Английский язык для студентов юридических специальностей. Рабочая тетрадь (упражнения к учебнику Introduction to International Legal English)

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beneficiaries – лицо, в интересах которого осуществляется доверительная собственность, выгодоприобретатель

income tax – подоходный налог capital tax – налог на капитал

transfer tax – налог на передачу собственности inheritance tax – налог на наследство fraudulent – мошеннический

investigating authorities – следственные органы

a foreign trust – зарубежный траст (доверительный фонд)

settlоr – лицо, распоряжающееся имуществом, учредитель траста (доверительных имущественных отношений)

contempt – нарушение норм права

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Planning your Presentation

1)What is the topic of your presentation?

Summarise the topic in 5 words or fewer.

2)Why is this topic useful, relevant and/or interesting for your audience?

3)Write a question that you can ask the audience that will highlight their need to listen to your presentation. For example, if your presentation is about how to get a good job after graduation, you could ask “If you are worried about getting a good job after graduation, please raise your hands.”

Write your question:

4)What is the background (why did you choose this topic?)

5)What is your objective (what do you want the audience to know at the end of the presentation?)

6)What is the first main part of your presentation?

Summarise the first main point in 5 words or fewer (to put on your note cards).

7)What is the second main part of your presentation?

Summarise the second main point in 5 words or fewer.

8)What is the third main part of your presentation?

Summarise the third main point in 5 words or fewer.

9)If you have a fourth main point, type it in here:

Summarise the fourth point in 5 words or fewer.

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10)Are there any key words that you will need to define or explain to the audience? What definitions will you use?

11)What references will you use?

12)What information will you put on each slide?

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2

3

…….

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Language for Oral Presentations

Addressing the audience (if necessary)

Ladies and Gentlemen!

Fellow students!

Good morning!

Hello everyone!

Introducing your presentation

Today, I’m/we’re going to talk about ...

The subject of my/our presentation is ....

I’m/We’re going to (look into/discuss/examine) the (issue/question) of ...

I’d like to ask you to consider?

Specifying the scope of the presentation

I/We should like to concentrate mainly on...

I’m/We’re going to base/focus the discussion on…

The area I/we shall deal with concerns ...

I’m/we’re going to restrict myself/ourselves to discussing...

Stating your aim

What I/we hope to do, is to show how/why/what ...

The aim of my/our paper is to show how/why/what ...

What I/we want to do, is to show how/why/what ...

Signalling: introducing Sections of your talk

First, I’d/we’d like to consider...,

Then,...

I’d/we’d now like to turn to?

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Oral Presentations Marking Scheme

Structure:

Introduction

4-5 An effective introduction

Introduced the topic and purpose and outlined the talk

2-3 Some attempt at introduction, but with some omissions of a good introduction

0-1 No introduction or an attempt at an introduction but no outline given / too much information given

Organisation

7-10 Very clear, logical progression in more complex arguments Appropriate use of linkers/ signposting language to help the audience follow the presentation

4-6 Generally well organised, with some lapses in structure or unclear links between points / Sections

Some evidence of signposting language evident, but lacking clear linking in places

0-3 Poor organisation

Little or no signposting language used

Conclusion

4-5 Recapped main points very effectively and drew the discussion together

2-3 Did not summarise all the main points and/or did not go beyond a summary

0-1 Little/ no attempt to summarise points/ no conclusion

Content:

Quality of Discussion

7-10 Chose an appropriate topic for the task set and took a critical approach

Discussed an appropriate amount of material

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Reference to Sources

7-10 Well researched/ well supported with very good / accurate use of references

Supporting evidence discussed and clearly referenced on visual aids

4-6 Adequate/ Satisfactory use of references but omission / breakdown in places

0-3 Inadequate / insufficient referencing and no referencing at the lower end

Language Use:

Register and Style

4-5 Used formal presentation language appropriately

2-3 Some attempt at academic style

0-1 Little use of formal presentation language used

Vocabulary use

4-5 Appropriate use of subject specific lexis

Some inappropriacy with more advanced vocabulary at the lower end of the scale

2-3 More frequent errors with subject-specific vocabulary and more advanced / complex word formation and choice

0-1 Basic errors with word formation i.e. confusion of verb, noun adjective, adverb and/or frequent inappropriate choice of words Limited range of vocabulary / use of mainly general vocabulary

Choice of words causes significant problems for the listener

Accuracy

7-10 Demonstrated accurate use of more complex language structures

Accurate use of a wide range of sentences structures with only occasional minor errors e.g. with verb form

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4-6 Frequent errors with verb form / noticeable errors with subject verb agreement / some errors with tenses

0-3 Limited range of structures/ basic errors predominate Intrusive errors & severe language difficulties make the meaning unclear to the listener

Delivery:

Fluency

7-10 Spoke confidently and fluently

Maintained a good speed of delivery and used silences/ pausing where appropriate

Used appropriate volume and pitch

Used notes but did not read or recite from memory

4-6 Some stuttering / pausing

Recited parts from memory / read from notes or visual aids Spoke too quickly or slowly at times

0-3 Problems with pausing, rate or volume caused the listener significant problems in understanding

Pronunciation:

4-5 Pronounced words clearly with good use of word stress Made use of chunking and correct intonation patterns in English

2-3 Some errors with pronunciation, but these did not generally impede understanding

0-1 Significant problems with pronunciation, stress and intonation which made caused problems for the listener

Body Language

4-5 Maintained regular eye contact with all members of the audience

Used appropriate body language and facial expression

2-3 Lapses in eye contact / eye contact with only a few members of the audience

Limited use of appropriate body language / did not exude confidence/enthusiasm through body language

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