第二十二期 6-1(6/7)-英语听力

[00:00.23]Throughout history, people have been victims of pickpockets. [00:05.01]Today pickpocketing is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes. [00:10.28]Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing better methods to practice their skills. [00:16.48]No one is really safe from a skilled pickpocket. [00:20.37]His victims can be rich or poor, young or old. [00:24.44]During the 18th century, pickpockets were hanged in England. [00:29.26]Large crowds of people would rather to watch the hanging which was supposed to be warning to other pickpockets. [00:37.13]However, in the time the practice was discontinued. [00:41.51]The reason was while people were attentively watching the hanging of a pickpocket. [00:46.95]Other pickpockets skillfully stole the money of the spectators. [00:51.59]Police officials say that most efficient pickpockets come from South America.