АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК

ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ИСПОЛНЕНИЯ НАКАЗАНИЙ

АКАДЕМИЯ ПРАВА И УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

 

Кафедра иностранных языков

 

 

М.Б. Киреева, О.А.Никитина, М.В.Петрова

АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК

Учебно-методическое пособие по развитию навыков устной речи для курсантов психологического, экономического и юридического факультетов очной формы обучения

Кандидат филологических наук, доцент Ю.А. Воробьев

 

 

Учебно-методическое издание

 

КИРЕЕВА Марьяна Борисовна, НИКИТИНА Ольга Алексеевна,

ПЕТРОВА Марина Васильевна

АНГЛИЙСКИЙ язык

Технический редактор Л.И. Семочкина Подписано в печать…

МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ ЗАПИСКА

Уровень знаний курсантов, обучающихся очно, неоднороден, а объем и содержание изучаемой тематики, в частности лексического материала, предполагает… Целью данного учебно-методического пособия является, с одной стороны, помочь…  

СТРУКТУРА ПОСОБИЯ

   

ABOUT MYSELF AND МУ FAМILY

Our family is rather large. I have a father, a mother, a brother and a sister. My father’s name is Igor Ivanovich. He is 45. He is a militiaman. He likes his… My mother’s name is Olga Petrovna. She is 43. She is a teacher of music and plays the piano well. My mother has a lot…

МУ FAМILY

Our family is rather large. I have a father, a mother, a brother and a sister. My father’s name is Igor Ivanovich. He is 45 years old. He is an engineer and… My mother’s name is Olga Petrovna. She is 43. She is a teacher of music and plays the piano well. My mother has a lot…

THE ACADEMY I STUDY AT

It trains workers for correctional institutions (corrections). At present there are three main departments at our Academy: the Law Department, the… Our working day begins at 8.30 a.m. and is over at 7 p.m. In the morning we… Our students take part in the work of many subject circles, public life and amateur activities.

Exercise 2. Name the subjects you study.

Exercise 3. Translate the following words and phrases into Russian: a full –time student, to attend physical and combat training classes, at… Exercise 4. Open the brackets, using the right form of the verb. Translate the sentences:

Exercise 5. Match the given words. Translate the phrases.

Exercise 6. Answer the questions: 1. What are уоu ? Are you a first – or a second –year student? 2. Where do you study?

Exercise 9. Write down the key words and speak about your Academy.

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary:

 

ТНЕ ACADEMY

OF THE FEDERAL PENAL SERVICE OF RUSSIA

The students of our Academy have all conditions for getting a good education. Among the teaching staff there are well –qualified, competent Doctors… The academic year begins in September. It lasts for ten months and ends in… Attendance of all lectures and tutorials is obligatory for all the students/ The working day of our students begins at…

Exercise 4. Speak about our Academy, using the questions from exercise 3.

MOSCOW I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: capital – столица

AВOUT MOSCOW

Moscow is а big industrial center. There аrе а lot of factories and plants there. Moscow has manу educational establishments: academies, universitiеs,… There are many theatres, cinemas, museums in Moscow. Тhеу are the Bolshoi Theatre, the Maly Theatre, the Tretyakov…

Exercise 9. Speak about Moscow using the questions from exercise 8.

 

IV. Read and translate the text:

 

OUR CAPIТAL

Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation. It was founded by Prince Yury Dolgoruky in 1147. It is situated on the bank of the Moskva-river. … Moscow has a1ways occupied the leading place in the political and cultural… Moscow is а big industrial center. Тhere are а lot of рlаnts аnd factories there. They produce different mаchines and…

Exercise 4. Speak about Moscow using the text.

  I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: to be situated – находиться, быть расположенным

ТНЕ LAND WНERE ТНЕ ENGLISH LANGUAGE WAS BORN

Great Britain is situated оn the British Isles. It is washed bу the Atlantic Осеan, the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel. Great… The climate of Great Britain is mild because of the Gulf Stream. Great Britain is а highly developed industrial country with such branches of industry as textile, mining,…

Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps with the proper geographical names and translate the sentences.

2. It is washed bу the … . 3. Great Britain consists of … . 4. The climate of Great Britain is mild because of ... .

Exercise 7. Fill in the gaps with necessary words and word combinations. Read and translate the sentences.

2. The most important ... ... are London, Liverpool, Manchester and others. З. ... is also highly developed. 4. Тhe ... of Great Britain is London.

Exercise 10. Answer the questions.

2. What seas is it washed bу? З. What parts does Great Britain consist оf? 4. What саn уоu say about the climate of Great Britain?

Exercise 11. Speak about Great Britain using the plan.

1. Географическое положение и климат.

2. Промышленность и сельское хозяйство.

3. Население и основные города.

4. Государственное устройство и политические партии.

 

IV. Read and translate the text:

 

ТНЕ UNIТED KINGDOM

Тhе population of the United Кingdоm is over 57 million people. The largest cities of Great Britain аrе: London, the capital of the country,… Great Britain is rich in coal, iron and other natural resources. It has highly… The UK is а constitutional monarchy with а Prime Minister and Cabinet, bicameral parliament, and judicial system. The…

Exercise 5. Speak about Great Britain using the text.

  I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: country – страна

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION STATE SYSTEM

Under the Constitution of 1993, Russia is а Presidential Republic. The President is elected every 6 years. The Federal Government consists оf three… Тhе legislative power is vested in the Federal Assembly. It is composed of two…

Exercise 3. Make up correct word combinations filling in the gaps with the words from the previous exercise.

  Exercise 4. Translate the following words into Russian: Russian Government, under the Constitution, Presidential Republic. legislative (executive, judicial) power;…

Exercise 6. Fill in the gaps with the words and phrases from the text. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Moscow is the seat of ... . 2. Реорlе of many ... live in Russia. 3. ... is elected every four years.

4. ... is vested in the Federal Assembly. 5. Federal Assembly is composed of ... 6. ... is the head of the Government.

Exercise 7. Put the verbs into the passive form. Translate them into Russian.

To elect – he ... , I ... , they ... ; to vest – it ... , they ... ; to compose – it ... , they ... ;

to head – it ... , they ... ; to represent – it ... , they ... .

Exercise 8. Open the brackets.

2. The legislative power (to vest) in the Federal Assembly. 3. The country (to head) bу the President. 4. The Institute (to represent) bу the best students.

Exercise 9. Answer the questions.

2. What is the capital of Russia? 3. What is it famous for? 4. Is Russia а Presidential or а Parliamentary Republic?

Exercise 10. Speak about the state structure of the Russian Federation.

 

IV. Read and translate the text using a dictionary.

ТНЕ STATE SYSTEM OF RUSSIA

Russia is one of the largest countries in the world. It lies both in Europe and in Asia. It is a multinational country. People of more than hundred… Moscow, the capital of Russia, is a great industrial, cultural and political… Тhe Federal Government consists of three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. Тhe legislative power is…

Exercise 3. Look through the text. Find and read the sentences to prove the statements.

1. Russia is а multinational country.

2. Moscow is the heart of our country.

3. Russia is а Presidential Republic.

5. The Federal Government consists of three branches.

 

Exercise 4. Answer the following questions

2. How many branches does the federal government consist of and what are they? 3. Is the highest legislative body the Federal Assembly? What chambers does it… 4. What are their main characteristics?

II. Read the text.

THE STATE STRUCTURE OF GREAT BRITAIN

Parliament is the supreme legislative body. The British Parliament consists of two Houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of… The executive power of Great Britain is represented the Prime-Minister and the… The judiciary is the third branch of the British Government. It is represented by the final appellate court, the House…

Exercise 1. Read the following words. Translate them into Russian.

a constitutional monarchy, the legislature, the executive, the judiciary, hereditary peers, a nationwide representative body, universal adult suffrage, senior ministers, to draft important bills, to pass bills, the final appellate court, the intermediate appellate court.

 

Exercise 2.Make up word combinations. Translate them into Russian.

Exercise 3.Translate the following phrases into English: власть королевы, апелляционный суд, быть ограниченным парламентом, верховный…  

Exercise 4. Fill in the gaps with words and phrases from the text. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Great Britain is a constitutional … .

2. Parliament is the supreme … .

3. The British Parliament consists of two Houses – … and … .

4. The executive power of Great Britain is represented by … .

5. … plans, drafts and passes to Parliament all important bills.

6. … is the third branch of the British Government.

Exercise 5. Open the brackets.

1. The power of the queen (to limit) by Parliament.

2. The executive power of Great Britain (to represent) by the Prime-Minister and the Cabinet.

3. The judiciary (to represent) by the final appellate court, the House Lords; the Court of Appeal, the intermediate appellate court and trial courts.

 

Exercise 6. Answer the questions.

2. What are three main branches of the British Government? 3. Parliament is the supreme legislative body, isn’t it? 4. What chambers does the British Parliament consist of?

Exercise 7. Speak about state system of Great Britain.

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary.

 

THE BRITISH STATE SYSTEM

Parliament is the supreme legislative body. It exists since 1265 and is the oldest Parliament in the world. It can make or unmake any law. The… Of two great political parties – Conservative and Labour – the party which… Any member of the House of Commons may introduce a bill. After three readings in the House of Commons it must be…

Exercise 1. Read the following words and phrases. Translate them into Russian.

  Exercise 2. Translate the following words and phrases into English: власть королевы; верховный законодательный орган; верхняя палата, нижняя палата, наследственные пэры; занимать…

Exercise 3. Look through the text. Find and read the sentences to prove the following statements.

1. Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy.

2. Parliament is the supreme legislative body.

3. The queen reigns, but not rules.

4. The Prime-Minister’s authority over the Cabinet colleagues has tendency to increase.

Exercise 3. Speak about state structure of Great Britain using the plan.

2. The organs of government in the United Kingdom are: a) the legislature; b) the executive;

THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF GREAT BRITAIN

At the top of the pyramid is the final appellate tribunal, the House of Lords. Beneath it is the Court of Appeal. It hears both criminal and civil… Beneath these appellate courts are two separate systems of trial courts, one… The High Court justices and the County Court judges are all barristers. Outside of London and a few large cities the…

Exercise 3. Make up correct word combinations. Translate them into Russian.

Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps with words from the text. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. At the top of the pyramid is … , the House of Lords.

2. … hears both criminal and … .

3. Beneath the appellate courts are two separate systems of … .

4. On the civil side are … and … .

5. On the criminal side are … and … .

6. The High Court justices and the County Court judges are all … .

 

Exercise 6. Insert correct prepositions. Translate the sentences into Russian.

2. … the top … the pyramid is the final appellate tribunal, the House ... Lords. 3. Outside … London and a few large cities the magistrates are laymen. 4. … the largest cities there are full-time stipendiary magistrates.

Trial Courts

Criminal cases civil cases

The Crown Court The High Court

The Magistrates’ Court The County Court

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary:

THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM

They constitute an authoritative «precedent» for all judges to follow. At present the English judicial system is basically pyramidal in… At the top of the pyramid is one final appellate tribunal, the House of Lords. Beneath it is the Court of Appeal, the…

Speak about British judicial system.

  I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: а cadet – курсант

МУ FUTURE PROFESSION

We must also get professional skills and abilities: drive а саr, use the weapon, interview witnesses and interrogate criminals, sеаrсh а сrime… I think mу future profession is difficult but interesting and vеry important.…  

Exercise 4. Open the brackets.

2. Correctional officers (to treat) inmates in а humane and just way. З. Не (to bе) а good specialist. 4. Му future profession (to bе) difficult but interesting.

Exercise 6. Answer the questions.

1. What special subjects do the students of the Law Department study?

2. What skills and abilities do they get?

З. What are they informed оf?

 

Exercise 7. Speak about your future profession.

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary: WНAT IS IN STORE FOR US? I am а cadet of the Academy of the Federal Penal Service of Russia. Our Academy trains workers for correctional…

Exercise 1. Read the words and phrases. Translate them into Russian.

In order to, to perform well, under operational conditions, to provide with, profound knowledge in, purpose, social background, to practice, to manage, offender, to violate human rights, to give а сhanсе to reform, to bе responsible for.

 

Exercise 2. Make up sentences, using the table and the words below.

  Exercise 3. Translate the sentences into Russian: 1. Курсанты Академии ФСИН получают необходимые знания по различным предметам.

THE PROFESSION OF A LAWYER

A lawyer must be a perfect expert in laws and their proper usage. Besides he has to deal with different types of people every day. So he should be…   III. Do the following exercises:

Exercise 1. Read the following international words. Translate them into Russian.

  Exercise 2. Read and translate the following phrases into Russian: social relations, a perfect expert, proper usage, human psychology, competent in psychology, in addition to this,…

Exercise 7. Speak about the profession of a lawyer. Make use of the text.

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary:

 

MY FUTURE PROFESSION

One of the most popular professions among the young people of our country is the profession of a lawyer. In my opinion the profession of a lawyer is… A lawyer must be a perfect expert in laws and their proper usage. The lawyer… Soon we’ll be able to join the army of lawyers. Now we study at the Law department of the Academy of the Federal Penal…

Exercise 1. Read the following words and phrases. Translate them into Russian.

A perfect expert; an opportunity; to use professional and personal competence; human psychology; to observe legality; to join the army of lawyers.

Exercise 2. Translate the following words and phrases into English:

адвокат; адвокатура; прокурор; прокуратура; нотариальная контора; изучать право; стать хорошими специалистами; правильно отправлять правосудие.

Exercise 3. Make the plan of the text. Speak about your future profession.

ТНЕ LAW   I. Read and learn the following words and phrases:

Exercise 1. Read the following international words. Translate them into Russian.

  Exercise 2. Match the words. Translate the word combinations into Russian: … Exercise 3. Translate the following word combinations into English:

Exercise 4. Fill in the gaps. Translate the sentences.

2. Law defines relations among ... . 3. ... is established to maintain реасе and order. 4. Criminal law is to protect society from ... .

Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps if it is necessary. Translate the sentences.

1. Law consists … legislative rules and court decisions.

2. Law defines relations … individuals, groups and the state.

З. There exist different branches ... law.

4. Criminal law deals ... relations … governments and individuals оr groups.

5. The main source ... law is legislation.

 

Exercise 6. Open the brackets. Translate the sentences.

1. Crimina1 law (to establish) to maintain реасе and order.

2. Law (to define) relations between individuals, groups and the state.

З. Civil law (to determine) the rights of individuals.

4. Many disciplines and professions (to deal) with law.

5. Governments (to make) laws and (to use) the system of courts.

6. Тhere (to exist) different branches of law.

 

Exercise 7. Answer the questions.

2. What does it consist of? З. What relations does law define? 4. How many main big areas of law are there?

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary.

 

LAW

The English word «law» refers to limits upon different forms of behaviour. Law is а complex, dynamic social phenomenon. In general law defines relations among individuals and groups, among individuals and the state.

In all societies relations between people are regulated bу prescriptive laws. They prescribe how people ought to bеhаvе. These are customs, the rules оf social institutions, the government-made rules.

Each country has its own system of law. There are two main traditions of law in the world. Оnе of the greatest systems that has еver existed is Roman law (оr Continental law). It is а codified legal system. It is the result of government attempts to produce а set of rules. Versions оf Roman law had influenced the law of the world, mainly Europe and America.

The other tradition is known as English Соmmon law. Customs and court rulings аrе as important as government legislation. Judges don’t only apply the law. Тhey sometimes make laws and their interpretations mау bесоmе precedents for other courts. Тhe doctrine of precedent is а central feature of modern соmmоn law system.

Тhere exist two big areas of law: the Criminal Law area and the Civil Law area. There is а common distinction between them. Criminal law is concerned with antisocial acts of individuals. It is to maintain реасе and order in а society. Civil law is the part of law that defines and determines the rights of individuals, their duties and obligations towards one another. It is established tо protect person and property.

 

V. Do the following exercises:

Exercise 1. Read and translate the following words into English:

custom, government-made rule, court rulings, to prescribe, Roman law, English Common Law, codified legal system, to influence the law, precedent, area of law, Criminal law, Civil law, to maintain реасе and order, obligation, to establish.

 

Exercise 2. Translate the following word combinations into English:

иметь отношение (к), ограничение (на), предписанное право, общественные организации, система права, попытки правительства, создать ряд правил, главным образом, правительственное законодательство, применять право, создавать законы, основная черта, различие, права человека, защищать личность и собственность, становиться прецедентом.

Exercise 3. Look through the text. Find sentences to prove the following statements:

1. Law as а complex social phenomenon.

2. Prescriptive laws.

3. Two main systems of law.

4. Two main areas of law.

 

Exercise 4. Speak about law, using exercise 3 as a plan.

V. Read and translate the text with a dictionary:

PENAL LAW

In our country a person is criminally responsible at the age of 16 as a rule, and at the age of 14 if he committed a grave crime. Criminal… The basic punishments in our country are: deprivation of liberty, fine,… Deprivation of liberty is applied for a period of time from 6 months up to 30 years. Adult offenders serve their…

Exercise 1. Find pairs of synonyms.

crime, liberty offender, accordance. inmate, punishment, to release, freedom, to use, conformity, basic, term, youthful, to discharge, juvenile, penalty, criminal, serious, fundamental, grave, to apply, period, offence,prisoner,

Exercise 2. Find pairs of antonyms.

to discharge, juvenile, innocent, to deprive, to help, guil­tyбspecial, to prevent, criminal; adult, conditional, military, unconditional, before, law-abiding, ordinary, civil, after.

Exercise 3. Match English and Russian equivalents.

2. штрафВ. arrest 3. исправительные работы C. compulsory labour 4. обязательные работы D. restriction of liberty

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences.

2. It is applied in relation to persons … committing a crime. 3. It is also a measure for ... . 4. The purposes of criminal punishment are: to punish con­victed … , to reform … , and to help thembecome ……

Exercise 5. Speak about Penal Law using the plan.

2. Purposes of punishment. 3. The age of criminal responsibility in Russia. 4. The organ imposing a criminal punishment.

PENAL REFORMERS

John Howard is the most famous among penal reformers. He devoted all his life to the problems of improving bad conditions in prisons. He wrote the… Benjamin Rush and Alexander Maconochie paid much attention to the punishment… Thanks to John Augustus a concept of probation was born.

Exercise 1. Read the names.

Exercise 2. Read and translate the chains of words into Russian: penal – to penalize – penologist – penalty; crime – criminal; to contribute –…  

Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps if it is necessary. Translate the sentences.

1. John Howard is the most famous … penal reformers.

2. He devoted his life … the problems … improving bad conditions … prisons.

3. The book «The State of Prisons» influenced … the penal reform of … Europe.

4. Benjamin Rush paid much attention … the punishment … criminals.

5. John Howard made a great contribution … the penal reform … Europe.

6. Thanks ... John Augustus the concept ... probation was born.

 

Exercise 6. Open the brackets. Translate the sentences.

2. Famous penologists (to make) a great contribution to reforming prison system. 3. Zebulon Brockway (to introduce) the idea of education and training for… 4. Howard’s book (to influence) the penal reform in Europe and the USA.

Exercise 7. Answer the questions.

2. Did they make great contribution to reforming prison system? 3. Who is the most famous among penal reformers? 4. What did John Howard devote his life to?

JOНN HOWARD

In the history of the modern world many реорlе made а great contribution to reforming the prison system in their own countries. We know such names… John Howard is the mоst fаmous among реnаl reformers. Не was born in 1726. In… In 1773 he bесаmе а sheriff of Bedfordshire. Не saw mаnу abuses in penal institutions аnd attacked them. Thanks to…

Exercise 2. Fill in the gaps. Translate the sentences.

1. Famous penologists made а great contribution to ... .

2. Howard and other passengers were incarcerated in ... .

3. Оn his return to England Howard secured ... .

4. This incarceration influenced ... .

5. Не attacked ... .

6. The bills drafted bу Howard corrected ... and improved ... .

7. Howard’s book aroused ... .

8. The Penitentiary Act of 1779 provided for ... .

 

Exercise 3. Read the text. Render it in English.

Сейчас целью испpавительныx учреждений является не только наказание преступников, но и их исправление. Много внимания также уделяется санитарным… Раньше преступники содержались в очень плохих условиях. В наши дни в местах… В наши дни реформы уголовно-исполнительной системы вызывают живой интерес в обществе.

ALTERNATIVES TO PRISONS

The basic alternatives to custody in our country are: verbal sanctions, such as admonition, reprimand and warning; fine; compulsory labour;… In many countries probation, verbal sanctions, financial penalties of some…  

Exercise 6. Read the following sentences. Translate them into Russian.

2. The most familiar power of this kind is that of disqualifying an offender from driving a motor vehicle or from holding a driver’s license. 3. Other forms of disqualification may be imposed on offenders convicted of…  

Exercise 7. Speak about alternatives to prisons.

 

IV. Read and translate the text with a dictionary:

ALTERNATIVES TO CUSTODY

The basic alternatives to custody in our country are: verbal sanctions, such as admonition, reprimand and warning; fine; compulsory labour;… In many countries, verbal sanctions, financial penalties of some sort, or… Probation began in 1841 when a cobbler named JohnAugustus requested that judges let him pay fines for and supervise…

Exercise 4. Speak about alternatives to custody.

THE PROFESSION OF PSYCHOLOGIST I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: at present – в настоящее время

THE PROFESSION OF A PSYCHOLOGIST

Psychologists study the behaviour of participants in the criminal trial, problems of criminal behaviour, the motives for the crime. A good…   III. Do the following exercises:

Exercise 8. Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary. Translate the sentences.

Exercise 9. Check up your understanding of the text. Fill in the blanks with the proper words: 1.The development of corrections depends on the … of psychologist. 2. The…  

PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOLS

It is the field of study which seeks to describe , understand, predict and control the behaviour of living organisms. The word psychology means the… Structuralists, led by Wilhelm Wundt, saw psychology as the study of conscious… Another group of psychologists , known as the functionalists, defined psychology as the study of man’s adjustment to…

Exercise 8. Make up a plan to the text and speak about psychology as a separate science.

I. Read the and learn the following words and phrases: contemporary – современный ramified – разветвленный

JURIDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Forensic psychology investigates the psychological peculiarities of the behaviour of the participants of the trial, psychological aspects of… Corrective psychology deals with rehabilitation of law-breakers in… Corrective psychology investigates the psychological problems of reformation through conviction and compulsion.

THE GREAT PSYCHOLOGIST.

Wilhelm Wundt was born in 1832 in Baden. He got a degree in medicine, but turned to psychology in his early post-graduate research. Wundt’s knowledge was encyclopedical. He wrote not only on psychology , but… The largest part of his work was devoted to the senses, especially to vision. He also studied attention, emotional…

Exercise 5. Find in the text all the instances of Passive constructions and give their best possible translations.

1. Эти процессы называются ассоциативными. 2. В 1879 году была открыта первая психологическая лаборатория. 3.Книга посвящена проблемам современной психологии.

II. Read the text.

Any attempt to understand human behaviour psychologically involves the study of personality. Research in the field of personality is difficult… The Greek physician Galen began to take interest this problem. He suggested… The famous German philosopher Immanuel Kant advocated Galen’s system and also held this view. However this typology is…

THE BASIC TYPES OF RELATIONS

Psychology seeks to fully understand human behavior. So it must study man in relation not only to himself but also to other individuals, groups of… Person-to person relationships is the simplest form of social interaction.The… Person-to-group relationships. We all belong to various groups, clubs, political groups which form the structure of…

Exercise 4. Give short characteristics of each type of human relationships.

PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOLS I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: to appear – показываться, появляться

PSYCHOLOGICAL SCHOOLS

It is the field of study which seeks to describe , understand, predict and control the behaviour of living organisms. The word psychology means the… Structuralists, led by Wilhelm Wundt, saw psychology as the study of conscious… Another group of psychologists , known as the functionalists, defined psychology as the study of man’s adjustment to…

Exercise 8. Make up a plan to the text and speak about psychology as a separate science.

SOCIAL WORK IN PENAL INSTITUTIONS I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: to root – пускать корни

SOCIAL WORK IN PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Modern social workers takes part in solving the diversified problems of different levels. There is a particular place for professional social work in prisons. The… The social worker has an obvious role in giving immediate and “first aid” help. Offenders coming to custody have many…

Find in the text as many international words as possible and translate them.

the practice … rendering assistance; to take part … solving problems; problems … different levels; a place … social worker; to adjust … prison… 3. Make up logical word combinations and translate them into Russian: to be developed obligations

TRAINING OF CORRECTIONAL STAFF IN GREAT BRITAIN.

PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS IN PRISON SERVICE

With regard to psychologists and social workers the prison service is the biggest single employer of psychologists in Great Britain. There are more… WHAT DO PSYCHOLOGISTS DO IN PRISONS? The psychology service has had difficulty in finding the proper role. The original reason why psychologists were…

Exercise 1. Read the international words and guess their meaning.

business market bank

firm product company

organization to finance basic

production operation corporation

personal management partner

capital to form to combine

license group privilege

limited authority idea

 

Exercise 2. Match English and Russian equivalents.

долги и убытки 2. to manage a sales force b. частное владение 3. proprietorship c. владелец акций

Exercise 3. Choose the right word or word-combination.

a) partnership b) proprietorship c) corporation 2. The proprietor is responsible for all personal and business …… . a) debts and losses b) banks c) insurance companies

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences.

1. To finance the operation business firms deal with …… .

2. There are three basic kinds of business firms …… .

3. A proprietorship is …… .

4. Among disadvantages of proprietorship the following are worth mentioning …… .

5. Advantages of the proprietorship may be …… .

6. Disadvantages of corporation may be as follows …… .

 

Exercise 5. Insert the necessary prepositions.

1. Business firms are organizations that are engaged … production.

2. To finance their operations business firms deal … banks and insurance companies.

3. The proprietor is responsible … all personal debts and losses.

4. The owner should obtain a license required … the law.

5. Partnerships are based … agreement.

6. Corporation is an entity formed and owned … a group … people.

 

Exercise 6. Mark the sentences that are true.

2. There are three basic kinds of business firms: proprietorships, partnerships, corporations. 3. The proprietorship has several advantages such as variety of skills,… 4. Corporations are firms owned jointly by two ore more persons who are co-owners of business for profit.

Exercise 7. Answer the questions on the text.

1. How many legal forms are available to small firms?

2. What are the legal requirements for starting a business as a proprietorship?

3. What is a partnership agreement? What does it include?

4. What is the corporation?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of legal form of small business: a) proprietorship; b) partnership; c) corporation?

 

Exercise 8. Speak about the types of business firms.

I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: enterprise – организация valuables – ценности

B A N K S A N D B A N K I N G

Banks are different in different countries. There are many kinds of banks: commercial, saving, national, export – import banks and others. Major… Banks provide a wide range of financial services and different types of… If you want to have some interest on the money in the bank you should use saving accounts. Then the customer is given…

Exercise 1. Memorize the following pairs of derivatives.

N – Adj

commerce – commercial profit – profitable

nation – national grade – gradual

person – personal center – central

V – N

to provide – provision to organize – organization

to cooperate – cooperation to establish – establishment

to add – addition to operate – operation

 

 

Exercise 2. Read and translate the given word combinations from English into Russian.

Banking activity; the major source; gradually evolved; to cooperate with each other; to receive and hold deposits; to lend money at interest; to move money from one place to another; to earn profits; to provide financial services; to pay for expenses; to record banking operations; to issue banknotes; to give a passbook; to finance imports and exports.

 

Exercise 3. Translate the word combinations from Russian into English.

Сберегательная книжка; личные расходы; предлагать клиентам различные виды счетов; получать процент от денег; фиксировать банковские операции; основной источник дохода банка; широкий спектр финансовых услуг; личный счет; сберегательный счет; сотрудничать друг с другом.

 

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences.

1. Modern banks gradually evolved from … … … .

2. Banks are commercial enterprises that … … … .

3. Modern banks provide a …. … … of financial services.

4. … … … are used by individuals who wish to earn interest on the money in the bank.

5. The customer is given a passbook in which … … … .

6. … … … is the most profitable banking activity.

7. Major commercial banks in great cities … … ….

 

Exercise 5. Insert the necessary prepositions.

2. Commercial banks seek to earn profits … their owners. 3. Modern banks offer their customers different types … accounts. 4. Personal chequing accounts are used … individuals to pay … their expences.

Exercise 6. Answer the questions on the text.

2. What is the oldest and the most important banking function? 3. What is the most profitable banking activity? 4. What services do modern banks provide?

Exercise 7. Speak about banks and their functions.

I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: agency – орган responsible – ответственный

MY FUTURE PROFESSION

After graduating from the Academy many of us will work at correctional institutions as production foremen, sales managers, inventory managers,… Managing the time of prisoners is one of the major problems of institutional… Work programs known as prison industry has been utilized to meet a variety of goals:

Exercise 1. Find and read the international words from the text. Guess their meaning.

Exercise 2. Translate the following derivatives:

economy – economist – economics – economical – economically – to economize; special – specialist – specialization; to correct – correction – correctional; finance – financial; to account – account – accountant – accounting; to manage – manager – management; to know – knowledge; to investigate – investigator – investigation; to tax – tax – taxation; to produce – producer – product – production.

 

Exercise 3. Translate the word combinations from English into Russian.

 

Exercise 4. Match English and Russian equivalents.

1) inventory check a) налоговая инспекция

2) taxation agency b) мастер производства

3) audit check c) ревизия товарно-материальных ценностей

4) production foreman d) производственный план

5) sales manager e) зав. отделом сбыта

6) inventory manager f) зав. отделом мат.-тех. снабжения

7) production plan g) аудиторская ревизия (проверка)

Exercise 5. Make up correct word combinations.

to detect reports financial crimes

to know crimes correctional reports

to make up knowledge perfect institutions

to get specialists responsible knowledge

to train laws and principles economic job

 

Exercise 6. Insert prepositions where necessary.

2. The work … an economist is very responsible. 3. Our Academy trains workers … correctional institutions. 4. After graduation … the Academy we’ll be able to work … the Economic Crimes Investigation Departments.

Exercise 7. Complete the sentences.

2. We also must get … … … … . 3. We are taught to … … … … … … , … … … … … . 4. After graduating from the Academy we can work at … … … or …

Exercise 8. Answer the questions on the text.

2. Where can you work after graduating from the Academy? 3. What duties can the economists at the corrections perform ? 4. What important things are you taught?

Exercise 9. Speak about your future profession.

I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: resources – ресурсы land – земля

TYPES OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

There are a number of ways in which a government can organize its economy.

An economic system is the way in which a country uses its available resources (land, workers, natural resources, machinery, etc.) to satisfy the demand of its inhabitants for goods and services.

There are three main economic systems.

Planned economies.

The state decides what the nation will produce. It usually plans five years ahead. Planned economies have a number of advantages: - everyone in society receives enough goods and services for a basic standard of living;

Market economies.

In a true market economy the government plays no role in the management of the economy. The system is based on private enterprise with private ownership of the means of production.

In a market economy the decisions of many individual buyers and sellers interact and determine the answers to the questions: whatto produce, howto produce and whowill receive these goods? Resources in a market economy are allocated with the laws of supply and demand.

Mixed economies.

There are no pure market economies in the world today. Many countries have mixed economies in which private enterprise and government sector exist side by side.

The aim of mixed economies is to avoid the disadvantages of both systems and enjoy the benefits that they both offer.

 

III. Do the following exercises:

Exercise 1. Read and translate the given derivatives.

to produce – production – productive

to govern – government – governmental

to organize – organization – organized

to satisfy – satisfaction – satisfactory

to plan – planning – planned

to decide – decision

to exist – existence

to predict – prediction

to manage – management

to interact – interaction

to determine – determination

to mix – mixture

Exercise 2. Translate the given word combinations from English into Russian.

Exercise 3. Make up correct word combinations.

to organize resources central features

to satisfy disadvantages available enterprise

to divert demand private resources

to receive goods common amount

to avoid economy large planning

Exercise 4. Insert prepositions where necessary.

2. In planned economies everyone ... society receives enough goods and services ... a basic standard ... living. 3. In command economies any profits are paid ... the government. 4. A true market economy is based ... private enterprise ... private ownership ... the means ... production.

Exercise 5. Complete the sentences.

2. Planned economies are sometimes called ... ... ... . 3. What the nation will produce usually planned ... ... ... . 4. Command economies have a number of ... and ... .

A) translate the sentences which are true;

B) correct the sentences if they are false.

2. Planned economies are sometimes called free enterprise economies. 3. In a true market economy the government takes all the decisions. 4. Market economy is based on private enterprise with private ownership of the means of production.

Exercise 7. Answer the questions.

2. How many kinds of economic systems are there in the world today? What are they? 3. Planned economies are economies with a large amount of central planning… 4. Who decides production and consumption in command economy?

Exercise 8. Speak about basic types of economic systems in the world.

I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: manufacture – производство manufactured goods – промышленные товары

Exercise 1. Find and read the international words from the text. Guess their meaning.

nature, profitable, industry, independent, exporter, manufactured, natural, natural, unprofitable, growth, dependant, consumer, profit, industrial,…   Exercise 3. Translate the given word combinations from English into Russian:

Exercise 4. Match English and Russian equivalents.

manufacture and trade частное предпринимательство

to be rich in forests природные богатства

natural resources на душу населения

woolen and leather commodities международная торговля

skilled labour промышленность и торговля

international trade быть богатым лесами

private enterprise шерстяные и кожаные товары

per head of population квалифицированный труд

 

Exercise 5. Finish the sentences choosing the right variant.

2. Britain used to be rich in ( natural resources / forests / room for cultivation ). 3. Before World War II British colonies used to supply it with ( precision… 4. Most of Britain’s population is employed in ( manufacturing, building, and mining / agriculture / sheep and cattle…

Exercise 6. Open the brackets using the verbs in a proper form (active or passive voice).

2. Britain (to be) one of the largest exporters of manufactured goods per head of population. 3. Most of the forests in Great Britain (to cut down). 4. Most of British people (to employ) in mining, manufacturing and building.

Exercise 8. Speak about British economy.

T H E G R E A T E C O N O M I S T I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: science – наука

G R E A T E C O N O M I S T S

He was born in 1723 in a small fishing town near Edinburgh, Scotland. At the age of 28 Adam Smith became a Professor of Logic at the University of… With the financial security of his grant Smith devoted 10 years to writing his work which founded economic science.…

Exercise 1. Read and translate the given derivatives.

science – scientist – scientific to found – founder

economy – economist – economical to appoint – appointment

academy – academic to compete – competitive

theory – theoretical to accept – acceptable

wealth – wealthy to develop – development

policy – political to consume – consumption

finance – financial to explain – explanation

 

Exercise 2. Translate the given word combinations from English into Russian.

A great scientist; extraordinary contributions; academic appointment; with the financial security; grant; to devote; lifetime; with great success; the founder of economics; according to; wealth; the competitive nature; to argue; the individual pursuit of self-interest; certain cannons of taxation; generally acceptable; to explain; to benefit; the theory of overpopulation; to put forward the idea; the worst excesses; business cycle.

 

Exercise 3. Make up suitable word combinations and translate them into Russian.

to emphasize great contributions

to lay competitive nature

to make nature

great success

industrial scientist

basic principle

famous society

competitive basic principles

 

Exercise 4. Finish the sentences using the right variant. Translate the sentences into Russian.

2. He founded ... 3. At the age of 28 Adam Smith became ... 4. With the financial security of his grant Smith ...

Exercise 5. Translate the words and word combinations from Russian into English.

Исследование; согласно (чему-либо); подчеркивать (уделять большое внимание); финансовая поддержка; благосостояние наций; конкурентный характер; личная заинтересованность; общепринятый; максимальное общественное благо.

 

Exercise 6. Insert prepositions where necessary.

1. At the age ... 28 Adam Smith became a Professor ... Logic ... the Glasgow University.

2. Adam Smith devoted 10 years ... writing his book.

3. Smith emphasized the competitive nature ... the industrial society.

4. A. Smith laid the basic principles ... the system ... taxation.

5. T.R. Malthus was an English ... economist ... Classical School.

 

Exercise 7. Answer the questions.

2. When and where was he born? 3. What was his first academic appointment? 4. What work did he devote 10 years of his life?

Exercise 8. Speak about the great economists.

I. Read and learn the following words and phrases: economics – экономика (как наука) economic laws – экономические законы

THE SCIENCE OF ECONOMICS

Economics is defined as the study of mankind in the everyday business of life. It is a social science. Economics studies our everyday lives and the… Everyday business of providing the means of life is called by the general term… Economics is the study of economies. It includes a vast range of subjects.

Exercise 1. Read the international words and guess their meaning.

Business community system

Economics economy economic

Term management factors

Resources inflation national

Capital regulation nation

 

Exercise 2. Translate the word combinations from English into Russian.

A social science; economic laws; to affect the prices, wages and earnings; values of output, unemployment and inflation; individual produces; the everyday business of life; to provide the means of life; use and control of the money; a vast range of subjects; to allocate capital; valuable commodities; to make predictions; the essence of economics.

 

Exercise 3. Translate the given word combinations from Russian into English.

Делиться на; микроэкономика и макроэкономика; отдельные производители, потребители и рынки; народное хозяйство; ведение домашнего хозяйства; исследовать экономические законы; подъемы и спады в экономике; распределение дохода; поведение финансовых рынков; модели торговли между государствами.

 

Exercise 4. Choose the right word or word-combination.

a) industry b) mankind c) income 2. Economics studies the general life of our communities in order to… a) how to use money b) the behaviour of the financial markets c) the economic laws

Exercise 5. Insert the necessary prepositions.

2. Economics studies our everyday lives and the general life ... our communities ... order to understand the whole economic system, to find economic… 3. It is the system ... the management, use and control ... the money, goods… 4. Economics as a science consists ... microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Exercise 6. Mark the sentences that are true.

2. Economics is a social science. 3. Everyday business of providing the means of life is called by the general… 4. Microeconomics explores the behaviour of the financial markets and analyses how they allocate capital.

Exercise 7. Answer the questions on the text.

1. What is the origin of the modern word ‘economics’?

2. Is economics a social science?

3. What is called by the general term “economy”?

4. What subjects does economics study?

5. Economists divide economics into microeconomics and macroeconomics, don’t they?

6. What does microeconomics attempt to understand?

7. Does macroeconomics study economy as a whole?

8. What is the essence of economics?

 

Exercise VIII. Speak about economics science.

  THE PROFESSION OF AN ECONOMIST I. Learn the given words and word combinations:

M Y F U T U R E P R O F E S S I O N

An economist should have a thorough training in economic theory, mathematics and statistics and our Academy offers such training. At the Academy we… An economist needs some knowledge of the world outside his own country because… The profession of an economist is quite diversified. The graduates of our department work at educational institutions,…

Exercise 8. Be ready to speak about your future profession.

 

СОДЕРЖАНИЕ

Общефакультетские устные темы About Myself and My Family…….................................................... Our Academy .................................................................................... Moscow ............................................................................................. Great Britain ...................................................................................... Устные темы юридического факультета The Russian Federation State System ............................................... The State Structure of Great Britain .................................................. The English Judicial System ............................................................. The Profession of a Penal Officer ..................................................... The Profession of a Lawyer ............................................................... The Law ............................................................................................. Famous Penologists ........................................................................... Alternatives to Prisons…………........................................................ Устные темы психологического факультета The Profession of a Psychologist ...................................................... Psychological Science…..………...................................................... Juridical Psychology.......................................................................... The Great Psychologist .................................................................... Personality ………….. ...................................................................... The Basic Types of Relations ............................................................ Psychological schools ……………………………………………... Social work in penal institutions …………………………………... Supplementary Texts……………………………………………….. Устные темы экономического факультета Types of Proprietorship….................................................................. Banks and Banking ........................................................................... The Profession of an Economist in Corrections .............................. Economic Systems……………………………. …………………… British Economy ……....................................................................... The Great Economist………………………………………………... Economics and Economy……………………………….…………… The profession of an Economist…………………….……………….