Police Department
Police Department
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
rob
Verb
rɑːb
to steal money or property from someone
I was robbed.
crime scene
Noun
kraɪm siːn
the exact place at which a crime occurred
He said that he was not guilty, but his fingerprints were found at the crime scene.
flee the scene
Phrase
fliː ðə siːn
run away from a place where something happened, usually because you are scared
The driver who caused the car crash had fled the scene before the police arrived.
interpreter
Noun
ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtə
a person fluent in a foreign language whose job is to translate what someone is saying
He doesn't speak English. We will need an interpreter.
witness
Noun
ˈwɪtnɪs
a person who saw a crime or accident take place
Unfortunately, there were no witnesses to the murder.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Where is the nearest police department?
I was robbed.
There was an accident.
There was a traffic accident.
I need an interpreter.
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Mr. Adachi is looking for the local police department.
Akio Adachi
Excuse me, where is the nearest police department?
James
It’s on Elm Street, next to the bank. I can take you there, if you'd like.
Akio Adachi
Yes, please. Thank you!
James
No problem. Follow me, please.
They reach the police department. Mr. Adachi enters.
Police Officer
How can I help you?
Akio Adachi
I have a big problem.
Police Officer
Okay, tell me what happened.
Akio Adachi
I was robbed. Um... I can't explain in English. I need an interpreter.
Police Officer
Ok, we’ll find one right away. Please, have a seat.
Akio Adachi
Thank you so much.
Meanwhile, Carol is at the police department because she saw a traffic accident. She is there as a witness.
Police Officer
Miss, did you see the accident take place?
Carol
Yes, I saw the whole accident. One car crashed into the other.
Police Officer
Did it happen at the traffic light?
Carol
Yes. The man who caused the accident fled the scene. He even left his car behind.
Police Officer
We believe the car was stolen and the man responsible was a drug addict. Now, could you please try to remember any details about the accident?
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Scene 1: Nicole is looking for the police department.
Nicole
Excuse me, where is the nearest (1)?
Mr. Nakamura
I’m not sure. What happened?
Nicole
There was a (2). I crashed into another car!
Mr. Nakamura
Oh, my! Is anyone (3)?
Nicole
No, luckily, no one got injured.
Mr. Nakamura
Good! I can call the (4), if you want. They should arrive in a few minutes.
Nicole
Thank you so much!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 4
Scene 2: Saya is at the police department.
Saya
Help! Can someone help me, please?
Police Officer
What happened?
Saya
I (5)! They took my bag. It just happened, around the corner.
Police Officer
What did the robbers look like? Did you see them? Did they leave the (6) right away?
Saya
Uhm... Yes... I don’t speak English well. I need an (7).
Police Officer
Okay, I’ll see what I can do. Have a (8), I'll be right back.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 5 to 8
Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)
was robbed
hurt
scene
police
seat
traffic accident
interpreter
police department
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You are at the police department. You saw a bank robbery from the street. Tell the officer what happened. Your teacher will be the police officer.
Exercise 6
Discussion
Have a discussion based on the following questions.
Have you ever been to a police department? If so, why?
Have you ever seen a traffic accident? If so, what happened?
Do you think being a police officer is difficult? Why? Why not?
What kind of uniform do the police officers wear in your country?
