Transformations – key

1 The thing I’d like to do most would be to go to the Greek islands again. MORE

There is nothing I’d like to do more than to go to the Greek islands again.

2 You must drive more slowly in town. SPEED

You must reduce/decrease your speed when you drive/ when driving in town.

3 The girl’s behaviour was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. LOSS

The Head Teacher was at a loss to understand/comprehend the girl’s behaviour.

4 They will think your nephew stole the money. SUSPECTED

Your nephew will be suspected of stealing / having stolen the money.

5 United are bound to beat City. FOREGONE

It’s a foregone conclusion that United will beat City.

19.02.2015 (1)

I Differences between the continental and Anglo Saxon legal system based on common law.

II Terms connected with trials:

1 jury (12 members)

2 judge

3 defendant is a person who is being defended; the accused

4 witnesses

5 forensic expert

6 prosecutor / council for the prosecution (UK)/ district / state attorney (US)

7 council for the defence / defence lawyer

8 a witness box (UK) / stand (US)

9 (be in) the dock

10 turn Queen’s evidence (UK) / state’s evidence (US)