AII                SEMINAR 7 Crime & Punishment– Answer Key

Task 1

1. f    2. e    3. a    4. g    5. i    6. k    7. c    8. o    9. h    10. m    11. n    12. j
13. l    14. d    15. b


Task 2

1) 3% of the Australian population is Aborigines; 51% or the federal prison population is
Aborigines. (#5.4)

2) 22,723 people (#2.3)

3) 2:1 (#3.2)

4) Russia (#1.1)

5) 14% black; 8% Hispanic (#4.3)

6) 92% (#4.3)


Task 3

1.       Hijacker

2.       Witness

3.       Smuggler

4.       Shoplifter

5.       Murderer

6.       Kidnapper

7.       Forger

8.       Vandal

9.       Pickpocket

10.   Burglar

11.   Blackmailer

12.   Hooligan


Task 4

1.      T

2.      T

3.      F

4.      F

5.      T

6.      F

7.      F

8.      T

9.      T

     10.   F

Prepositions:

1.       about

2.       from

3.       from

4.       at

5.       at

6.       by

7.       of

8.       in

9.       of

10.   of

11.   as

12.   with


Task 5 – based on class discussion


Task 6 – Listening

1. T

2. F

3. F

4. T

5. T

6. T

7. T

8. F


Task 7

1. If / when I get home tonight, I’ll cook dinner. A: probability; if would mean you are not sure
(for example, your flight home is delayed).

2. If / when I was a child, I once stole some candy. A: simple past activity; not conditional.

3. If / when I win the lottery, I’ll buy you a coffee. A: If is a remote possibility; you’re not
sure, you’re doubtful. When indicates that you are more optimistic and really expect to win.

4. If / when I reach the age of 60, I’ll retire and move to Costa Rica. A: either: if =
pessimistic, when = optimistic; both express attitude.

5. If / when I don’t see you, have a nice journey. A: possibility; you are not sure about the
future.

6. If / when I get out of prison, I’m going to go to college. A: either: if = pessimistic (for
example, life imprisonment), when = optimistic; both express attitude.

7. If/when you put ice in a glass of hot water, it melts. Zero conditional

8. If/When it rains this afternoon, I´ll stay at home. Probability

9. If/When I get old, I´ll probably have grey hair. A: either: if= pessimistic, when= optimistic


If and when can reflect attitude.

If = possibility; when = probability in conditional sentences.


Task 8
 1. that/which/none needed
 2. who/that
 3. who/that
 4. which/that/none needed
 5. which/that/none needed
 6. which/that/none needed
 7. who/that
 8. whose
 9. who


Task 9

Burglary is one of the most common crimes which people commit. Some figures show that up to one in
six crimes which are reported is a burglary. Therefore, many people will be burgled at some point
in their life. Some of those who are burgled will find it devastating, even if none of their
possessions are actually taken. People who commit burglary should realize the effect they may have
on someone else’s life. In my opinion, if

someone who has already been convicted of burglary offends again, they should receive a stiffer
sentence.