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Unit 3 Security The Land of the Lock Most Secure U.S. Places …The rankings took into consideration crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorism threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers in 379 U.S. municipalities. The study divided the communities into three groups: large metropolitan areas, mid-size cities and small towns. Text Organization Part I Paras 1-3 In America, the era of leaving the front door on the latch has drawn to a close. Text Organization Part II Paras 4-15 A new atmosphere of fear and distrust creeps into every aspect of daily life. Text Organization Part III Paras 16-19 By locking our fears out, we become prisoners of our own making. Comprehension Questions 1. What contrasts are mentioned between past and present? 2. How do we know that suburbs and country areas are more vulnerable than well-patrolled urban streets? 3. What is the author’s thought raised by the ad? 4. What does the author think of all this “security”? Equipment and devices used to keep us safe Language Study on the latch: (of a door) closed but not locked 你自己进来吧，门没锁。 Let yourself in; the door is on the latch. 路不拾遗，夜不闭户 Language Study close up: shut (sth.) esp. temporarily 对不起，小姐，我们暂时闭店吃午饭。 Sorry, Miss, we’re closing up for lunch. 枪击案之后校园暂时关闭了。 Language Study vulnerable: exposed to danger or attack; unprotected ~ to sth./sb. The disease prevention system of China is vulnerable (to epidemic outbreak). He’s a long way from being an alcoholic, but he’s vulnerable to heavy social drinking. Although we are all vulnerable to fatigue behind the wheels, the risks are not the same for everyone. Statistically, young people and shift workers suffer a higher _________ than average. vulnerary: used in healing or treating wounds 医治创伤的 Eg, vulnerary herbs patrol 今晚八点到十点，史密斯警官在第四警区巡逻。 Plainclothes men were deployed to patrol the Olympic Opening Ceremony. 巡逻 The patrol set off for their night shi