Communication Words in Context
The Appeal
Scene: A large courtroom filled with members of the public and media. The judge, a serious yet fair figure, sits at the bench, while the defense solicitor and prosecutor sit at their respective tables. The atmosphere is tense as the appeal hearing begins. The defendant, a middle-aged man, sits nervously beside his solicitor.
Listen to a short dialogue between the judge, defense solicitor and prosecutor. Which words and expressions from the Wordlist do you hear?
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Complete the text with the following words and phrases:
reassure In short instruct say the least move on All things considered interpret take issue compare notes come to light -
Judge: “Counsel, you may proceed with your appeal.”
Defense solicitor: “Thank you, Your Honor. I would like to (instruct) the court to (interpret) the new evidence that has (come to light). This could , in a sense, change the entire outcome of the case. It includes a witness statement that was previously overlooked.”
Prosecutor: “Your Honor, I must (take issue) with the defense’s interpretation. (In short), the evidence is not as compelling as they claim. The witness has a history of unreliable testimonies.”
Judge: “ (All things considered), we need to (compare notes) and ensure that every piece of evidence is thoroughly examined. Let’s (move on) to the next point.”
Defense solicitor: “Your Honor, I would like to (reassure) the court that my client has full support from credible witnesses. To (say the least), their testimonies are crucial. One of them is a respected community leader who can vouch for my client’s character.”
Judge: “Very well. We will reconvene tomorrow to continue this discussion. Court is adjourned.”
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