法学英语专业复试题及答案

法学英语专业复试题及答案
一、词汇与语法（共20分）
1. 根据题目所给的语境，选择正确的单词填空。

（每题2分，共10分）
- The lawyer presented a ______ argument for the defendant.
A. compelling
B. compellingly
C. compel
D. compels
- The court decided to ______ the defendant's appeal.
A. dismiss
B. dismissive
C. dismisses
D. dismissed
2. 根据题目所给的语境，用正确的时态填空。

（每题2分，共10分） - The defendant ______ (to be) found guilty.
- The witness ______ (to testify) that he saw the crime.
- The judge ______ (to announce) the verdict.
二、阅读理解（共30分）
阅读以下法律英语文章，并回答问题。

[法律英语文章内容]
1. What is the main purpose of the article?
2. What are the key provisions of the law discussed in the article?
3. How does the article describe the impact of the law on society?
三、翻译（共20分）
1. 将以下法律英语句子翻译成中文。

（每题5分，共10分）
- "The defendant has the right to remain silent and anything said can and will be used against you in a court of law."
- "The court has jurisdiction over all matters arising under this law."
2. 将以下中文法律句子翻译成英文。

（每题5分，共10分）
- “被告有权保持沉默，所说的任何话都可能在法庭上被用来反对他。

”
- “法院对所有根据本法产生的事项拥有管辖权。

”
四、案例分析（共30分）
1. 阅读以下案例摘要，并回答问题。

（每题10分，共20分）
- What legal issue is at the center of this case?
- How might the court rule on this issue, and why?
2. 提出并分析一个与案例相关的法律问题。

（10分）
五、论述题（共20分）
请论述法律英语在国际法律实践中的重要性，并给出至少两个具体的例子。

参考答案：
一、词汇与语法
1. A, A, A
2. was found, will testify, will announce
二、阅读理解
1. The main purpose of the article is to explain the legal implications of a recent law.
2. The key provisions include stricter penalties and enhanced protection for victims.
3. The article describes the law's impact as improving public safety and deterring crime.
三、翻译
1. “被告有权保持沉默，所说的任何话都可能在法庭上被用来反对他。

”
“法院对所有根据本法产生的事项拥有管辖权。

”
2. "The defendant has the right to remain silent and anything said can and will be used against you in a court of law."
"The court has jurisdiction over all matters arising under this law."
四、案例分析
1. The legal issue at the center of this case is the defendant's right to a fair trial.
The court might rule in favor of the defendant, citing a violation of due process.
2. A related legal question could be whether the defendant's confession was obtained legally.
五、论述题
Legal English is crucial in international legal practice because it serves as a common language for communication and documentation. For example, international contracts are often drafted in Legal English to ensure clarity and enforceability across jurisdictions. Additionally, Legal English is used in international arbitration, where disputes between parties from different countries are resolved according to a neutral set of legal standards.
[结束语]
本试题旨在考察学生对法律英语专业知识的掌握程度，以及运用法律英语进行沟通和分析的能力。

希望学生能够通过本试题的练习，进一步提高自己的专业水平。