On Screen 3 Unit 4 Reading

Read the text below from which four sentences are missing. Complete the gaps (1-4) with the appropriate sentences (A-E). Write appropriate letters (A, B, C, D or E) in the gaps. One sentence is extra and does not match any of the gaps.

The Ancient Roman Vigiles Urbani

The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to protect Rome from danger. 1⌈......⌉ So, Augustus created the Vigiles Urbani, the ‘watchmen of the city’ to do these two jobs. 2⌈......⌉ The Vigiles, however, received pay and could earn Roman citizenship after six years of work.

The Vigiles were divided into groups. Each one worked in a different part of the city. They carried tools and supplies on carriages pulled by horses. The carriages also had pumps and water tanks in case of fire. 3⌈......⌉ This was in case a citizen needed medical help.

But the Vigiles did not only fight fires and treat injuries. 4⌈......⌉ Especially at night, they needed to watch the streets for burglars and vandals. They also looked for escaped slaves, and helped deal with people who disturbed the peace in the streets.

 1⌈......⌉

The Ancient Roman Vigiles Urbani

The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to protect Rome from danger. 1⌈......⌉ So, Augustus created the Vigiles Urbani, the ‘watchmen of the city’ to do these two jobs. 2⌈......⌉ The Vigiles, however, received pay and could earn Roman citizenship after six years of work.

The Vigiles were divided into groups. Each one worked in a different part of the city. They carried tools and supplies on carriages pulled by horses. The carriages also had pumps and water tanks in case of fire. 3⌈......⌉ This was in case a citizen needed medical help.

But the Vigiles did not only fight fires and treat injuries. 4⌈......⌉ Especially at night, they needed to watch the streets for burglars and vandals. They also looked for escaped slaves, and helped deal with people who disturbed the peace in the streets. 

2⌈......⌉ 

The Ancient Roman Vigiles Urbani

The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to protect Rome from danger. 1⌈......⌉ So, Augustus created the Vigiles Urbani, the ‘watchmen of the city’ to do these two jobs. 2⌈......⌉ The Vigiles, however, received pay and could earn Roman citizenship after six years of work.

The Vigiles were divided into groups. Each one worked in a different part of the city. They carried tools and supplies on carriages pulled by horses. The carriages also had pumps and water tanks in case of fire. 3⌈......⌉ This was in case a citizen needed medical help.

But the Vigiles did not only fight fires and treat injuries. 4⌈......⌉ Especially at night, they needed to watch the streets for burglars and vandals. They also looked for escaped slaves, and helped deal with people who disturbed the peace in the streets. 

3⌈......⌉ 

The Ancient Roman Vigiles Urbani

The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to protect Rome from danger. 1⌈......⌉ So, Augustus created the Vigiles Urbani, the ‘watchmen of the city’ to do these two jobs. 2⌈......⌉ The Vigiles, however, received pay and could earn Roman citizenship after six years of work.

The Vigiles were divided into groups. Each one worked in a different part of the city. They carried tools and supplies on carriages pulled by horses. The carriages also had pumps and water tanks in case of fire. 3⌈......⌉ This was in case a citizen needed medical help.

But the Vigiles did not only fight fires and treat injuries. 4⌈......⌉ Especially at night, they needed to watch the streets for burglars and vandals. They also looked for escaped slaves, and helped deal with people who disturbed the peace in the streets. 

  4⌈......⌉ 

Read the text and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false). 

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

1. Identity theft requires stealing photo identification. ⌈ True / False ⌉

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

2. Identity thieves use the Internet to commit crimes. ⌈ True / False ⌉

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

3. They use illegal travel companies. ⌈ True / False ⌉ 

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

4. The victims of identity theft can be anyone.  ⌈ True / False ⌉  

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

5. The way we communicate means that our information isn’t safe. 

  ⌈ True / False ⌉   

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

6. It’s not always obvious when identity theft occurs.   ⌈ True / False ⌉    

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

7. The police suggest having a written record of your personal information.  ⌈ True / False ⌉     

Indentity Theft

What’s the most likely thing to get stolen; a mobile phone, a wallet full of money or a digital camera? According to statistics, every 2 seconds, another person becomes the victim of an increasingly common crime; identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when somebody uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. This information could be your name, address or date of birth, your passport number or driving license number, or even your bank account details. For example, identity thieves steal people’s credit card numbers in order to buy things online. They also use other people’s details to become members of organisations or even to travel illegally between countries!  

Anyone can be the victim of identity theft; children, teenagers, adults or the elderly. The problem is that we live in a world of information exchange. Every day, we have to enter our personal details on websites, answer questions over the phone or provide information in emails. This is dangerous because it’s very easy for all this data to fall into the wrong hands and it’s difficult to know who to trust. What’s worse; people don’t always know that their identity is being used by a complete stranger until a massive bill comes through their letterbox which they know nothing about!

In order to avoid identity theft, the police recommend that you follow some rules. For example, never write down important personal information or give it to anyone else. Also, when you lose something, such as an ID or bank card, report it stolen immediately and regularly change your online passwords. 

8. You should change your online passwords often.  ⌈ True / False ⌉