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    1. An unusual anti-crime device has been invented in Japan - a sheet printed with a photo of a vending machine that women can hide behind for camouflage and protection. 2. These inventions are being created in Japan in response to growing fears of crime, as the Japanese prefer passive ways of preventing crime rather than confrontation. 3. The inventions reflect cultural differences between Japan and the West in approaches to crime prevention, and also show Japan's tradition of experimentation and innovative ideas, though many devices may not be commercially viable given the low crime rates in Japan.

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    1. An unusual anti-crime device has been invented in Japan - a sheet printed with a photo of a vending machine that women can hide behind for camouflage and protection. 2. These inventions are being created in Japan in response to growing fears of crime, as the Japanese prefer passive ways of preventing crime rather than confrontation. 3. The inventions reflect cultural differences between Japan and the West in approaches to crime prevention, and also show Japan's tradition of experimentation and innovative ideas, though many devices may not be commercially viable given the low crime rates in Japan.

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    1. An unusual anti-crime device has been invented in Japan - a sheet printed with a photo of a vending machine that women can hide behind for camouflage and protection. 2. These inventions are being created in Japan in response to growing fears of crime, as the Japanese prefer passive ways of preventing crime rather than confrontation. 3. The inventions reflect cultural differences between Japan and the West in approaches to crime prevention, and also show Japan's tradition of experimentation and innovative ideas, though many devices may not be commercially viable given the low crime rates in Japan.

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    1. An unusual anti-crime device has been invented in Japan - a sheet printed with a photo of a vending machine that women can hide behind for camouflage and protection. 2. These inventions are being created in Japan in response to growing fears of crime, as the Japanese prefer passive ways of preventing crime rather than confrontation. 3. The inventions reflect cultural differences between Japan and the West in approaches to crime prevention, and also show Japan's tradition of experimentation and innovative ideas, though many devices may not be commercially viable given the low crime rates in Japan.

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    Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

    UNUSUAL WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF


    If you ever walk down a street in Tokyo and feel like having a cold Coca-Cola, pay attention as you approach the nearest
    vending machine. You may be trying to purchase your cold drink from a living, breathing person. An unusual product,
    designed to protect women against crime, has been designed in Japan. A large sheet printed with a life-size photo of a
    vending machine is attached to a woman’s clothing. By hiding behind the sheet, the woman is camouflaged and
    5 protected.
    This creation is just one of a variety of original and unusual solutions being devised in Japan to prevent crime and to
    instil a feeling of security for the consumer. These inventions are being created in response to the growing fear of crime in
    the country.
    The new products reflect deep cultural differences between Japanese attitudes towards crime prevention and the ideas
    10 promoted in the Western world. While Westerners are willing to do whatever it takes to protect themselves, including
    fighting back, the Japanese prefer not to make a scene or draw attention to themselves. As a result, they’re attracted to
    more passive ways of preventing crime.
    The fact that these slightly bizarre inventions are being produced in Japan is also testimony to another aspect of Japanese
    society. The Japanese have a long tradition of encouraging experimentation and innovative ideas. In fact, so many
    15 unusual inventions have been produced in Japan that there’s even a Japanese word for them, chindogu, which means
    strange tools.
    Many of the new anti-crime devices are still not commercially viable, which may have something to do with the fact that
    in reality there’s very little street crime in Japan. Will these devices ever find a market? Inventors argue that even if they
    don’t, these devices will prove valuable in the future since they may well lead to newer and better ideas. Only time will
    20 tell if they’re right.

    1 Choose the correct answer.


    1. Unlike Westerners, the Japanese are … . 3 Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false
    (F). Find evidence in the text to justify your answers.
    a. reluctant to use force to defend themselves
    b. willing to fight back if they’re attacked …… 1. It’s surprising that these inventions are being created
    c. interested in finding new methods of crime prevention in Japan.
    ..................................................................................
    2. Inventors of anti-crime devices … .
    a. have made money from their inventions …… 2. There’s not a lot of violence on city streets in Japan.
    ..................................................................................
    b. are sure that their inventions will be profitable in
    the future …… 3. The writer of the article believes that the inventions
    c. don’t know if their inventions will make money will not be valuable in the future.
    ..................................................................................
    2 Complete the sentences using the information given in
    the text. Use your own words as far as possible. 4 Choose the best meaning for each word or phrase.
    1. The anti-crime devices are being invented because many 1. camouflaged (line 4)
    people ............................................................................... a. exposed b. hidden c. designed
    ......................................................................................... . 2. bizarre (line 13)
    2. Western attitudes towards crime prevention are a. unusual b. violent c. creative
    ........................................................................................... 3. innovative (line 14)
    ......................................................................................... . a. original b. strange c. valuable

    5 Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose


    one option.
    1. In your opinion, what are the most effective ways to
    prevent crime?
    4 Extra Exam Practice Name

    2. Describe an unusual invention that you think would be


    valuable to society.

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