Question

I. Complete the text with the words.bullet-proof vestemergency callgunmissing personpolice officerpolice station

A dream job?

I’m Michelle Clark and I’m 28. I joined the police five years ago. I love adventure and helping people, and I’ve dreamed of being a ………… (1) since I was about six. I’m so happy my dream has come true!

One in five police officers in England and Wales is a woman. It wasn’t easy to join, but I prepared a lot. I did an exam and a fitness test, I had an interview, and then I got the job!

First, I trained for twelve weeks at a national training centre. Then I started work at my local ………….. (2). I remember my first day clearly. I was working with an experienced officer when we responded to an …………. (3). I was wearing a ……………. (4) over my uniform, but I wasn’t carrying a …………… (5). Police officers in the UK don’t usually carry guns. I felt nervous, but really excited as we drove across town to investigate a robbery.

I’ve done so many different things as a police officer. I’ve looked for a ………….. (6), I’ve been to road accidents, I’ve worked at Premier League football matches and I’ve also helped to reduce crime in the local community. Being a police officer has changed my life. It isn’t everyone’s dream job. I don’t work nine to five, I’m often outside in all types of weather and I’m sometimes in difficult and dangerous situations, but I love it.

II. Read the text again and answer the questions.What was Michelle’s childhood dream?How did Michelle get her first job as a police officer?What did Michelle do on her first day as a police officer?Why doesn’t Michelle carry a gun?Has she ever worked at a big sports event? Explain your answer.Does Michelle usually work in a police station? Explain your answer.III. what number do you call in a emergency? Have you, your friends or family ever called the police? Why? When? What uniform do the police wear in you country? Do the police wear bullet-proof vests or carry guns Are you intrested in joining the police Why? Why not?

Answer 1

I

1 - police officer

2 - police station

3 - emergency call

4 - bullet-proof vest

5 - gun

6 - missing person

II

Michelle's childhood dream was to become a police officer.

Michelle were prepairing a lot, did an exam, a fitness test and had an interview.

Michelle was working with an experienced officer when they responded to an emergency call.

Because Police officers in the UK don’t usually carry guns.

Yes, she have worked at Premier League football matches.

No, she often works outside in all types of weather.

III

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Yes, my friend called police about an year ago because someone stolehis bike.

Black thousers and jacket and a yellow vest.

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No, because I think this job is too dangerous for me