B1 – Intermediate
A new security measure has been rolled out for Tesco workers in the UK following the rise in violent attacks on its staff recently. The company has invested tens of millions of pounds in four years on different security measures such as door access systems, protection screens etc.
Let’s read the article and know more about this new protective measure Tesco has for its staff.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2309/230907-supermarket-workers.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the verb “punch“? “More and more staff are being punched or threatened with knives by angry people.” Use it in your own sentence.
- Define the word “assault“.”A spokesperson said the number of physical assaults on its workers has risen by a third in a year.” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.
- What does the word “scourge” mean in this context? “Crime is a scourge on society, and an insult to shoppers and [shop] workers.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Why are Tesco workers offered to wear body cameras?
- According to the article, why are supermarket staff being attacked in the UK?
- What security measures do supermarkets in your country have for its workers?
- What do you think of body cameras as a means to protect supermarket employees from possible attacks?
- Share your thoughts on this, “Attacks on supermarket staff are a sign that Britain is “broken”.“.
- What are some safety and security measures at your job?