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What is the main issue being discussed in the first conversation?
What is the main issue being discussed in the first conversation?
- A criminal is trying to avoid going to prison.
- The police are talking about how to punish criminals.
- The police are trying to catch a criminal.
- A criminal is making excuses for his crimes. (correct)
What does the phrase "sign over" mean in the context of the conversation?
What does the phrase "sign over" mean in the context of the conversation?
- To sign a document with a name.
- To transfer ownership of something. (correct)
- To give someone a gift.
- To agree to a contract.
What does the phrase "imposed a substantial sentence" mean in the context of the conversation?
What does the phrase "imposed a substantial sentence" mean in the context of the conversation?
- The court will give a lengthy prison sentence. (correct)
- The court will make the criminal pay a fine.
- The court will give a warning to the criminal.
- The court will give the criminal community service.
What does the phrase "abide by" mean in the context of the conversation?
What does the phrase "abide by" mean in the context of the conversation?
What does the phrase "toughen up" mean in the context of the article about tax evasion?
What does the phrase "toughen up" mean in the context of the article about tax evasion?
What does the phrase "thrown out" mean in the context of the article about tax evasion?
What does the phrase "thrown out" mean in the context of the article about tax evasion?
What is the next step in the process of introducing the new tax evasion law?
What is the next step in the process of introducing the new tax evasion law?
Flashcards
Obeying rules and laws
Obeying rules and laws
Acting in accordance with established rules or legal requirements.
Breaking the law
Breaking the law
Violating established legal rules or regulations.
Giving information
Giving information
Providing details to authorities about someone's wrongdoing.
Legal rights transfer
Legal rights transfer
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Substantial sentence
Substantial sentence
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Abide by the law
Abide by the law
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Tax evasion laws
Tax evasion laws
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Financial Crimes Agency
Financial Crimes Agency
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Study Notes
Obeying Rules and Laws
- Police officer caught Mr. Smith
- Mr. Smith claims innocence, breaking law goes against principles
- Mr. Smith's fellow criminals have informed on him.
- Mr. Smith allegedly persuades elderly women to transfer property.
- Mr. Smith claims women acted of their own free will.
- Court intends to impose substantial sentence.
- Mr. Smith promises future adherence to law.
- Judge likely to impose prison sentence.
- Possible early release if follows prison rules.
Describing Rules and Laws
- Government seeks stricter tax evasion laws.
- Aim is to empower Financial Crimes Agency.
- Imprisonment for serious offenders.
- Initial proposals rejected by committee.
- Amended proposals passed committee.
- Parliament vote expected.
- Regulations to be implemented gradually.
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