Ш. Practice and experience

Read the following statements and discuss them with your classmates. Proving your idea make use of the following words and word combinations.

The notary functions are protective by nature.

2. to take measures to guard the inherited property;

3. hereditary right;

4. will;

5. succession.

The notary functions are preventive by nature.

6. to prevent civil offences;

7. to prevent disputes on rights;

8. to reduce the risk of litigation;

9. to provide legal support to the agreements between citizens;

10. to protect legal interests of citizens.

Notary is an impartial witness.

11. to take oaths, acknowledgements;

12. to witness affidavits;

13. to witness statutory declarations.

Prepare a report on one of the above-mentioned topics.

3. Study article 40 of the Law on the Notary Service Board of Ukraine and tell your classmates who can make wills and prepare powers of attorney if a person is:

in hospital; on a voyage; on an expedition;

in the military service; in places of confinement.

IV.WRITING

Write a short composition on one of the topics mentioned in exercise 1 (Practice and Experience).

V. OVER TO YOU

Practice your active vocabulary. Read the text and translate the words given in brackets.