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UNIT 4
Lesson 4
Some young people make a sport
of defacing structures like buildings,
street signs, walls, and fences. These
“graffiti artists” usually work
together as a “tagging crew.” They
go on “bombing runs” with the
express purpose of putting their tag
names on both public and private
property.
Many communities are demanding
harsher penalties for those who
commit graffiti vandalism. Juvenile
offenders are now required to complete
more community service hours than
ever. Enforcement teams are now
being made up of police officers
and community volunteers. They
are multiplying their efforts at
surveillance, investigation, and
apprehension.
One large city in California has
come up with a program called Tag,
You Lose. This program mandates the
following new penalties for taggers
who have been caught in the act:
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Communities Against Graffiti
1. A minimum of 66 weekend hours
removing graffiti. A second
offense will impose 132 hours of
graffiti cleanup.
2. First time offenders—and their
parents—are required to attend a
class taught by a police officer.
3. Like all vandals, taggers will be
held responsible for restitution to
property owners.
4. Graffiti vandals can lose their
driver’s licenses for one year. If
they don’t yet have a license, their
eligibility to get one will be
delayed for one year.
Enforcement team members are
hopeful that the tougher penalties will
deter taggers from taking the risk.
1. What nine-letter noun in the reading means
“the deliberate destruction of property”? ____________________
2. What seven-letter noun in the reading means
“the smallest amount possible or allowed”? ____________________
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