Upstream B1+ U7

Replace the phrases in bold with a synonym:

"The best self-defence is to make sure you are not in a weak position".

• confident

• common sense

• violent

• vulnerable

Replace the phrases in bold with a synonym:

"He was lying on the floor, unable to protect himself".

• confident

• defenceless

• violent

• potential

Replace the phrases in bold with a synonym:

"Try not to be a victim. Never walk alone".

• violent

• defenceless

• target

• potential

Choose the correct preposition:

"If you can't avoid an attack and physical force is your only choice, then you must fight ____________".

• under

• over

• up

• back

Choose the correct preposition:

"An attacker tries to pull a victim __________ balance".

• under

• off

• up

• back

Choose the correct option:

"He tried to grab/remove her bag, but she started screaming".

• grab

• remove

Choose the correct option:

"The prisoner tried to avoid/escape from prison".

• avoid

• escape

What kind of crime is it?

the crime of getting into a building to steal things

• mugging

• burglary

• shoplifting

• kidnapping

What kind of crime is it?

the crime of stealing things from shops, for example by hiding them in a bag or under your clothes

• mugging

• burglary

• shoplifting

• kidnapping

What kind of crime is it?

an attack on someone in which they are robbed in a public place

• mugging

• burglary

• shoplifting

• kidnapping