Charles Henderson (the nephew)
George Henderson’s nephew, Charles, had been warned by his uncle to change his “wild ways” or he would be cut out of the will. He had no keys to the mansion. He was secretly seeing Henderson’s housemaid, Claudine. He says he was at home alone watching a sports programme on TV Channel 3 between 9 and 11 pm.
Claudine Dupont (the maid)
George Henderson’s maid for the past two years, Claudine, was believed to be a reliable employee. She says she was washing Henderson’s supper dishes in the mansion’s kitchen at the time of the murder.
Charlotte Henderson (the wife)
Henderson and his wife Charlotte had been separated for seven months. She was not living in the mansion at the time of the murder, although she still had a key! The divorce was not yet final when the murder occurred. Charlotte believed she’d probably be awarded very little money in the divorce case. She says she was at the home of Henderson’s lawyer when the murder occurred.
Тема 7. Education and training
Упражнение 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст
A candidate wishing to become a solicitor first has to enroll as a student with The Law Society. Although it is not a necessary prerequisite, a large number of candidates seeking entry into the profession first take a law degree, which exempts them from a Common Professional Examination applicable in the case of non-law graduate.
After successful completion of the law degree, or CPE, or post-graduate Diploma in Law, would-be solicitors must undertake the Legal Practice Course which is the professional training for solicitors. This course takes one academic year, or two years if studied part-time. Again, competition for a place in the LPC is very tough. The course teaches the practical application of the law to the needs of clients, and is offered by a number of different colleges and universities.
Having successfully completed the Legal Practice Course, the would-be solicitor has to enter a two year training contract with a firm of solicitors or other approved organizations (such as a local authority or the Crown Prosecution Service), gaining practical experience in a variety of areas of law. At this stage they are paid a salary and are trainee solicitors.
The whole process of preparation for a law graduate in general takes six years: three years at University, one year at law school and two years in a solicitor`s office under articles of clerkship. For a non-law graduate it takes seven years, taking into account preparation for the Common Professional Examination.
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Упражнение 2. Заполните пропуски, используя глаголы в нужной форме из упражнения 1.
1. Would-be solicitors________________ as students with the Law Society.
2. Many solicitors first ________________ a law degree.
3. All solicitors must ________________ the Legal Practice Course.
4. Would-be solicitors then ____________ a two year training contract with a firm of solicitors.
5. As trainee solicitors they are ________________ a salary.
6. The whole process of preparation generally _________ six years to for a law graduate.
Упражнение 3. Задайте разделительные вопросы к следующим предложениям.
1. Even the most ancient peoples complied Law codes.
2. Only the King could change such laws.
3. These principles arise from the nature of people.
4. In early medieval England there was no written law.
5. He will be arrested tomorrow.
6. He couldn’t commit such a crime.
7. Let’s go to his place now.
Упражнение 4. Выберите правильное слово.
“Isn’t this exciting?” whispered Janet Porter to the stranger in the next seat 1) as/ after the plane flew through the dark sky. “Yes, I suppose it is,” he replied, smiling politely 2) as soon as/ before continuing to read his newspaper. She glanced at her watch. It was half past eleven at night.
Janet was just about to start reading her book 3) when/ until the man picked up his briefcase and started moving towards the front of the plane. Calmly and quietly, Janet stood up and started to follow him. He opened the cockpit door, walked inside, 4) then/ before closed it behind him. Most of the passengers on the plane were asleep, but those who were awake were watching every move of Janet. She squeezed into the tiny space behind the cockpit door and waited. 5) At first/ Seconds later the door flew open and the man cave out holding a gun. “This is a hijack!” he shouted. “Oh no, it’s not,” Janet said calmly. She held her police gun to the back of his head and said, “Drop your weapon and lie down on the floor.”
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6) A few hours later/ As soon as the plane had landed, Janet felt relieved and happy. A police car was waiting for them. They put the man in the car. Janet smiled at her fellow officers and said, “It’s over. Nobody was injured. What’s next?”
Упражнение 5. Заполните пропуски, используя глаголы, данные в скобках, в нужной грамматической форме.
Student hackers arrested
Four high school computer hackers 1)________ (to arrest) yesterday and face charges of theft and fraud. It 2) ________ (to believe) the four boys, aged between 16 and 18, 3) __________ (to use) a complex Internet scheme to steal computer equipment. The boys, whose names 4) _________ (not/ to release) yet, 5) ________ (to say) to have broken into a local Internet sever and stolen credit card numbers, which they used to go on a giant online shopping trip. Altogether, they 6) _______ (to order) ₤20,0000 worth of computer equipment before they 7) _______ (to catch). The equipment 8) ________ (to deliver) to vacant homes in the area, where it could 9) _______ (to pick up) after school. When the boys 10) ________ (to ask) why they carried out such an elaborate scheme, they said they 11) _______ (to surprise) at how easy it was.
Упражнение 6. Распределите следующие слова в три группы:
Murder thief prison barrister robbery
burglar cell criminal court rape shoplifting manslaughter judge prisoner jury police station
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Упражнение 7. Составьте рассказ, расположив следующие предложения в правильном порядке.
They found both men guilty.
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2. and charged them with the robbery.
3. ₤10,000 was stolen from a bank in the High Street.
4. After the jury had listened to all the evidence
5. They were sent to prison for seven years.
6. The trial took place two months later.
7. and they finally arrested two men.
8. They questioned them at the police station
9. The police questioned a number of people about the crime
Упражнение 8. Составьте предложения из следующих слов.
1. Someone, a crime, when, the police, must, commits, investigate, it.
2. Then, a person, charged with, when, he, must, go to court, is, for trial, the crime.
3. Makes, listens to, the evidence, and, the jury, then, their decision, all.
4. Convicted of, give, the defendant, the crime, the judge, if, is, will, the sentence.
5. If, the sentence, a person, convicted of, is, murder, be, many, will, years, inprison.
6. For, usually, crimes, that, serious, is, a fine, the punishment, are not.
7. Live in, prisoners, is, acell, the room, called.
Тема 8. The Law Society
Упражнение 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст
The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors. It was founded in 1825, and its governing body consists of a Council of 70 members. Membership of the Law Society is voluntary. The society supervises the training of articled clerks and is the examining authority for solicitors.
The Society maintains the Roll of Solicitors, issues annual practising certificates, and is responsible for granting or refusing consent to enrol students. The Society has statutory powers under which it exercises authority over all solicitors, whether they are member of the Society or not. For example, it makes rules regulating professional practice and the conduct and discipline of solicitors, administers a Compensation Fund for reimbursing those who suffer loss through defaulting solicitors, and controls a compulsory professional indemnity insurance scheme. Among the Society's public services are participation in law reform and administration of the National Legal Aid and Advice Scheme for which government money is provided to enable people with insufficient means to receive legal representation and assistance.
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Solicitors are free to form partnerships and many in private practice organise themselves into partnerships of two or more partners. There are many firms with more than 20 partners and a number with over 50, all having a large supporting qualified staff. The profits of the partnership are divided between the partners in proportions agreed between them. The management of solicitors' offices is controlled and supervised by the solicitors themselves. In addition to the partners in a solicitors' office there will normally be assistant solicitors and clerical staff. There may also be a qualified accountant to look after the firms accounts with strict rules laid down by The Law Society.
Firms of solicitors are widely distributed throughout the country. There are many firms with offices in several towns. A number of firms also have offices abroad, in cities in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and the Far East. The number of solicitors in practice is steadily growing, the majority tending to join partnerships rather than to set up on their own.
Упражнение 2. Определите, являются ли следующие высказывания истинными или ложными.
1.Solicitors must be members of The Law Society. T/F
2.The Law Society keeps a register of solicitors. T/F
3.The Law Society is governed by statute. T/F
4.The professional practice of all solicitors is regulated by The Law Society.T/F
5.It is not necessary for all solicitors to have professional indemnity insurance. T/F
6.The National Legal Aid and Advice Scheme is run by The Law Society.T/F
7.Most solicitors work independently as sole practitioners. T/F
8.The maximum number of partners in a firm is 50. T/F
9.Solicitors’ offices arc managed by clerks. T/F
10. “Articled Clerk” is another term for trainee solicitor. T/F
11. Many solicitors’ firms employ qualified accountants. T/F
12. Solicitors’ firms may have offices outside the UK. T/F
Упражнение 3. Соедините следующие термины из текста (Упражнение 1), выделенные жирным шрифтом, с соответствующим значением.
| a. consists of b. issues (certificates) с. granting consent d. exercises (authority over) e. conduct (of a solicitor) f. compensation g. reimburse h. suffer (loss) i. defaulting(solicitors) j. indemnity (insurance) | 1. behaviour 2. compensation for loss or injury 3. experience 4. gives permission 5. has 6. is made up of 7. negligent 8. payback 9. payment for wrong 10.sends out; produces |
Упражнение 4. Заполните пропуски, используя следующие предлоги: From, of, about, at, for, in, behind.
1. They complained ________ the service at the restaurant.
2. Buses to London leave here _______ regular times.
3. Many species of animals are ________ risk these days.
4. She is proud _______ her achievements.
5. I don’t like animals _______ bars in zoos.
6. They hired a nanny to care _______ the baby while they are at work.
7. I haven’t heard _______ Jim for almost two months.
8. The Giant Panda is _______ danger of becoming extinct.
Упражнение 5. Восстановите правильный порядок следования абзацев текста.
A. As Briggs walked into the courtroom yesterday morning with his lawyer he denied having broken the law and told reporters that he was innocent. However, after hearing the witnesses and seeing the evidence supplied by the bank’s security cameras, the jury quickly came to the conclusion that Briggs was guilty.
B.Yesterday morning Gregory Briggs appeared in Shellsby Crown Court accused of robbery. The judge sentenced him to ten years in prison.
C. Briggs was arrested last May as he was trying to rob Lloyds Bank in Shellsby. One witness told reporters that Biggs had run into the bank holding a gun and threatened to shoot everyone unless the manager gave him all the money in the safe. Fortunately policeman Gary Thomas, who happened to be in the bank at the time, was able to grab Briggs’ weapon before he had a chance to hurt anyone.
D.Last night Police Chief John Brown praised Thomas for his brave arrest of the violent criminal and for preventing what might have turned into a tragedy.
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Упражнение 6. Прочитайте рассказ и зачеркните ненужные слова там, где это необходимо.
1. Jim Crawford had just been left his car in a car
2. park near his office when he was approached by a
3. mugger with a knife who demanded of his wallet. Jim
4. gave to him his wallet and the man ran off. Jim
5. decided to go to the nearest police station and
6. report a crime, but just as he was walking towards
7. it he was being stopped by a second man. This man
8. also wanted Jim’s wallet, but Jim tried to explain
9. him that it had already been stolen. The second
10. mugger told him to hand them over his shoes and
11. socks. Jim did it as he was told and then, when the
12. man had gone, walked into the police station. The
13. police were absolutely surprised to see him without
14. any shoes and socks and questioned him about what
15. had happened. After having giving descriptions of
16. the two men, Jim was driven back to his car. But,
17. to his horror, when they got to the place at where
18. he had left it, he discovered that it had been stolen.
Упражнение 7. Заполните пропуски в ответах на вопросы, подтверждая каждый ответ названием преступления из списка, приведенного ниже:
Theft, shoplifting, murder, burglary, manslaughter
1. A: He broke into the house, didn’t he?
B: Yes, he’s been charged with _______
2. A: Did he really kill his wife?
B: Yes, he’s been charged with ________
3. A: She stole clothes and jewellery from that department store, didn’t she?
B: Yes, and she’s been charged with _______
4. A: The man on the motorbike didn’t mean to kill the boy.
B: No, but he’s been charged with _______
5. A: He took the money from her bag, didn’t he?
b: Yes, but they caught him and he's been charged with ________
Упражнение 8. Расположите в правильном порядке следующие части делового письма.
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