Unit 5 Language summary
Nouns
Crimes / offenses armed robbery burglary graffiti jaywalking kidnapping killing litter major crime minor offense murder robbery shoplifting speeding stealing vandalism Criminals / offenders burglar jaywalker kidnapper murderer robber shoplifter vandal Crime prevention deterrent invasion of privacy metal detector security camera Punishments community service complex issue fine jail life in prison penalty prison sentence Other nouns age of majority / legal age attorney civil liberties corporate espionage court courthouse device distraction fear fireworks freedom government hearing helmet image juror juror intimidation localized ban locker room motorcycle an obvious target production facility regulation seat belt spam / junk e-mail state of undress superior court traffic witness
Verbs
Passive of modal verbs have to be (arrested) must be (done) ought to be (changed) should be (banned) shouldnt be (allowed) Get passive get (caught) get (robbed) Laws and regulations ban a movie be against the law pass a law Results of a crime get hurt get killed get robbed Irregular past / past participle caught / caught (catch) stole / stolen (steal) The age of majority be allowed to (vote at 18) be encouraged to (vote) be given your freedom engage in (new activities) get involved in an accident learn from your mistakes manage your own finances quit school raise the age limit raise the legal age (for) skip school turn 18
Adjectives
civil-liberties empty equipped intrusive must-have neat R-rated (movie) responsible silly tidy
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Unit 5 Language summary (continued)
Crimes and offenses break into (a home) carry a knife / gun cause an accident commit a burglary / a crime commit murder cross the street just anywhere kidnap someone kill someone rob a person speed steal from a store take someone captive Enforcing the law be filmed on camera / be videotaped be / get arrested for (jaywalking) arrest someone for . . . be / get caught (shoplifting) catch someone (shoplifting) be / get enforced enforce a law be / get stopped for speeding stop a drive for speeding be in favor of security cameras reduce crime rates solve a crime Punishments be / get convicted of a crime convict someone of a crime be / get fined for speeding fine a driver for speeding be / get punished severely punish a criminal severely be / get sentenced to life in prison sentence someone to . . . be / get sent to prison (for 15 years) be banned be put on probation be restricted clean (graffiti) up go to jail / prison lose your (drivers) license pay for the damage Other verbs admit allow ban be spied on debate fear halt institute invade nab permit prevent prohibit prompt recycle redecorate restrict set limits shoot snap (a picture) threaten tout vote
Useful expressions
Thats a good point, but . . . Absolutely! I agree with that. Maybe, but on the other hand, . . . Thats a good idea. Im not sure about that for two reasons.
Adverbs
again and again altogether basically far too on the sly relatively severely strictly
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Unit 5 Language summary (continued)
Talking about the age of majority
Something must be done about R-rated movies. Movies with violent scenes should be banned. The law ought to be changed. The legal age for driving could easily be changed. They should pass a law that says . . . You shouldnt be allowed to marry at 18. Young people have to be given their freedom.
Talking about security issues
I think security cameras help reduce crime rates and help the police solve crimes. Theyre like a deterrent. Theyre not a deterrent to crime. Theyre a waste of money.
Organizing your views
There are two problems . . . Im not sure about that, for two reasons . . . First (of all) . . . Second (of all) / Secondly . . . (Number) One . . . Two, . . . A, . . . B, . . . The thing is . . . / Another thing is . . . The point is . . . / Basically, . . .
Talking about crime and punishment
How should vandals be punished? What penalty should you get for jaywalking? Laws against speeding should be enforced strictly. People who get caught speeding should be arrested if they cause accidents. Some murderers get sentenced to 15 years in prison. Its a complex issue.
Showing someone has a valid argument
Thats a good point. Youve got a point there. I never (really) thought of it that way.
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