Vocabulary
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police chief – the leader of a police department
The police chief said crime was down. -
crime – an act that breaks the law
He said crime had gone down 50 percent. -
reporters – people who ask questions and write or talk about news
He talked to TV, newspaper, and radio reporters. -
proud – feeling happy and satisfied about something good
Braddon was proud of the police. -
job – work or duty
He said the police were doing a good job. -
percent – a part out of 100
Crime was down 50 percent. -
bicycle theft – stealing a bicycle
Bicycle theft was down 60 percent. -
cell phone theft – stealing a mobile phone
Cell phone theft was down 55 percent. -
computer theft – stealing a computer
Computer theft was down 50 percent. -
asked – said something to get an answer
The reporter asked about other crimes. -
kinds – types or categories
“What kinds of crime?” the reporter asked. -
public – the general group of people in a city or country
Braddon said the public would be happy. -
news – information about current events
The chief said reporters should share the good news. -
happy – feeling good or pleased
Braddon said people would be happy to hear this. -
down – lower than before
Theft numbers were down this year. -
didn’t say – didn’t mention or talk about
He didn’t say anything about other crimes. -
report – to give information to others
He told reporters to report it to the public. -
radio – a way of listening to news or music
He spoke to radio reporters, too. -
TV – short for television, a screen that shows news or shows
He talked to TV reporters. -
newspaper – printed news
He also gave information to newspaper reporters.