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5 When you write, try to use a broad range of vocabulary. Match these words to their meaning and
use them to complete the texts below.
1 incident a verb: to stop something happening
2 vulnerable b adjective: not enough
3 prevent c adjective: unprotected
4 deter d verb: to discourage people from doing something
5 inadequate e noun: an event that happens

A
Boy falls from hotel balcony , police said that the protective railings around
After the . The hotel manager has now promised to
the balcony were any more accidents.
improve them in order to

B
Hotel burglary
Thieves broke into the Grand Hotel yesterday and stole valuables from
a room at the back of the hotel. A hotel spokesman said: “The room was
because it is dark at the back of the building. We are now
installing powerful lighting in the garden area to thieves
from trying again.”
Situation
serious incident
6 Read this writing task and use the plan and the Language Bank shocking
to help you write your letter. Try to use some of the words you frightening
practised in 5. When you have finished your letter, check your dangerous
work carefully. inadequate
unprotected
vulnerable
The City Times
Fear on the streets Useful verbs
A woman was slightly injured last night when a thief knocked her protect
deter
down and stole her purse as she walked home. Bystanders said they prevent
would not be able to recognise the mugger again because the street organise/arrange
was very dark. Many citizens have previously complained that there authorise
are not enough late night buses operating in the city. enable
supply
install
Letter: Write a letter to the mayor explaining what could be done to make Solutions
the city safer at night for pedestrians. Begin your letter, “Dear Mayor.” urgent(ly)
suitable/adequate
if possible
Plan I am sure you agree that ...
Paragraph 1: Say you have read about the mugging. Give your take measures/action
opinion and say why you are writing. put ideas into action
Paragraphs 2-4: Make suggestions to help solve the problem, using
examples if appropriate, and showing what the results
would be.
Paragraph 5: Show you expect the reader to take action.
Think about your reader’s
reaction when you write your
letter. You want them to agree
with your ideas, so talk to them
directly and be polite. Showing
the results of your suggestions
will help convince them that
you are right.
When you learn new words,
practise using them in your
writing.

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