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CRIME AND PUNISHMENT – Do you think the crime rate is high in your country? – What kinds of crime are most common in the area where you live? – Talk about the following these crimes with your partner. Order them from the most to the least serious. Explain your point of view. __tax evasion __vandalism __terrorism __corruption
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__smoking in public places __downloading music illegally __drug dealing __speeding
VOCABULARY 1. Match the following vocabulary to the correct definitions. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
Arson Theft Hijacking Kidnapping Mugging Burglary Robbery Smuggling Murder Pickpocketing
a) unlawfully and deliberately killing someone b) taking somebody and demanding money to free that person c) to enter a building, often while no one is in it, and steal money or objects d) to take something by force from someone, often in the street e) to steal from someone’s pocket etc, without their realizing f) to set fire to a building illegally g) to use force to take control of a plane, ship, train, etc. h) the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone i) stealing-usually secretly and without violence k) to bring goods into a country illegally or without paying taxes
2. Look through the list of possible punishments. Which crimes do you think deserve such measures? 1) a fine: _____________________________ 2) community service: __________________ 3) driving ban: ________________________ 4) rehab/probation: ____________________ 5) a 5-year prison sentence: _______________
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6) life imprisonment: ___________________ 7) the death penalty: ____________________ 8) property confiscation: ________________ 9) house arrest: ________________________ 10) a warning: __________________________
3. Choose the most appropriate word in italics. Sometimes both options are possible. 1) The police arrested Jack and took him to prison/detention. 2) The two football fans were later charged with/banned from stadium for hooliganism. 3) The case can be dismissed for lack of evidence/witnesses. 4) In a court the witness swears on a bible/under oath. 5) He refused to provide a (an) alibi/disguise for his son, who was wanted/investigated by the police. 6) It can be difficult to make/do a statement to the police, especially if you are reporting a crime that may have been committed by a family member. 7) A ransom/reward is the amount of money that is demanded in exchange for the release of someone from captivity. 8) If you get away with/escape doing something wrong or risky, you do not suffer any punishment or other bad consequences because of it. 9) If a citizen commits a crime/an offence, the law is applied and they will go on trial/serve punishment in court. 10) Young people aged 10-17 years old can avoid jail if they admit/confess to a crime and if the offence is not serious.
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