Speak on the history of Interpol, its aims and priorities.

 

REVISION

Match each word on the left with the appropriate definition on the right.

1. an arsonist	a) attacks and robs people, often in the street
2. a shop-lifter	b) sets fire to property illegally
3. a mugger	c) is anyone who breaks the law
4. an offender	d) breaks into houses or other buildings to steal
5. a vandal	e) steals from shops while acting as an ordinary customer
6. a burglar	f) kills someone
7. a murderer	g) deliberately causes damage to property
8. a kidnapper	h) steals things from people's pockets in crowded places
9. a pickpocket	i) gets secret information from another country
10. an accomplice	j) buys and sells drugs illegally
11. a drug dealer	k) takes away people by force and demands money for their return
12. a spy	l) helps a criminal in a criminal act
13. a terrorist	m) uses violence for political reasons
14. an assassin	n) causes damage or disturbance in public places
15. a hooligan	o) hides on a ship or plane to get a free journey
16. a stowaway	p) takes control of a plane by force and makes the pilot change course
17. a thief	q) murders for political reasons or a reward
18. a hijacker	r) is someone who steals
19. a forger	s) makes counterfeit (false) money or signatures
20. a robber	t) is a member of a criminal group
21. a smuggler	u) steals money, etc. by force from people or places
22. a traitor	v) marries illegally, being married already
23. a gangster	w) is a soldier who runs away from the army
24. a deserter	x) brings goods into a country illegally without paying tax
25. a bigamist	y) illegally carry drugs into another country
26. a drug smuggler	z) betrays his or her country to another state

 

Translate the sentences paying attention to the verbs to be and to have.

1. Prisons are federal and state correctional institutions that hold offenders who are sentenced to terms of more than one year.

2. This agency was organized as a military unit.

3. There are courts in which jury trial takes place and judges impose prison sentences.

4. Women are still frequently arrested for larceny (theft).

5. The United States has a dual court system consisting of state and federal courts.

6. Trial courts and appellate courts have different jurisdictions and functions.

7. The trial is to start next Monday.

8. The police usually arrive at the scene only after the crime has been committed.

9. Crimes committed by juveniles are a serious national problem.

10. Police corruption has a long history in America.

11. Interpol has undergone reforms since its foundation.

12. In practice, most arrests are made without warrants.

13. Only two states, North Dakota and Maine do not have public defenders.

14. Though it was already dark they had to continue the search.

15. The witness was to come at 9 a.m. but he didn't turn up.

16. Interpol has formed links with state and local police forces in the United States.

17. The attorneys are appointed by the president and are part of the department of justice.

Fill in the blanks with the proper tense form of the verb. (Tables 12, 13)

1. Crime prevention … on the actions of criminal justice officials and citizens.

a) depends b) was depended c) have depended

1. The upper limit for juvenile … from 16 to 18.

a) vary b) varies c) were varied

1. We … to have fair laws.

a) want b) is wanted c) are wanted

1. Before 1970s little research … on female offenders.

a) was done b) will be done c) has done

1. Since 1980 crimes of violence in general ….

a) has decreased b) have decreased c) is decreased

1. Organized crime … also … global networks.

a) has … developed b) were … developed c) are … developing

1. Computers … especially important for investigating specific types of crime.

a) have become b) is becoming c) has become

1. Most people … with the police.

a) co-operates b) is cooperated c) cooperate.

1. In all states except Connecticut and New Jersey prosecutors … usually … for a four-year term.

a) is elected b) are elected c) elect

1. Before the 1970s many police departments … nonwhites.

a) has not hired b) was not hired c) did not hire

1. In the early 1800s several attempts … to create a centralized police force for London.

a) is made b) will be made c) were made

1. Prosecutors … on the cooperation of victims and witnesses.

a) depend b) depends c) is depended.

1. After an arrest, the suspect … usually … to a police station for booking.

a) are transported b) were transported c) is transported

1. Courts in many states now … DNA results.

a) use b) is used c) has been used