The British policeman has several nicknames, ______ the most frequently used are “copper” and “bobby”. The first name comes from the verb “cop”_____( mean) “to take” or “capture”, and the second name comes from the first name of Sir Robert Peel, a 19th century politician, ______ was the ______ (found) of the police force. An early nickname for the policeman was “peeler”, but this name has died ______.
_____ (visit) to England are always deeply impressed by the English police. In fact, it has become a joke that visitors to Britain, when _____ (ask) for the views of the country, will always say “I think your policemen are wonderful.”
Well, the English bobby may not always be wonderful, but he is usually______ very friendly and helpful character just ______ a song describes, “If you have any difficulty, turn______ a policeman.”