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'■ For questions 1-12, read the two texts helów and decide which answer (A, B, C or Dj best fits each gap.

PENAL REFORM

The reform of the penal system is something to which we all ought to tum our (1).....^

and in particular, we need to examine, in the (2)....O of our philosophica! justification of

the process of imprisonment, what happens when those who have served their time are released. The fact that prisoners today do not have to endure the humiliating and

(3)....... L . conditions of the 19th century reflects a generał attitude that the purpose of

prison is morę than retribution, punishment and the protection of society. The concept of

rehabilitation has become far morę significant, but we must (4)........CL to ensure that the

practical measures needed for this are implemented. Far too many prisoners return to

society at the end of their (5)...&■ with no support whatsoever. The prisoner who is

released only to be (6).......6.... with the prospect of unemployment, homelessness and

possibly family breakdown is in grave danger of returning to crime as the only viable way

of making a living.
1 A attention	B awareness	C notice	D regard
2 A eye	B view	C scene	D light i
3 A degrading	B reducing	C subservient	D intemperate
4 A march	B stride	C strive	D walk
5 A verdict	B sentence	C condemnation	D penalty
6 A daunted	B confronted	C opposed	D countered

POLICE ENOUIRIES

Tm (7).......Li... no allegations, Mrs Betts.’ Inspector Wexford felt uncomfortable, and

wished himself anywhere but in this newly-decorated, paint-smartened house. I am merely carrying out enquiries which information received obliges me to do.’

‘Gossip,’ said Mrs Betts. ‘This streefs a hotbed of gossip. They're all much too (8)../CL-with their accusations round here, that’s the trouble.’    -ę

‘Haven’t you folk got nothing better to do?’ interrupted Mr Betts, a notę of (9).....L........

creeping into his voice. ‘What about the real crime? What about the muggings and

00)......C... r

Wexford sighed. But he went on doggedly questioning, remembering what the nurse a

said, what Dr Moss had said, listening for any hints of a hidden (11).....^-C-that either or

even both of them - may have had for (12)._tyJ.........such a crime.

B putting B easy B irritation B break-outs B intention B making

C giving C free C nuisance C break-ins C motive C carrying

7    A holding

8    A open

9    A roughness

10    A break-ups

11    A purpose'

12    A dealing

D making D fast

D aggravation D break-aways D target D committing