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Units 9-10 | Reading

1. Read the text. Select True or False.

Alternative punishments for DUI offenders

Prison has been the standard punishment for criminal offenses for many years now. As
prisons become crowded in the U.S., however, many states are seeking alternatives for less
serious crimes.
Driving under the influence (DUI), or ''drunk driving,'' is one of the most prevalent crimes that
even the most law-abiding people are guilty of. It may seem like a simple mistake, but it's one
that can cost people up to six months in jail upon the very first offense. Rather than overfill
the prisons with large numbers of people who have had ''one too many'' before getting behind
the wheel, many states are getting creative with their sentencing. Although not all states
require this, it is legal in all 50 states to require the installation of a locking device on the car's
ignition. In order for a person with a DUI conviction to start the car or keep driving for an
extended period of time, the driver has to blow into an alcohol sensor, often called a
breathalyzer. The car won't start if the driver doesn't pass; if it's already in motion, the lights
will flash and the horn will keep sounding until the ignition is switched off. This method
seems to be a good deterrent for drinking and driving, and it comes at little to no cost to the
state: most judges order the offender to pay for the device's installation and upkeep. Other
states have enacted so-called ''shaming laws'' that require a DUI offender to suffer public
humiliation.
In Tennessee, some first-time offenders are ordered to pick up trash by the side of the road
while wearing a vest that says in large letters, ''I am a drunk driver.'' Residents of Ohio and
Minnesota might be forced to drive with a very brightly colored license plate on the car that
lets everyone else on the road know of a past DUI charge. Supposedly, the license plate helps
police officers be aware of potential danger, yet it also tells everyone else of the driver's
mistakes. Other states, such as Virginia, publish the offenders' names in the local paper under
an embarrassing headline. Critics say that these shaming tactics humiliate people
unnecessarily and don't curb DUI arrests; however, at least these people aren't sitting in a
crowded jail.
With prison enrollment currently over two million in the U.S., something obviously has to be
done to reduce the number of people in jail. These methods of preventing drunk driving may
help to keep the prisons less crowded and make streets safer for other drivers.
    T F
1. Special license plates can help police officers determine if a driver is    
drunk.
       
2. Some DUI offenders are required by law to wear clothing that says ''I am    
a drunk driver'' for up to six months.
       

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3. The car locking device does not cost the state much money.    
       
4. A locking device on a car's ignition won't let the car start if the driver can't    
pass a breath test.
       
5. The jails in the U.S. are overcrowded mainly with DUI offenders.    
       
2. Read the text. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

Alternative punishments for DUI offenders

Prison has been the standard punishment for criminal offenses for many years now. As
prisons become crowded in the U.S., however, many states are seeking alternatives for less
serious crimes.
Driving under the influence (DUI), or ''drunk driving,'' is one of the most prevalent crimes that
even the most law-abiding people are guilty of. It may seem like a simple mistake, but it's one
that can cost people up to six months in jail upon the very first offense. Rather than overfill
the prisons with large numbers of people who have had ''one too many'' before getting behind
the wheel, many states are getting creative with their sentencing. Although not all states
require this, it is legal in all 50 states to require the installation of a locking device on the car's
ignition. In order for a person with a DUI conviction to start the car or keep driving for an
extended period of time, the driver has to blow into an alcohol sensor, often called a
breathalyzer. The car won't start if the driver doesn't pass; if it's already in motion, the lights
will flash and the horn will keep sounding until the ignition is switched off. This method
seems to be a good deterrent for drinking and driving, and it comes at little to no cost to the
state: most judges order the offender to pay for the device's installation and upkeep. Other
states have enacted so-called ''shaming laws'' that require a DUI offender to suffer public
humiliation.
In Tennessee, some first-time offenders are ordered to pick up trash by the side of the road
while wearing a vest that says in large letters, ''I am a drunk driver.'' Residents of Ohio and
Minnesota might be forced to drive with a very brightly colored license plate on the car that
lets everyone else on the road know of a past DUI charge. Supposedly, the license plate helps
police officers be aware of potential danger, yet it also tells everyone else of the driver's
mistakes. Other states, such as Virginia, publish the offenders' names in the local paper under
an embarrassing headline. Critics say that these shaming tactics humiliate people
unnecessarily and don't curb DUI arrests; however, at least these people aren't sitting in a
crowded jail.
With prison enrollment currently over two million in the U.S., something obviously has to be
done to reduce the number of people in jail. These methods of preventing drunk driving may
help to keep the prisons less crowded and make streets safer for other drivers.
1. Critics of ''shaming laws'' do not like the fact that ...

a. DUI offenders are sitting in jail.  

b. the punishments are often expensive.  

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c. DUI arrests aren't necessarily reduced.  

2. ''shaming laws'' include ...

a. forcing the DUI offender to wear a sign.  

b. having the DUI offender move to Ohio.  
c. making the offender tell everyone of the DUI conviction.  

3. To start a car with a locking device on the ignition, a driver must ...

a. blow into an alcohol sensor device.  

b. honk the horn.  
c. flash the lights.  

4. ''DUI'' stands for ...

a. Driving Under the Ignition.  

b. Drunk Until Innocent.  
c. Driving Under the Influence.  

5. People who drive after consuming too much alcohol in the U.S. may spend up to ... in
prison.

a. six days  
b. six months  
c. six years  

3. Read the text. Match the places and the punishments.

Alternative punishments for DUI offenders

Prison has been the standard punishment for criminal offenses for many years now. As
prisons become crowded in the U.S., however, many states are seeking alternatives for less
serious crimes.
Driving under the influence (DUI), or ''drunk driving,'' is one of the most prevalent crimes that
even the most law-abiding people are guilty of. It may seem like a simple mistake, but it's one
that can cost people up to six months in jail upon the very first offense. Rather than overfill
the prisons with large numbers of people who have had ''one too many'' before getting behind
the wheel, many states are getting creative with their sentencing. Although not all states
require this, it is legal in all 50 states to require the installation of a locking device on the car's
ignition. In order for a person with a DUI conviction to start the car or keep driving for an
extended period of time, the driver has to blow into an alcohol sensor, often called a
breathalyzer. The car won't start if the driver doesn't pass; if it's already in motion, the lights
will flash and the horn will keep sounding until the ignition is switched off. This method
seems to be a good deterrent for drinking and driving, and it comes at little to no cost to the
state: most judges order the offender to pay for the device's installation and upkeep. Other

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states have enacted so-called ''shaming laws'' that require a DUI offender to suffer public
humiliation.
In Tennessee, some first-time offenders are ordered to pick up trash by the side of the road
while wearing a vest that says in large letters, ''I am a drunk driver.'' Residents of Ohio and
Minnesota might be forced to drive with a very brightly colored license plate on the car that
lets everyone else on the road know of a past DUI charge. Supposedly, the license plate helps
police officers be aware of potential danger, yet it also tells everyone else of the driver's
mistakes. Other states, such as Virginia, publish the offenders' names in the local paper under
an embarrassing headline. Critics say that these shaming tactics humiliate people
unnecessarily and don't curb DUI arrests; however, at least these people aren't sitting in a
crowded jail.
With prison enrollment currently over two million in the U.S., something obviously has to be
done to reduce the number of people in jail. These methods of preventing drunk driving may
help to keep the prisons less crowded and make streets safer for other drivers.

1. Minnesota c. brightly colored license plate

2. Virginia e. name published in newspaper

3. Tennessee b. roadside cleaning with an

embarrassing vest

4. all across the U.S. d. six months in jail

5. many states a. ignition locking device and

alcohol sensor

4. Read the text. Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Alternative punishments for DUI offenders

Prison has been the standard punishment for criminal offenses for many years now. As
prisons become crowded in the U.S., however, many states are seeking alternatives for less
serious crimes.
Driving under the influence (DUI), or ''drunk driving,'' is one of the most prevalent crimes that
even the most law-abiding people are guilty of. It may seem like a simple mistake, but it's one
that can cost people up to six months in jail upon the very first offense. Rather than overfill
the prisons with large numbers of people who have had ''one too many'' before getting behind
the wheel, many states are getting creative with their sentencing. Although not all states
require this, it is legal in all 50 states to require the installation of a locking device on the car's
ignition. In order for a person with a DUI conviction to start the car or keep driving for an
extended period of time, the driver has to blow into an alcohol sensor, often called a

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breathalyzer. The car won't start if the driver doesn't pass; if it's already in motion, the lights
will flash and the horn will keep sounding until the ignition is switched off. This method
seems to be a good deterrent for drinking and driving, and it comes at little to no cost to the
state: most judges order the offender to pay for the device's installation and upkeep. Other
states have enacted so-called ''shaming laws'' that require a DUI offender to suffer public
humiliation.
In Tennessee, some first-time offenders are ordered to pick up trash by the side of the road
while wearing a vest that says in large letters, ''I am a drunk driver.'' Residents of Ohio and
Minnesota might be forced to drive with a very brightly colored license plate on the car that
lets everyone else on the road know of a past DUI charge. Supposedly, the license plate helps
police officers be aware of potential danger, yet it also tells everyone else of the driver's
mistakes. Other states, such as Virginia, publish the offenders' names in the local paper under
an embarrassing headline. Critics say that these shaming tactics humiliate people
unnecessarily and don't curb DUI arrests; however, at least these people aren't sitting in a
crowded jail.
With prison enrollment currently over two million in the U.S., something obviously has to be
done to reduce the number of people in jail. These methods of preventing drunk driving may
help to keep the prisons less crowded and make streets safer for other drivers.
1. Ohio and Minnesota may require a DUI offender to have a specially colored [license] plate.
2. A DUI offender in Tennessee may be required to pick up [trash] by the side of the road.
3. Laws that are designed to humiliate people into better behavior are called [shaming] laws.
4. If a driver fails a breath test while the car is in motion, the locking device activates the lights and
horn until the [ignition] is switched off.
5. Some states require DUI offenders to have an ignition locking device [installed] in their car.

Units 9-10 | Listening

1. Listen to the speakers. Select True or False.

ID3_U9-10_L30_audio.mp3
    T F
1. The movie is being shown in Manchester today.    
       
2. Green Street Hooligans was directed by Alan Bentley.    
       
3. Community leaders have suggested that race relations in Lambert have    

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improved because of cultural events.

       
4. A number of artists are campaigning against piracy with a series of TV    
concerts.
       
5. Forty-five percent of 18- to 26-year-olds (''youths'') are unemployed.    

2. Listen to the speaker. Choose the correct option.

ID3_U9-10_L30_audio.mp3
1. The premier will take place ...

a. in London's Leicester Square.  

b. In Manchester's Piccadilly Square.  
c. at Lambert's Council Square.  

2. A new movie has been released about ...

a. a gang visiting their sister in London.  

b. violent American gangs.  
c. an American and a London gang.  

3. Race relations have been improved with the council's organization of ...

a. the police.  
b. schools.  
c. cultural events.  

4. According to voters, many politicians ...

a. cannot be trusted and are out of touch.  

b. do not give jobs to young people.  
c. haven't done anything for the 18-26 age group.  

5. Pop and ''film'' (movie) stars are complaining about ...

a. privacy laws.  
b. the effects of piracy.  
c. crimes in the TV industry.  

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3. Listen to the speaker. Match the news item numbers and the headlines. One headline
is not used.

ID3_U9-10_L30_audio.mp3

1. News item not mentioned a. Top politician marries Duchess of Manchester

2. News item 4 b. A London gang at Leicester Square's Odeon

3. News item 3 d. Race relations improve in Lambert

4. News item 2 c. Politicians still out of touch

5. News item 1 e. Artists campaign for a better future

4. Listen to the speaker. Complete the sentences with the correct word.

ID3_U9-10_L30_audio.mp3
1. The film is about an American college student who joins a [gang].
2. Community [leaders] have praised the efforts of the Lambert Council.
3. Young people are concerned about the high levels of [unemployment].
4. Pop and movie stars say piracy is threatening the [future] of the music and film industries.
5. People don't trust [politicians] because they are often involved in scandals.

Units 9-10 | Grammar

1. Read the sentences. Select True if the words are correct or False if incorrect.

    T F
1. Two tourists were robbed on the beach at gunpoint today.    
       
2. Criminals will to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.    
       
3. Ms. Reading was charged with shoplifting a diamond necklace.    

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4. The two men are being sent to jail with no chance of parole.    
       
5. Mr. Stetson has been accused of crimes before.    

2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. Global warming ... the earth so much in 25 years, we might not recognize our planet.

a. will have harmed  

b. will have been harmed  
c. will have to be harmed  

2. Laurie and Hindola ... to law school for a year now.

a. will be going  
b. will have been going  
c. will to have been going  

3. We ... for 20 years on our next anniversary. It will be our 19th.

a. won't be married  
b. won't have be married  
c. won't have been married  

4. Landline phones ... by the time my children are grown.

a. will disappear  
b. will have disappear  
c. will have disappeared  

5. Most of these crimes ... committed by the youth who are in prison today.

a. will have be  
b. will have been  
c. will having been  

3. Match the parts of the phrase.

1. make b. the bed up

2. make up d. a story

3. turn down c. the volume

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4. turn e. the radio on

5. turn on a. the TV

4. Complete the sentences with stop, remember or try and the correct form of the verb in
parentheses.

1. Could you [try breathing] in and out slowly for a minute? That might help you with your stress.
(breathe)
2. Janet doesn't want an apology. She wants Mark to [stop leaving] the gas tank on empty. (leave)
3. I had no idea you were so antisocial. I'll [try to remember] to stop inviting you out all the time.
(remember)
4. Please [remember to come] to my house at 7:00. I don't like being late. (come)
5. Simon should [stop trying] to please his parents all the time. They're impossible. (try)

Units 9-10 | Vocabulary

1. Read the sentences. Select True if the words are correct or False if incorrect.

    T F
1. I never would have guessed that the 82-year-old grandmother was guilty of    
robbery. She was growing illegal plants behind her house!
       
2. We were victims of bribery when someone stole our purses from behind    
our seats.
       
3. My nephew was almost involved in a kidnapping when a stranger tried to    
get him into the car.
       
4. There has been a decrease in house burglaries since the community put    
up a security gate.
       
5. It was a big shock when the woman down the street murdered her    
husband. I always thought they got along well.

2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. I didn't have to spend any time in jail, though I was forced to pay a ...

a. fine.  
b. judge.  
c. police.  
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2. Joe was found guilty and ... of robbery. I don't know yet how much time he'll have to
spend in jail.

a. sentenced  
b. convicted  
c. taken to court  

3. I can't believe he was ... of murder with so much evidence. I guess the jury still had
some doubts.

a. acquitted  
b. released  
c. sent to jail  

4. Jalisa was ... with theft when her co-worker's bag appeared in her locker.

a. charged  
b. sentenced  
c. fined  

5. Hiromi was arrested and put in jail, but he was ... the next morning when his mother
paid bail.

a. sentenced  
b. convicted  
c. released  
3. Match the mood and the sentence.

1. cool as a cucumber e. You stole my girlfriend? Good luck, man.

2. moody b. Only a minute ago, I was happy.

3. in a good mood d. I just met the most amazing guy!

4. grumpy c. Don't talk till I've had my second cup of coffee.

5. fed up a. I can't take all this noise anymore!

4. Complete the sentences with the correct word.

1. I think I'm [coming] down with a cold. My throat is really sore.

2. When I'm down, I listen to Abba. Their music [lifts] me up.

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3. We made an agreement about the cleaning schedule, and I think we should [stick] to it.
4. My older brother and I don't get along. He's been [bossing] me around since we were kids.
5. Sheila always tells me the most depressing news. She's really [bringing] me down.

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