Exercises. 1. Match the phrases to the right translation:

1. Match the phrases to the right translation:

1. a violent individual a. ошибочно осужденный

2. scientific proof b. права человека

3. executing a person c. быстрый и безболезненный

4. seek forgiveness d. духовное спасение

5. wrongly convicted e. нарушение прав человека

6. spiritual salvation f. иметь меньше вероятности

7. clear definition g. лицо, склонное к насилию

8. quick and painless h.реальная альтернатива

9. family members i. научное доказательство

10. human rights j. четкое определение

11. a viable alternative k. соответствующее наказание

12. the appropriate punishment l. приведение в исполнение казни

13. a violation of the person’s right m.воспитание человека

14. a person’s upbringing n. добиваться cнисхождения

15. have less likelihood о. члены семьи

2. Fill in the missing prepositions: of, for, to

1. The life …the criminal can not compensate… the crime committed.

2. The safety …the general public is a reason …capital punishment.

3. It is commonly believed that the punishment …a crime should equal the crime.

4. Тhe appropriate punishment …murder is death.

5. It is often said that the family members …the executed suffer too.

6. Some groups of people deem death a violation …the person’s right …live.

7. Criminals have less time …seek forgiveness …their crimes.

3. Restore the word order in the following statements:

1. Criminals who receive are typically violent the death penalty individuals.

2. The safety a reason for capital punishment of the general public is.

3. humane Killing a is not person.

4. Рrison is to executing a person a viable alternative.

5. Тhe punishment is death appropriate for murder.

Text 6: “Should the death penalty be banned as a form of punishment?”

Task 1: read and translate the text

The United States remains in the minority of nations in the world that still uses death as penalty for certain crimes. Many see the penalty as barbaric and against American values. Others see it as a very important tool in fighting violent murder. Two things have once again brought this issue to national debate. One is the release of some studies that show a number of innocents put to death. The second is the issue of terrorism and the need to punish its perpetrators.

Against capital punishment

For capital punishment

1. It is barbaric and violates the "cruel and unusual punishment" clause in the Bill of Rights. 2. We as a society have to move away from the "eye for an eye" revenge mentality if civilization is to advance. 3. It sends the wrong message: why kill people who kill other people to show killing is wrong. 4. Life in prison is a worse punishment and a more effective deterrent. 5. Other countries would have a more favorable image of America if capital punishment is banned. 6. Some jury members are reluctant to convict if it means putting someone to death. 7. The prisoner's family must suffer from seeing their loved one put to death by the state. 8. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be put to death. 9. Mentally ill patients may be put to death. 10. It creates sympathy for the monstrous perpetrators of the crimes. 11. It is useless because it doesn't bring the victim back to life.

1. The death penalty gives satisfaction to the victim's families who have suffered so much. 2. It creates another form of crime deterrent. 3. Justice is better served. 4. Our justice system shows more sympathy for criminals than it does for victims. 5. The cost of imprisoning someone for life is much more expensive than executing the same person. 6. DNA testing and other methods can now effectively eliminate almost all uncertainty as to a person's guilt or innocence. 7. Prisoner parole or escapes can give criminals another chance to kill. 8. Abolition of capital punishment contributes to the problem of overpopulation in the prison system. 9. The endless appeals clog our court system.

1. Find the English equivalents for the following expressions:

1. быть запрещенным

2. вразрез того, что ценится в Америке

3. важное орудие в борьбе с жестоким убийством

4. невинные

5. нарушитель уголовного закона; нарушитель; лицо, совершившее преступление

6. содержать кого-то в тюрьме пожизненно

7. нарушать статью, пункт Билля о Правах

8. жестокий и необычный

9. блокировать судебную систему

10. избавиться от мстительного настроя - «око за око»

11. если цивилизация стремиться двигаться вперед эффективное средство устрашения; сдерживающие средство

12. более положительный образ

13. страдать

14. присяжные освободят от ответственности виновного

15. тесты ДНК

16. свести к минимуму все неточности

17. вина и невиновность

18. проблема перенаселенности в тюрьмах

19. средство удерживания от совершения преступления

20. жертвы

21. условно-досрочное освобождение узника

22. побег узника

23. сделка о признании обвинения

2. Complete the sentences:

1. Death penalty violates the "cruel and unusual …

2. Life in prison is a worse punishment and…

3. The possibility exists that innocent men and women may be…

4. It creates sympathy for the monstrous…

5. The prisoner's family must suffer from …

6. The cost of imprisoning someone for life is much…

7. Other countries would have a more…