II. Write out the proper names of the characters as they appear in Chapters 7 and 8. Make brief comments on what you learn about them.

III. Find the Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Make up your own sentences using these phrases.

 

1. to assist victims of domestic violence (87)

2. to increase their monthly donation (87)

3. extremely shy, to the point of being awkward (90)

4. busted but gamely trying to hang on (92)

5. his thoughts switching back and forth (95)

6. to hack into (99)

7. reluctantly (100)

8. to hang on every word (101)

9. to provide access (102)

10. was in the process of putting everyone to sleep (102)

 

IV. Find the English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Make up a situation (or situations) using as many phrases as possible.

 

1. те, кому повезло меньше (87)

2. временная, импровизированная контора (88)

3. были счастливы видеть Тео и липли к нему (89)

4. приказ не разглашать (91)

5. ускользать украдкой (98)

6. схватывать каждое слово (99)

7. довести до сознания (100)

8. любопытство изводило его (101)

9. согнувшись пополам (102)

10. побочные доходы, невыполнение денежных обязательств (102)

 

V. Practise phonetic reading and translate the sentences from English into Russian. Pay attention to the underlined words and phrases. Pay special attention to the underlined words and phrases.

1. She (Mrs. Boone) had been so concerned about homeless mothers that she started a program to assist victims of domestic violence. Women who'd been beaten and threatened. Women who had no place to live, no one to turn to. (87)

 

2. His parents were far from wealthy. His friends thought he was rich because both parents were lawyers, but the truth was their work was not that profitable. They lived modestly, saved for Theo's education, and enjoyed being generous with those of lesser means. (88)

 

3. Judge Gantry had a gag order in place; thus, none of the lawyers or police or other witnesses could share their thoughts or opinions. Judge Gantry also banned cameras from his courtroom. The news crews were kept out. (91)

 

4. In the old days, according to Mrs. Boone, the court reporters used shorthand, a method of recording that included symbols and codes and abbreviations and pretty much anything else they needed to keep up with the dialogue. (98)

 

5. This effort by the prosecution drew heavy fire from Mr. Clifford Nance, who had kept quiet during the early hours of the trial. During a heated and sometimes harsh cross- examination, Mr. Nance forced the security chief to admit that there were (1) 154 single-family homes and 80 condos in Waverly Creek; and (2) at least 477 vehicles owned by the residents there; and (3) an asphalt service road that was not watched by either guards or cameras; and (4) at least two gravel roads that provided access to the area and were not on the map. (102)

 

6. She (April) wanted to talk, and in a near whisper she replayed the nightmare of testifying in court with a bunch of frowning adults hanging on every word. (103)

VI. Find in the text and translate the words that belong to law terminology.

VII. Comprehension check. Speak on the following using your active vocabulary (ex. III, IV, V).

Chapter 7

 

1. The problem of homeless people in Strattenburg.

2. The role of the Boones in solving this problem.

3. Theo’s duties.

4. Theo pretends to be ill.

5. April and Theo have a chat.

 

Chapter 8

 

1. Theo meets Julio in front of the school.

2. The boy follows the trial via his laptop.

3. Ms. Finney, the secretary.

4. The cross-examination.

5. In the court again. A bad day for the prosecution.

 

 

 

 

Section 5 (ch. 9 - 10)

Listen to the audio “Theo Boone – Kid Lawyer”. Use the recording as model and aid for your work on the section.

I. Transcribe and practice pronouncing the following words as they are given in the text. Make sure you know what they mean.

 

9) putter, errant, overwhelm, marital, veer, patio, venture, indictment, deposition, negotiation

10) rough-looking, passable, relished, archive, identify, narrative, violate, credibility, (be) convicted

II. Write out the proper names of the characters as they appear in Chapters 9 and10. Make brief comments on what you learn about them.

 

III. Find the Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases. Make up your own sentences using these phrases.

 

1. what promised to be a tense meeting (104)

2. to be overwhelmed with (106)

3. with a smug look on his face (110)

4. rumours spread like crazy (113)

5. words of wisdom (114)

6. to reveal smb’s secrets (115)

7. passable English (118)

8. (a comment) would draw fire form both (127)

9. disclose his identity (127)

10. to be detained as an illegal immigrant (128)