1. Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. An attorney's assistant with specialized legal training.
a) civilb) complaint
c) paralegal d) plaintiff
2. The two official languages of New Zealand are English and Maori. ...Maoris are native people of New Zealand.
a) The
b) A
c) This
d) An
3. Kate’s father isn’t very keen ... classical music. He prefers jazz instead.
a) in
b) on
c) at
d) for
4. Choose the best definition to the underlined words in bold. A legal conclusion
a) courtb) legal system
c) verdictd) complaint
5. Well, I’ve got ... time to spare. Shall we go out and grab a coffee?
a) few b) a few
c) littled) a little
6. A: I wish I … your gift for languages.
B: I … it a gift. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, you know.
a) have/shan’t call
b) shall have/don’t call
c) would have/won’t call
d) had/shouldn’t call
7. Legal professionals publish their thoughts and assessments about laws in ….
a) digestsb) primary materials
c) form books d) case annotations
8. I don't want to do anything energetic today. I'd rather ... on the beach.
a) lie
b) lying
c) to lie
d) lay
9. She is not very sociable, but she has ... good friends, so she’s happy.
a) fewb) much
c) a lot d) a few
10. Choose the best definition to the underlined words in bold. The law firm helps people involved in an argument or conflict with their neighbors.
a) a disputeb) a lawsuit
c) a triald) penalty
11. You do not see ... traffic in the city center.
a) lots ofb) a lot of
c) much d) little
12. If I had known more about Australia last year I ... a report on it.
a) would make
b) would have made
c) will make
d) will have made
13. What can be inferred about form books?
a) judges use them when making decisions.
b) attorneys use them to find relevant laws.
c) lawyers use them when writing official papers.
d) libraries use them to organize computer databases.
14. London only gets ... snow in the winter.
a) a littleb) a few
c) not muchd) not many
15. If the summer ... warmer I would have lain in the sun last year.
a) were
b) would be
c) was
d) had been
16. Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. The crime of killing another person.
a) murderb) witness
c) disputed) robbery
17. - I have burnt the dinner. - Never mind, I ... to the restaurant and get a takeaway pizza.
a) gob) will go
c) am going d) went
18. I tried both keys to open the door, but ...worked.
a) either
b) no
c) neither
d) both
19. Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. A person who is in charge of and decides cases in a court.
a) an attorneyb) a prosecutor
c) defendantd) judge
20. The fulfillment of all your dreams ... within you - if you just believe in yourself.
a) are lying b) have lain
c) lies d) lie
21. If Mary hadn't been a student, she would have ... more free time when she was 20.
a) had
b) having
c) has
d) to have
22 Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. The methods of interpreting laws and putting them into effect.
a) courtb) a plaintiff
c) verdict d) legal system
23. Come on, hurry up. I’ve got ... time to spare.
a) few b) a few
c) little d) a little
24. I'm sure I'll never forget ... over the Grand Canyon. It was wonderful.
a) flying
b) flew
c) to fly
d) flown
25. Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. Everyone in the country has the right to receive justice according to established rules.
a) due process b) appeal
c) damages d) penalty
26. - Have you found your bracelet yet? - No, but I’m sure I ... it when I tidy my room.
a) am going to findb) find
c) will findd) have found
27. I wish it … not autumn now. I wish it ... summer or winter and we ... holidays.
a) were\were\ had
b) was\was\ had
c) is\is\have
d) were\ was\ will have
28. Paraphrase the underlined words in bold. A written document that states the reason for legal action.
a) complaintb) court
c) plaintiff d) verdict
29. I saw him ... the fence, but I didn't see him finish it.
a) to repair
c) repairing
b) having repaired
d) have repaired
30. The building of the library needs ... . That's why a great number of books are in bad condition.
a) to repair
b) repairing
c) repair
d) being repaired