Make all possible word combinations.

to commit to bring to lose to doubt to prove to win to require

an action a crime a case a guilt an evidence a criminal a prosecution

 

Complete the sentences.

• Constitutional law regulates...

• International law regulates...

• Torts deal with...

• Probate deals with...

Complete the scheme and retell the text using it.

deals with

 

 

23. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.

1. What are some reasons why someone takes legal action against someone else?

2. What are some reasons why courts award money to plaintiffs who win their cases?

Read and listen to this job advertisement for an attorney.

Choose the correct answer.

 

1. What is the attorney's primary responsibility?
A divorce cases

B probate cases

C tort cases

D medical cases

 

2. Which of the following is NOT part of the job?

A claiming damages

B suing defendants

C proving negligence

D compensating witnesses

 

3. What can be inferred about most of the clients at Benson and Cutler?

A They are found to be negligent

B They need a last will to be written.

C They are being sued for medical bills.

D They have been injured in an accident.

26. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).

1. civil law

2. monetary damages

3. negligence

4. tort law

5. probate

A the branch of law dealing with disputes between individuals or organizations

B a sum paid to compensate for loss or injury

C law dealing with compensation for injury

D the legal act of dealing with dead people's property

E the legal concept of not using a level of care that prevents injuries

 

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

1. The travel company forgot to book Gayle's hotel, so she got $500 to make up for the wrongdoing.

c___________ s__________

2. Harry decided to make a legal claim for money against his workplace because the machinery was faulty.

___________e

3. The company had to pay $3,000 in compensation and $10,000 fees meant as punishment.

p__________ d____________

4. The chemical company was given an official order to stop against dumping chemicals.

i______________n

5. The attorney was able to prove that the company had responsibility for an incident.

l____________y

 

Listen to an interviewer talking to a job candidate.

a) Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).

1. The candidate filed injunctions in his previous position.

2. Nearly three quarters of the candidate's clients have been awarded damages.

3. The candidate has experience in probate cases.

b) Listen again and complete the conversation.

Interviewer: Good morning. Mr. Raymond, please sit down.

Job Candidate: Thank you.

Interviewer: Let's get started, shall we? Do you have any experience with 1_______ _________?

Job Candidate: Yes. At my last job. I filed 2 __________ against companies and initiated lawsuits.

Interviewer: Were you often able to prove 3____________ and establish negligence?

Job Candidate: Yes. My clients were awarded 4 ___________ __________ in about 75 percent of my cases.

Interviewer: And do you have any experience with 5 __________?

Job Candidate: I'm 6__________, I don't. Sorry.

 

29. With a partner, act out the roles below.

Use language such as:

Do you have any experience with...

At my last job I.....

Were you often able to....

 

Match the subject areas in the box with the branches of civil law below.

 

Areas	Branches
	• Accident and Injury Compensation and Prevention • Constitutional Law, Individual Rights • Employment Law • Enterprise Law • Family Law • Intellectual Property • International, Transnational, Comparative Law • Law relating to CommercialTransactions • Law relating to Particular Activities/Business Sectors • Property, Natural Resources, the Environment • Taxation

 

31. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.

1. Do you think people can commit crimes for a good reason?

2. What do you think is a fair punishment for different crimes?

Listen and read the passage.

The Objective of Criminal Law

The purpose of criminal law is to punish people who commit crimes. The type of punishment depends on the crime. Criminals who commit minor crimes such as trespassing usually receive a light punishment. They often get a fine or are put on probation. When criminals offend many times, they get a heavier punishment. They go to jail. Criminals also go to jail when they are dangerous to others. For example, someone who commits assault and battery gets sent to jail. Capital punishment is the most serious punishment. It is reserved for the worst crimes, such as murder.