Old woman in her 70s stops robbers

Watch this news report about a 70-year-old woman who confronted robbers in the street.

The activity is suitable for strong Básico 2 and Intermediate 1 students.

Self-study activity:
Watch the report and complete the blanks in the transcript with the missing words.



It’s broad (1) ... in a busy high street and a brazen smash and grab robbery is in progress. The six men are using sledge hammers to try and break their way into a (2) ... shop. Three of the gang are on scooters ready for a quick (3) ... . Panic shop staff  have hit the alarm and the shutters are coming down but the men are still (4) ... to try and grab expensive watches and jewellery. Then suddenly out of nowhere something (5) ... happens. Look closely at the right hand side of your screen. The figure we highlighted is a (6) ... . She's seen what's going on and is storming towards the gang armed only with her (7) ...  . Alone she confronts the robbers. The beating gang decide enough is enough and try their (3) ... , but one falls off the scooter and at this point the (8) ... pensioner is joined by members of the public. Police say they found three sledge hammers including one broken in (9) ... and a pair of bolt cutters at the (10) ...  . They say five men have been (11) ... in total including one who was (12) ... by members of the public. They also say there've been no reported (13) ... during the incidence. And thankfully that includes one old but very brave woman.

Key:
1 daylight 2 jewellery 3 getaway 4 managing  5 astonishing 6 pensioner 7 handbag 8 fearless 9 half 10 scene 11 arrested 12 detained 13 injuries