Read the texts and complete them with one word for each space . (14 points). a) In my view, the best way 1….. deal with crime is by dealing with its causes. The 2….. effective course of action is to give criminals long prison sentences. Strange as it may seem, 3….. fewer people they put in prison, the better. The idea of rehabilitating criminals in the community may seem 4….. alarming to appeal to voters, but it isn’t a 5….. idea when you consider the alternatives.

b) 6….. the fear of crime increases, so 7….. and more people are taking self-defence classes. Although such classes are somewhat 8….. popular with women, they are 9….. useful for men. On one recent course, I learnt that women are not nearly 10….. likely as young men to be the victim of street violence. There was 11….. near enough time to cover everything, but I learnt useful tips, 12….. as how to use a hairbrush or umbrella 13….. a weapon, and that in some situations it’s a great deal better to 14….. ‘Fire’ than ‘Help’

“I think this is it, Mrs Grant,” – said doctor Cold (Kold) and handed her the prescription. The prescription (the list) was very long and Mrs. Grant was close to falling down in a faint when she finished reading it to the end. She had a headache, the had a cold, she was beginning to feel the symptoms of influenza. To cap it all, one of her children had mumps. “I also prescribed you the tablets (a medication) for high blood pressure,” – said doctor Cold. “How many tablets should I be taking?” “One tablet after each meal, that is three tablets a day.” Mrs. Grant thanked the doctor and heavily (with difficulty) walked to the pharmacy. She handed her long prescription to the pharmacist – to Mr. White. Mr. White gaily greeted her. “Now this is health!” (“What a wonderful health!”) he said, as he looked at the list. 

1. Switch on the light. It (is getting) dark. 2. Put on a warm coat. It (is snowing) outside. 3. Look out of the window. Some students (are hurrying) to their first lecture. 4. It’s a fine day today. The sun (is shining), the wind is not (blowing). 5. We (are having) dinner right now. I’ll call you back later. 6. I (am wearing) my best suit and shoes today. I (am going) to an interview. 7. He (is looking for) this file but he can’t find it. 8. — What are you (looking) at? — I (am looking) at my old photographs. 9. It’s 10 o’clock but the child is still (sleeping). 10. I (am learning) Arabic, and I find it very interesting. 11. They are at a karaoke club now. They (are singing) there. 12. Look how many people (are walking) in the park. They (are enjoying) the fresh air and exercise. 13. What group are you (teaching) this year? 14. — How are you (feeling) today? — Thank you, doctor. I (am feeling) much better. 15. — Are you still (looking) for a job? — Yes, I am. 16. — What are you (thinking) about? — I (am thinking) about you. 17. — Why are you (sitting) here and (doing) nothing? — I (am relaxing). 18.— Are you (kidding)? — No, I’m absolutely serious. 19. — How are you (getting on)? — Thank you, I (am doing) fine.