Ready for C1 p 77. Burglaries. Word formation

 There can be little that (0) __________ (HORROR) a homeowner more than  discovering they have been burgled. Even if the thief has only taken a box containing  something he (1) __________ (MISTAKE) believed to be valuable but which in fact only  contains some family photographs, the effect on the owner can be devastating. They  may be (2) __________ (WORTH) to the thief, but these items are considered (3)  _____________ (REPLACE) by the owner. Moreover, the owner’s sense of loss is often  (4) ____________ (COMPANY) by a feeling of being (5) ___________ (SAFE) in their own  home as they know that, in all (6) ____________ (LIKELY), the items will not be found  and the thieves not caught. 

 So what can we do to (7) __________ (LESS) the chance of our valuables being taken?  First of all, burglars prefer homes which are easily (8) _________ (ACCESS) to them, so  it’s a good idea to take some simple (9) __________ (CAUTIOUS) such as locking all your  windows and doors. Also, do not (10) _____________ (ABLE) the burglar to break into  your house unnoticed by erecting high fences around your property.





KEY



1. horrifies






2. mistakenly






3. worthless







4. irreplaceable







5. accompanied







6. unsafe







7. likelihood







8. lessen







9. accessible








10.precautions 





11.enable

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