It is Monday morning. The family is at home
My name (to be) Nan. I (to have got) a large family. We (to be) busy. My parents (to go) to work five times a week. They (not to work) on Saturday and Sunday. My sister (to go) to the Institute every day. She (to be) a student. Her name (to be) Alice. Now Alice (to take) a shower in the bathroom. My brothers (to go) to school. Their names (to be) Jake and David. They (to be) good pupils. Now Jake and David (to have) breakfast. They (to be) good eaters. I (not to be) a pupil. I (to be) six. But I can read very well. Now I (to read) a very interesting fairy-tale. It (to be) eight o’clock. Our parents (to leave) home for work now.
Exercise Three. a) What opportunities do students have at our University? Tell what they can/cannot do. Complete the list.
work at computer rooms
have new equipment
take books from the library
go to concerts, parties, discos,
learn any foreign language
use the Internet center
attend sport sections
go to the swimming pool
study by correspondence
use crib sheets (шпаргалки) during exams
take part in international conferences
What obligations and prohibitions do students have? Tell what they must/ mustn’t (needn’t) do. Complete the list.
be late for classes
pass their exams during sessions
get ready for lectures and seminars
think about their future
write lecture notes
respect teachers
attend lectures and seminars regularly
hand in their course papers in time
study hard
lead active social life
Exercise Four. Compose your own list of “can/cannot do” or “must/ mustn’t (needn’t)” for the students of your group.
Exercise Five. Discussion.
Can students choose the subjects they study in the first year of the law course?
Must students take an exam in all the subjects they study?
How many exams do you take this term?
Lesson 4
Rules and Prohibitions.
Each country in the world, and even each state of the United States, has its own system of law. All the systems have different and common aspects. Some rules we should know, because they help us behave correctly and protect us. The simplest example is the rules for driving a car. Let’s discuss this topic.
Task One. Is it True or False? Prove your point of view.
All the passengers must wear a seatbelt. (= it’s the law. It’s compulsory)
He mustn’t exceed the speed limit. (= it’s against the law. It’s illegal)
If you park in a non-stopping area, you have to pay a fine.
If you drive too fast, you may have an accident.
Drivers mustn’t have vehicle insurance.
If the driver doesn’t have a license, he might be arrested. (be arrested - арестован)
You mustn’t use dangerous driving.
If you drink and drive, you may/might lose you license.
Everyone has to pay the fine.
If the driver exceeds the speed limit, he may get penalty points on his license.
Task Two. Read and translate the phrases from the possible conversation between the policeman and driver. Скажите, при каких ситуациях данные фразы могли быть произнесены.
Can I see your passport and driving license?
Can you get out of the car, please?
Do you know that the seatbelts for children are compulsory, sir?
You must wear helmet at all times you go on motorbike.
It’s illegal to drive without a seatbelt.
Task Three. Write positive (+) and negative (-) sentences. Use must/mustn’t
Drivers/drive/on the right-hand side of the road. (in our country/in England)
You/drive/when you are drinking alcohol.
Small children/sit/in the front seat/of the car.
Vehicles/have/child seats/for small children.
Motorcycle drivers/and passengers/wear helmets.
You/drive at more than 50 km per hour on the city’s road.
You/use a mobile phone when you are driving.
Task Four. Translate the sentences.
Nick is in hurry. He is to be on the conference in time. Now he has to leave the town as soon as possible. Don’t call him. He is driving a car.
This van is going too fast. Its driver is overtaking lots of vehicles. It’s very dangerous. Police must stop him.
Now she’s turning left. You may go to the same direction and come on the motorway.
He can’t go further. His car is stopping. It has no more petrol.
Be careful. You shouldn’t come so close to the next car. Look! The driver is opening the door and he’s getting out.