Crime and Technology: A Look at Recent Headlines and Digital Dilemmas
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Crime Headlines
Recent Incidents
- Have they caught the people who burgled Mr. Jackson's house?
- Did you hear about the armed robbery in the city center?
- If you break the law, you could go to prison.
- Driving over the speed limit is only a minor offense.
Breaking News
- Police Give Chase After Bank Robbery
- Two Youths Charged with Vandalism of Monument
- Thieves Caught Red-Handed by Police
- Inmates Escape from High-Security Prison
- Gunman Releases Hostage After Long Negotiation
Ongoing Investigations
- Thieves broke into the museum during...
- Investigators suspected the employee right...
- A series of crimes that have been committed in the area...
- Yesterday, police arrested a woman in relation...
Justice Served
+ The police caught the pickpocket and placed her under arrest.
+ The woman was accused of shoplifting.
+ He was sentenced to three years in prison.
+ She is due to appear before the judge tomorrow.
Unsolved Mysteries
- The suspect is being taken to the police station right now.
- Ken's house has been burgled several times this year.
- All fingerprints had been wiped from the crime scene.
- Who were the stolen items found by?
+ Michael's father's disappearance is being investigated by a private detective.
+ He will have his house watched.
- There was so little evidence that the investigators gave up.
- It was such a violent crime that it was on the news for a week.
- They gave such useful information to the police that they were able to solve the case.
- I think a police officer's job is so dangerous...
- Nick had so much work to do that he stayed in the office till 10:00.
- He is such a great writer that all his works become bestsellers.
Digital Dilemmas
Technology's Uses
- DESIGN A WEBSITE
- CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
- LISTEN TO MUSIC
- PLAY GAMES
- SEND TEXT MESSAGES
- SURF ONLINE
- TALK TO FRIENDS
- FORGET A PASSWORD
- INSTALL SOFTWARE
- UPLOAD PICTURES
Tech Support
+ There is a phone application that converts...
+ What is wrong with...? It displays everything...
+ Where is the site map? Scroll down to the bottom...
+ Could I borrow your laptop to check my email?
- How can I see this photo? Just click on it twice...
- I think this computer has had it. Yeah, I'd transfer...
- I am afraid I've lost the file. It is probably...search for it.
- Why can't I watch this video...? Because your media player can't read...
+ This program is causing your....uninstall it.
+ The developers applied...the machine.
+ The programmer will demonstrate how....
+ Our programmers are developing new...
Internet Issues
- I hate it when ads appear on my screen while...
- You shouldn't keep your laptop plugged into....
- Do I need a password to connect to the internet?
- Lucy hasn't been in touch with her old friends for a while.
- Do you know how to remove the battery from this phone?
Communication Breakdown
+ Listen to me or....= If you don't listen to me, you won't be able to do it.
+ You won't improve..= If you practice more, you will improve.
Technology's Impact
* Sue cleared her desk in order to make space for her new computer.
* Peter is studying computer science so that he can become a programmer.
* Emma is installing a webcam so as to see her cousin when they chat.
* The manager is meeting with a view to offering him a promotion.
Wishes and Regrets
- B: If only I wasn't working this weekend...
- B: Me too. I wish he would stop being so silly.
- B: Isn't it? If only Patrick was here to watch it with us.
- B: Oh no! I wish I hadn't told her about it.
- B: I know. If only I had my MP3....
Listening:
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