Microsoft Word Английский язык для самостоятельной работы студентов юридических специальностей. Практикум doc

 
Task 3. Be ready to dwell on the following proverbs: 
1. Truth lies at the bottom of the well. 
2. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.
 
UNDERSTANDING THROUGH LISTENING 
Task 1. You will hear a radio discussion about the introduction of a new law. 
For questions 1-8, fill in the gaps with the missing information. Use a maxi-
mum of three words in each gap. 
1.
Steven points out that, according to ............, approximately a third of acci-
dents occur because of speeding. 
2.
Most crashesthat involve bicycles or people on foot are caused by viola-
tions of the .................. limit. 
3.
Andrew is generally opposed to .................. when it comes to punishing 
drivers for speeding. 
4.
He argues that existing signs directing drivers to slow down to less than 
30mph are ................... 
5.
Stephen suggest that drivers should go to jail for................... 
6.
Andrew suggests that, rather than introducing new legislation, the 
........................ should be improved. 
7.
Stephen states that the number of traffic police ........................ in the last 
ten years. 
8.
Andrew argues that, in order to sensitize drivers, the speed limits should 
be ......................... 
 
Task 2. Where do you stand in this debate? Should serious driving offences be 
punished with imprisonment? Discuss in pairs. 
 

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CREATIVE WRITING 
 
Task 1. You are an independent reporter of The Times newspaper. You are 
going to write a newspaper article based on this photograph. 
1.
When writing your article, include characteristics specific to newspaper ar-
ticles (headline, introduction, factual information (what? when? where? 
why?), eye-witness reports, conclusion, writer’s opinion). 
2.
Invent some factual information (name, ages, professions, their family or 
social background, the previous and following events, the court decision). 
3.
Invent any other information that you think is relevant to the subject. 
4.
Your article should be between 250 and 400 words long.