Задание

Read the text and choose the correct answer 10.

A WILD HUNT

Nowadays, people cannot 1 ______ the acts of crime that take place every day. Criminal activity ranges from stealing to kidnapping.

Last week a hunt was on for two men who 2 _____ an off-licence in the afternoon. The shop owner was calling the police when he received a severe blow to the back of his head, which left him unconscious. The two 3 _____ had planned everything very thoroughly, since they 4 _____ getting caught. They were seen getting in their car holding pistols by three policemen in a patrol car, who started 5 _____ them. 6 _____, the robbers managed to get away through the back streets. All exits from the city were closed 7 _____ immediately. Even the airport was put on alert and flights were delayed, as strict security measures were 8 _____. Passengers were shocked 9 _____ those tactics. So, they put the 10 _____ for the situation on the police. In the end, the police took responsibility for the setbacks.

blame

fault

accusation

cause