Person in Star Wars costume with fake gun stopped by police

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Date: 2023/04/08

Difficulty: Elementary A2

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Vocabulary Match

replica -   - face shield
visor -   - copy
confirmed -   - conference
incident -   - transport
convention -   - verified
transit -   - happening

Article

Transit police in Boston were called to Back Bay Station after reports of a person carrying a gun.

When they arrived, they found a man dressed up as Boba Fett, a character from Star Wars, carrying a replica weapon. The costume included a black helmet and a black visor that you can't see through. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority confirmed that the man was carrying a fake weapon. The police quickly gave the all clear.

The incident happened during the Anime Boston event, which is a sci-fi convention where people wear costumes. The convention was taking place at the Hynes Convention Center, which is less than a mile away from the station. Back Bay Station is a big hub for trains and buses that connect to other transit lines. The station opened in 1987.

Quiz

  1. What did the police find when they arrived at Back Bay Station?
  2. What is the Anime Boston event?

Conversation

A: Sir! Stop where you are, please. What's with the costume?
B: I'm just headed to the sci-fi convention down the road.
A: Ah, and that weapon you're carrying?
B: It's a fake, no need to be alarmed or get nervous.
A: Okay, just doing my job. Have a good time there.
B: Thanks a lot, officer. May the force be with you!

Discussion

  1. Have you ever dressed up in a costume for an event or party?
  2. What is your favorite sci-fi movie or TV show?
  3. Do you think it's okay to carry fake weapons as part of a costume?
  4. Have you ever been to a convention or conference? What was it about?

Vocabulary Answers

replica → copy
visor → face shield
confirmed → verified
incident → happening
convention → conference
transit → transport

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. The police found a man dressed up as Boba Fett carrying a replica weapon.
  2. It's a sci-fi convention where people wear costumes.

Source Material

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/04/08/boston-transit-police-star-wars-replica-weapon-back-bay-station/6591680979788/

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