English Phrasal Verbs in Use Advanced PDF

53 Rules and laws A Obeying rules and laws Police off icer Well, Mr Smith. I am pleased to say we have caught up with1 you at last. Mr Smith But, I’m innocent, sir. Breaking the law would b...

53 Rules and laws A Obeying rules and laws Police off icer Well, Mr Smith. I am pleased to say we have caught up with1 you at last. Mr Smith But, I’m innocent, sir. Breaking the law would be going against my principles. Police off icer Well, several of your fellow criminals have informed on2 you. Mr Smith Just wait till I see them! Police officer They say you make a habit of persuading old ladies to sign over3 their property to you. Mr Smith But they did it of their own free will. Police off icer The court is going to have to impose a substantial sentence on4 you this time. Mr Smith But what if I promise to abide by5 the law in the future? Police off icer Well, you will certainly need to do that, and who knows, if you adhere to6 the rules in prison, you might be let out early, but I’m certain the judge will give you a prison sentence – you won’t be let off again. 1 4 managed to catch give someone a punishment 2 5 given information to the police about (formal) obey 6 someone who has done something wrong (formal) obey 3 give someone else legal rights to something B Describing rules and laws NEWS Progress on tax evasion The government has long been anxious to introduce a new law relating to tax evasion. The intention is to toughen up1 the existing legislation, bringing all crimes related to the non-payment of taxes under the authority of the Financial Crimes Agency, giving the FCA considerable new powers and providing for2 the imprisonment of serious offenders. The initial proposals for the law were thrown out3 at the committee stage. However, some modifications were made and the new proposals went through the committee stage last week. The next step is for them to be voted on in Parliament. It is expected that they will get through without difficulty, as there is general cross-party agreement that the current laws have too many loopholes and should be tightened up4. Once passed, the new regulations will be rolled out5 gradually over the coming year. 1 4 make more limiting and difficult to avoid made stricter 2 5 (formal) allowing to happen introduced 3 rejected Tip Write sentences using phrasal verbs on small cards, missing out the preposition or particle. Write the missing word on the back of the card. Test yourself regularly using the cards. 110 English Phrasal Verbs in Use Advanced