- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the text and complete the table using information from the text.
- •Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (a-g).
- •4. Decide in which sentence the underlined parts are used correctly.
- •5. Listen to a conversation between two attorneys. Choose the
- •Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the brochure and decide if the following statements are true or false.
- •Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the
- •5. Listen and read the brochure again. What services does the
- •6. Listen to a phone call between a client and an attorney at a law
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 to fill out the attorney’s
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Listen, read and say if the following statements are true or
- •3. Choose the response that answers the questions.
- •3. Are there any procedures that we need to follow in court?
- •4. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined
- •5. Listen to a conversation between two lawyers. Choose the
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •7. Use the conversation from Task 6 to complete a lawyer’s
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the memo and choose the correct answers.
- •3. Match the words (1-4) with the definitions (a-d).
- •4. Read the sentence pair. Choose where the words best fit in
- •5. Listen to a conversation between a lawyer and
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •7. Use the conversation from Task 6 to complete the paralegal’s
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read the text about court structure.
- •3. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.
- •4. Use the words from the bank to fill in the blanks.
- •5. Listen and read the text again. What types of courts are there
- •6. Listen to a conversation between a client and his attorney. Then
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 to complete a lawyer’s
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read the text and complete the table using information from it.
- •3. Choose the sentence that uses the underlined parts correctly.
- •4. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined
- •5. Listen and read the text again. How many types of jurisdiction
- •6. Listen to a conversation between two attorneys discussing a case.
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 to complete the attorney’s
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read this court pamphlet. Are the following statements
- •Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (a-f)
- •4. Choose the sentence that uses the underlined parts
- •5. Listen and read the text again. Say what happens when
- •6. Listen to a conversation between a judge and a defense
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •8. Use the conversation from Task 7 to complete the notes
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Listen and read this email between an attorney and his colleague. Choose the correct answers.
- •3. Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- •7. Use the conversation from Task 6 to fill out notes about the pre-
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read the text.
- •3. Fill in the blanks using words from the text.
- •4. Read the sentences and choose the correct word.
- •5. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined
- •6. Listen to an attorney and a judge speaking during a trial. Choose
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •Read the passage and complete the table using information from it.
- •Choose the answer to the question.
- •4. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the
- •5. Listen to two lawyers discussing a criminal’s sentence.
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •7. Complete a lawyer’s recommendation for sentencing.
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read the job advertisement for an attorney. Choose the correct
- •3. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e).
- •4. What word is similar in meaning to the underlined part?
- •5. Listen and read the text again. What will the successful
- •6. Listen to an interviewer talking to a job candidate.
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Listen and read this brochure from a lawyer in administrative
- •3. Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined
- •4. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.
- •5. Listen to a conversation between an administrative law attorney
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •7. Fill out the attorney’s notes.
- •Initial client interview
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Listen and read the notes from an initial client interview.
- •3. Find a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.
- •4. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.
- •5. Listen to a conversation between an attorney and a potential
- •6. Listen again and complete the conversation.
- •Interviewing witnesses
- •1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
- •2. Read this article from a magazine and mark the following
- •3. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e).
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank.
- •5. Listen and read the text again. What did you learn from the
- •6. Listen to a conversation between an attorney and a paralegal.
- •7. Listen again and complete the conversation,
- •Supplementary reading
- •Lawyers’ work
- •Differences in criminal and civil procedure
- •Vocabulary
- •Contents
- •Vocabulary
Федеральное агентство морского и речного транспорта
Федеральное государственное образовательное учреждение высшего и профессионального образования
Волжская государственная академия водного транспорта
Кафедра иностранных языков
В. Ю. Новик А.О. Савицкая
Английский язык
Учебно-методическое пособие
для студентов 1- 2 курсов
очной и заочной форм обучения
специальности 030900 «Юриспруденция»
Нижний Новгород
Издательство ФГОУ ВПО «ВГАВТ»
2012
УДК 821.111
С 48
Рецензент : Чувилина О.В., канд. пед. наук. доцент
Новик В. Ю., Савицкая А.О. Английский язык: учебно- методическое пособие для студентов 1- 2 курсов очной и заочной форм обучения специальности 030900 «Юриспруденция». –
Н. Новгород: Изд-во ФГОУ ВПО «ВГАВТ», 2012, 82с.
Цель данного пособия- развитие навыков устной речи на основе профессионально-ориентированных тем. Материал пособия организован в виде 14 тематических уроков, содержащих коммуникативные упражнения в рамках тем по юриспруденции, направленных на развитие навыков говорения, аудирования, чтения и письма. В пособие включены тексты для дополнительного чтения и словарь специальных терминов.
Методическое пособие предназначено для студентов очной и заочной форм обучения специальности 080502 «Юриспруденция».
Работа рекомендована к изданию кафедрой иностранных языков ( протокол № 1 от 27.08.2012)
© ФГОУ ВПО ВГАВТ , 2012
Unit 1
Basic legal terms
Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
What are some different jobs in the legal profession?
Which legal job would you prefer and why?
Read the text and complete the table using information from the text.
Person |
Role or Job |
1. ------------------------------ |
files a complaint |
2. ------------------------------ |
is accused of a crime |
attorneys |
3. --------------------------- |
Paralegal |
4. --------------------------- |
5. ------------------------------- |
resolves a complaint |
People in the Legal System: Civil Cases
A civil case begins with a plaintiff. He or she has a complaint about the actions of another person or organization. The plaintiff files the complaint with a court.
The person or organization accused of a wrongdoing is the defendant. Both the plaintiff and the defendant usually have attorneys. The attorneys speak on behalf of their clients. A paralegal, a person with legal training, may assist the attorney.
In some cases, a jury listens to arguments for and against the defendant. Then they decide on a verdict. Finally, the judge makes a decision to resolve the complaint.
Match the words (1-7) with the definitions (a-g).
___ verdict
___ legal system
___ court
___ complaint
___ paralegal
___ plaintiff
___ civil
A the methods of interpreting laws and putting them into effect
B a legal conclusion
C a written document that states the reason for legal action
D the place where people go to conduct legal business
E a person who accuses another person of a wrongdoing
F an attorney’s assistant with specialized legal training
G occurring between citizens
4. Decide in which sentence the underlined parts are used correctly.
1 A The plaintiff delivered a verdict at the end of the trial.
B The judge listened to the attorneys’ arguments.
2 A Twelve paralegals determined the outcome of the case.
B The jury decided that the man was not guilty.
3 A The defendant hired an attorney to prove that he was
innocent.
B In court, the plaintiff always makes the final decision.
4 A Mr. Meaner’s attorney represented him during the trial.
B What verdict is the defendant accused of?
5. Listen to a conversation between two attorneys. Choose the
correct answers.
1. What is the conversation mostly about?
A the creation of a complaint
B an attorney’s advice to a defendant
C a plaintiff’s reaction to a verdict
D the progress of a civil case
2. Why is the man worried?
A The complaint is not true.
B The jury already decided.
C The defendant is guilty.
D The plaintiff has no proof.