Three men ran after a robber¹ into East Putney Station, London, after he hit and kicked an old woman, but were turned back at the gate because they had no tickets. This was what the Central Court stated this morning.

They were refused the use of a telephone to call the police, so they bought platform tickets. When they went into the station, they caught the robber, a youth of 21. One of the men had to go outside to make a 999 call.

Mr Justice Stevenson said the incident² ought to be brought to the attention of the railway officials. He sent the robber to prison for five years.

Terry Tailor earlier had admitted his attack to Mrs Percy, aged³ 67, with the purpose of robbing⁴ her.

1. What did the three men want to do inside the station?

A. To catch the train. B. To help Mrs Percy. C. To catch the robber. D. To escape from the police.

2. Which of the following is the right order according⁵ to the story?

a. They were stopped at the gate.

b. An old lady was attacked near a railway station.

c. Three men ran after the robber in order to catch him.

d. He was sent to prison for five years,

e. The robber admitted he had attacked the old lady.

A. b, a, c, d, e B. b, c, a, e, d C. b, c, a, d, e D. a, b, c, d, e

3. According to the judge, _____ ought to have a good thinking about the incident.

A. railway officials B. the policemen C. Mrs Percy D. Terry Tailor

4. Where do you think this passage might be taken from ?

A. A magazine . B. A diary. C. A story book. D. A newspaper.

KEY: 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D