Read the situations (1-4). What do you think self-defence is? Read the definition to check. 1 You are waiting for a lift, but when it arrives and the doors open, you see that it is empty apart from a man standing in the corner. He makes you feel uneasy. What would you do? A trust your bad feeling and not get in; B get in anyway; C something else. 2 The school bullies start shouting insulting comments at you on your way home from school. What would you do? A shout insulting comments back; B say nothing and walk away; C something else. 3 You have just left the school library and it's starting to get dark. Your dad is at work so he can't pick you up. What would you do? A take the shortcut across the park – you're tired and want to get home quickly; B catch the bus; sit at the back and fall asleep; C something else. 4 You are walking back from your friend's house one day when a mugger suddenly tries to snatch your bag. What would you do? A let him take your bag immediately; B hold onto your bag tightly, then run away if you can; C something else. self-defence — the action of protecting yourself against something bad.
Определение внизу страницы говорит: self-defence — «защита себя от чего-либо плохого». В ситуации
Self-defence means protecting yourself from danger.
Перевод: Самозащита — это защита от опасности. Я не вошёл бы в подозрительный лифт, спокойно ушёл бы от обидчиков, выбрал бы безопасную дорогу и не рисковал бы здоровьем ради сумки.
