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I. Learn the following words.

The Law Society – Общество юристов (профессиональный союз солиситеров)

duplication – дублирование

conveyancing – передача прав собственности

litigation – тяжба

to hire – нанимать на работу

to beg – просить

to enforce – проводить в жизнь

justice – правосудие

crime rate – уровень преступности.

II. Choose the correct answer to the following questions.

1. What is the main function of the law?

a) to protect our life;

b) to protect our property;

c) to protect our reputation.

2. What restricts speed limits?

a) police instructions;

b) prescriptive laws;

c) driver’s conscience.

3. What threatens a person who continually breaks the rules?

a) a strict penalty;

b) criticism and isolation;

c) indifference.

4. What should we do in the absence of law?

a) we should be happy;

b) we should rely on our friends;

c) there would be anarchy in society.

III. Match the given Russian word-combinations on the left with the English word-combinations on the right.

1. предписывать a) to suffer a penalty

2. проводить закон в жизнь b) prescribe

3. нести наказание c) to enforce law

4. защищать собственность d) implementation of justice

5. отправление правосудия e) to protect property.