Unit 34: Laws and Punishments - Trí Đức English Trí Đức English UNIT 34: LAWS AND PUNISHMENTS Mastering English Collocations for Advanced Communication I. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE (LÝ THUYẾT VÀ CẤU TRÚC) A. Verbs that collocate with "law" obey / observe pass break LAW introduce uphold / enforce act within respect We must all observe the law at all times. formal People who refuse to obey the law should be punished. less formal A new law has been introduced / passed forbidding the use of mobile phones while driving. The company acted within the law as regards the rights of its employees. formal It is the job of the police to uphold / enforce the law . (make sure that people obey the law) B. Noun and verb collocations The new law forbids / prohibits smoking in all public places. (the law does not allow) The rules permit / allow members to bring guests into the club only at weekends. These rules / regulations apply to all students, not just new ones. (the rules are for) If we follow the rules , at least 20 people must be present at the meeting. (do what the rules say) The regulations require / stipulate that all students must register for the course. formal We have to comply with the regulations concerning the testing of equipment. formal I hope we can bend the rules and let her take the exam on another day. (informal: break the rules in a way that is not considered important) C. Punishments & Legal Procedures Collocation Example Context & Usage carry out an investigation Police are carrying out an investigation into a major theft in a factory in Woodvale. appear in court The trial starts today but the witnesses will be appearing in court tomorrow. go on trial George Arthur Lode, accused of murdering his wife, went on trial today. reach a verdict The jury are expected to take several days to reach a verdict . a fair trial It now seems impossible that Harold Graves can receive a fair trial , given the media publicity. be severely punished That judge believes that all shoplifters should be severely punished . pay/face a heavy fine People who park on double yellow lines face a heavy fine . face the death penalty If he is found guilty of murder, he will have to face the death penalty . act as a deterrent People often support the death penalty because they say it acts as a deterrent . suffer the consequences Anyone who commits a crime has to suffer the consequences . a harsh penalty/sentence Some judges are more likely to give harsh sentences than others. a har...