Level B2 General English

Lesson 29

Crime And Punishment
犯罪と刑罰

The question of whether it is safe to walk alone at night in any city is always a question that arises for discussion. Sometimes the question is gender specific and refers only to females but it can also be discussing the age of the person wanting to walk alone. In some countries of the world, women are not permitted to walk alone.

In many countries, it is not a good idea to walk alone and it does not matter whether you are male or female. Even in countries that are considered to be very safe, it can depend on the city you are in at the time or the specific area of the city that you are in. A good rule of thumb to follow would be to always try to walk with someone else or if that is not possible then take a cab.

If you have to walk alone, you should try to keep yourself in well-lit areas so that you are visible to others. If there is a group of people walking in the direction that you need to go, try and pace yourself so that you stay within a reasonable distance from them. If you have any reservations about walking alone then never be too shy or afraid to ask someone to walk with you.