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-NiE ,
19 APRIL 2017
INTERMEDIATE Better safe than sorry
Keep out of harm’s way
Activity Criminal vocabulary Critical thinking ● Identify ● Organise
WE have often heard people say “Better safe than sorry” to mean that they can never be too careful or vigilant. You may have seen in the news or heard from people around you that there are many crimes taking place on a daily basis. If you have been a victim, you would understand how important it is to be alert to your surroundings and to take safety precautions. There are various things criminals do that can cause harm to others. We use different words for these people who commit different crimes. With a partner, read the definition of each crime below and see if you can unscramble the criminal vocabulary.
Problem solving
This person takes items off shelves in a store
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This criminal breaks into homes, normally in the middle of the night, to take people’s precious belongings
RLBRGUA
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This person attacks his victims out on the streets by taking their things by force
GRUMGE
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This person kills another human being
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This person targets his victims on the streets and is very quick to nick their belongings from their pockets or handbags without them realising
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A person who brings in illegal and prohibited items into a country
RSGGLUEM
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Sometimes this person commits this act to demand a ransom
PINDKAREP
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Operating individually or in a group, this person is out to destroy public property
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A person who enters into a private property without permission
HSLFIOPRET
REDRUMER TEICCKKOPP
LDAVNA STARPRESSE 2. Shoplifter
3. Burglar
Recently, the heartbreaking news of eight teen cyclists killed in a crash in Johor Baru shook the nation. Instead of debating who were at fault, we could discuss the best measures to keep cyclists safe.
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1. Thief
● Oral ● Aural
Definition A person who steals your personal belongings when you are not alert to your surroundings
9. Vandal
Communicating
Scrambled vocabulary FITHE
No 1.
7. Smuggler 8. Kidnapper
● Recreate
10. Trespasser 4. Mugger
5. Murderer
6. Pickpocket
ANSWERS:
Keeping children safe
Problem solving
Critical thinking
● Question ● Recreate ● Present
● Identify ● Reason
Creative thinking
Collaborating
● Brainstorm
(Sunday Star, Feb 26, 2017)
NiE Activity
Communicating ● Oral ● Aural
● Listen ● Compromise ● Contribute respectfully ● Attain goal
In this article written by Hariati Azizan, some experts suggested that imposing a curfew on children under 18 can keep them out of harm’s way, while others disagree. Here are a few snippets of the experts’ take on the matter. “(A curfew) can minimise the possibility of young people getting into trouble or dangerous situations.” – Dr P. Sundramoorthy, Criminologist, Universiti Sains Malaysia “(The curfew is) a short-term idea and quick solution that we have already considered as ineffective decades ago.” – James Nagayam, child rights activist
“(If children are given the freedom to roam), the cycle of physiological well-being and growth is disrupted; their ability to learn… is also negatively affected.” – Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat, Criminologist, Universiti Sains Malaysia
In groups of four, discuss these experts’ opinions. Are you for or against implementing a curfew for children under 18? Talk about the benefits and disadvantages of a curfew. Then, generate three reasons for your decision. Finally, present your argument to the class. You may use the table below to help you organise your thoughts.
A curfew SHOULD be implemented because
A curfew SHOULD NOT be implemented because
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