Практический курс английского языка для слушателей факультета заочного обучения (стр. 16 )

B. 1. It is an accident prevention program which determines the driver’s and pedestrian’s responsibility for road accidents.

2. It is the accepted truth that the Earth was formed about 4.500 million years ago.

3. It is the magistrate’s courts that try the majority of all criminal cases and sometimes civil cases.

4. It was Roman law that influenced many modern European legal systems.

5. It was the defendant’s lawyer who advised him to say nothing to the police.

6. It is knowledge of human nature which is important in crime investigation.

Упражнение 17. Переведите предложения обращая, внимание на глагол – сказуемое в форме Future Indefinite (см. 2.30):

A. 1. In two years my friend will become a lawyer. 2. They won’t translate the text without a dictionary. 3. Shall I help you with your English tomorrow? 4. I’ll leave before he comes. 5. What will you do if the results are ready only tomorrow? 6. I think this case will never go to court. 7. One day he will have to pay for his crimes.

B. 1. Nothing will make me change my mind.

2. Their opinion will not affect my decision.

3. If law and order break down anarchy will result.

4. They’ll charge the man with the crime as soon as they have strong evidence against him.

5. Everything will come right in the end.

6. I’ll give the matter my personal attention.

7. There will be no difficulty, don’t worry.

8. I have no doubt that you will succeed.

9. One day the truth about these events will come into light.

10. When will the matter come up for discussion?

Упражнение 18. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на различные способы выражения действия в будущем (см. 2.30; 2.20; 2.39):

А. 1. What are you doing on Saturday evening? 2. My friend is leaving for Moscow tomorrow. 3. He starts his new job on Friday. 4. I won’t tell anybody what really happened. 5. Is he going to appeal to the police about the incident? 6. They are going to take strict measures to law-breakers on the road. 7. Will you give evidence before the court? 8. I am sure that I recognize him. 9. The last tram leaves at midnight. 10. They are meeting next week. 11. Shall I interview this witness?

B. 1. If they are elected, they will increase the value of pensions.

2. The court trial starts at 9 a. m. tomorrow.

3. I’m sure he won’t object to your decision.

4. Is he going to appeal to the police?

5. They are inspecting the crime scene again tomorrow.

6. If he dies without an heir, his property will go to the state.

7. Bail ensures that the defendant will appear at a later stage in the criminal justice.

8. It he continues to steal, he’ll be up in prison.

9. I have no doubt that you’ll succeed very soon.

Упражнение 19. Найдите причастие I в следующих предложениях. Переведите предложения с учетом функции причастия I (см. 2.31):

A. 1. The cadet answering the question is rather good at his subject. 2. Not knowing the language and having no friends in the country he found it impossible to get a job. 3. There are some state institutions regulating the life of every society. 4. The police stopped every car on the road looking for the escaped man. 5. When driving to my office I had a traffic accident. 6. An interview is a method giving useful evidence for the investigation. 7. While examining the crime scene the investigator should be very careful.

B. 1. The investigator obtained some information establishing the identity of the suspect.

2. The crime scene is a fruitful source of information providing experts with important details.

3. While climbing in through the window, the thief left fingerprints on the window-sill.

4. Having access to the property of his relatives the accused defrauded them of some valuables.

5. The law concerning warrantless searches and seizures is very complex and detailed.

6. In England anyone facing criminal prosecution is entitled to choose a firm of lawyers to represent him.

7. In case law system there is no code defining a contract.

8. The police must investigate any case involving death or serious injury.

9. The investigators should plan the development of facts giving evidence to the intentions of the accused.

10. The FBI places its resources at the disposal of any police force requiring assistance.

Упражнение 20. Переведите предложения, в состав которых входит причастие II. Определите его функцию в предложении (см. 2.32):

A. 1. At the conference they discussed new methods used in criminalistics. 2. In the USA there are eleven federal courts located in ten circuits and one in the District of Columbia. 3. The evidence gathered by the investigator must establish the elements of the offence. 4. If convicted, a serviceman has the right to appeal to a military tribunal. 5. The numerous evidence found at the crime scene proved the man’s guilt beyond any doubt. 6. In England and Wales the police may arrest a suspect without a warrant issued by a magistrate. 7. When organized, the police became an effective instrument in fighting against criminality. 8. When carefully examined, the crime scene is under the protection of police officers. 9. Established customs are difficult to change. 10. The lawyer informed us about the contents of the documents signed by the two parties.

B. 1. Sentenced to a strict imprisonment, he appealed to a higher court.

2. A constitution is a body of rules designed to organize and control governmental actions.

3. Passed by both houses of legislature, the bill is signed by the Governor and becomes law.

4. The crime presented by the media is usually more sensational than the crime routinely committed.

5. When asked specifically what they fear, 38% of Americans mentioned burglary, assault and murder.

6. Bail is a monetary guarantee deposited with the court.

7. Crime is a breach of a conduct coded specifically by the state.

8. Criminal law deals with wrongs considered injurious to the community and consequently punishable by the state.

9. Forensic scientists have certain ways to enhance the quality of a photographed print.

10. A British police officer is subject to the law and may be prosecuted for any wrongful act committed in carrying out duties.

11. There is a strict and guaranteed system of supervision over the legality of decisions taken by courts.

Упражнение 21. В состав следующих предложений входит герундий. Переведите предложения, учитывая функцию герундия в предложении (см. 2.35):

A. 1. The speaker said almost nothing worth listening to. 2. The governments of all countries are responsible for saving peace. 3. Interrupting people is bad manners. 4. This is a usual way of investigating. 5. Patrolling the streets is another form of controlling the crime situation in town. 6. The trial needs participating experts in this branch of industry. 7. Breaking traffic rules is an offence. 8. Most people prefer spending money to earning it. 9. The police fined him for exceeding speed limits. 10. He denied doing anything illegal.

B. 1. There is no denying the fact.

2. Traffic safety is one of the proxy arguments for promoting road constructions.

3. The purpose behind enforcing traffic law is to increase the public’s safety by reducing traffic violations.

4. Bribing officials is subject to criminal punishment in this country.

5. In questioning or arresting suspects policemen are trained to be watchful and suspicious.

6. He was fined for being drunk in charge of a car.

7. The safe showed no sign of having been touched.

Упражнение 22. Переведите следующие группы существительных (см. 2.15):

A. 1. country’s law system 2. law institute 3.crime scene search 4. law enforcement officer 5. crime detection 6. crime prevention programme 7. state police agency 8. UN Security Council 9. criminal justice system 10. police authorities

B. 1.victim support program 2. the International Criminal Police Organization 3. trial court 4. the nation’s security system 5. the traffic police control unit 6. road safety police 7. traffic accident consequences

Упражнение 23. Поставьте данные в скобках глаголы в форму Past Indefinite, пользуясь таблицей нестандартных глаголов при необходимости. Переведите предложения (см. 2.29):

A. 1.He (call) my attention to some new evidence. 2. The jury (find) the prisoner guilty. 3. The police (catch) the thief. 4. He (have) very good advice for each of us. 5. The burglars (leave) the room in great disorder. 6. He last (see) her the day before yesterday. 7. London (develop) into one of the greatest ports of the world. 8. Punishment (have) very little effect on him. 9. The victims (get) a proper medical aid after the traffic accident. 10. The first American settlers highly (prize) personal freedom.

B. 1. The United Nations forces (police) the Gaza Strip for a long time.

2. His prompt action (prevent) a serious accident.

3. He fully (deserve) the punishment he (receive).

4. The police (deal) with riots during the election.

5. The judge (advise) the jury to discredit the evidence of the witness.

6. He (make) a direct answer to the charges brought against him.

7. The police sergeant (go) through the pockets of the suspect thief.

8. There (be) enough evidence to prove him guilty.

9. The Saxons who (invade) England in olden times (be) heathens.

10. DNA (become) a routine law enforcement tool in the USA.

Упражнение 24. Определите залог и время глагола – сказуемого в форме Continuous. Переведите предложения (см. 2.39 – 2.40):

А. 1.Crime in the world is a problem that is getting increasingly worse. 2. They are planning to meet next week. 3. Things are going ahead. 4. The crime is being much talked about. 5. The International law was developing alongside with the development of society and state. 6. These methods and forms are still used. 7. The police were trying to do whatever they could. 8. When the plan was being worked on, nobody doubted it would be implemented. 9. City transport is becoming more and more expensive. 10. Many old customs are dying out now.