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Detective fiction

Pregunta 1 de 5

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The detective ( fiction, writing ) was born in the mid 19th century. In the 1920s, the detective story became very ( popular, known ). It followed very definite rules:
- The scene was set in a ( closed, close ) space (a train, a ( manor, minor ), etc...)
- There was a ( murder, murter ), a restricted number of ( suspects, culprits ), a detective leading the ( investigation, survey ), the final unveiling of the ( enigma, myth ).
In the US, the "Hard-boiled" fiction appeared in the mid 20s. ( Thrillers, Billy Jean ) depicted the reality of American city life (crime, violence, ( corruption, charities ), and vice).
A new type of detective was born: the private ( eye, ear ), or private detective, who is tough, ( unscrupulous, scrupulous ), and sometimes violent.

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Pregunta 2 de 5

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1. The judge said it was a very serious crime, and sentenced her to sixteen years in prison -> Le dit que c'était un crime très et la à seize ans de prison.
2. The defendant had a right to a fair trial. -> L' a droit à un équitable.
3. 58% of prisoners are in jail for non violent crimes. -> 58% des sont en prison pour des crimes .
4. If he is convicted, the judge may give him the death penalty. -> S'il est , le juge pourrait le à la .
5. He escaped in October 1938 and took refuge in Britain. -> Il s' en octobre 1938 et trouva en Grande Bretagne.
6. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict after deliberating four hours. -> Les furent incapables de rendre un après quatre heures de .

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Pregunta 3 de 5

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Which question would a suspect NOT ask?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Have I done something wrong?

  • Does this belong to you?

  • Can I call a lawyer?

  • Where are you taking me?

  • Can I make a phone call?

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Pregunta 4 de 5

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Which question would the police NOT ask?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Are you carrying any illegal drugs?

  • What are my rights?

  • Whose car is this?

  • Where were you at eight last night?

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Pregunta 5 de 5

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Which sentence would a police officer NOT say.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • You are under arrest.

  • Put your hands on your head.

  • I am taking you to the police station.

  • You will have to pay a fine for this.

  • I will give you a warning this time.

  • I'm going to write a letter to your mom.

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