Module 5, exercise 1, page 62.0:00
Speaker 1 Something had to be done before the whole neighbourhood was destroyed.0:07
They kept coming round here late at night with their spray paint and stuff, and they'd hang around corners causing trouble.0:13
Every day there was new graffiti, but that was the first time they did it to my store.0:20
I had really had enough, so I called in the police.0:24
Speaker 2 It was awful.0:29
He was dressed like any normal guy, except that he had a mask on his face so I couldn't recognise him.0:33
I was really scared when I saw that he had a knife sticking out of his pocket.0:40
Obviously, he must have been scared of being caught and he jumped out the window and ran off down the street.0:45
Unfortunately, he did manage to take my most expensive jewelry from my drawer.0:52
Speaker 3 It all came as a complete surprise.0:59
I mean, it's a lovely neighbourhood and it's certainly not considered dangerous.1:04
I just went out to my corner shop to get some batteries and this guy jumped me in the alley by the shop.1:09
He must have been hiding behind the crates.1:15
He pointed a gun and shouted.1:18
I don't remember anything else, but he took everything my wallet, money and even the batteries.1:21
And of course, there were no cameras there.1:27
I still can't believe it.1:30
Speaker 4 well, it was very late and I was on my way home.1:33
I took the usual route down Baker street and along the Penny Bridge.1:40
I was a bit cautious because it was quite dark and there weren't any people around.1:44
I turned a corner and suddenly saw them standing there in front of me.1:49
I was relieved at first because they only asked me politely for some money.1:54
I was glad to give them my loose change.1:59
I often give beggars my loose change.2:01
I was outraged the next morning when I realised they had taken my wallet.2:04
Speaker 5 I thought they looked suspicious hanging around and all that, you understand.2:12
But I was quite busy at the time.2:19
Besides, I often get their type in here and they always pay up like everyone else.2:22
Anyway, I reckon they took about £200 worth of goods without me noticing.2:26
At least they didn't put a knife to my throat or anything.2:30
It could have been a lot worse.2:33
Speaker 6 Ever since I was a child, I've hated being home alone late at night.2:37
I keep thinking I hear someone walking around upstairs or creeping around in the basement.2:45
Well, last Friday night, Bob and the kids had gone out and I was sitting watching tv.2:51
All of a sudden I could have sworn I heard someone trying to get in the back door.2:57
There have been a lot of burglaries in our neighborhood, so I automatically thought it was a burglar.3:02
I should have gone to investigate, but I wasn't thinking straight and I phoned the police.3:07
You can't imagine how I felt when they showed up and discovered the neighbor's dog scratching at my back door.3:12
I said I was sorry, but they were very angry that I had wasted their time.3:19
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