流利美国口语2.12（在线收听）

W: What’s wrong?

M: I’ve got to report a traffic accident.

W: Where did it happen?

M: On the fifth avenue.

Dialogue 2.

W: How did the car accident happen anyway?

M: Another car tried to change lanes. He didn’t see me and hit my bumper.

W: Can I have a look at your driving license and insurance?

M: Here you are.

W: OK. You make a report and we will investigate into this case right away.

Dialogue 3.

W: Did you witness the robbery?

M: Yes, that’s really terrible.

W: Can you describe exactly how it happened?

M: At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday 23rd March 2005. A young man approached an old man whilst he was walking on dock street. The youth physically assaulted him before taking his wallet and leaving the scene.

W: Can you give a detailed description of him?

M: He was aged between 20 to 25 years with short brown hair, stubble on chin and tanned complexion. He was wearing an all of green clock typed jacket and dark trousers.

Exercise.

1. The police accused him of theft.

2. The police charged him with murder.

3. Legally most experts agree the case has some holes.

4. The setting up of a credible over sight authority has curbed police brutality.

5. The number of complaints is down simply because abused citizens have given up.

6. Her husband could be freed on bail within months.

7. The police decided that the old man was the murderer.

8. The police asked them not to release the details of the case.

9. I witnessed a murder.

10. Her son was kidnapped.

11. The suspect is under custody.

12. He has the strong motive to commit such a murder.

13. The inspector is investigating the fraud.

14. The witness should be protected.

15. I am innocent.