Unit 5. Definite Article.

Exercise 1. Correct the mistakes. Use the where necessary.

Example: This is first offence committed in this peaceful town. – This is the first offence committed in this peaceful town.

1. On the day of the trial sky was blue and sun was shining. 2. What is prisoner going to have for lunch? 3. His cell is on third floor. 4. Help! Fire! Somebody call police. 5. Who was first man to commit crime? 6. Which city is capital of your country? 7. What is largest crime centre in the world? 8. Would you like to be in army? 9. Do you live near Houses of Parliament? 10. They had alibi: after dinner they watched television with their friends. 11. “Where’s your dictionary?” “It’s on top shelf on right.” 12. The war offenders live in country, about five miles from nearest village.

Exercise 2. Complete these sentences. Use the words in the list and the if necessary.

Breakfast dinner guitar police sky life prison

Television time lunch radio sun history of law

Example: The lawyer went to … to talk with his client. – The lawyer went to the prison to talk with his client.

1. “Can you tell me … of the murder?” “Yes, it was half past six.” 2. We had … at a restaurant last night. 3. … is a star. It gives us light and warmth. 4. Did you see a blockbuster on … last night? 5. The procurator was hungry this morning because he didn’t have … . 6. … stopped me because I was driving too fast. 7. “Can the suspect play … ?” “No, he can’t play any musical instruments.” 8. “What did the strikers have for … ?” “Nothing.” 9. When the solicitor is working at home he likes listening to … . 10. … is very clear tonight. You can see all the stars. 11. I don’t know much about … of our President. 12. If you study …, you’ve got to read a lot.

Exercise 3. Correct the mistakes. Use the where necessary.

Example: It is such a surprise. We both live in same street. – It is such a surprise. We both live in the same street.

1. My uncle, a Supreme Court judge, is coming to see us at end of May or beginning of April. 2. “Is this book on crime and punishment cheaper than that one?” “No, they’re same price.” 3. Prime Minister is most important person in British government. 4. I don’t know everybody in this photograph. Who is man on left? 5. It was a very nice hotel but I don’t remember name. 6. I didn’t like this young offender first time I met her. 7. What does Queen usually have for breakfast? 8. “Have you got any evidence?” “Yes, there was knife at the scene of crime.” 9. We can’t be sure about the history of human race, but man developed earlier than we think. 10. Mr. Stocks has shown that criminals used lock-picks. 11. My eldest son joined Navy and now my youngest wants to join Army. 12. The Ancient Greeks believed in gods.

Exercise 4. Choose the most suitable word in each sentence.

Example: The boy denied having anything to do with break-in/the break-in. – The boy denied having anything to do with the break-in.

1. Magistrate’s salary/The magistrate’s salary is not high. 2. This is a good job. Salary/The salary is very high. 3. Everybody needs friends/the friends. 4. The victim never drank coffee/the coffee. 5. “Where’s coffee/the coffee?” “It’s in the cupboard.” 6. Jan doesn’t go to parties/the parties very often. 7. Law department/The law department is a very popular one. 8. The juveniles went for a swim in the river. Water/The water was very cold. 9. Adults don’t like swimming in cold water/the cold water. 10. The detective had to visit the art gallery, as paintings/the paintings were stolen from there. 11. Money/The money doesn’t always bring happiness/the happiness. 12. English/The English is the language of international business.

Exercise 5. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

1. Полиция винит в грабежах местную банду. 2. Основная проблема – это недостаток полицейских на улицах. 3. Судья сказал присяжным внимательно изучить улики по делу. 4. Высшая мера наказания – это не месть и не акт возмездия. 5. Вынесение смертного приговора – это сложная и ответственная процедура. 6. Все свидетели дали одинаковые показания. 7. Поверенный имеет дело с менее серьезными преступлениями. 8. Этот учебник содержит самый подробный анализ проблемы подростковой преступности. 9. Одной из важнейших проблем является защита детей от насилия в семье. 10. Американцы каждый день сталкиваются с насилием. 11. Конституция – это правовой документ, содержащий все законы страны. 12. Гражданские права и свободы гарантированы каждому гражданину законодательством.