4. Playing with words.

Find the phrase equal in meaning to each single word on the right.

in this place	instantly
as a rule	gradually
at the same time	seldom
at once	here
now and then	presently
in every possible place	generally
little by little	occasionally
in that place	never
not very often	there
in a moment or two	recently
not long ago	simultaneously
at no time	everywherer

5. Guess the meaning of the following idioms, then fill in the gaps in the sentences below.

doing time – at large –as thick as thieves - daylight robbery- caught red-handed –on the alert - crime doesn’t pay – in cold blood

1. “You shouldn’t even think about stealing money from the firm; you should know that…………………”.

2. “They charged me 50 $ for that awful lunch! That’s ………………….!”

3. The burglar was caught …………….. trying to break the window of the house.

4. After ………….. for pick pocketing, he swore he would never commit another crime.

5. To avoid being robbed in large cities, one should be …………. at all times.

6. He killed his accomplice …………… and said that he felt no regrets afterwards.

7. The police announced that a serial killer was ………… and advised people to remain inside with their doors and windows locked.

8. Tom and Jerry are …………….; they spend all their free time together.

IV grammar focus

1. Rewrite the sentences using the infinitive or-ing form, as in the example.

1. It’s difficult to learn a foreign language.

Learning a foreign language is difficult.

2. Gathering and analyzing up-to-date information is hard.

3. It is important to activate any security devices when you leave your car unattended.

4. Preventing serious organized crime is crucial.

5. It is vital to be aware of your surroundings and stay alert to what’s going on around you.

6. Avoiding dark or deserted areas late at night is important.

7. It’s easy to get lost in this city.

8. It’s risky to leave your phone on tables in pubs or restaurants.

9. It's dangerous for a woman to walk alone at night.

10. Maintaining law and order is impossible without public support.

2. Join the sentences using who(m), which or whose as in the example.

1. I am reading a detective novel. It is very interesting.

I am reading a detective novel, which is very interesting.

2. The Metropolitan Police Service is the oldest police force in continuous service. It was established in 1829.

3. Jurors will be paid $40 a day. Their identities will be kept secret.

4. Mr Twister is retiring. His son is a police constable.

5. Robert Peel established the first official British police. He was prime minister from 1834 to 1835 and 1841 to 1846.

6. My neighbors’ car was stolen yesterday. It was very expensive.

7. I discussed it with my brother. He is a lawyer.