2. Complete the following sentences using the words in brackets.

1. … is a system of bodies and officials obliged to certify rights and facts that have legal force (a. police; b. Notariate; c. the Supreme Coucil).

2. Notary activity in Ukraine is governed by … (a. the Law "On Notariate";

b. criminal legislation; c. the law “On Profit”).

3. Notaries will not certify … (a. a diploma copy; b. Apostille; c. the laminated documents).

4. In our country notary actions are carried out by … (a. state security; b. state tax body; c. notary bodies), private notaries or officials of executive bodies of local councils.

5. A notary can work as (a. a trial secretary; b. a teacher; c. an actor).

6. One of the main tasks of notaries in Ukraine is to notarize, put a notary seal, stamp and signature on … (a. tickets; b. laws; c. agreements), copies, different documents translations, etc.

7. Any notarized document (agreement, copy, etc.) is published on numerated, special paper forms protected by security features and is registered in a notary book which is kept in regional … (a. administration; b. library; c. archive) for good.

6. Match the English words and word-combinations with their Ukrainian equivalents:

1. to pass qualification exam a) нотаріальна печатка;

2. a notary seal b) зберігатися назавжди;

3. to permit notary activity c) складати кваліфікаційний іспит;

4. a public notary office d) законні інтереси громадян;

5. to notarize e) бути зареєстрованим в нотаріальній книзі;

6. to get a certificate f) дозволити нотаріальну діяльність;

7. to be provided for by the law g) державна нотаріальна контора;

8. a stamp and signature h) завіряти нотаріально;

9. to be registered in notary book i) захищати права власності;

10. to be kept for good j) отримати сертифікат;

11. to attest transactions k) заповідати щось;

12. to perform notary actions l) завіряти угоди;

13. to bequeath something m) виконувати нотаріальні дії;

14. lawful interests of citizens n) штамп і підпис;

15. to protect property rights o) бути забезпеченим законом.

7. Give your definitions of the words and word-combinations in English:

to have legal force; a notary; a private notary office; the content of the papers; notary services; the certificate; enterprises; to represent people in courts; keep a secret; to provide for by legislation; scientific activity; to possess property; to attest transactions; to do whatever somebody wishes; civil offences.

8. Explain the following statements:

1. Notariate is a system of bodies and officials obliged to certify rights that have legal force. 2. The notary functions abroad are entrusted to the diplomatic or consular representatives of Ukraine. (Article 38). 3. Notaries are unable to legalise any document that has been laminated (UK Certificates Sevices). 4. To become a notary it is necessary to work as a notary assistant about 1 year. 5. Any notarized document (agreement, copy etc.) is published on special protected paper form. 6. One of the ways to verify a signer's identity is through valid identification documents. 7. In accordance with the legislation notaries have no right to work in police, and at the Prosecutor’s Office and represent people in courts or any other governmental offices. 8. The notary must refuse to notarize signatures made under coercion, duress or undue influence. 9. The most important reason for notarizing anything is to protect against fraud. 10. Notarial actions or refusal to perform them may be appealed in court.