W celu przećwiczenia i lepszego przybliżenia słownictwa i stylu

W celu przećwiczenia i lepszego przybliżenia słownictwa i stylu

W celu przećwiczenia i lepszego przybliżenia słownictwa i stylu
obowiązującego w prawnym języku angielskim studenci
programu JOBiIT proszeni są o wykonanie poniższych ćwiczeń.
Wykonane zadania należy w formie elektronicznej przesłać na
adres: [email protected] do dnia 20 lipca 2013 r.
Aby uzyskać odpowiedzi na ewentualne pytania, otrzymać
pomoc/konsultację i zweryfikować wykonane ćwiczenia, studenci
mogą skorzystać z dyżurów przedmiotowych, których
harmonogram jest następujący:
Studia stacjonarne:
21 czerwca 2013 (piątek)
grupa
BjobiIT
AD
godzina sala przedmiot
13:15C
tutorial
15:30
wykładowca
uwagi
Matschi K
27 czerwca 2013 (czwartek)
grupa
BjobiIT
AD
godzina sala przedmiot
11:30C
tutorial
13:45
wykładowca
uwagi
Matschi K
04 lipca 2013 (czwartek)
grupa
BjobiIT
AD
godzina sala przedmiot
11:15C
tutorial
12:45
wykładowca
Matschi K
uwagi
Studia niestacjonarne:
23 czerwca 2013 (niedziela)
grupa
3jobiIT
AZ
godzina sala przedmiot
14:00jobiIT
A
15:30
tutorial
wykładowca
uwagi
Matschi K
28 czerwca 2013 (piątek)
grupa
3jobiIT
AZ
godzina sala przedmiot
15:00jobiIT
11
15:45
tutorial
wykładowca
uwagi
Matschi K
29 czerwca 2013 (sobota)
grupa
3jobiIT
AZ
godzina sala przedmiot
11:00jobiIT
11
12:30
tutorial
wykładowca
uwagi
Matschi K
05 lipca 2013 (piątek)
grupa
3jobiIT
AZ
godzina sala przedmiot
15:00jobiIT
N
17:15
tutorial
wykładowca
Matschi K
uwagi
ZADANIA OBOWIĄZKOWE (1-5)
Zadanie 1.
Po przeanalizowaniu listy zwrotów poniżej wyraź treść podaną w zdaniach 1-15 z
użyciem podanych w nawiasach słów i zachowaniem możliwie najbardziej formalnego
stylu.
OBOWIĄZKOWO NALEŻY NAPISAĆ CO NAJMNIEJ 5 ZDAŃ
Example: I could do that, but I didn’t want to.
The capacity to perform existed, but there occurred a shortage of motivation.
A few features of legal style in writing

use of sophisticated language – terminology, words of Latin origin and greater number of syllables e.g.,
more complex expressions
big vs. substantial
effects vs. ramifications
to agree vs. to consent
although vs. notwithstanding
to do vs. to perform
hospital vs. health care facility
if vs. unless/otherwise/in the event of to get vs. to obtain
home vs. domicile/place of residence

preference given to phrases with nouns/adjective rather than verbs e.g.
to know vs. to possess knowledge
to have vs. to be in the possession of
it may be vs. there is a probability that
what you say vs. the statement of a party

etc.
focus on issues and the state-of-affair rather than people involved – language as impersonal as possible.
Therefore people usually appear in the 3rd person or not at all. Also, wide use of passive voice.
John and Mary love each other vs. There is a strong reciprocal bond of emotional character between John
and Mary
The police investigated and found... vs. In the course of police investigation it has been established...
When they read the document, the started to sign it one by one vs. The document having been read, the
individual signing procedure commenced
I promise to deliver it to you vs. The party referred to as Deliverer shall convey the goods to the Recipient.

repetitions instead of pronouns (he, she, it) to avoid confusion in long sentences, with/or expressions that
confirm reference e.g. The aforementioned document shall be signed by the Landlord at the Landlord’s
principal place of business, with the said Landlord or Landlord’s representative referred to in Art. 1

lists of items in order to cover all possibilities
This DVD must not be rented, sold, re-sold, displayed, shown, duplicated in one or more copies, or
otherwise made available to third parties...

certain innocent words can have specific meaning; the widely used “shall” carries a meaning of
commitment and obligation, “may” permission. To execute means to sign a contract while a similar
“perform” means to carry out what it says.
1. I might be having some trouble on the way back. (probability, difficulty, return)
2. Sheila can’t be bothered to do things around the house. (willingness, chores)
3. We couldn’t get you the stuff because the van broke down. (inability, goods, to result
from, mechanical failure)
4. Stupid of me to get that computer on eBay from a seller I don’t know. (injudicious, obtain,
vendor)
5. Someone should do something with the pipes in this building. (plumbing, maintenance,
attend to)
6. And since we are on the subject of oranges, I’m telling you again I didn’t buy them in
Biedronka. (with respect to, purchase)
7. The builders forgot to lock the doors when they finished work. (construction, neglect,
secure access, completion)
8. They found a dead body in Mr. Johnson’s yard.
(discover, corpse, premises)
9. What happened on the night before the President came showed how quick the police are in
reacting. (events, preceding, demonstrate, law enforcement, prompt response)
10. John did badly in maths exams, so his dad had to come and sort things out. (performance,
necessitate, intervention)
11. If you need me, just give me a call (should, arise, communication, via, sufficient/suffice)
12. Depending on the weather, we’ll do the show here or somewhere where it doesn’t rain.
(subject to, performance, hold, location, sheltered venue).
13. I can show you how I blow up a building, but only if the conditions are as they should be.
(public demonstration, demolition, feasible, provision, meet, required specification)
14. Some of the types living in the neighbourhood are fairly shady. (individuals, inhabit, ,
describe, suspicious)
15. We may run out of water soon. (likely, supply, exhaust)
Zadanie 2.
Podaj polskie brzmienie zaznaczonych tłustym drukiem wyrażeń.
1. With respect to matters not covered by the provisions of the Uniform Rules for the New York
Court of Claims (the Uniform Rules), the Court of Claims adheres to the rules set forth in the
Civil Practice Law and Rules (the CPLR). Ct. Cl. R. Section 206.1(c). Because the Uniform Rules
do not discuss disclosure of expert witnesses, it follows that the Court of Claims' rules on the
subject are governed by the CPLR.
2. The court rejected the defendant's argument that the headlines were not the product of sufficient
skill or effort, finding that because many of the headlines consisted of eight or so words that
imparted information, copying of the headlines might at least in some instances constitute
copyright infringement.
3. The Trustee, at any time, by an instrument in writing executed by the Trustee, with the
concurrence of the City Council evidenced by a resolution, may accept the resignation of or
remove any co-trustee or separate trustee appointed under this section.
4. Taxes imposed by any governmental authority, such as sales, use, excise, gross-receipts, or other
taxes relating to the equipment, except for the personal-property tax, for which Biltex, Inc. is
assessed and liable in accordance with applicable law, must be reimbursed by Calburn, Inc
5. 2.1 No Default or Violation of the Law. The execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement, or
the bond indenture, and any other transaction documents by the Authority, will not result in a
breach of the terms of, or constitute a default under, (A) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust,
lease, or other instrument to which the Authority is a party or by which it or any of its property is
bound or its bylaws or any of the constitutional or statutory rules or regulations applicable to the
Authority or its property.
6. In the event that any employee is requested to testify in any judicial or administrative
proceeding, said party will give the company prompt notice of such request in order that the
company may seek an appropriate protective order.
7. All modifications, interlineations, additions, supplements, and/or changes to this Contractual
Amendment are subject to and conditioned upon a fully executed, signed, and dated acceptance,
approval, and confirmation at Pantheon's corporate headquarters.
8. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3670, 3671, and 3672 of the Internal Revenue Code of the
United States, notice is hereby given that there have been assessed under the Internal Revenue
Code of the United States, against the following-named taxpayer, taxes (including interest and
penalties) which after demand for payment thereof remain unpaid, and that by virtue of the
above-mentioned statutes the amount (or amounts) of said taxes, together with penalties, interest,
and costs that may accrue in addition thereto, is (or are) a lien (or liens) in favor of the United
States upon all property and rights to property belonging to said taxpayer.
9. In the event of termination of this Agreement by Sponsor before expiration of the project period,
Sponsor must pay all costs that the University has accrued as of the date of termination.
10. If the bailee fails, refrains, or refuses to perform any obligation under this agreement, the bailor
may, at its option, perform the obligation of the bailee and charge to, bill, or otherwise recover
from the bailee the cost of this performance.
11. Seller must cooperate with and assist Buyer in this process, without bearing the costs or expenses
associated therewith.
Zadanie 3.
Uzupełnij poniższe zdania odpowiednimi przyimkami podanymi w ramce
against (2x)
from (2x)
of
on (2x)
to (3x)
under
via
with
1. It is unlawful for a person to discriminate .......................another based on sex or marital
status in the hiring process and in respect of the terms and conditions of employment.
2. After the employee is hired protection is generally provided ............................. the
Employment Rights Act 1996.
3. A voluntary arbitration procedure in unfair dismissal cases is available ..............................
employers and employees as an alternative .........................the traditional way of resolving
such cases................................employment tribunals.
4. No employer is immune ..............................employment law cases being brought against
them.
5. In many instances, employees successfully claimed that they were victims
.............................. sex discrimination and that discriminatory culture present in many
companies prevented women from becoming senior managers.
6. One EU directive would deal with outlawing discrimination ........................the grounds of
race and ethnicity.
7. Once passed, the directives would immediately become binding ..................EU member
states
Zadanie 4.
Uzupełnij poniższe zdania odpowiednimi czasownikami podanymi w ramce
awarded
includes
dismissed
incurred
decide
issue
file
pay
goes
resembles
heard
If you think you have been unfairly...............................from your job, you can .........................
a claim for your case to be ................................by an employment tribunal. A tribunal
...............................a court, although it is more informal. It hears different types of complaints
from employees. If your complaint ................................to a hearing, it will heard by a panel of
three people, which typically .................................. the chair, who is a qualified legal
practitioner, and two non-legally qualified members, who may have experience as employers
or union representatives, for example. The tribunal will ..............................whether your
dismissal was unfair not. If your case is successful, the tribunal will also decide whether
compensation should be paid, and if so, how much. The tribunal may .............................. a
cost order, requiring the claimant or the respondent (employer) to ..............................the costs
....................... by the other party.
Zadanie 5.
Po zapoznaniu się z sytuacją opisaną w punktach 1-8 wybierz jedno z podanych
rozwiązań a-f i zwięźle uzasadnij (1-3 zdania).
a) no action
b) a friendly word with the person
c) official verbal warning/reprimand
d) official written warning/reprimand
e) dismissal on disciplinary grounds
f) any other solution you think is fit
OBOWIĄZKOWO NALEŻY ZAPROPONOWAĆ ROZWIĄZANIA CO NAJMNIEJ 5
SYTUACJI
1. An employee who continually refuses to comply with the safety regulations has caused a
small fire. There has been only minor damage and no injuries among the staff.
2. You witness an employee verbally and physically threatening a colleague. He has never
behaved like this before.
3. An employee has told a friend (a journalist) about secret negotiations about strategic
movements of your company. Soon afterwards the story is published in an important
national newspaper.
4. An employee comes to work but his behaviour is not entirely normal. After talking to
him/her you have a distinct impression that the person is drunk.
5. You discover that information provided by a new employee on the CV in untrue. Her
experience is much smaller and she does not possess the qualifications she claimed she
has.
6. An employee is treating the work hours lightly – always comes a bit late, leaves some 10
minutes early, her lunch breaks are longer. It happens almost every day, and people are
complaining.
7. Thinking that no one is watching, an employee puts a packet of photocopier paper in
his/her bag to take home.
8. Employees are working on computers with a new system, which hangs up from time to
time. An employee, in frustration over this problem, hits the screen and damages it beyond
repair. A replacement means a cost of at least 1500 PLN.
ZADANIA DLA CHĘTNYCH (6 i 7)
Zadanie 6.
Napisz dziesięciopunktowy regulamin na JEDEN z podanych tematów
A company is allowed to establish its own laws and regulations in certain areas. Choose one
of the following: SMOKING, LANGUAGE, DRESS CODE, BREAKS and draft up to 10 points
of internal policy regulating these issues. You write it from the point of view of an employer,
and there is a need to maintain certain formality of language, although without exaggeration.
Zadanie 7.
Na załączonym formularzu umowy (AGREEMENT) wypełnij podane rubryki i naszkicuj krótką
umowę na JEDEN z podanych tematów. Skorzystaj z podanych wskazówek.
Please try to draft a short agreement on one of the following:
-
Considerate Neighbourhood (two adjacent detached houses with gardens)
-
Family Visits (with family staying longer than one day)
-
Dating
Fill in the blank spaces on the template.

the space under “Whereas” serves to explain the rationale, or the reasons why parties enter
into an agreement.

After “Parties agree as follows” state obligations and rights of each party. Remember to use
formalised, impersonal language, and feel free to use expressions and forms (e.g. shall/may)
that you have encountered so far.

Do not forget that the contract must state what happens when it is not complied with
(breached), and where there might be exceptions. Possibly, you might add when it becomes
effective/comes into force

You might wish to refer to everyday, humorous situations, but keep a serious style.
......................................................................... AGREEMENT
IS MADE ON ...................................
BETWEEN:
...........................................(hereinafter referred to as .............................),
represented by:........................................................
AND
...........................................(hereinafter referred to as .............................),
represented by:........................................................
WHEREAS:
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
This document is made in two identical counterparts, one for each of the parties thereto
SIGNATURES
on behalf of the.........................................
on behalf of the..................................................