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Read the text and choose the correct answer for questions 1 -5.

The First Amendment to the American Constitution declares freedom of the press to all men. Although this right was not officially adopted until 1791, the fa­mous Zenger trial of 1735 laid the groundwork for insuring this precious freedom.

John Peter Zenger emigrated as a teenager from Germany. In 1733 he began publishing the New York Weekly Journal. The following year, he was arrested for writing a story about the crown-appointed governor of New York. While he was imprisoned for nine months, Zenger's wife dutifully published the newspaper every day, bravely telling the truth about the corrupt government officials sent by the king to govern the colonies.

Finally Zenger's long-awaited trial took place. The hostile judge dismissed Zenger's local lawyers, making it necessary for his wife to seek out Andrew Ham­ilton, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer. Persuaded by Hamilton, the jury bravely returned a not-guilty verdict defying the judge's orders for a conviction.

As a result of determination and bravery on the part of the colonists, a lasting victory for freedom of the press was set by a young immigrant.

1 This text is about:

1. the adoption of the First Amendment to the American Constitution.

2. the legal straggle for the freedom of press.

3. the problems of jury trial in America in the 18^th century.

4. the war between the crown-appointed administration and the colonists.

2 John Peter Zenger was a _ _ _ .

1. corrupt governor of New York

2. famous lawyer

3. brave newspaper publisher

4. hostile judge

3 What political problem existed in the colonies at that time?

1. Government officials were corrupt.

2. Newspapers exaggerated the truth about the political officials.

3. Lawyers were hostile to witnesses.

4. All newspaper publishers were imprisoned.

4 How long did it take after the Zenger trial before the concept of freedom > press was officially adopted?

1. 9 months

2. 1 year

3. 56 years

4. 58 years

5 Which of the following is not true?

1. Despite Zenger's imprisonment, his newspaper continued to be publi;

2. Andrew Hamilton encouraged the jury to fight for freedom.

3. The jury obeyed the judge's orders and convicted Zenger.

4. The king controlled the colonies through his own appointed rulers.

Choose the correct word from the choices offered.

1. India gained republic/independence/democracy from the UK in 1948.

2. Our MP's just died and so we'll soon need to have a vote/referendum/bye-

election

3. She's running/sitting/walking for Parliament in the next election.

4. His father was voted/stood/elected MP for Cambridge City.

5. What is your country's economic politics/policy/politician!

6. Do you think Bush deserved to be referred to as apoliti-

cian/statesman/President?

Look at this text about politics in the UK. Fill in the missing words.

Parliament in the UK consists of two ................ - the House of Commons and

the House of Lords. In the House of Commons there are 650 , each rep­ resenting one The ruling party in the Commons is the one which gains

a of seats. The main figure in that party is called The

Commons is elected for a maximum period of five years although the Prime Min­ ister may call a general at any time within that period.

Fill the blanks in the paragraph below with one of the verbs from 4.

One of the two accused men ......................... at yesterday's trial. Although his

lawyer him very well, he was still found guilty by the jury. The judge

him to two years in prison. He'll probably ................. after eighteen

months. The other accused man was luckier. He and left the court­ room smiling broadly.

Here are some legal nouns. Match them with their definitions.

group of twelve citizens who decide whether the ac­cused is guilty or not

evidence that shows conclusively whether something is a fact or not a crime that is being investigated the person who leads a trial and decides on the sentence

information used in a court of law to decide whether the accused is guilty or not

the legal process in court whereby an accused person is investigated, or tried, and then found guilty or not guilty the decision: guilty or not guilty