D Crime prevention
What can governments do to fight crime (= take action to stop crime)? These things happen in some countries, although many people may think they are not a good idea. Translate the sentences below into Russian paying attention to the words in bold.
Police carry (= have) guns. Police are allowed to (= are permitted to) stop anyone in the street and question them. The courts give tougher punishments for crimes committed than in the past (e.g. bigger fines or longer prison sentences than in the past). There is capital punishment (= death, e.g. by electric chair or hanging) for some crimes. What can individuals do to prevent a crime from happening (= stop a crime happening)? Here are things some people do to protect themselves and their property (= home and land), although you may not think they are all a good idea Don't walk along dark streets late at night (e.g. midnight) on your own (= alone) Lock all doors and windows when you go out. Don't wear expensive jewellery. Leave lights on at home when you go out. Fit (= install) a burglar alarm (= a machine which makes a noise if someone enters your home). Make sure your money is safe, e.g. wear a money belt. Carry a mace spray. (This is a chemical and if you spray it in someone's face, it is very unpleasant. In some countries you are allowed to carry this type of spray.) Put money and valuables (= valuable possession) in a safe (= a strong metal box, which is very difficult to open or break). Keep a gun in your house for self-defence (= to protect yourself if
Translation tip: The word ‘lawyer’ has a general meaning denoting ‘any person who is legally qualified’. Its Russian equivalent is ‘юрист’, not ‘адвокат’. In their turn lawyers can work as solicitors, barristers, judges, etc.
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