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10. you / message / to / like / a / leave / Would /?
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Unit 6
Describing People



LEARNING OBJECTIVES



• Police trainees will be able to use words that describe physical traits
and qualities of a person's personality.
• Police trainees will be able to create their own narrative to describe a
real or fictional person, putting the language from the lesson into practice.


VOCABULARY

Hair (Ÿ¤) ®ª´ ¨oµœ bangs Ÿ¤¤oµ
Ÿ¤œo°¥„¨µŠ«¸¦¬³ braid Ÿ¤Áž¸ ¥
bald Ÿ¤˜¦Š
thin on top Ÿ¤®¥„· Face (ĝ®œoµ) ®œoµ„¨¤
straight Ÿ¤®¥„´ «„ ®œoµ¦¼ž®ª´ ċ
wavy Ÿ¤¢¼ round ®œoµ­µ¤Á®¨¥É¸ ¤
curly Ÿ¤¥µª heart – shaped ®œoµ¦¼žÅ…n
fluffy Ÿ¤­œ´ Ê triangular ®œoµÁ®¨É¸¥¤
long Ÿ¤Â­„ oval Á‡¦µ
short Ÿ¤¤ª¥ square ®œª—
parted beard ‹°œ
bun mustache
sideburns

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forehead ®œoµŸµ„ nose

dimple ¨„´ ¥¤· Ê prominent nose ‹¤„¼ ׊n

wearing glasses ­ª¤Âªœn ˜µ Mouth/Lips/Teeth(žµ„/¦·¤ ¸ žµ„/¢´œ)

Eyes (˜µ) thin lips ¦·¤ ¸ žµ„µŠÁ¦¸¥ª

eye color ­˜¸ µ thick lips ¦·¤ ¸ žµ„®œµ

blue eyes ˜µ­¢¸ o µ full lips ¦·¤ ¸ žµ„°·É¤

brown eyes ˜µ­œ¸ ÎµÊ ˜µ¨ broad mouth žµ„„ªoµŠ

green eyes ˜µ­¸Á…¸¥ª harelip žµ„®ªŠn

black eyes ˜µ­—¸ µÎ twisted mouth žµ„Á¸¥Ê ª

shortͲsighted eyes ­µ¥˜µ­œ´ Ê protruding upper ¢´œœ¥Éºœ
teeth „¦µ¤
farͲ sighted eyes ­µ¥˜µ¥µª
jaw

big eyes ˜µÄ®n Chin (‡µŠ)

small eyes ˜µÁ¨„È ®¥¸ double chin ‡µŠ­°Šœ´ Ê

Chinese eyes ˜µœ´Ê Á—¸¥ª pointed chin ‡µŠÂ®¨¤

protruding eyes ˜µÃžœ cleft chin ‡µŠÁžÈ œ¦n°Š

cross eyes ˜µÁ®¨n Complexion and Skin (­¸Ÿ·ªÂ¨³Ÿ·ª)

deeply set eyes ˜µ¨„¹ freckled ˜„„¦³

Nose (‹¤¼„) dark Ÿ·ª‡¨µÎ Ê

big nose ‹¤„¼ Ä®n fair/light Ÿ·ª…µª

hooked nose ‹¤„¼ Šo¤» pale Ÿª· Ž—¸

wide nose ‹¤„¼ µœ tan Ÿ·ª­œ¸ ÎµÊ ˜µ¨

flat nose Ť¤n ¸—Š´Ê cracked/wrinkled Ÿ·ªÁ®É¸¥ª¥œn

sharpͲpointed ‹¤„¼ ®¨¤

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Figure (¦¼ž¦nµŠ) teenager ª¥´ ¦n»œ

well built —,¸ ­¤­ªn œ adult Ÿoļ ®n

short Á˜¸¥Ê Clothes (Á­ºÊ°Ÿoµ)

plump šoª¤ Suit —» ­š¼

slender/slim Þ¦nŠ,µŠ waistcoat, vest Á­°º Ê „„Ë´

skinny/thin Ÿ°¤ jacket Á­°º Ê Â‹È„Á„Ș

medium built ­œ´ š—´ bow tie ®„¼ ¦³˜µn ¥

tall ­Š¼ belt Á…Ȥ…—´

fat/chubby °oªœ tank top Á­°º Ê „¨oµ¤

Special Peculiarities (˜µÎ ®œ·) blouse Á­°º Ê (Ÿo®¼ ·Š)

birthmark žµœ sleeveless blouse Á­º°Ê …œ„—»

mole Å  spaghetti straps Á­º°Ê ­µ¥Á—¥¸É ª

pimple ­ª· halter top Á­°º Ê Á„µ³°„

scar Ÿ¨ÁžÈ œ T – shirt Á­º°Ê ¥º—

tattoo ¦°¥­„´ sweater Á­º°Ê ™„´

armless …œ—oªœ coat Á­°º Ê Ã‡oš

crooked arm …œ‡°„ striped shirt Á­°º Ê Á·˜Ê ¨µ¥šµŠ

distorted leg …µÁžq scarf Ÿoµ¡œ´ ‡°

bruise ¦°¥¢„ÎµÊ swimming suit —» ªµn ¥œÎµÊ

Age (ª´¥) dress —» „¦³Ãž¦Š

middle – aged „¨µŠ‡œ shorts „µŠÁ„Š…µ­œ´ Ê

old – aged ¦µ trousers „µŠÁ„Š…µ¥µª

child Á—„È jeans „µŠÁ„Š¥¸œ­r

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„¦³Ãž¦Š shoes ¦°ŠÁšoµ
overalls —» œ°œ boots ¦°ŠÁšoµoš¼
skirt ®¤ª„ slippers ¦°ŠÁšoµÁ—œ· Ĝoµœ
pajamas ®¤ª„„pž sandals ¦°ŠÁšoµÂ˜³¤­¸ µ¥¦´—
hat ™Š» œn°Š flip Ͳ flops ¦°ŠÁšoµÂ˜³
cap
stockings

LANGUAGE FOCUS

1. Asking to describe people



ƒ What did she/he look like? ƒ Can you describe him/her?

ƒ How did the thief look like? ƒ What was she/he like?

ƒ Could you describe his appearance? ƒ Did you notice anything odd about
his/her body?

Note: What did she/he look like? ÁžÈ œ„µ¦™µ¤Á¡ºÉ°Ä®o¦¦¥µ¥¨„´ ¬–³¦¼ž¡¦¦–­–´ “µœ
˜n What was she/he like? ÁžÈ œ„µ¦™µ¤Á¡º°É Ä®o¦¦¥µ¥šŠ´ Ê ¨„´ ¬–³¦¼ž¡¦¦–­–´ “µœ
¨³‡» ¨„· ®¦º°¨„´ ¬–³œ·­¥´ „Èŗo

2. Asking about physical characteristics





Age

‰ How old is he/she? ƒ He/She is about/approximately 20.
‰ Can you guess his/her age? ƒ He/She is about 25 years old.
ƒ He/She is middle – aged.
ƒ He/She is early 20s/ late 20s.
ƒ He/She is under…/ over….

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Height

‰ How tall is he/she? ƒ He/She is about 6 feet tall.
‰ What is his/her height? ƒ He/She isn’t very tall, about 5 feet.

Weight

‰ How much does he/she weigh? ƒ He/She weighs about 60 kilograms.

‰ What is his/her weight?

Skin Complexion

‰ What color is his/her skin ƒ His/Her skin complexion is rather dark.
complexion? ƒ He/She is brown.

Face

‰ What does his/her face look ƒ His/Her face is round with a mole on
like? his/her right cheek.

‰ What is his/her face like? ƒ He has an square – shaped face with
a moustache. He also wore glasses.

Hair

‰ How is his/her hair? ƒ He/She has got short, brown hair.
ƒ His/Her hair is black, long and curly.

Clothing

‰ How was he/she dressed? ƒ She wore a black skirt and a colorful
‰ What was he/she wearing? print blouse.
‰ Please give me some more
ƒ He wore old blue jeans and a red
details about his clothes. sports – shirt.

ƒ He was wearing a black jacket and

blue jeans.

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LANGUAGE PRESENTATION




Dialogue 1: A tourist is describing a girl who stole his wallet to Pol.L/C Phana.



Pol.L/C: Could you tell me what happened?

Tourist: A girl took my wallet.

Pol.L/C: What did she look like?

Tourist: She was in her twenties, rather short about 5 feet. She had
long straight black hair.

Pol.L/C: What about her face?

Tourist: Her face was round. She had small eyes and a flat nose.

Pol.L/C: How was she dressed?

Tourist: She wore a yellow blouse and a white skirt.

Pol.Lt.Phana: Thank you for your cooperation, sir.



Dialogue 2: An Indian tourist is describing a robber to Pol.L/C Chuchart.



Pol.L/C Chuchart: What happened?

Racha : I saw a pickpocket.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: Was the pickpocket a man or a woman?

Racha : A man.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: Can you describe him? How did he look like?

Racha : He was quite a big man; about 185 centimeters tall.
He probably weighed about 80 kilograms.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: What was his face like?

Racha : His face was oval with a scar on his right cheek and
moustache. He had short hair.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: What color was his complexion?

Racha : He was rather dark.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: Please give me some details about his clothes.

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Racha : Well, he wore old brown pants and a dirty blue, shortͲ
sleeved TͲshirt.

Pol.L/C Chuchart: Thank you for your cooperation, sir.



Dialogue 3: Pol.Senior Sergeant Major Ton sees an Australian woman looking
for something at a fresh market. She looks frightened.



Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: Excuse me, ma’am. What’s going on? Is there anything
I can help?

Natalie: Please, officer! Help me please!

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: What happened?

Natalie: My daughter is missing. I can’t find her!

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: Ok, Slow down. I’m going to help you. How old is she?

Natalie: She’s only four.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: What does she look like?

Natalie: She is chubby. Her face is round and her hair is blond
and curly.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: Ok, ok. Slowly please. What is she wearing today?

Natalie: She wears a pink sleeveless blouse and white shorts.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: When did you last see her?

Natalie: About half an hour ago.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: Where did you last see her?

Natalie: At the dessert stand, I was looking for some sweets.
Then she’s gone.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: Don’t worry. Everything is going to be alright. I’ll do the
best I can.

Natalie: Thanks so much for your help.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Ton: My pleasure.

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Dialogue 4: A police officer helps a British woman find her missing child.

Woman: Help! Police! HEL P!
Police: What's wrong?

Woman: My daughter is missing. I can't find her anywhere!

Police: Okay. Calm down. I'm going to help you find her. What's her name?

Woman: Julia. She's only five. She doesn't know how to speak Thai!

Police: Okay. What does Julia look like?

Woman: She has brown curly hair. She's skinny and small for her age.

Police: Okay. What is she wearing today?

Woman: Blue shorts and a pink TͲshirt. She has a hat on too, I think.

Police: How long ago did she go missing?

Woman: I've been looking for her for almost an hour now.

Police: And where did you last see her?

Woman: We were just shopping in the vegetable section. I turned around
and she was gone.

Police: Don't worry; everything is going to be okay.

Woman: What should I do?

Police: Stay right at the front of the store in case she comes looking for
you. We'll start looking for her now.


ACTIVITIES




Activity I: Describe people. (Hair/face/skin/complexion)

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Source: McCarthy, Michael and O’Dell, Felicity. (2006). English Vocabulary in Use: UpperͲ
Intermediate&Advanced. London: Cambridge University Press, P.76


Activity II: Read the descriptions and number the pictures.

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Source: http://www.englishwsheets.com/m.describingͲpeople.html




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Unit 7
Questioning a Witness/Victim





LEARNING OBJECTIVES



• Police trainees will be able to ask useful questions for questioning
witness and victims.
• Police trainees will be able to comfort people in distress.
• Police trainees will be able to get the cooperation from witnesses and
collect the information from them.



VOCABULARY

fact (n.) …o°ÁšÈ‹‹¦·Š snatching (n.) ªŠ·É ¦µªš¦´¡¥r
lost (v.) ­¼ ®µ¥/®¨ŠšµŠ
commit (v.) „¦³šÎµ(‡ªµ¤Ÿ—· ) robbery (n.) ž¨oœš¦´¡¥r
details (n.) ¦µ¥¨³Á°¸¥—
unknown (adj.) Ťšn ¦µ pickpocket (n.) ¨oªŠ„¦³Ážq µ
wallet (n.) „¦³Ážq µ­˜µŠ‡r
purse (n.) „¦³Ážq µ™º°…°Š burglary (n.) „» ¦»„…䥅°ŠÄœ
Ÿo®¼ ·Š oµœ
crime (n.) °µµ„¦¦¤
thief (n.) …ä¥ street fight (n.) „µ¦š³Á¨µ³ªª· µš
theft (n.) ¨„´ š¦´¡¥r
assault (v.) šÎµ¦o µ¥¦nµŠ„µ¥

murder (n.) ‰µ˜„¦¦¤

sexual abuse(n.) „µ¦„¦³šÎµŸ—· šµŠ
Á¡«

fine (v.) ž¦´

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confine (v.) „„´ …Š´ suspect (n.) Ÿo˜¼ o°Š­Š­¥´
imprison (v.) ‹Îµ‡„» hurt (v) Á‹È
describe (v.) ¡¦¦–œµ/¦¦¥µ¥

LANGUAGE FOCUS

ƒ Could you tell me what you see? ‡–» Á®Èœ°³Å¦oµŠ?

ƒ What happened? Á„·—°³Å¦…œ¹ Ê ?

ƒ Who did it? ć¦ÁžÈ œ‡œšÎµ?

ƒ Where did it happen? Á®˜„» µ¦–rÁ„·—…œ¹ Ê š¸ÉÅ®œ?

ƒ When was the crime committed? ¤¸„µ¦„n°°µµ„¦¦¤…œ¹ Ê Á¤ºÉ°Å®¦n?

ƒ Why did s/he/ do this? šÎµÅ¤Á…µ/Á›° ‹Š¹ šÎµÁœn œ¸?Ê

ƒ How did it happen? Á®˜„» µ¦–rÁ„·—…œ¹ Ê Å—o°¥µn ŠÅ¦?

ƒ When did you lose your wallet? „¦³Ážq µ­˜µŠ‡r‡–» ®µ¥Á¤Éº°Å®¦n?

ƒ What did the thief take from your suitcase? …ä¥Å—oÁ°µ°³Å¦Åž‹µ„„¦³Ážq µ

Á—œ· šµŠ…°Š‡–» oµŠ?

ƒ How much money was in your purse? ¤¸­˜µŠ‡rĜ„¦³Ážq µ°¥Án¼ šµn Å®¦n?

ƒ When did you last see your child? ‡–» ¡¨„¼ ‡–» ‡¦´ŠÊ ­—» šoµ¥Á¤Éº°Å®¦n?

ƒ Where did you last see your child? ‡–» ¡¨„¼ ‡–» ‡¦´ŠÊ ­—» šoµ¥šÉ¸Å®œ?

ƒ What is your child wearing? ¨„¼ ‡–» ­ª¤Á­°º Ê Ÿoµ¨„´ ¬–³°¥µn ŠÅ¦?

ƒ How old is your child? ¨„¼ ‡–» °µ¥Á» šµn Å®¦n?

ƒ Which way did the thief go? ‡œ¦o µ¥ÅžšµŠÅ®œ?

ƒ What kind of car was the thief driving? ‡œ¦o µ¥Äo ¦™°³Å¦?

ƒ Did he have a weapon? Á…µ¤¸°µª›» ®¦º°Å¤?n

ƒ May I have your name please? …°š¦µÉº°‡–» ŗoÅ®¤‡¦´/‡³n ?

ƒ Where are you from? ‡–» ¤µ‹µ„Å®œ?

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ƒ What is your nationality? ‡–» ¤¸­´ µ˜°· ³Å¦?

ƒ What is your address? ‡–» °¥n¼ oµœÁ¨…š¸ÉÁšµn Å®¦n?

ƒ Where do you stay? ‡–» ¡„´ °¥šn¼ ɸٜ?

ƒ Your address, please. …°š¦µš¸É°¥‡n¼ ¦´/‡³n

ƒ May I have your contact information please? …°…o°¤¨¼ Ĝ„µ¦˜—· ˜°n ‡–» ŗoÅ®¤‡¦´/‡³n

ƒ Did you get hurt? ‡–» ŗo¦´µ—Á‹È®¦º°Å¤?n

ƒ Do you want me to send you to your place? ‡–» ˜o°Š„µ¦Ä®oŞ­Šn ®¦º°Å¤?n

ƒ Do you want me to take you to a hospital? ‡–» ˜o°Š„µ¦Ä®oŞ­Šn šÉ¸Ã¦Š¡¥µµ¨

®¦º°Å¤?n

ƒ Do you want to contact your ‡–» ˜o°Š„µ¦˜—· ˜°n ‡¦°‡¦´ª/Á¡Éº°œ/
­™µœš˜¼ …°Š‡–» ®¦º°Å¤?n
family/friends/embassy?

ƒ I need to get a statement from you. Ÿ¤˜o°Š„µ¦Ä®o‡–» ŞĮožµ„‡µÎ

ƒ If you think of anything else, please let me ™oµ‡–» œ„¹ °³Å¦Å—oÁ¡¤·É Á˜¤· „¦»–µÂ‹oŠÄ®o

know. Ÿ¤/—Œ· œ´ š¦µ

ƒ Please notify us if you have more „¦»–µÂ‹oŠÄ®oÁ¦µš¦µ®µ„ªµn ‡–» ¤¸
…o°¤¨¼ Á¡·É¤Á˜¤·
information.

ƒ Thank you for your cooperation. …°‡–» ­Îµ®¦´‡ªµ¤¦nª¤¤º°





LANGUAGE PRESENTATION



Dialogue 1: At Jatujak market, an Australian couple has witnessed
bag snatching. Pol.Captain Panpong is questioning them for information.



Pol.Capt.Panpong: Good evening, sir. I’m Pol.Capt.Panpong. Could you
please tell me what you saw?

Bob: There was a guy in black tͲshirt snatching a purse from
the woman. He also wore sunglasses.

Pol.Capt.Panpong: Where did it happen?

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Bob: Over there, in front of that kiosk.

Pol.Capt.Panpong: Which way did the thief go?

Bob: That way. He simply ran away into that street.

Pol.Capt.Panpong: I need to get a statement from you.

Bob: No problem. I want to help her. She looks very upset.

Pol.Capt.Panpong: Thank you for your cooperation!


Dialogue 2: A British guy goes to the police station for making a report.
Pol.Corporal Supawat is on duty.



Pol.Cpl.Supawat: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?

Charles: Yes, please. I want to make a report.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: What happened?

Charles: I was robbed. He took my bag with a mobile and some
cash in that.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: Where did it happen?

Charles: At KaoͲsarn road.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: Do you remember when it happened?

Charles: Yes, it’s at 15 to 10 o’clock this morning.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: What does your bag look like? What brand is it?

Charles: It’s a grey Jansport bag.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: What else are in the bag?

Charles: Some pocket books and credit cards.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: Ok. May I have your name please?

Charles: My name is Charles Richard.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: What’s your nationality?

Charles: I’m British.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: Your address and contact information, please.

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Charles: I’m staying at PraͲarͲtit Inn near the police station. You can
reach me at 0Ͳ2234Ͳ5678. My room number is 1504.

Pol.Cpl.Supawat: If you think of anything else, please let me know. I’ll do
the best I can.

Charles: Ok. Thanks!




Dialogue 3: Tom’s friend has been missing for 3 days. He decides to make a
report to Pol.Sergeant Arkom at a police station.



Pol.Sgt.Arkom: Good evening. How may I help you?

Tom: Yes, please. My friend has been missing for 3 days.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: OK. Please have a seat. What’s going on?

Tom: My friend is missing.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: What’s your friend’s name?

Tom: His name is Jerry Warners. He is an American. I haven’t seen
him since Tuesday.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: Where did you last see him?

Tom: He went to a pub by himself on that night. But he didn’t
come back. I’ve been waiting for him until today just in case
he would show up before I report to the police.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: Do you have any idea where he might be?

Tom: I don’t know. At first, I thought he was with his girlfriend
because he told me that he would meet her at the Zenith
pub. By the way, the pub is not far from here. Then, after he
hasn’t come back for few days, I decided to call his girlfriend
whether he was there. But she said she was also looking for
him as well. So here I am.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: Okay, so…you’re saying that he has been missing for 3 days
already. And no one even his girlfriend could find him and
doesn’t know where he is. Is that correct?

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Tom: Exactly.

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: His name is Jerry, right? And what’s yours?

Tom: I’m Tom

Pol.Sgt.Arkom: Ok, Tom. What does Jerry look like?



Dialogue 4: Steve believed that his car was stolen. He rushed to ask help from
the police office.

Steve: Help, help!!

Police officer: What’s wrong, sir?

Steve: My car was stolen.

Police officer: Slow down, sir. Where did you park it?

Steve: I parked it along the road side near 7Ͳ11 convenience store.

Police officer: Where is 7Ͳ11?

Steve: Pass this intersection. Turn left at a drugstore, 7Ͳ11 is on the

corner.

Police officer: When did you park it?

Steve: This morning around 9 o’clock.

Police officer: What brand is it? What color is it?

Steve: Black Toyota Camry.

Police officer: Let me inform my colleagues.

Steve: Please help me.

Police officer: Is your plate ¡¥ 7487 ?

Steve: That’s right.

Police officer: Your car was towed to the station because you parked next to
the red curb.

Steve: What!!!!!!!!!!

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Dialogue 5: A lady was traveling by a car. The car was stopped and waylaid by
two robbers. Her gold chain was snatched away by them. She reported the
matter to the police. The inspector made an enquiry.

Inspector : Who stopped the car?
Car driver : Two people
Inspector : What did you do when they asked you to stop?
Car driver : I didn’t know what to do. I was shocked to see some boulders at
a distance. I slowed down the car.
Inspector : And then ..........?
Car driver : Suddenly one of them pulled out a knife and threatened to kill
me if I didn’t stop driving. Then I stopped the car.
Inspector : Then what happened?
Car driver : One of them held the lady and the other snatched the
chain. They escaped on a bike.
Inspector : Can you identify them if you see them again?
Car driver : Of course, I can. One was wearing a black shirt and black pants
and the other was wearing a striped shirt and blue jeans. He had
thick moustache too.
Inspector : OK, you can go now and you may have to come here whenever
you are summoned.

Car driver : Yes, Sir.

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ACTIVITIES



Activity I: 5W1H Questions.



She reads a book.

Yes/No question Does she read a book?

WhͲquestion When does she read a book?

What time does she read a book?

Where does she read a book?

Why does she read a book?

How often does she read a book?

How long does she read a book?



They witness the crime.

Yes/No question ………………………………………………………………………………..?

WhͲquestion When………………………………………………………………………?

What time……..………………………………………………….…….?

Where…..…………………………………………………………………?

Why…………………………………………………………………………?

How…………………..…………………………………………………….?

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The police arrested a suspect.
Yes/No question ………………………………………………………………………………..?

WhͲquestion When………………………………………………………………………?
What time……..………………………………………………….…….?
Where…..…………………………………………………………………?
Why…………………………………………………………………………?
How…………………..…………………………………………………….?


Question forms:

Question word Auxiliary/ main verb Subject Main Verb?
Who
is she?
What contact?
can I
When
happened?
Where get up?
is your name? arrested?
Why
do you live?
get hurt?
Whose (bag) was he
How many (cars) here?
does he run the red light?

did you
have?
are they

did you

is it?

does he

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Ask for the underlined part. Write the complete English question into the
questions column.

Question Answer
I went to the birthday party last night.
1.

2. I went to the birthday party last night.

3. I went to my friend’s house last night

because I went to her birthday party.

4. I went to the birthday party last night by car.

5. There were about 50 people in the party.

6. I spent three hours at the party.



Read through the text and try to complete the gaps with the missing 'wh' word.
The words you will need are: what, who, when, why, which, how, where.

Police officer: I'm just going to ask you some questions. (1)________ were you
on the 3rd of October?

Suspect: I was at a cafe in Greenwich.

Police officer: (2)________ were you with?

Suspect: I was by myself, but an old friend from university was also there
having lunch with her partner and we talked for about five minutes.

Police officer: And (3)________ is their name?

Suspect: Joanna Crawley.

Police officer: (4)________ did you talk about?

Suspect: We hadn't seen each other in a few years so we were just
catching up. She told me she is getting married and asked me
what I was doing.

Police officer: (5)________ was this? In the morning or in the afternoon?

Suspect: It was at about one o’clock in the afternoon.

Police officer: And (6)________ were you having lunch at a cafe by yourself?

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Suspect: Isn't that common?

Police officer: Answer the question.

Suspect: I was having lunch and working on an article. I'm a writer for a
magazine.

Police officer: (7)________ magazine?

Suspect: House and home.

Police officer: Did you notice anything unusual while you were eating lunch?

Suspect: No. I go to that cafe often and it was the same as every other
day.

Police officer: (8)________ time did you leave the cafe?

Suspect: At about two thirty.

Police officer: And (9)________ did you get home?

Suspect: I walked, I don't live far.

Police officer: Ok Madam. Thank you for your time.

Source: http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/policeͲinterviewͲquestionͲwords

Read the following dialogues and answer the questions.

Situation I : An ESL teacher working in Korea witnesses a bank robbery. The
police question her as a witness...

Police: I understand you were the key witness for the robbery.
Woman: Yes, I was the only other person in the bank besides the tellers.
Police: Are you okay to answer some questions for me?
Woman: Sure. I don't know how much help I'll be. He made me get on the

ground so I didn't get a very good look at him.
Police: Was he carrying a weapon?
Woman: Yes, he had a pistol in his back pocket. He threatened to use it, but I

doubt it was loaded.
Police: What makes you say that?

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Woman: He was just a kid. Probably fifteen or younger.

Police: Can you describe him for me?

Woman: He was Asian. Probably five feet six. He was wearing a baseball cap
and sunglasses. I can't remember what else he was wearing.

Police: Did he talk directly to you? I mean, did he ask you for your money
or anything?

Woman: No, he just told me to get on the ground. That's all I know. I'm
running late for a class. Is it okay if I go now?

Police: I just want to get your name and phone number. If you think of
anything else, please notify us.

Check your understanding



1. Why is the policeman questioning the woman?
a) She robbed a bank.
b) She had her money stolen.
c) She was a witness to a robbery.
d) She phoned the police.



2. Which of the following does not describe the robber?
a) He was Canadian.
b) He was a teenager.
c) He was wearing a hat.
d) He had sunglasses on.



3. What does the woman say the thief was carrying?
a) A weapon
b) A loaded rifle
c) A bag of money
d) A baseball

Source: https://www.englishclub.com/englishͲforͲwork/policeͲwitnesses.htm

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Situation II : Mandy has lost her bag and wants to make a report at the police
station.

L/C Somchart: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?

Mandy: Yes, please. I just lost my bag and I want to make a report to
get the new passport from the embassy.

L/C Somchart: OK. What’s your name and nationality? And where did it
happen?

Mandy: I’m Mandy Moore. My nationality’s American. I forgot my bag
at the Blue Moon coffee shop around 11.30 a.m. I had my
passport and ID card.

L/C Somchart: Did you come back and check it again?

Mandy: Yes. Thanks for your help.

L/C Somchart: You’re welcome.



1. What happened to Mandy?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. What her nationality?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Where did it happen?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Situation III: A police officer helps a British woman find her missing child.

Woman: Help! Police!
Police: What's wrong?
Woman: My daughter is missing. I can't find her anywhere!
Police: Okay. Slow down. I'm going to help you find her. What's her name?
Woman: Erica. She's only five. She doesn't know how to speak Thai!
Police: Okay. What does Erica look like?
Woman: She has brown curly hair. She's skinny and small for her age.
Police: Okay. What is she wearing today?
Woman: Blue shorts and a pink TͲshirt. She has a hat on too, I think.

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Police: How long ago did she go missing?
Woman: I've been looking for her for almost an hour now.
Police: And where did you last see her?
Woman: We were just shopping in the vegetable section. I turned around

and she was gone.
Police: Don't worry, everything is going to be okay.
Woman: What should I do?
Police: Stay right at the front of the store in case she comes looking for

you. We'll start looking for her now.

Check your understanding



1. Why is the woman panicking?
a) Her groceries are missing.
b) Her child is injured.
c) Her daughter is lost.
d) A baby was kidnapped.



2. Which is true about Erica?
a) She has a fiveͲyearͲold daughter.
b) She is wearing a pink shirt.
c) She has straight hair.
d) She disappeared a minute earlier.



3. Where was the little girl last seen?
a) Outside the grocery store.
b) In the toy section.
c) At the missing person’s counter.
d) In the vegetable aisle.



Source: https://www.englishclub.com/englishͲforͲwork/policeͲtourists.htm

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Unit 8
Questioning a Suspect



LEARNING OBJECTIVES



• Police trainees will be able to ask some useful questions for
questioning a suspect about the incident.

• Police trainees concern about the suspect’s right and will be able to
use expressions for informing someone of laws and police procedures.



VOCABULARY

abduction/ ¨„´ ¡µ˜ª´ law(v.)
kidnapping bribery (n.)
„µ¦˜—· ­œ· œ

armed robbery „µ¦ž¨oœš¦´¡¥r burglary, „µ¦„» Á…oµÅž…ä¥
breaking and …°ŠÄœ°µ‡µ¦/oµœ
arrest ‹´ „¤» entering (n.)
®o°Š…Š´
arson (n.) „µ¦ªµŠÁ¡¨Š· cell (n.)

assault (v./n.) šÎµ¦oµ¥¦nµŠ„µ¥ child abuse (n.) „µ¦šµ¦»–„¦¦¤Á—„È

attempted ¡¥µ¥µ¤‰µn crime scene (n.) ­™µœšÉ¸Á„·—Á®˜»
murder (n.) (ÁŠ·œ) ž¦³„œ´
criminal record ž¦³ª˜´ °· µµ„¦
bail (n.) (n.) „µ¦‡ª‡¤»

baton (v.) „¦³°Š custody (n.)

book (v.) (¨Š) œ´ š„¹ ž¦³‹Îµªœ´ detain (v.) ‡ª‡¤» ˜ª´ ª´É ‡¦µª
ÁžÈ œŸo˜¼ o°Š®µ
domestic ‡ªµ¤¦»œÂ¦ŠÄœ
break the  n µ º œ„‘®¤µ¥ violence (n.) ‡¦°‡¦´ª

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drugs trafficking ‡oµ¥µÁ­¡˜—· murder/homicid ‰µ˜„¦¦¤

(n.) e (n.)

drunk driving Á¤µÂ¨oª…´ patrol (v.) °°„˜¦ª‹˜¦µ

(n.) pursuit (v.) ˜—· ˜µ¤˜ª´

escape (v.) ®¨®œ¸

evidence (n.) ®¨„´ “µœ questioning (n.) ­°­ªœ

felony (n.) ‡—°¸ „» Œ„¦¦‹r robbery (n.) ž¨oœš¦´¡¥r

fingerprints (n.) ¨µ¥œª· Ê ¤º° shoplifting (n.) …䥅°ŠÄœ¦oµœ‡oµ

fraud (n.) Œo°Ã„Š smuggling (n.) ¨„´ ¨°…œ…°ŠŸ·—
„‘®¤µ¥

guilty (adj.) ¤¸‡ªµ¤Ÿ—· speeding (n.) …´ ¦™Á¦ÈªÁ„·œ„ε®œ—

handcuffs (n.) „» ‹¤º° steal (v) ¨„´ š¦´¡¥r

harassment (n.) „µ¦¦„ªœŸo°¼ ºÉœ suspect (n.) Ÿo˜¼ o°Š­Š­¥´

hijacking (n.) ‹¸Áʇ¦ºÉ°Šœ· terrorism (n.) „n°„µ¦¦oµ¥

innocent (adj.) ¦·­š» ›·Í theft (n.) …ä¥

intruder (n.) Ÿo¼ „» ¦»„ torture (n.) šµ¦»–„¦¦¤

jail (n.) ‡„» / ®o°Š…Š´ vandalism (n.) „µ¦šÎµ¨µ¥š¦´¡¥r­œ·
…°Š¦´“
misdemeanor ‡—¸¨®Ã» š¬ (°˜´ ¦µÃš¬
(n.)
¤„´ ÁžÈ œ‡µn ž¦´®¦º°
‹Îµ‡„» ˜µÎÉ „ªµn 1 ž¸ )

LANGUAGE FOCUS ‡–» ºÉ°°³Å¦?
‡–» ¤µ‹µ„Å®œ?

1. Asking for Information

What is your name?

Where are you from?

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What is your nationality? ‡–» ­´ µ˜°· ³Å¦?
Where do you stay? ‡–» ¡„´ °¥šn¼ ¸ÉÅ®œ?
May I see your ID card/passport? …°°œ» µ˜—¼ ˜´ ¦ž¦³µœ/®œŠ´ ­°º Á—œ· šµŠ
®œ°n ¥Å—oÅ®¤‡¦´/‡³n ?
What were you doing at that time? ĜÁª¨µœœ´Ê ‡–» „ε¨Š´ šÎµ°³Å¦°¥?n¼
Where were you at eight last night? ‡–» °¥šn¼ ɸٜ˜°œ 20.00 œ.
Does this belong to you? œ¸ÉÁžÈ œ…°Š‡–» ®¦º°Áž¨µn ?
Whose gun is this? žº œ„¦³°„œ¸ÁÊžÈ œ…°ŠÄ‡¦?
Do you have a weapon? ‡–» ¤¸°µª›» ®¦º°Å¤?n
Are you carrying any illegal drugs? ‡–» ¤¸¥µÁ­¡˜—· ŪoĜ‡¦°‡¦°Š®¦º°Å¤?n

2. Making an Arrest

Freeze! (®¥—» ! ÁžÈ œ‡µÎ š¸É˜µÎ ¦ª‹ÄoĜ„µ¦­ŠÉ´ Ä®o‡œ¦oµ¥®¥—» „µ¦Á‡¨°Éº œÅ®ªÄ—Ç …–³Á…oµ‹´ „¤» )

Drop your weapon.
Put your hands on your head.
Turn around.
Kneel down.
On your stomach.
You are surrounded.
You have no way to go.
You would better surrender.
Please remain in the seat.
Please stay in the car
Don’t move!

3. Informing Someone of Laws and Police Procedures
“You are under arrest and in charged with…….
You have the right to remain silent.

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You are not required to say anything to us at any time or to answer any
questions.
Anything you say can be used against you in court.
You have the right to meet and consult with your lawyer in a private
place.
You can have your lawyer or anyone you trust with you during police
interrogation.
You have the right to receive visits or be able to contact relatives as
appropriate.
You have the right to receive medical treatment urgently if unwell.
It is illegal to……….
It is against the law to do drugs in public.
Please get in the police car.
You will have to pay a fine for this.
Smoking in restaurants is illegal in this country.
I will take you to the police station.
I have to take you to the police station for further questioning.
We may need to keep you here for a couple of hours for questioning.
Thank you for your cooperation.

LANGUAGE PRESENTATION



Dialogue 1: An old woman was robbed by a foreign guy. He is armed and runs
away with the purse. Police Sergeant Major Pracha and few officers chase him
to a blocked street.



Pol.Sgt.Maj.Pracha: Freeze!

Jimmy: Don’t come closer! I have a gun!

Pol.Sgt.Maj.Pracha: Drop your weapon!

Jimmy: Stay away!

Pol.Sgt.Maj.Pracha: Drop your weapon!

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anyone you trust with you during police interrogation.

You have the right to receive visits or be able to contact
relatives as appropriate, and you can receive medical treatment
urgently if unwell.

foreign guy: Easy, easy.

Pol.Lt.Thani: I’ll take you to the police station.


Dialogue 3: A thief was arrested and taken to the police station. Pol.Captain
Supachai is questioning him for details.



Pol.Capt.Supachai: What’s your name?

Leonard: Leonard.

Pol.Capt.Supachai: May I see your ID card or passport?

Leonard: I don’t have any.

Pol.Capt.Supachai: Where are you from?

Leonard: Brazil.

Pol.Capt.Supachai: You are in charge with robbery. Do you have anything to
say?

Leonard: I didn’t do anything.

Pol.Capt.Supachai: You can testify in court then.



Dialogue 4: A German guy was arrested for murdering his Thai wife. He was
taken to the police station for interrogation as a suspect of the case.



Pol.Maj.Nakorn: Where were you at ten last night?

Muller: I was at Seafood Restaurant. You can go there and talk to
the waiters.

Pol.Maj.Nakorn: Where were you after that?

Muller: I was at Landmark Hotel. You can also check the hotel
registration.

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Pol.Maj.Nakorn: Does this knife belong to you?

Muller: No.

Pol.Maj.Nakorn: But it was under your bed.

Muller: I don’t know! I was slandered. I need a lawyer.

Pol.Maj.Nakorn: A lawyer will be provided for you






ACTIVITIES



Activity I: Word Search I

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Activity II: Word Search II

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Crosswords

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Across (šµŠ…ªµŠ)

2. Metal rings that attach to wrists to keep criminals (or the accused) from
escaping

4. A minor crime (punishment usually a fine or less than 1 year in jail)
8. A person who committed the crime
9. A punishing notice to a driver who broke the traffic law
12. Register someone as a criminal
14. Marks left by fingers that identify a person
16. The act of illegally breaking into a building in order to steal
18. A file listing all of the crimes that a person has committed
20. Get away from a holding place
23. Slang word for police
24. A call to the police to complain of disturbing noise
25. Heavy stick that police use
26. The act of searching for
27. A person who illegally enters into a building or property
30. The place where a crime happened
31. A place where criminals are confined
34. Something that shows who a person is
37. A young person
38. Observe and protect an area
39. When you cannot find someone

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Down (šµŠ¨Š)

1. Money paid in order to leave custody but must return later for trial
3. An event that causes injury when you are in a car
5. Take into police custody
6. A hand held firearms
7. A major crime
10. Theft; taking something that does not belong to you, often with force
11. A person who see something happen
13. The act of annoying or bothering someone
15. Trouble in a home
17. The act of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically
19. Not guilty for a crime
21. Theft
22. Under police control
28. Police Officer responsible for investigating a crime
29. A theft who steals from people’s pocket
30. Individual room in a jail
32. Weapons that shoot
33. Money that you pay as a punishment for breaking a law
35. A person who has suffered because of the actions of someone or
something else.
36. Responsible for a crime

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Activity III: Work in pairs practice the expressions when arresting and then

role play in front of the class.



Activity IV: Choose the words in the box below to fill in the blanks.

drug trafficking fraud hijacking bribery
vandalism arson kidnapping torture
burglary murder
shoplifting speeding


1. A thief goes into your house through a window. …………………………………

2. A child steals a chocolate bar from a store. ……………………………………

3. A teenager drives faster than the limit. ………………………………………

4. A Mexican sells cocaine to a Canadian. ………………………………………

5. A guard refuses to give a prisoner food or water unless the prisoner
gives up information. ………………………………………

6. A man shoots his second wife dead. ………………………………………

7. A juvenile delinquent throws a lit match into a building. ………………………

8. A terrorist group takes over an airplane and changes its course.
………………………………………

9. A group of kids use spray paint to write on a bridge. ……………………………

10. A man opens a law firm and pretends that he is a lawyer.

………………………………………

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Unit 9
All about Traffic



LEARNING OBJECTIVES



• Police trainees will be able to use expressions to inform foreigners
about the conditions of the traffic.
• Police trainees will be able to communicate with foreigners in various
traffic situations.
• Police trainees will be able to conduct a vehicle stop effectively.


VOCABULARY

accident °» ˜´ Á· ®˜» scratch ¦°¥…¸—…ªn œ
breath test „µ¦˜¦ª‹ª—´ ¦³—´
°¨„°±°¨r slow moving traffic ‹¦µ‹¦Á‡¨°ºÉ œ˜ª´ oµ
checkpoint —µn œ˜¦ª‹
emergency Œ„» ÁŒ·œ tow (v) ¨µ„ (¦™)
facilitate °Îµœª¥‡ªµ¤­³—ª„
flat tire ¥µŠÂœ traffic congestion ‹¦µ‹¦®œµÂœœn
hit and run œÂ¨oª®œ¸
roadblock ž· —™œœ traffic jam ‹¦µ‹¦˜—· …—´
route Á­oœšµŠ
royal motorcade …ªœÁ­—‹È ² break the law (v) šÎµŸ·—„‘®¤µ¥
rush hour ª´É äŠÁ¦nŠ—ªn œ
car registration š³Á¥¸ œ¦™

run the red light  n µÅ¢Â—Š

driver’s license ĝ°œ» µ˜…´ …ɸ

driving test š—­°‡ªµ¤­µ¤µ¦™
Ĝ„µ¦…´ …ɸ

drunken drive Á¤µÂ¨oª…´

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fasten seat belt ¦´—Á…Ȥ…—´ pedestrian ‡œÁ—œ· Ášoµ
fine ‡µn ž¦´ inbound Á…oµÁ¤º°Š
helmet ®¤ª„„œ´ œÈ°„ outbound °°„Á¤º°Š
issue a ticket °°„ (ĝ­ŠÉ´ ) DUI – Driving Á¤µÂ¨oª…´ (Á¤µ­¦» µ
license plate žo µ¥š³Á¥¸ œ¦™ Under the ¨³¥µÁ­¡˜—· )
no parking area ‹°—¦™Äœš¸É®oµ¤‹°— Influence
parallel parking ‹°—¦™Žo°œ‡œ´ DWI – Driving Á¤µÂ¨oª…´ (Á¤µ­¦» µ)
parking next to a ‹°—Äœš¸É…µªÂ—Š while in the
red curb Intoxicated …´ ¦™Å¤¤n ¸ªœ· ¥´
seat belt Á…¤È …—´ œ·¦£¥´ reckless driving Ÿo…¼ ´ …ɸšÉ¸Å¤¤n ¸
speed limits ‹Îµ„—´ ‡ªµ¤Á¦Èª unlicensed driver ĝ°œ» µ˜
speeding …´ ¦™Á¦ÈªÁ„·œ°˜´ ¦µ ¥µœ¡µ®œ³
ticket ĝ­Š´É vehicle šµŠ˜œ´
ambulance ¦™¡¥µµ¨ dead end šµŠ°o°¤
entrance šµŠÁ…oµ detour
exit šµŠ°°„



PATTERN 1: FACILITATING THE TRAFFIC

LANGUAGE FOCUS

ƒ There is an accident/ a road construction/a roadblock ahead.
ƒ The road is blocked for a royal motorcade. Please wait for a moment.
ƒ Please use another way.
ƒ Sorry for any inconvenience.
ƒ Thank you for your cooperation.

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Dialogue 1: Five cars accidentally crashed on the street. The road is blocked.

Pol. Senior Sergeant Major Krit is facilitating the traffic.



Kyle: What happened?

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Krit: There is an accident ahead. It would take a while to
clear the road. Please use another way.

Kyle: But the place I want to go is right there, in front of us!

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Krit: You could turn right at the next traffic light. And then
turn left again at the intersection. You will hit the
road where you want to go.

Kyle: I can’t believe it. It is wasting my time.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Krit: Sorry for any inconvenience.

Kyle: Alright…I’ll go then.

Pol.Snr.Sgt.Maj.Krit: Thank you for your cooperation.



Dialogue 2: Pol.Corporal Winai stops the cars, waiting for the motorcade to
pass by. Keeley does not know what’s happening. So while Pol.L/C Winai is on
guard, Keeley gets off the car and asks him.

What’s happening?

Keeley:

Pol.Cpl.Winai: There will be a Royal motorcade passing through this way.
Please wait for a moment or you can take another way.

Keeley: Which way should I go then?

Pol.Cpl.Winai: If you are in a hurry, please take express way. If not, you
can use Tiwanont road.

Keeley: Can I go through this soi?

Pol.Cpl.Winai: No. It’s dead end.

Keeley: Alright. Thanks a lot.

Pol.Cpl.Winai: Thank you for your cooperation.

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Dialogue 3: Lindsay is in a rush hour, but the traffic is very bad.



Lindsay: How come the traffic is really bad?
Police officer: There is an accident at the end of Ekamai road.
Lindsay: What happened?
Police officer: A van ran over a man.
Lindsay: Oh no! That’s terrible. I will be late for work.
Police officer: Where are you heading to, Miss?
Lindsay: I’m going to Petchburi road.
Police officer: You can take a shortcut from soi Ekamai 19 and go along the

road until you see a bridge in front of you. Cross the bridge
then you are on Petchburi road.



PATTERN 2: ISSUING A TRAFFIC TICKET

1. Asking for Driver’s License



morning I’m ………………..…

Good afternoon Sir/Ma’am.* May I see your driver’s license, please?

evening May I see your ID, please?

*Sir/ Ma’am ÁžÈœ‡Îµ¨Ššoµ¥ž¦³Ã¥‡Âšœ ‡¦´/ ‡³n Á¡ºÉ°ÁžÈœ„µ¦Ä®oÁ„¸¥¦˜·Ÿo¢¼ ´ŠÂ¨³ÁžÈœ„µ¦Â­—Š‡ªµ¤­£» µ¡…°ŠÁ‹oµ®œoµš¸É

2. Informing Someone who Breaks the Law




ƒ You did not stop at the red light/ traffic lights/ stop signs.
ƒ You do not fasten/wearing your seatbelt.
ƒ You are not allowed to park here.
ƒ You were driving too fast./ You drove over the speed limit.
ƒ You were driving on the wrong side of the road.

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ƒ You broke the speed limit.
ƒ You did not obey the traffic signs.


3. Warning and Issuing a Ticket



ƒ I will give you a warning this time.
ƒ I will write you a ticket.
ƒ I'm going to write you a ticket.
ƒ Please take this ticket to………police station.
ƒ You will have to pay a fine for this.
ƒ Please pay the fine at……….police station.
ƒ We'll tow your car to the station.
ƒ Thank you for your cooperation.

Are you hurt?
4. Asking an injured driver Any injured person?
Can you stand up/move?
How did the accident happen?
Who was at fault?
ƒ What did the other car look like?
ƒ Is there someone you want to call?
ƒ Don’t worry. We’ll call an ambulance.
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ
ƒ

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Dialogue 1: Agatha just drove through the red light. So she gets pulled over by

Pol. Sergeant Surachai.



Agatha: What’s wrong?

Pol.Sgt.Surachai: Good evening, ma’am. I’m Pol.Sergeant Surachai. You did
not stop at the red light. May I see your driver’s license,
please?

Agatha: Certainly. Here is my license.

Pol.Sgt.Surachai: Thank you. You just got the license, right?

Agatha: Yes. I’m a new driver. Could you just give me a warning?
Please, officer.

Pol.Sgt.Surachai: Ok. I will give you a warning this time. Please be more
careful and disciplined when you drive.

Agatha: I will. Thanks a lot.

Pol.Sgt.Surachai: Alright.



Dialogue 2: Pol. Lance Corporal Damrongsak notices that Patrick does not
fasten the seatbelt. So he approaches Patrick’s car and introduces himself.



Pol.L/Cpl.Damrongsak: Good afternoon, Sir. I’m Pol. Lance Corporal
Damrongsak. You don’t fasten your seatbelt.
May I see your driver’s license, please?

Patrick: Sorry. I don’t know. Here you are.

Pol.L/Cpl.Damrongsak: Thank you. I will write you a ticket.
Please take this ticket to
Thonglor Police Station.

Patrick: Can I pay here?

Pol.L/Cpl.Damrongsak: No, Sir. You need to pay
the fine there. Thank you
for your cooperation.

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Dialogue 3: Pol. Sergeant Pimuk notices that there is a car taking U– turn at
wrong place.

Pol.Sgt.Pimuk: Excuse me, sir. I’m Pol.Sgt.Pimuk.
May I see your license please?
David: What did I do?
Pol.Sgt.Pimuk: You cannot uͲturn over here. Didn’t you
see the sign?
David: Well, I was in a hurry. Can you let me go this time?
Pol.Sgt.Pimuk: I’m sorry. You just broke the law. I will issue a ticket and
please go to pay for fine at the station.


Dialogue 4: Watson ran to a police officer who is on duty at Joho intersection.

Watson: Officer, my car was crashed 5 minutes ago.
Police officer: Are you ok?
Watson: I’m ok but the left side mirror is broken.
Police officer: Where is another driver?
Watson: He drove away.
Police officer: So it was a hit and run case. Did you recognize his license

plate or anything?
Watson: Yes I did.
Police officer: Please go to the station. I will inform my coͲworker to assist

you on this matter.
Watson: Thank you very much.
Police officer: You’re welcome.

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Dialogue 4: Police Lance Corporal Paya pulls over an American driver on the
highway for speeding.



Pol.L/C Paya: Can I see your driver's license please?

Roberto: Ah, yeah. I think it's in my pocket. No. Maybe my wallet. Uh.
Yeah here.

Pol.L/C Paya: Do you know how fast you were driving?

Roberto: No, sorry. It's a rental car. I'm not used to it.

Pol.L/C Paya: Have you been drinking tonight, Mr. Davidson?

Roberto: I had one or two drinks. I'm okay to drive, though. I know my
limit.

Pol.L/C Paya: How long have you been in Thailand?

Roberto: A few weeks, why?

Pol.L/C Paya: It seems you are unaware of our zero tolerance for drinking
and driving.

Roberto: I'm not drunk. I'll blow into a breathalyzer.

Pol.L/C Paya: In Thailand you cannot drive a vehicle after consuming any
alcohol.

Roberto: Oh, I didn't know that.

Pol.L/C Paya: You were also going over the speed limit, Mr. Davidson. I'm
going to have to ask you to step out of your vehicle and get
into my car.

Roberto: This is crazy. But what about my car?

Pol.L/C Paya: We'll have the rental car towed to the agency. When you're in
our country you have to respect our rules.



Check your understanding

1. Why does Mr.Roberto get pulled over?

a) He has no driver’s license. b) He was speeding.

c) He stole a rental car. d) He refused a breathalyzer test.

2. What is Mr.Roberto's excuse for his driving error?

a) He’s not from Japan. b) He’s not used to the rental car.

c) He has been drinking. d) He didn’t know the speed limit.

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3. What will happen to Roberto's car?
a) The policeman will drive it home.
b) A towͲ truck will pick it up.
c) The rental agency will come and get it.
d) Roberto will come back for it.




PATTERN 3: 7 Steps Car Stop



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…°°œ» µ˜˜¦ª‹Ä…´ …ɸ ×¥¤¸®¨„´ „µ¦ž’· ˜´ —· Š´ œ¸ Ê
1. Greeting (š„´ šµ¥)
2. Identification (Self & Agency) (œ³œÎµ˜ª´ )
3. Reason for the stop (‹oŠ­µÁ®˜š» ɸ®¥—» ¦™)
4. Reason for the violation (Short Pause) (­°™µ¤Á¡ºÉ°š¦µ­µÁ®˜š» ɸ n µ º œ„‘‹¦µ‹¦)
5. Weapon (­°™µ¤ªµn ¡„¡µ°µª›» ®¦º°Å¤)n
6. Driver’s License (Personalize) (…°—ļ °œ» µ˜…´ …ɸ¦™)
7. Decision and Close (˜—´ ­œ· ċ‹oŠ…o°®µ®¦º°Å¤Ân ‹oŠ…o°®µ ¨³‹„µ¦­œšœµ)





LANGUAGE FOCUS

STEPS EXPRESSIONS
1. Greeting ƒ Good Morning.
ƒ Good Afternoon.
2.Identification (Self & ƒ Good Evening.
Agency) ƒ I’m officer …………………………….. with the
3. Reason for the Stop
Royal Thai Police.

ƒ You did not stop at the red light back at the
intersection.

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STEPS EXPRESSIONS

ƒ You were driving too fast.

ƒ Did you drink?

ƒ There is a road block ahead. Sorry for an
inconvenience.

ƒ There is a road block for royal motorcade. It
will be open within 20 minutes.

4. Reason for the violation ƒ Is there a reason why you did not stop?

(Short Pause) ƒ Is there a reason why you were driving too

fast?

ƒ Don’t drink and drive

5. Weapon ƒ Is there any weapon in the car?

6. Driver’sLicense ƒ Do you have a driver’s license or Passport?
(Personalize) ƒ If so, where is it?

7. Decision and Close ƒ I’m not giving you a ticket but please slow
down and stop at stop lights.

ƒ I’m giving you a ticket and you have to pay
fine at the police station.

ƒ I give you a verbal warning this time, please
don’t do it again.





ACTIVITIES



Scenario 1 (­™µœ„µ¦–rš¸É 1)

A teenager is driving a motorcycle without a helmet. An officer sees him and
stops his vehicle. Practice the conversation between the teenager and the

officer. (ª¥´ ¦»nœ‡œ®œŠ¹É …´ …¸É¦™‹„´ ¦¥µœ¥œ˜rץŤ­n ª¤®¤ª„œ·¦£¥´ Á‹oµ®œoµšÉ¸˜µÎ ¦ª‹Á®œÈ ¨³Á¦¸¥„

Ä®o®¥—»  ¹„š­œšœµ¦³®ªµn Š‡œšŠ´Ê ­°Š)

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Scenario 2 (­™µœ„µ¦–rš¸É 2)

A man is driving a car in a dangerous manner. An officer follows his car and
asks him to stop. Practice the conversation between the man and the officer.

(Ÿo¼ µ¥‡œ®œŠ¹É …´ ¦™¥œ˜rœµn ®ªµ—Á­¥¸ ª Á‹oµ®œoµšÉ¸˜µÎ ¦ª‹‹Š¹ ˜µ¤ÅžÂ¨³Á¦¸¥„Ä®o®¥—»  ¹„š­œšœµ
¦³®ªµn Š‡œšŠ´Ê ­°Š)


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