Statistics show that at some point in your life, you will get robbed. Things get even worse for apartment dwellers (居住者) because so many people pass in and out of an apartment building, and it is much __________ (1) to keep non-residents out. So what to do? Don't panic. Yes, apartments are __________ (2) to robbery, but there are options other than barricading yourself in your apartment with a shotgun. We suggest that you use some common sense to __________ (3) that target from your door. Then the burglar will rob the less guarded, not you. We know what you're thinking: "I'll never get robbed. Who'd want to steal a half can of Diet Coke and an __________ (4) toothbrush?" If those really are the only things in your apartment, you have every reason not to worry. However, if you have something you'd like to keep — say, a TV, a stereo, a computer, a Picasso — it's wise to be __________ (5). Your goal is not to set up any __________ (6) security systems to hold __________ (7) at bay; your goal is to keep criminals from even trying to __________ (8) into your apartment in the first place. If someone really wants to break in, __________ (9) are that he/she is going to find a way by breaking a window or climbing up the fire escape. Therefore, you should remove all __________ (10) that say, "Hey, look at me! Lots of goodies and no security! Come on in!" Lock the door when you leave. Don't leave the windows open all day long. Don't tape notes on the door directed to your mate reading "Gone all day! Left the door unlocked for you!" Just use your brains! signs cautious chances electronic systems thieves shift liable barriers tougher sophisticated electric universal threaten break