Homework 5

Homework

Ex. 7 p. 24

1. When the world was at a very primitive stage of development there were no laws to regulate life of people.

2. We need rules and regulations to govern our every social movement and every action we take.

3. We often overlook the law. We try to discuss issues rather than go to the police, lawyer or court.

4. We begin to think about the legal consequences of our daily activities when we are hurt.

5. You can sue Bertha, who has not paid his debt.

6. In court you testify under oath.

7. Burt lost the case.

8. For example, buying or selling a house, starting a business, or deciding who to give our property to when we die. Complex transactions that few of us would risk doing without first seeking legal advice.

9. Сompanies employ lawyers to ensure that their contracts are valid whenever they do business.

Ex. 8 p. 24

1. Defendant is the party that is accused in court of a crime or a civil offence.

2. Plaintiff is the party that starts or carries out civil proceedings. It is usually a private citizen or a company.

3. Case is a civil legal proceeding against someone.

4. Verdict is an official court decision on the case.

5. Police are an official body whose job is to make sure that people obey the law, to catch criminals, and to protect people and property.

6. Lawyer is someone whose job is to advise people about laws, write formal documents or represent people in court.

7. Court is a house or a room where all the information about the crime is given so that it can be judged.

8. Loan is a sum of money that you owe somebody.

9. Testified under oath is a formal statement that something is true, such as the one a witness makes in court of law.

10. Loss is money that has been lost by a business, a person or a government.

11. Contracts is legal means (documents) regulating relations between companies.Ex. 9 p. 25

1. Relations between people are regulated by b) prescriptive laws.

I quite agree with the statement that Relations between people are regulated by prescriptive laws because the law regulates the behavior of people and tells them how not to act. Without the law, there would be chaos.

2. If we always break the rules, other members of society may d) consult the police.

I quite agree with the statement that If we always break the rules, other members of society may consult the police because breaking the rules should be punished. Police are an official body whose job is to make sure that people obey the law and rules.

3. When governments make laws for their citizens d) they try to implement common sense.

Just what I think what When governments make laws for their citizens they try to implement common sense. because otherwise it would be pointless. What is the purpose of the law if it doesn't make sense.

Ex. 13 p. 27

Peter: Hi, Alice. How are you getting on?

Alice: Fine, thanks, Peter. What about you?

Peter: I’m O. K. I’m glad to see you.

Alice Me too. I’m glad you are not in a hurry and we have time to talk today.

Peter: Sure.

Alice: I know you’ve entered the university, haven’t you?

Peter: That’s right.

Alice: Congratulations. Why did you make up your mind to become a lawyer?

Peter: Good question! Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to be a police officer.

Alice: Yes, I remember that.

Peter:Now that I study law, I can make my dream come true.

Alice: Great!

Peter: I always wanted to fight criminals and restore justice!

Alice: Your choice inspires me. You can do it!