ACTIVITY 73:
You will hear a radio interview with expert Linda Gorley, about
surveillance cameras. After listening, for questions 18-22
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which
fits best according to what you hear.
Click the speaker
to listen (maximum: twice).
Then check the audio
transcription and the answers.
QUESTIONS 18-22
18.
The British authorities began to use CCTV...
A.
to identify terrorist attacks on mainland Britain. B.
to monitor terrorist activity near potential
targets. C.
to observe known terrorists. D.
to fight crime in cities.
19.
In places where CCTV systems have been installed...
A.
traffic offences have decreased. B.
crime rates have doubled. C.
terrorism has been eliminated. D.
criminal activity has been greatly reduced.
20.
Which of these is not a reason for poor-quality images?
A.
lack of light B.
badly focused cameras C.
inefficient cameras D.
old videotapes
21.
A camera installed in the eye of a shop mannequin would be...
A.
completely legal. B.
absolutely unnoticeable. C.
highly effective. D.
above suspicion.
22.
Why might the use of surveillance cameras be regarded as
unethical?
A.
They monitor law-abiding people without their
knowledge. B.
They have been declared illegal. C.
They force people to work harder. D.
They make employees afraid to take a day off
work.