Ex. 32 A. Match the crimes and misdemeanours below with a suitable punishment.
| Crimes/Misdemeanours | Punishments |
| committing a foul in sport | warning/reprimand/caution |
| mugging/ assault | a suspension |
| premeditated murder | put on probation |
| shoplifting | a small fine |
| kidnapping | a stiff/ heavy fine |
| vandalism | community service |
| tax evasion | a light prison sentence |
| cheating in exams | a long prison sentence |
| burglary | life imprisonment |
| armed robbery | corporal punishment |
| playing truant from school | the death penalty |
B. What reasons can you give for choosing the punishments above? Use the following prompts and useful expressions to talk about your choices.
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e.g. If someone is found guilty of assault, I would like to see them given a prison sentence to teach them a lesson and to deter others. Of course, the length of the sentence would depend on…
Ex. 33 Now look at these cases. If you were a judge, what sentence would you give to these people? Give full details (eg. a £1000 fine/3 years in prison/one year on probation) and discuss your decision(s).
a18-year-old Miranda worked in a shoe-shop. She lost her job when she stole £92 from the shop.
b Nigel is 38. He drank a bottle of wine and then drove home. He had a car accident and killed a 13-year-old boy.
c Kevin, 15, was caught travelling on the train without a ticket. The correct ticket would have cost £1.75.
dStacey, aged 22, was caught selling marijuana at a disco. At her flat about 50 grammes of the drug were found (value: around £250).
e Dean, 17, broke the window of a new Mercedes and stole a mobile phone and four CDs.
f Samira is 32. She killed her husband with a knife while he was asleep. He had been very cruel and violent with her for more than 10 years, and he often had girlfriends.
g A teenager hacks into an airline company's computer system and deliberately introduces a virus.
h A man is attacked by muggers on the subway, defends himself with a gun and shoots his assailants dead.
i A small business is caught selling pirated CDs.
Young Offenders
º Ex. 34 A. Read the following information about Angus and Rick, who are both convicted offenders.
Angus comes from Glasgow but ran away to London when he was 15. He is now 19. He has convictions for breaking and entering, and petty theft.
Rick is 18 and has always lived in London. He has been in trouble with the police on and off since he was 11. He was recently convicted of petty theft and minor assault.
B. You will hear Angus and Rick discussing their respective punishments. Before you listen, read through the list of statements below. What can you predict about the content of the Listening?
1. The influence of friends led him astray.£
2. Community Service is preferable to prison.£
3. Community Service was not an easy experience.£
4. People don't like dealing with violent criminals£
5. Community Service led to further conflicts with those in authority.£
6. Community Service can be rewarding.£
7. Time passes slowly when doing Community Service.£
8. The experience has changed him.£