Ex. 3. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence below.
1. Since he has a watertight alibi, he can’t be accused of having … the crime. A done B made C committed D performed 2. He was … guilty of fraud and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. A admitted B found C called D shown 3. The criminal must have had an … – he can’t have done this alone. A assistant B accomplice C side D accessory 4. He’s a bit... – he’s been caught stealing several times. A light-fingered B light-footed C heavy-handed D heavy-set 5. The judge … the jury to take their time over reaching the verdict. A suggested B advised C demanded D insisted 6. She will shortly … trial for the part she played in the recent robbery. A give B perform C make D stand 7. Detectives are said to be … into the causes of the recent fire. A looking B investigating C checking D searching 8. The villagers … the law into their own hands by organizing armed patrols of the area. A took B seized C grabbed D put 9. The Prime Minister is currently … charges of corruption and perjury. A standing B confronting C facing D undergoing 10. Did you hear that Robert has been … with illegal possession of firearms? A accused B convicted C arrested D charged Ex. 4. A. Match items from the two columns to form idioms. Guess what the idioms can mean. Do we have similar idioms in our language? 1) to foot a) of society 2) on the fringes b) begins at home 3) take the law c) a killing on smth 4) kill two birds d) the bill for smth 5) throw oneself e) with one stone 6) bridge f) on the mercy of the court 7) the law g) the generation gap 8) Rob Peter h) into one’s own hands 9) make i) to pay Paul 10) charity j) of the jungle
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