地道美语听力练习:故意毁坏行为惹众怒

Jim:Did you hear what happened to the Romeros?

Helene:No, what?

Jim:They went on vacation for a week and vandals broke a couple of windows in the back of their house and tagged their living room walls with graffiti.

Helene:That's terrible!

There are always punks who like to egg houses in this neighborhood for fun, but this is much more serious.

Jim:I think things are getting out of hand.

Every week or two, we hear of incidents of people having their tires slashed or their cars keyed.

Helene:And the Jamisons had their flowerbeds trampled and a small fire set on their lawn three weeks ago.

This neighborhood is really going downhill.

Jim:What should we do about it?

Helene:What do you mean?

Jim:I think we should start patrolling the streets at night.

Helene:You mean organize a neighborhood watch?

Wouldn't that be dangerous?

Jim:If you're worried, when you see something suspicious, call the police.

Helene:And you think they'll come in time to catch them?

The police aren't known for quick response times in this neighborhood.

Jim:Then we'll go after them ourselves.

Helene:You mean be vigilantes? I'm not sure that would be wise.

Jim:Why not? If Clint Eastwood can do it, so can I. Go ahead, punk, make my day!