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’