a means to prevent people from committing

crimes.
Study this example:
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As far as I am concerned,
Personally I believe that
From my point of view,
As I see it,
Before Speaking
Learning strategy: analysing and

judging crimes on the basis of
conventional morality
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Work in pairs. Choose two of the crimes below and judge them on the basis of conventional
morality.
a. An elderly couple was accused of drug trafficking (they were secretly trading or
dealing in drugs such as cocaine and heroin).
b. An evil middle-aged man was found guilty of rape (sexual violation).
c. A chain of stores is on trial for Liquor law violation (selling alcohol to kids who are
under the legal drinking age).
d. Odd lands president has been convicted of weapons law violations (illegally carrying
or using guns, revolvers, automatic rifles, rockets, etc.)
e. An undergraduate university student was charged with defamation (spoken slander).
f.
A schoolteacher was charged with sexual harassment (molesting somebody by

causing trouble on repeated occasions)
g. The chief executive was found guilty of extortion (to obtain money by forceful
methods).
h. A gang of masked murderers is on trial for terrorism (kidnapping, killing, bombarding
and hijacking)
Speaking
Learning strategy: problemsolving by working cooperatively.
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2.
Get into groups of three. Then, discuss the two substitutions below. Give advice or
make suggestions in order to solve each case. Provide reasons and examples to support
your alternative solution. You may need to use the following expressions:
I would recommend ______ to

I would recommend ______ to
I think it is absolutely necessary to
I think it is absolutely necessary to
PROBLEM 1
PROBLEM 1
Mark Ashley, a thin middle aged man with a scruffy appearance was found guilty of
rape. Last December he raped two young girls in Bradford. He pleaded innocent
because of his neglected childhood. He said his father had also raped him. The court
sentenced him to 20 years in prison.
PROBLEM 2
PROBLEM 2
A gang of drug addicted teenagers was caught by the police last night. Surprisingly,
the police realised that one of the boys in the group was the Prime Minister's
nephew. They called the Prime Minister immediately and agreed to handle this
embarrassing situation in a rather tactful and discrete way. The boys were given a
set of talks on social behaviour as punishment.
Learning strategy: analysing the

feasibility of a given situation working
cooperatively.
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Speaking
3. Now work in groups of four. Hold a debate in which you argue the viability of the
Colombian Judicial System to impose the capital punishment (death penalty ) as a
means to make people think twice before committing major crimes or atrocities.
Support your argument with statistical evidence and solid reasons.
You may need to use the following expressions:
Regarding our moral principles, the government justice shouldnt
Based on our National Constitution, the Judicial Systems cannot
Taking into account other nations experiences, our country must /
mustnt...
Considering the Universal Statements on Human Rights, we Colombians
shouldnt
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Writing
Learning strategy: establishing

cause-effect relationships
Write a composition expressing your opinion about the main causes of crime in Colombia
as well as its effect on society by providing factual/ statistical information and solid reasons
to support your arguments. Use specific vocabulary and some of the expressions given
below.
Stating a point of view
I strongly believe that...

As far as I am concerned...
From my point of view...
Supporting a point of
view
The main causes of crime
The essential reason of delinquency
The primary effect of crime on ...

The crucial effect of crime on...
Exemplifying
To give an example
For instance,
To illustrate this point,
Concluding
In a word,
To summarise,
In general,
See writing hints in the first unit.
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Stating a point of view

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First supporting idea

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Example(s) of evidence
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Second supporting idea

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Example(s) of evidence
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Conclusion
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Learning strategy: using a rule to
give examples
Pop Quiz
Inside the circles below, write the verb that satisfies the usage given in front of them. Then,
on the line provided, write an example using each of the modals.
We use it to give advice or to make suggestions.

Example:
______________________________________________________________
These verbs are used to express possibility or probability. The first one
also expresses permission.
Example:
______________________________________________________________
It indicates the ability to do something.

Example:
______________________________________________________________
We use this verb to express a strong obligation. As the obligation is
based on our own opinion or authority, it is personal. It also indicates
the need to do something or what we think is the correct or necessary
thing to do.
Example:
______________________________________________________________
It expresses a strong obligation. As the obligation is based on laws,
regulations, rules, timetables or schedules, it is impersonal.
Example:
_____________________________________________________________
It means that there is no obligation to do something,
Example:
_____________________________________________________________
It is a rather British expression used to make suggestions or as a

slightly old-fashioned modal verb indicating future (will) when the
subject is I or we.
Examples:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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Lets test ourselves by playing this board game with a dice. Roll the die and do what is asked in each box by
using modal verbs correctly. If you fail to do the task, you must start again. The winner must get to the box
marked finished.
14. Tell your
classmates about a
possible application for
an internship in a
multinational firm.
13. Recommend your

fellows not to drink
and drive because it is
dangerous.
12. You are a loving

parent. Tell your kids
to devote more time to
their studies.
11. Invite your friends

to go for a walk.
10. Ask your teacher

to repeat the last
sentence, politely.
9. Invite your
girlfriend / boyfriend to
have dinner at a quite
formal restaurant.
8. Tell your colleague the

main requirement to go
to the United States.
15. Say you are able

to speak five
languages fluently.
7. Tell your classmates

about a possible trip to
Canada.
16. Ask your boss for

permission to have a
day off.
6. Ask someone not to

smoke in the office,
politely.
17. Your grandfather is

recovering from a
surgery. Tell him to
stay in bed.
1. Ask your partner for

a big favour, politely.
2. Tell your little

brother/ sister not to
play with fire.
3. Ask your mother for

permission to stay out
late.
4. Advise your best

friend what to do to
stop drinking so
heavily.
21. Ask the university

porter to open
classroom 304 in block
C.
22. Tell your best

friend there is no need
to take/ sit the exam
today.
23. Ask the shop

assistant to show you
some picturesque
postcards.
24. Ask your teacher

for your English
grades, politely.
18. Tell your

grandmother there is
no need to work.
19. You are a primary

school teacher. Tell
your pupils not to walk
on the grass.
20. Advice your

classmates what to do
to improve their
speaking abilities.
5. Tell your teacher you

were not able to do your
homework because of
lack of time.

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Universidad Externado de Colombia

English for General Purposes: Level IV

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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

English for General Purposes: Level IV

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What do we know about crime and delinquency?

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2. Now work in pairs.

) the right crime-related definitions and cross out (

) the wrong ones.

a. To steal is to take something that belongs to someone, without

2. Underline the word that best finishes the following

Learning strategy: using

a. Stealing something from peoples pockets is to rob / to pickpocket.

Learning strategy: defining

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Thief / Robber ___________

To set fire to ____________

To deal in drugs _________

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2. Work with a partner to find 37 crime-related

Learning strategy: identifying

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English for General Purposes: Level IV

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to life against d_________

p__________ since no one has the right to decide on someone elses

Learning strategy: identifying

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parents should discipline and punish

With what topic is the text on crime cases mainly concerned?

2. In paragraph 1 the word " teenaged gangs" means:

3. In paragraph 2 the words "may" and "might" indicate:

6. In paragraph 4 the words "mustn't" and "should" express:

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Learning strategy: using a

Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct alternative.

1. The only way to stop crime is by _________________ offenders.

I'm glad __________________ that the government

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Lets play grab bag!

To play the game grab bag, sit in a circle

Praise your students for their effort!

Learning strategy: word

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It is widely believed that in underdeveloped countries, the lack of

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