| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| intermediate | identity theft protection | man – woman | 01:32 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Identity theft is a rising problem, and as a result, there are some of the dangers of using the Internet when you shop for things like clothing, electronics, or other personal items?
Idioms
“steal someone’s heart” = cause someone to fall in love
“James stole Maria’s heart with his powerful romantic music on his guitar.”
“five-finger discount” = shoplift or steal good from a store
“Brian said he got a five-finger discount on his shoes, but that was completely wrong. He should return them.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
The man is looking at a Web site that helps people improve their _______ skills.
Man: Oh, You'll like this. It's a new Web site that helps you improve your writing skills for free.
According to the man, how much does the Web service cost?
Man: Oh, You'll like this. It's a new Web site that helps you improve your writing skills for free.
The Web site asks for the man's name, birthday, and _____ information.
Man: Yeah. It's easy. You just enter your name, your birthday, your address, your bank information. [ What? ] Your credit card number.
The woman feels that the Web site can't be trusted because ____.
Woman: That's terrible English. Who wrote this? What country are they in? You need to help THEM with their English. I mean, this is a sure sign that they are trying to probably steal your personal information and your identify.
The woman _____ to protect her brother from the Web site.
Woman: I'm shutting down your computer. I can't watch my own brother fall for a scam like this.
Vocabulary Practice
Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:
Post-Listening Exercise
Which of these things would you do or not do on the Internet? Explain your ideas:
- Buy a car
- Rent a car
- Make a reservation for a hotel room
- Find someone to date and marry
- Order a pizza
- Pay government taxes
- Purchase clothing
Online Investigation
Use the Internet to find out tips on these topics:
- What are the warning signs of an Internet scam?
- What things can you do to protect yourself from such danger?
- What should you do if you become a victim of identity theft?
- What Web site services exist to protect consumers from identity theft?
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