Unit 17 Cars and cities
2 While you listen More sleeping policemen!
Did you hear about that did who was knocket down on Junction Road the other day?
Yes,it was awful,wasn't it? Still,it's hardly surprising,is it?
What do you mean?
Well,there are always accidents down there,aren't there,
especially with the speed cars go at.
And,well,basically,the crossing's in the wrong place,isn't?
I don't know why they've never moved it.
I mean,it'd be better if it was exactly opposite the shops,wouldn't it?
Yes,I know what you mean.
They could do something to slow the traffic down,couldn't they?
Maybe they could put sleeping policemen there or something like that.
Yeah,maybe-maybe one every so often would help,
but what would be really great if if they had one of those speed cameras.
Bit Brother,you mean!
No,they really make a difference.
You should see how they've slowed the traffic down where my parents live.
Yeah,I suppose you're right.
I'm only against them because I got caught by one last month.
You're kidding!
No.A hundred and fifty pounds it cost me!A fine and six penalty points!
Oh,that's terrible!
Yeah,but it was my own silly fault.
I mean,I should've known better,
but going back to what you were saying about the crossing,you're right.
It would be far safer if it was closer to the shops,
because that's where everybody crosses,you know.
That's where most kids cross,so it'd be more sensible if it was moved down.
Yes,I think that's the root of the problem.
I mean,it does seem a funny place for a crossing.
And I wouldn've said the other problem with it is
the fact that lots of cars park all round there.
Yes,that does make it difficult to see,I suppose.
Apparently,the car that hit that kid had just driven off from there.
Oh,really?Had it?Well,you see what I mean,then.
4.Disagreeing
Listen and check your answers.
Well,I agree up to a point,but(it's not as simple as you think.)
Yes,I know what you mean,but(it's time we did something about it.)
Yes,but don't you think that (we should wait till later?)
Yes,but don't forget that(everything costs money).