Comment on the meanings of the words written in italics. 1. John testified that the killer was probably a burglar who had entered the house through the kitchen1. John testified that the killer was probably a burglar who had entered the house through the kitchen. 2. The man was found guilty of murder. 3. Brian was released from prison after serving five years for a mail fraud. 4. The robber aimed a gun at the man and demanded money. 5. Davidson had a hidden drug problem. 6. The woman was arrested at once and charged with assault. 7. At first police suspected that Mafia hitmen were responsible for the awful slaughter. 8. Blackmail investigators were at first unwilling to suspect the boys. 9. There was no evidence of burglary at their heavily fortified mansion that had the latest in high-tech security alarms. 10. The boy confessed to the forgery in private. 11. Somebody hijacked their car just as they were leaving the building. 12. The gunman robbed them of jewellery and cash, then he opened fire. 13. The man was charged with robbing a shop at gunpoint. 14. The boy had gone on the run from a drug charge. 15. Most of the money the boys got they used to buy drugs. 16. Tompson had a juvenile record including drug possession and burgling his grandma's home. 17. Craig was arrested for armed robbery and stealing an automobile. 18. The police accused the man of smuggling. 11. A. Say which of the crimes and offences could involve the following:
B. Say which of the crimes and offences given below you find very serious /less serious. Why?
C. Say which of the following crimes can be called white-collar crimes. Why?
12. Say what detective film you have seen (what detective book you have read) recently / 13. A. Cut 5-6 short articles out of an English /American / Ukrainian newspaper which deal with some crime and offences. Take the clippings (cuttings) to the University. B. Work in pairs. Sort out the articles according to the topic they can be related to: “homicide”, “drug abuse”, “theft”, “bribery and corruption” etc.
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