56 UNIT 07 | You be the judge Think back to the news report about skateboarding in city centres (coursebook, p. 107). Try to complete the transcript with the words below. Then watch the first half of the video again to check. LISTENING + VIEWING 9 06 V/O: For some, the sight and sound of skateboarders in town and city centres is (1) . For others, skateboarding adds life and vibrancy to (2) unused (3) areas. Skateboarder 1: You look at it like a (4) , but, you know, we’re not here to cause any trouble, we’re just having fun. Skateboarder 2: We’re just doing a sport, same as anyone doing football or rugby or whatever, we’re just here doing our sport. V/O: The Borough Council has a (5) on its hands in Kettering. Skateboarding is to be (6) here, as part of a Public Spaces Protection Order, but thousands have signed a (7) against it. Public Spaces Protection Orders were created by the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act. They are (8) to deal with nuisances or problems that (9) communities’ quality of life. Offences can be as wide-ranging as on-street (10) , anti-social parking, drinking in public spaces, pigeon-feeding, loitering, and skateboarding. Police can issue on-the-spot (11) of 100 pounds. Kettering is just the latest Council to make use of the new (12) . Councils in Norwich, Bournemouth and Dudley are all considering the power to stop skateboarding in towns. For councillors who deal with (13) from residents the (14) is (15) . a affect b begging c complaints d designed e fight f fines g justified h measure i nuisance j otherwise k outlawed l petition m powers n unwelcome o urban Expand your vocabulary: Using prefixes to make antonyms Complete the text with antonyms of the words in the box. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. appearance credible forgettable legal moral responsible usual LANGUAGE 10 The fascination with true crime stories True crime has become one of the most popular and talked-about genres in recent years. From gripping podcasts to chilling documentaries and best-selling books, people can’t seem to get enough of real-life stories about (1) crimes, criminals and investigations. But why are so many of us drawn to a genre that focuses on (2) activities and often tragic events? I believe it’s because true crime appeals to something deeply rooted in human nature: our curiosity about the unknown and our desire to make sense of chaos. Humans are naturally fascinated by the (3) and the shocking, and true crime delivers stories that are often stranger and darker than fiction. Whether it’s an (4) deed, a mysterious (5) , or a high-profile trial, these events grab our attention and refuse to let go. Even though they are sometimes tragic, they give us a chance to understand (6) human behaviour in a way that is both intriguing and (7) . True crime isn’t just entertainment – it’s a window into the darker side of life, the human mind, and the ever-present question of why people do what they do. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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