3. Vocabulary Link Lesson B On a global scaleLesson A In my community Community issues Check (√) the items you have in your community. Then talk about them with your partner. √ rush hournoise pollutionpolice patrolstourist traps √√√

4. Vocabulary Link Lesson B On a global scale Community issues Check (√) the items you have in your community. Then talk about them with your partner. √ affordable housing job opportunities ethnic restaurants shopping district √√√ Lesson A In my community

5. Vocabulary Link Lesson B On a global scale Check (√) the statements that you feel are true for your community. Compare your answers with a partner. Community issues 1. Rush hour is unbearable. 2. There’s too much noise pollution. 3. It’s dangerous. We need more police patrols. 4. Tourist traps should be closed down. 5. We don’t need more affordable housing. 6. There are plenty of job opportunities if you look hard enough. 7. There is a nice variety of ethnic restaurants. 8. The shopping district isn’t very exciting. √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Lesson A In my community

6. Speaking Making a complaint / Asking for help Useful Expressions Making a complaint / Asking for help Lesson B On a global scale I’ve got a complaint about … I’m sorry to bring this up, but … I hate having to say this, but could you possibly try to … It looks terrible. Can you do anything about …? Something has to be done about … We need to do something about … Do you think you could …? Lesson A In my community

7. Speaking The mayor is meeting some members of a neighborhood association. Listen to their conversation and look at the picture. What is graffiti? Lesson B On a global scale It looks terrible. Keysspraying words on walls Lesson A In my community

8. Speaking Lesson B On a global scale Mr. Mayor, I own a business in the main shopping district and I’ve got a complaint. Well, what seems to be the problem? There is too much graffiti. Kids are always spraying words on the front of my store. That isn’t good for business, I’ m sure. No, it’s not, and it looks terrible. I agree that graffiti is a serious issue. We cannot ignore it. What are you planning to do about it? I think we need to study the problem. If necessary, we’ll increase the police patrols at night in this area. Thank you for your help, Mr. Mayor. You’ve got my vote in the next election! Man: Mayor: Man: Mayor: Man: Mayor: Man: Mayor: Man: It looks terrible. Practice the conversation with a partner. Lesson A In my community

9. Speaking Lesson B On a global scale Look at these three situations. Make notes in your notebook about why they are dangerous. It looks terrible. a broken traffic signal stray dogs junkyard Lesson A In my community

10. Speaking Lesson B On a global scale One person plays the mayor and the other person plays a concerned citizen. Follow the steps below. It looks terrible. a broken traffic signal stray dogs junkyard 1. 2. 3. The concerned citizen complains to the mayor about one of the dangerous situations in the pictures, explaining why it is dangerous. After listening to the complaint, the mayor quickly explains a plan to fix the problem. Switch roles. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for another dangerous situation. Lesson A In my community

11. Do you think your neighborhood is safe? What kinds of safety issues concern you the most? Discuss with your partner. Communication Lesson B On a global scale How safe is your neighborhood? Lesson A In my community

12. Communication Lesson B On a global scale 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ask your partner these questions about his or her neighborhood. Check (√) Yes or No. How safe is your neighborhood? Are some people at home during the daytime? Can you see people in the local parks late at night? Do you know your neighbors well? Do children often play in the street? Are there sidewalks for people to walk on? Are there frequent police patrols? Is there little or no graffiti? Do people drink alcohol at bars in your neighborhood? Are the streets clearly marked with traffic signs? Are there any abandoned lots? YesNo √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Lesson A In my community √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

13. Communication Lesson B On a global scale Now use your partner’s answers to calculate his or her neighborhood’s “safety score” below. (10 points = very safe, 1 point = not so safe) How safe is your neighborhood? 1. When people are around, there is less criminal activity. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. There is more crime when people hang around in parks late at night. You’ll pay more attention when you know your neighbors. It’s dangerous for people to play in the street. When people stay on the sidewalks, they are less likely to be hit by bicycles or cars. There is less crime if there are more police patrols. Graffiti is a sign of an overall decline of a neighborhood. When people drink, they tend to fight more. Traffic signs need to be clear to help with traffic flow. Kids can hang out in abandoned lots and cause trouble. ScoringScore 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No ExplanationQ# Total (Safety Score) = Lesson A In my community

14. Communication Lesson B On a global scale Tell your partner the safety score. Then discuss any problem areas where his or her neighborhood didn’t score a point, and make suggestions about how to fix them. How safe is your neighborhood? Lesson A In my community 1. When people are around, there is less criminal activity. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. There is more crime when people hang around in parks late at night. You’ll pay more attention when you know your neighbors. It’s dangerous for people to play in the street. When people stay on the sidewalks, they are less likely to be hit by bicycles or cars. There is less crime if there are more police patrols. Graffiti is a sign of an overall decline of a neighborhood. When people drink, they tend to fight more. Traffic signs need to be clear to help with traffic flow. Kids can hang out in abandoned lots and cause trouble. ScoringScore 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No 1 point for Yes 1 point for No ExplanationQ# Total (Safety Score) =