LISTENING COMPREHENSION. ADVANCED LEVEL

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Listening task by Mª Jesús García San Martín

WHY DO WE NEED LAWYERS?

Listen to the following dialogue and choose the cor rect option for the questions below.

Listening material from English Language Listening Lab Online

1. What words does she mention?

A. Judge, Lawyer B. Lawyer, Courtroom C. Stenographer, Lawyer D. Courtroom, Jury

2. What do lawyers normally try to do? They settle A. behind court B. before court C. after court D. while in court 3. What do lawyers often gather the sides for? To A. arbitrate B. explain their fees C. collect evidence D. leave for the courtroom

4. Who can lawyers be helpful for by working on a sliding scale? A. Society in recession B. Unemployed individuals C. Legal workers D. Customers with scarce means

5. How does she define lawyers’ free work? A. Pro bone B. Prevailing C. Pro bono D. Preventive

LISTENING COMPREHENSION. ADVANCED LEVEL

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Listening task by Mª Jesús García San Martín

6. What do lawyers often explain? A. Leases B. Law School C. Their case history D. The evidence

7. Having minor cases resolved makes the customer f eel A. Free B. More nervous C. Thankful D. At ease

8. What type of children’s cause does she mention? A. Protection B. Abandonment C. Custody D. Abuse 9. What sections of society is a lawyer there for? A. The homeless B. The less favoured C. The deaf D. The dumb 10. What kind of law will she practise? A. Children’s law B. Labour Law C. Aircraft Law D. Criminal Law