Test 5 (Variant e)

1. Read the text:

THE WORLD TODAY

Every day mass media bring us news about what has happened or is going on in the world. Every day people switch on their radio- and TV-sets in hope to hear and see that there are no more wars, violence and hostilities, no crime, no hatred and envy, no disasters and accidents. But again and again half of what TV and radio broadcast doesn’t make people happy. We hear and see the same place-names of hotbeds and wars, assassinations and murders, nuclear tests and explosions, earthquakes and floods, hostages and refuges. The other, positive half of news does not make so much impression on people’s minds, and man’s memory keeps alarming information longer out of the inborn instinct of self-preservation. People think about their future and the possible impact world events may have on it. John Galsworthy, a great English novelist, once said, “If you don’t think about the future, you cannot have one”. Every year is rich in events of major or minor importance; every year journalists and reporters draw up their lists of the ten events that shook the world. And every man makes up his or her own list of the most important and impressive events of the year. One more year has passed, and we may sum up what it has brought about into this most beautiful of all possible worlds. Let’s try to remember at least some of those pieces of news that kept us glued to the screens of our TV-sets some years ago.

* Financial crisis in Russia followed by the resignation of the Government.

* American bombing and Tomahawk missiles shelling of Iraq.

* Israeli and Palestine leaders peace talks.

* Peaceful settlement of the catholic-protestant civil war in Northern Ireland.

* Clinton-Levinski love affair scandal. Congress started the procedure of President’s impeachment.

* Nuclear tests in Pakistan and India.

* Rise of the Islamic fundamentalism in Algeria.

A new day comes, and again we switch on our TV- and radio-sets in hope that the world has become better, that there are no wars, no hostilities, no crime, no violence, no hatred. And again and again we hear familiar names and see familiar places. But we should remember Earnest Hemingway’s words, “This world is a fine place and worth fighting for.”

2. Answer the questions to the text:

1. What disastrous events do the mass media cover? 2. Do you think mass media could give more positive information? 3. Why do people pay more attention to negative news? 3. What do you think the most important event a) in the world? b) in our republic was last year?

3. Report the sentences:

1. “I have never seen this man before,” responded Mr Holloway. 2. “She is not a liar, she lives in an imaginary world, which differs much from the real one,” Mrs Brongham tried to explain her niece’s behaviour. 3. A bit annoyed Tom said over the telephone, “I’m very busy now, I’m finishing my novel which must be ready on Monday at the latest. 4. “Call your lawyer right now, you are in big trouble,” Mike Hammer told the blonde who seemed to be unaware of the reality. 5. “The search warrant was issued last Tuesday, so we may visit Mr Brook’s flat any time,” Chief Inspector said. 6. “I’ve been informed that Mr and Mrs Lucas are arriving at Heathrow airport tomorrow at 15. 27 by Flight 2407 from Paris, so we shall prepare a welcoming ceremony,” Inspector Horney told his stuff at the briefing.

4. Report the questions:

1. “How long is he going to spend in prison?” Gerald Morkey asked his partner. 2. “Was it Carlos who visited the victim at the hotel on Friday last week?” Judge Brime asked the police officer, “Is it an evidence or only your supposition?” 3. “Will you sign this testimony if we guarantee your security?” Chief Inspector asked. 4. “What was that woman doing in the shop during the accident?” the attorney interested. 5. “Is there any doubt about him being guilty of the accident?” Mrs Volsky asked her brother.

5. Change the questions into indirect ones using the following beginnings: I want to know ..., I’d like to know ..., I’m interested ..., I wonder ..., etc.:

1. Have the second lot of the goods been already shipped? 2. Will you deliver the equipment by sea or by air? 3. When was the test report signed by our experts? 4. You are taking measures to reduce the consequences of the fault, aren’t you? 5. Was he sentenced to three or two years of imprisonment?

6. Put questions to the following sentences:

1. This amendment to the Constitution will broaden the executive powers of the Cabinet. ( What power? General )

2. The jury have already been invited to the jury room to make their verdict. ( Where? Why? )

3. Mr Brasson’s apartment is being searched now by agents Murphy and Jolstone. ( Whose? Whom? )

4. He was lost the trace of three years ago and has never showed up since then. ( When? Alternative )

7. Use both, either, neither:

1. I don’t believe ... Mr Horn ... his wife. ... of them are telling lies, I’m sure. 2. Did you phoned Mr Roberts or his secretary concerning your employment? ... . I contacted the Chief of Personnel Department. 3. We’ve got to choose between Mr Fontein and Mr Cloden. ... of them is an expert and is able to cope with the case. 4. ... you resign ... the firm will sue you for cheating. 5. Which business plan did you like best? To tell the truth I liked ..., but we have to choose one. 6. In the circumstances we can ... call the police ... handle the situation ourselves, so we’ll have to wait till some more information arrives.

8. Translate into English:

1. Я не удивлюсь если он подаст в суд на своего соседа. 2. На Вашем месте я бы не полагался на объективность судей, а нанял бы хорошего адвоката. 3. Хотел бы я знать, как люди становятся богатыми в стране, где законодательство этого не допускает. 4. Если бы мистер Кук не дал показаний, Фрост мог бы избежать наказания. 5. Жаль что я не встретился с Питером лично, когда был в Рио на прошлой неделе. Если бы я навестил его, нам не нужно бы было сейчас искать компромисс с его сыном.

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Вопросы к зачету (5 семестр)

1. People of what legal professions may be found in a court room and what are their duties?

2. What is the job of an investigator?

3. People of what profession deal with preparing legal documents?

4. Why is the US system of courts unique?

5. Describe the US federal system of courts.

6. In what kind of cases does the US Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

7. What is the structure of a state court system?

8. How is the jurisdiction separated between the federal and state court systems?

9. What are the functions of money?

10. How did money systems develop?

11. What are the prospects of banknotes?

12. What are the functions of banks?

13. What is the difference between a current account and a deposit account?

14. How can people control the state of their accounts?

15. How can a client of a bank make payments?

16. What kind of information do mass media provide us with?

17. Why do people feel insecure in this world?

18. What do you think the most important events of the year are: local or of world’s importance?