- •Introduction
- •1. Compose the diagram presenting the information on judicial organization in uk/ the usa/ Ukraine which shows the hierarchy and jurisdiction of the Courts.
- •2. Match the following English words and expressions with their Ukrainian equivalents:
- •3. Read the text to understand what information is new for you. What is a court?
- •4. Match the synonyms to the following words:
- •5. Answer the questions on the text above:
- •6. Insert the following words into the sentences below:
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •8. Read the text and then discuss.
- •9. Match the following English words and expressions with their definitions:
- •10. Read the text and then discuss. Who gives the judgement?
- •11. Match the following English words and expressions with their definitions:
- •12. Read and translate the text:
- •I. Translate the following sentences:
- •VII. Correct the mistakes:
- •VIII. Fill in the blanks with the following modal verbs. Explain your choice:
- •The rights of a person accused of a crime
- •IX. Translate the following sentences:
- •X. Check your knowledge and choose the most suitable verb:
I. Translate the following sentences:
a. The policemen can stop and search a suspect without a warrant.
b. He can't still be at the office, it's after 9 o'clock.
c. No, you may not leave before the end.
d. We must not forget that public safety remains the nation's number one priority.
e. If you hurry up, we could be there by 6 o'clock.
f. You should drive more slowly round there, it's a dangerous corner.
g. A young woman from the Travel Service who was to be our guide and interpreter found us and directed to a car.
II. Analyse the meaning of the modal verbs and translate the sentences:
a. You may break the body, but you cannot break the spirit.
b. I’ll have to push my way through the crowd to get out.
c. You needn’t hurry; we have plenty of time.
d. I am sorry. I oughtn’t to have said it in the presence.
e. The arrangement was that you were to give your views and I was to say what I thought of them.
f. We must analyze the mistakes not to make them in future!
g. I don't understand how the accident happened; the driver can't have seen the red light.
III. Complete the sentences using can, could or be able to:
a. I … help my friends with this report in criminal investigation.
b. The policeman chased the thief but he ... escape.
c. My grandfather … speak five languages.
d. I looked very carefully and I ... see a figure in the distance.
e. Two investigators … examine the evidence soon.
f. We … watch the questioning of the accused.
g. They … examine all details thoroughly.
IV. Fill in the gaps with can, may, must or to have to:
a. … you speak Spanish? — No, I …
b. At what time … you come to the Academy?
c. … I come in, sir?
d. You … not smoke here.
e. … take your law book? — I am afraid not. I need it.
f. A formal law… prohibit what is morally unacceptable.
g. We (not) … be responsible for carrying out new policy.
V. Translate the sentences into English:
a. Вона не може пояснити, чому вони подали апеляцію до Верховного Суду.
b. Де тут можна знайти поліцейський відділок?
c. Завтра я зможу тобі допомогти знайти інформацію про виконавчий орган влади.
d. Незабаром можуть відбутися зміни в законодавстві.
e. Коли мені дозволять подивитись рішення про зміни у складі Верховної Ради?
f. Ви повинні наполегливо вчитися, щоб стати спеціалістом у галузі права.
g. Вищий суд повинен розгладати всі апеляції.
VI. Choose the appropriate modal verb while reading the sentences and translate the sentences into Ukrainian:
a. They … (to report) to the police all the cases they knew about.
b. The local police … (to investigate) the case, but have not made any of the results of these investigations public.
c. New technologies for the police … (to bring) new problems with them.
d. I haven't seen our neighbours for ages. They ... (to go) away.
e. Memory loss … (not to confuse) with everyday forgetfulness.
f. This robbery … (to happen) when all the guests were out in the garden.
g. A: When was the last time you saw Bill?
B: Years ago. I ... (not to recognize) him if I saw him now.