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A Mysterious Case 5

Speaking

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. Is pickpocketing an issue where you live?
2. Do you think pickpockets steal from local people or
tourists more? Why?
3. What can people do to prevent being pickpocketed?

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B. Listen to the recording and complete the sentences.
1. That bag .
2. I remember when you could happily be a tourist.

3. There have been pickpockets in Barcelona .
4. It was in your coat pocket .

C. Work with a partner. Choose one of the options and write a conversation.

Option 1 Option 2

You’re talking to a friend about clothes. Include You’re talking to a grandparent about their
the following phrases in your conversation. childhood. Include the following phrases in your
• The name rings a bell, but I can’t think where conversation.
the shop is. • Back in those days, it wasn’t a problem.
• That coat’s seen better days. • My memory’s not what it used to be.
• In the good old days, you could find one easily. • That’s what I’ve been saying all along!
• I’ve had it for donkey’s years. • But of course, this was long before your time.

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