Before reading:
General Knowledge:
- Can you find Italy on a map? Where are Rome and Milan?
- What are some problems that tourists should prepare for before they travel abroad?
Speculate:
- Chinese police officers have begun patrolling parts of Italy. Why do you think the Italian police might have invited foreign officers to patrol jointly with them? What could be the goal of this partnership?
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| Tourists in St. Peter's Square, Rome |
After reading:
Review and discuss:
- Write a 3-4 sentence summary of this article. Begin your summary with "This article is about…".
- What might be the most challenging parts of creating and maintaining partnerships between Chinese and Italian police forces?
- What is your opinion of this police partnership?
- Why do Chinese tourists feel "amazed, astonished, [and] happy" to see a Chinese officer patrolling in Italy? Explain what Pang Bo means.
- According to Italian national police chief Alessandro Pansa, "proximity policing" is a new approach the Italian police are taking. How does cooperation with Chinese police fit into this plan? What are other ways that Italian police could "[be] close to citizens' needs"?
- In your opinion, what was the most interesting thing mentioned in this article? Why?
Reflect and evaluate:
- Why do you think that Italian police are partnering specifically with Chinese police? What does this suggest about Chinese tourism in Italy?
- Do you think partnerships between local and foreign police would be good in parts of your country? Explain.
- Is there anything else you'd like to know about this topic? Do you have any questions that weren't answered in the article?
- What vocabulary words were new to you in this article? Make a record of what you have learned.
Beyond the page:
- Find out more about proximity policing or community policing. Is it happening where you live?
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