17. Complete the police officer’s statement with the verbs in brackets in the passive.

Add any other necessary words.

Ladies and gentlemen, I can now confirm that two dangerous criminals, Roberto Froliano and Walter Hacker, have escaped from Florida State Prison. Security arrangements at the prison are being investigated to find out exactly how they escaped, but they (1) …… (to think) have escaped through the air-conditioning system. Floriano (2) …… (to understand) be one of the engineers who installed the air-conditioning system 5 years ago. This afternoon a semi-automatic rifle was stolen from a pet shop near the main highway, so I must warn members of the public not to approach these men, as it (3) …… (to believe) they are armed. According to witnesses the two men (4) …… (to report) be still wearing prison clothes. It (5) …… (to think) they are heading in the direction of the Everglades swamp to make it harder for tracker dogs to find them. The public should not panic – it (6) …… (to expect) these two dangerous men will be recaptured within the next 24 hours.

Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.

18. Complete these extracts from radio reports using the correct verbs in the passive form.

hold catch arrest discover

“A man _1_ by police last night after he _2_ shoplifting in a local store. Several thousand pounds’ worth of jewellery _3_ in his pockets. He _4_ in police custody until he appears in court.”

To be in custody [ʹkʌstədi] - находиться под арестом, быть взятым под стражу

convict fine find stop

“Carl Hancock, a retired doctor, _5_ £500 after _6_ of drunken driving. His car _7_ by police officers on the motorway and he _8_ to have 150 milligrammes of alcohol in his blood, almost twice the legal limit.

19. Complete the following:

Last week there was a big bank …… in the West End. The …… broke into the bank in broad daylight. They were wearing …… and carrying guns. One of the …… made the customers lie on the floor while the others …… the tellers of all the cash. They managed to …… easily. A few minutes later the …… arrived. Somebody must have given the alarm signal.

The police now have …… four suspects by the description of the two ……, but their testimony is not enough to bring them to …… . The prosecutor says that identification …… is necessary, so …… parade is assigned for tomorrow.

The four suspects deny their …… . They claim to have an …… . But it has to be proved. Of course, it’s only in court that they decide whether the accused is ……. or …… .

20. Pair Work

A a. Read about five laws in different countries. Two are true and three are false.

b. Tell B about each law, using your own words. Then discuss each one together and decide whether you think it’s true or false.

c. Listen to B’s laws and say whether you think they are true or false.

Things you probably didn’t know about the law in …

1. Singapore. If you are caught dropping litter on three different occasions, you could get a very embarrassing sentence. You could be arrested and sentenced to cleaning the streets on Sundays. While you are cleaning, you have to wear a big sign saying “I’m a litter bug” (= a person who frequently drops rubbish in the street).

2. Bolivia. Kidnapping is considered to be a very serious crime in this South American country. However, if you are found guilty of this crime, the length of your prison sentence will vary depending on whether the person you kidnapped was male or female. A kidnapper will get a much longer prison sentence if the victim is a woman.

3. The USA. The Arizona Desert is the only place on the planet where the Saguaro cactus grows. Cutting down one of these plants without a special permit is considered an act of vandalism under Arizona law, and you could be heavily fined if you are found guilty.

4. Brazil. If a man is caught wearing a skirt in this country, he can be charged with immoral conduct and fined. However, if this crime is committed at Carnival time – then the police usually turn a blind eye (= pretend they haven’t seen you).

5. The Netherlands. The Dutch are a nation of dog-lovers. If you are a dog-owner and you commit a crime and are sentenced to go to prison, you do not need to worry about what will happen to your pet in your absence. The dog will be looked after by the state until you are released from prison.

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B a. Read about five laws in different countries. Three are true and two are false.

b. Tell A about each law, using your own words. Then discuss each one together and decide whether you think it’s true or false.

c. Listen to A’s laws and say whether you think they are true or false.

Things you probably didn’t know about the law in …

1. France. The French are well-known for being very protective of their language and culture. Under French law 70% of music on the radio must be by French artists between 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. Any radio station not obeying this law could be investigated, charged, and fined.

2. Japan. One of the most popular presents for children is a robot pet, for example a robot dog. As these pets have artificial intelligence, and behave like real animals, they are included in the Animal Protection Laws, and it is a crime to damage or mistreat one. If you are caught doing this you may be banned from ever owning a pet again, either real or robot.

3. Switzerland. Many Swiss people live in blocks of flats and each building has a president who is responsible for the smooth running of this building. If you visit this country and stay in a flat, be careful! If you need to go to the toilet after 10.00 p.m. it’s illegal to flush the toilet. If another neighbour hears you flushing, he or she can report you to the president of the building and you may even be fined by the police.

To flush the toilet – спускать воду в уборной

4. Scotland. In England, if someone has been charged with a crime and has to go to court, he or she is considered innocent until proved guilty. However in Scotland the opposite is true – a suspect is considered guilty until proved innocent.

5. England. One of the best ways to travel around London is on the Tube (the London Underground). But have you ever noticed that nobody ever whistles? This is because although you can read a book or talk to a friend while you’re travelling, it is against law to whistle. If a London underground employee hears you, you could be reported to the police and even charged.