Home security

It is a good idea to improve our home security to avoid robberies.

Here you have vocabulary that will be useful:

Padlock

The most famous "security system" for your door. You need a key to open the lock. 

Barrel bolt

You usually find these bolts in public restrooms. They offer minimum security.

Deadbolt

Doors usually come with one of these bolts.

Padlock bolt

It's similar to the barrel bolt, but you can use a padlock to secure the bolt.

Hasp

Use this to secure a door or drawer with a padlock.

Home security alarm system.

When you get home, you have to enter a password otherwise the alarm will go off!! They also have different features as motion sensors and and text messages to your cell phone to let you know that something is happening at your home.

Door back lock

This is another security gadget for your home.

Unfortunately, thieves usually use these to break into your houses:

Crowbar

This is the famous "friend" of burglars!!

Bolt cutter

Thieves use this to cut many kinds of bolts.

And don't forget that these always get destroyed:





Door knob 

Door handle           


          

.... use this to have all your keys safe and at hand:

Key ring

I hope you have learned new vocabulary today!!

Take care!!

Crime doesn't pay.

Today we will study some vocabulary related to crime. Nowadays it is not safe to walk alone at night; but if you have to: remember that walking with a friend is better.

Here you have a list of the most common crimes in this city:

Mugging

An attack on someone in a public place ir order to steal their money or other possessions.

Bank robbery

The crime of taking money or property illegaly often by using violence or threats.

Kidnapping
To illegaly take someone to a place and make them a prisoner.

Bribery
The crime of giving money or presents to someone so that they will help you by doing something dishonest or illegal.

Burglary
The crime of entering a building illegaly in order to steal things.

Murder
The crime of killing someone deliberately.

Pickpocketing
Stealing money or things from people, especially in crowded places.

Shoplifting
The crime of stealing things from a shop.

Vandalism
The act of deliberately damaging or destroying things, especially public property.

Rape
Have sex by using violence

Human smuggling

The practice of secretly and illegaly taking goods or people in or out of a country, especially as a way of earning money.

Here a list of the crimes and criminals:

Mugging     - Mugger

Bank robbery - Bank robber

Kidnapping - Kidnapper

Bribery      

Burglary     - Burglar

Murder       - Murderer

Pickpocketing- Pickpocket

Shoplifting - Shoplifter

Vandalism  - Vandal

Rape           - Rapist

Smuggling  - Smuggler

That has been all and remember if someone ever tries to rob you, do NOT resist!! Your life is better than everything you can possess.

Note: The definitions of crimes were taken from the Macmillan Dictionary.

No seat belt, no excuse!

We have to be responsible when driving a car. If you are the driver, you have to ask your passengers to wear the seatbelt.

See what happens if one of your passengers doesn't wear the seatbelt.

So please, next time think twice when not using your seatbelt!!

Vocabulary:

Fasten your seatbelt/ wear your seatbelt

This is another video warning you about driving under the effects of alcohol.



Car body styles

Car dealers manufacture automobiles in different body styles. In this country you can see all of them. Let’s see some:

Sedan

This is the most common body style. You can see them everywhere and they are used a lot because of their space.

Hatchback

It’s another common style in the city. Its sporty look makes it preferred by many people. It can have 3 or 5 doors. The door in the back is a top-hinged liftgate

Pickup (truck)

People in this country like this style because you can use it to work!

Suv (Sports Utility Vehicle)

It is derived from the pickup truck, but it can hold more people inside.

Van

The van is a truck used for passengers or commercial use. It can have windows in the passenger side, or without windows if it’s for commercial use.

Minivan

It usually has 3 or 4 rows of seats for passengers. It is a passenger vehicle.

Convertible

A car with a flexible textile folding roof or rigid retractile roof. You can drive it in an open or enclosed modes.

Coupe

A 2-door, 2- or 4-seat car with a fixed roof. Its doors are often longer than those of an equivalent sedan and the rear passenger area smaller; the roof may also be low.

So now you know more about car body styles which one is your favorite?

By the way, there are a lot more styles, if you wan to learn more click here.