I.

1. “You stole my wallet, didn’t you? (ACCUSED) He

__________________________________ his
wallet.
2. Let’s all go to the cinema (SUGGESTED). My sister
_______________________________ to the cinema.
3. .“Fill in the form, please.” (ASKED) The hotel manager
_______________________________ fill in the
form.
4. Ted’s house is better than Jack’s. (GOOD) Jack’s house
_____________________________ as Ted’s.
5. Mike can’t wait to travel to Europe. (FORWARD) Mike
______________________________ to Europe.
6. .Would you like to watch TV? (FEEL)
Do you ____________________________ TV?

Fill in the gaps with the correct forms of the verb (4)
7. Many years ago, while I ___________ (travel) through
Europe, I _____________ (have) the chance to visit the most
beautiful places. One day as the train _________________
 (pass) through a small village it suddenly
____________(stop) because of engine problems. We
__________________ (get off) for a couple of hours. I
______________ (go) to a small inn and
__________________ (enjoy) some local cuisine. I
___________________ (not/mind) the delay at all.

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II. Match the words from the box with the definitions (1=0.5)

plaintiff / litigation/ bailiff/ allegations/ grounds/ negligence/

eligible/overdraft/conveyancing/merger

1. a combination of two things, especially companies, into one

___________
2. the process of fighting or defending a case in a civil court of law
__________
3. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
____________
4. a law officer who makes sure that the decisions of a court are
obeyed. He can take a person's furniture or possessions away if the
person owes money _________________
5. breach of a duty of care which results in damage
________________
6. a deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the
account holds ______________________
7. a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or
wrong, typically one made without proof ________________
8. having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate
conditions _________________________
9. the reasons for going to court ______________________
10. the process of transferring the legal ownership of property
_____________________

III. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. (1=0.5)

1. Barristers act _________ their clients at the trial.
2. Both solicitors and barristers have the right __________
audience.
3. Who can speak __________ behalf of the client?
4. If two or more people or groups are ____________ dispute,
they are arguing or disagreeing about something.
5. The defendants have denied they owed money __________ the
company.
6. The judge will find ____________ favour of the defendant.
7. The court or the claimant’s solicitor serves the claim
_________ the defendant.
8. The amount of the fee depends ___________ the amount of
money claimed.
9. Debit is the amount of money that goes ___________ of a bank
account.
10. My brother went __________ partnership with his
American friend.