流利美国口语2.12

（单词翻译）

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 bumper¹.

W: Can I have a look at your driving license² 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 physically³ assaulted him before taking his wallet and leaving the scene.

W: Can you give a detailed⁴ description of him?

M: He was aged⁵ between 20 to 25 years with short brown hair, stubble on chin and tanned complexion⁶. 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 credible⁷ over sight authority has curbed⁸ police brutality⁹.

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

6. Her husband could be freed on bail¹⁰ within months.

7. The police decided¹¹ 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 custody¹².

12. He has the strong motive¹³ to commit such a murder.

13. The inspector¹⁴ is investigating the fraud.

14. The witness should be protected.

15. I am innocent.