- •Международный консорциум «Электронный университет»
- •Unit 18. Implied Warranties 82
- •Unit 1.
- •Unit 2.
- •Answer the questions:
- •Unit 3.
- •Influences on consumers
- •Unit 4.
- •Unit 5.
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 6.
- •What to Do After Buying
- •What is it important to do when any problem happens?
- •Tips on Writing a Consumer Letter of Complaint
- •Unit 7.
- •Consumer Protection Agencies and Organizations
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 8.
- •Taking Your Case to Court
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 9.
- •Read and translate the text.
- •Problem–solving:
- •Deceptive sales practices
- •Easy Money
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 10.
- •Unit 11.
- •Unit 12.
- •Unit 13.
- •Unit 14.
- •The Electric Knife
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 15.
- •Problem–solving:
- •2. For each of the following situations, decide whether a contract has been made. Give your reasons.
- •Unit 16.
- •Illegal Contracts
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 17.
- •Express Warranties
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 18.
- •Implied Warranties
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 19.
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 20.
- •Problem–solving:
- •Unit 21.
- •Unit 22.
- •Unit 23.
- •Unit 24.
- •Unit 25.
- •Unit 26.
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •Unit 6. What to Do After Buying
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •Unit 7. Consumer Protection Agencies and Organizations
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •Unit 8. Taking Your Case to Court
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
- •4. What values do you know?
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •3. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Consumers should be cautious regarding sales offers made by telephone because:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •2. Are the statements true (t) or false (f)? Correct the false statements.
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •1. Complete the sentences, using the appropriate words from the box:
- •2. The finance charge is:
- •Daily (adj.) ежедневный, повседневный
- •Disclaimer (n.) отказ от ответственности
- •Slightly (adv.) слегка
1. Сomplete the sentences, using the appropriate words:
a – defective; b – continuance; c – handle; d – fill out; e – inexpensive; f – judge; g – decision; h – subpoenaed; i – hearing; j – in advance.
Filing a suit in small claims court is very ….
The clerk will be able to determine if the court can … your claim.
You’ll be required to … some forms and pay a small filing fee.
Prepare for your case … .
The court will notify the defendant of the date and place of the … .
If a … product is involved, be sure to bring it along, if possible.
Uncooperative witnesses can be … .
A postponement is also called a … .
Once your hearing begins, the … will ask you to tell your story.
After both sides have presented their stories, the judge will make a … .
2. Are the statements true (+) or false (–)? Correct the false statements.
In the early 20 century, court reformers recognized that the typical civil court was too fast, cheap, and easy for many minor cases.
Today, every state has a small claims court, where you can sue for large amounts of money.
Filing a suit in small claims court involves five general steps.
The amount you ask for should be based on the profit you made.
You should gather all the evidence necessary to present your case.
Contact all witnesses to be sure they come to court.
Uncooperative witnesses can be ordered to appear in court.
It is a bad idea to practice presenting your case to a friend beforehand.
If for any reason you can’t be on time for court on the date scheduled for the hearing, call the court clerk to ask for a postponement.
Tell your story by presenting your facts, witnesses, and any evidence you may have, try to be emotional.
Achievement Test 1 (Units 1–9)
Find suitable answers to these questions (sometimes more than one answer is possible):
What is law?
A – The rules and regulations made by the government that regulate and enforce the conduct of people within a society.
B – The rules and regulations made and enforced by the government that regulate the conduct of people within a society.
C – Unwritten rules that regulate people’s conduct.
D – The rules and regulations made and enforced by the people that regulate the conduct of government within a society.
What kinds of law do you know?
A – Felonies and misdemeanors.
B – Criminal and civil action.
C – Criminal and civil laws.
D – Felonies, misdemeanors, civil action, criminal and civil laws.
What goals do we expect our legal system to achieve?
A – protecting basic human rights, helping resolve conflicts, promoting order and stability, representing the will of the majority, and protecting the rights of minorities.
B – protecting basic human rights, promoting fairness, helping resolve conflicts, promoting order and stability, protecting the environment, representing the will of the majority, and protecting the rights of minorities.
C – protecting basic human rights, promoting fairness, helping resolve conflicts, promoting order and stability, protecting the environment, representing the will of the majority.
D – promoting fairness, helping resolve conflicts, promoting order and stability, protecting the environment, representing the will of the majority, and protecting the rights of minorities.