- •Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •2. Paraphrase the given words combinations and sentences so as to use the topical vocabulary.
- •3. Write a word which has the same meaning as the definitions in 1-6. The first letter of each word is given.
- •4. What types of crime are described in these situations?
- •5. Complete 1-9 in the dialogue using these phrases.
- •6. Use one of the words in the correct form to complete these sentences.
- •7. Use one of these words to complete the paragraph.
- •8. Fill in the table. Put a tick √ in the column which shows what kind of object can follow the verb. It may be possible to tick more than one column.
- •9. Which words and phrases can you use to complete these sentences?
- •10.Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
- •11.Complete sentences 1-7 with these verbs:
- •12. Match the people to the definitions.
- •The crime
- •The trial
- •Write a summary of the following articles using about ten words. Include a different verb from the box in each summary.
- •Read these true stories and complete the sentences with one of the verbs break in, break into, burgle, mug, steal, rob in the correct form. Use all the verbs at least once.
- •Read the newspaper article about mobile phone crime (a), then complete the text beneath it (b) with active verbs instead of passives.
- •Complete the police officer’s statement with the verbs in brackets in the passive.
- •Complete these extracts from radio reports using the correct verbs in the passive form.
- •Complete the following:
- •Pair Work
- •Use the correct tense- and voice-forms of the verbs in brackets.
- •Reading Comprehension. Read the story and choose the correct option.
- •Reading
- •Reading for pleasure
- •Listening
6. Use one of the words in the correct form to complete these sentences.
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Sentence theft offence robbery witness to rob to mug punishment offender
to steal burglary
The …… he received was for five years.
The police say they have found a …… to the crime.
Community service is believed to be the most suitable …… for young ……
who have committed minor …… .
The bank …… took place at 1 o’clock in the afternoon.
Someone …… Mark in the street. His watch and wallet were …… .
The man was charged with the …… of a valuable painting.
Someone …… my bike last week. Since then I’ve had to walk to school.
While we were on holiday, there was a …… at the house next door.
When the thieves …… the jewellery shop, they …… over £50,000.
7. Use one of these words to complete the paragraph.
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Sentence criminal offence judge suspect jury arrest ransom kidnapping reward trial
There are many different kinds of crimes. (1) …… , taking somebody away and demanding a (2) …… for their return, is a particularly serious (3) …… . The police often offer a (4) …… , which is sometimes quite a substantial sum of money, for information leading to the (5) …… of a (6) …… . It is not always easy for a (7) …… to decide whether a (8) …… is guilty or not. The (9) …… of a suspect often takes days, or even weeks. Having decided on their verdict, the jury do not, however, have to decide how long a (10) ….. to give. That is the job of a (11) …… .
8. Fill in the table. Put a tick √ in the column which shows what kind of object can follow the verb. It may be possible to tick more than one column.
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verb
Direct object possible
things
people
buildings
vehicles
steal
mug
rob
burgle
Break in
Break into
9. Which words and phrases can you use to complete these sentences?
Fill in the correct numbers.
A 6 7 10 B … … … … … C … D … E … … … F …
A You can steal |
1 someone in the street |
B You can rob |
2 people of their jewellery |
C You can burgle |
3 a bank |
D You can mug |
4 an old lady in her house |
E You can break into |
5 someone in a restaurant |
F You can break in |
6 a handbag |
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7 top secret information from the government |
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8 a house |
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9 and photograph documents, and leave them in safe |
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