Ex.3. Role play

1) Imagine you are one of the characters in the newspaper articles. Write your claim for compensation, then present it to the class.

My name is...

I am here today to claim... from... because...

What happened was...

It wasn't my fault because...

You should award me the money because...

2) Let the class ask you questions, then have a class vote to see if the claim is successful or not. Is your class's decision the same as the decision taken by the courts?

Should we be cruel or be kind? **

Britain prides itself on being a humane and civilised country and adopts soft measures against the criminal, because various experts repeatedly tell us that "brutality breeds brutality". In other words, harsh treatment of offenders does not have the effect of putting them off crime and sooner or later they are bound to re-offend.

I have been wondering if these experts have ever considered other methods. If they did, they might find that there are some systems that seem to contradict their beliefs. Take Singapore, for example:

Streets are clean and free from vandalism.

Public and private property can be safely left unattended.

There are fewer than 200 crimes a year (from minor to major!).

The point about Singapore is that it is notorious for its extremely harsh system of punishment, which includes public flogging, something unheard of in modern Britain! And yet the statistics show that no one flogged in the last five years has re-offended.

Is it really a sign of civilisation that British society seems more concerned with the well-being of thugs and murderers than with protecting their victims? Do the innocent deserve less consideration than criminals?

Living in Cambridge: Taking Care of Yourself **

Your school

Please remember in school:

No smoking - only in smoking room

Fire escapes are for emergency use only

If you eat in the garden, please return your plates, etc. back into the kitchen

To be polite:

Do not make noise in the streets after 11.00 at night. English people go to bed early.

Three very useful words "PLEASE", "SORRY", and "THANK YOU"

Traffic

Cars drive on the LEFT. Always look to your RIGHT first when you check to see if the road is safe to cross. When­ever it is possible, cross the road at a special crossing place. We advise you not to hitch-hike ("autostop").

Cycling

Do not cycle in large groups - ride in a line one behind the other. You must obey all traffic light signals and obey all road signs. Always use lights at night. Remember to always lock your bicycle whenever you are not on it. Ride carefully!

Valuables

Do not leave money, handbags, etc. where they can be seen and picked up. Never carry large amounts of money. It is best not to ride your bicycle with valuable things loose in the basket.

Night Life

Places of high activity such as pubs and clubs can some­times attract trouble - especially late at night. Keep away from any sign of trouble.

It is best not to walk or cycle at night alone, especially where there is no street lighting or where there are very few people. Arrange to go home with others at night or, best of all, take a taxi.

Health

Your school or host family can put you in touch with a doctor. In an emergency go to Addenbrookes Hospital or telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance. Do not accept or buy substances that are illegal or that you are unsure of: drugs can be extremely dangerous - as can alcohol if you drink too much. Remember that unprotected sex and the sharing of hypo­dermic needles can lead to infection with the HIV virus which can lead to AIDS called SIDA in some languages. Take care of yourself.

Many thousands of foreign students visit Cambridge every year. Gener­ally they receive a very warm welcome from the people of Cambridge but the strength of this welcome depends on how each individual and group of people behaves.

Queueing

In Britain it is normal to queue at bus-stops, cinemas and in shops. It is rude to push in at the front or in the middle of the queue.

Public Places

Please do not block the pavement with bicycles or when standing talking to friends or large groups.

Noise

Many local people go to bed quite early compared to people in other countries. Please do not make a lot of noise late at night, especially when with a group of friends. Large noisy groups, especially late at night, may attract unwelcome attention and may lead to trouble.

Some Laws which may be different in your country

Litter: It is an offence to drop litter, etc. in the street or other public places.

Alcohol: You are not allowed to buy beer, wine or spirits under the age of 18 or for people who are under 18.

Drugs: Possessing or using cannabis (and harder drugs) is illegal.

Shop-lifting: People stealing from shops have been a big problem in Cambridge, as a result the shops have very good security systems and inform the police when they catch someone. The parents are always informed and the students are usually sent home by the court. The result can be a large fine or time in prison.

Dangerous Objects: You are not allowed to carry any type of weapon (for example a long knife or a gas/liquid spray) in a public place.

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