Answer to Dictation 1
There has been a spate of muggings in cities across the globe.
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Answer to Dictation 2
People in metropolitan areas have been robbed of their coats at knifepoint.
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Answer to Dictation 3
One man was slashed across his face as thieves made off with his jacket.
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As well as literally stealing the coats off people's backs.
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He warned that the muggings were the start of a new luxury crime trend.
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Be careful and be aware of your surroundings and who is around you.
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Answer to Dictation 7
You have to be vigilant for opportunists who might try to steal them.
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Thieves used to target Rolex watches which go for thousands of pounds.
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Answer to Dictation 9
It's a real concern to us because it really impacts the safety of young people.
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Answer to Dictation 10
This acquisitive crime was very concerning intimidating and frightening.
See the winter-coat muggings lesson for the whole text.
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