Tick the True (T) sentences.

a) ______ Crime rate decreases.

b) _______ The summer mass riots are caused by permissive policy.

c) ________ The cases are relevant to the main idea of the text.

d) _________ The sentences passed on those involved in the summer disorders were not as heavy as usual one.

e) _________ Thompson has never been sent to prison before.

f) __________ Pattinson has never been sent to prison before.

g) ___________ Prisons must be austere places.

h) __________ It is society’s fault that crime rate increases.

2. Answer the following questions:

1) What country is the situation described referred to?

2) What evidence is given to prove that prisons are run badly?

3) Who is more likely to be sent to prison?

4) What do the cases show?

5) Why were those involved in the summer riots given more severe punishment?

6) Why is prison an austere place?

Упр.33.Прочитайте текст и выполните задания:

I Read the text and choose the best title:

1) Pro’s of shopping by mail

2) Con’s of shopping by mail

3) Shopping by mail

4) Problems of shopping by mail

II Choose the statement that reflects the main idea of the text.

1) Shopping by mail can be safe if you follow some recommendations

2) Avoid shopping by mail

3) Federal legislature concerning shopping by mail

4) Telephone shopping

Millions of consumers shop by mail. Mail-order shopping is convenient. Items may cost less, and some items may be available that are not available in local stores. However, mail-order shopping can also cause problems. Mail-packages can arrive late, broken, or not at all.

According to federal law, you have a right to know when you can expect merchandise to be shipped. Sellers must comply with the promises in their ads (such as “will be rushed to you within a week’). If no shipping date is stated, the merchandise must be shipped within 30 days of the seller’s receipt of your order. If the seller does not ship within 30 days, you have the right to cancel the order.

The Federal trade Commission monitors compliance with the mail-order rule. This rule does not apply, however, to purchases made by telephone. With several cable television channels offering extensive opportunities for telephone shopping, some state legislatures are considering whether additional consumer protection laws are needed regarding home shopping.

Consumers should watch out for ads sent through the mail offering “free” items in exchange for subscriptions or memberships. Offers of free items almost always require a commitment to purchase other items in the future (for example, “four free books now if you purchase four more during the next year at the members’ price’). Book and recording clubs often mail catalogs to members on a monthly basis.

Advice

• Carefully read the product description.
• Be certain that the order form is filled out correctly and that the required information is provided.
• Pay by check or money order. Never send cash.
• Keep a copy of the order blank, the seller’s name and address, and the date you sent in the order.
• Note the promised delivery time.
• Carefully inspect all mail-order packages upon receipt to be sure that nothing is missing.

III Decide whether the following statements are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG):

1) ________ Not all people may afford to buy by mail.

2) _______ Many people tend to shop by mail.

3) _______ There is federal law which states your rights regarding shopping by mail.

4) _______ There is no official organ which monitors compliance with the mail-order law.

5) ________ If you are offered free items you are expected to buy something in the future.

6) _______ State legislatures think about introducing additional consumer protection laws.

7) ________ You can cancel the order if the seller fails to deliver the product within one week.

8) ________ It is always better to pay by sending cash.

9) ________ It is recommended to inspect the mail-order when you get it.

IV Answer the following questions:

1) Why is mail-order shopping convenient?

2) What problems can mail-order shopping cause?

3) How quickly must the merchandise be shipped if no shipping date is stated?

4) Why should consumers watch out for ads sent through the mail offering “free” items in exchange for subscriptions or memberships?

5) Have you ever bought anything by mail?

Упр.34.Прочитайте текст и выполните задания:

Notes on Personal Safety

Anyone who is familiar with American media receives the impression that the Americans are not too far removed from the days of the Wild West when guys with guns took care of business, both private and public. While American media, like media everywhere, exaggerate and distort, there is a core of truth in these reports. Compared to many countries and cultures, America, especially urban America, does appear to be constantly plagued by violence of all sorts (and as an antidote, a bumper sticker you may see on cars: ”Practice Acts of Random Kindness and Senseless Beauty”). To avoid being a victim, use your common sense as you would when travelling everywhere else. Don’t be poring over maps and guidebooks at street corners; avoid wandering, especially alone, in dimly-lit streets or dark alleys; even if that’s where the “real” bars and clubs are; don’t leave valuables in your hotel room; don’t go off jogging or walking very early in the morning until you have familiarized yourself with the neighborhood. Finally mugging is a very familiar word among Americans. It means someone pointed a gun, a knife, or some other lethal object and demanded your money and valuables. It can happen anywhere, anytime. Do not think that you are a “nice” neighborhood or an exclusive shopping area it will not happen. People can follow you to your expensive hotel room, confront you in a city park or even when you are in your car (known as carjacking). Do not argue or resist. Do what you are told and hope that you will be able to report it to the police later.

exaggerate and distort – преувеличивать и искажать

plague – досаждать

pore over – сосредоточенно изучать

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