“Mr. Davis strode from his vehicle, stopping just feet from the wide traffic median where Kieran Clarke was clearly breaking the law. “Sorry, sir,” he said, “I need to inform you that this area is for walking and jogging only.” Mr. Clarke, who had been working his abdominals, stood up and quietly walked away.” (p. 2);

“The target is increasingly loud, littering and generally intrusive groups of exercisers who gather from dawn until dusk along the Fourth Street median. The ocean view, the air and for some the architectural spectacle have transformed the area into a huge outdoor gym rimmed by multimillion-dollar homes.” (p. 4);

“Since the patrols began, the city has issued eight citations for the flouting of the median law — the fine is $158 — and has given warnings, which are generally heeded, to about 600 people a month.” (p. 6);

“Now a community meeting to address median use is set for Jan. 8, “just to see if we can’t get some commonsense solutions,” said Kate Vernez, assistant to the city manager.´ (p. 9);

“Though he was arrested, he said, the officers did not handcuff him, to his chagrin. “I asked them to,” he said. “But they found out they could only do what was procedurally appropriate.” (p.13)

crowds exercise throughout the day;

exercises have always been banned from public places;

the park rangers are against the huge outdoor gym;

the local community is sure the law is fair;

local exercisers are happy with the new enforcement.

extended (p. 1);

tumultuous (p.3);

margin (p.5);

council (p. 8);

appropriate (p.13);

the patrols;

citations;

fine;

law;

warnings.

cause;

purpose;

restriction;

comparison

contrast.

time;

concession;

condition;

result;

determination.

the Prince is considered to be a lunatic by a child;

the Prince is sick and tired of the questions he’s been asked;

the Prince is surely going demented and knows that;

the Prince doesn’t want to be a prince anymore;

the Prince wants his friend to go on a tour to the southern hemisphere.

obey;

oppose;

reject;

decline;

resist.

silly;

untrue;

impossible;

uninteresting;

insensitive.

offensive intentions;

imprecise considerations;

minor lies;

two meanings;

ominous revelations.