Death Penalty

Death penalty By: Karina Lizbeth Guevara Martínez It was a quiet morning on January 14th, 2015 in the state of Texas. The sky was cloudy and the mist was covering the air. Everything seemed to be normal, until the calm was disrupted by a loud noise. A police car appeared. The patrol stopped just in front of #1123, Sunset Avenue. An instant later the police officer got off his car and hastily walked towards the building. What had happened? Who could know? A 45 year woman was found death. A neighbor had discovered the terrible scene and called 911. The apartment door was opened and the entire place was a mess. The body was left in the middle of the living room. She had been tied with a rope around her neck. Her body had several scratches and bruises. Her name was Laura Alegría. Everyone in the neighborhood were astonished with the news because Laura was a peaceful and kind person. Soon afterwards, a criminal investigation started and after a long process the murderer was caught. Because of the Texas law for this cases, he has been sentenced to death. But suddenly something went wrong. The defense stipulated that not enough evidences has been presented. It was time to look for more witness. Laura's family was devastated. They have been waiting a long period of time for the judgment day and now it seems like everything had gone to garbage. All their justice desire was taken away. Their feelings have been hurt. They did not expect such a negative experience. They certainly didn't want to be ignored. Family's lawyer would have to do a greater effort to work things out. Finally, the murderer confessed and the case was determined as a first degree murder. The criminal's name was John Tena, and he was sentenced to capital punishment. Which must be occurring in no longer than months by lethal injection. All effort was worth it! The only issue that was left behind was how the family would heal the pain... On your recording you have to read both the question and your answer (the one that you prepare, use the following table to guide you through.

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(You say) part 1 DEATH PENALTY

Read the question

Read your answer (Prepare complete answers)

John Tena has been sentenced to death, was it fair? (support your idea)

Yes, how? did he commit a crime and the punishment is equal to the crime he committed? I think it is a fair punishment. I think they feel better knowing that the culprit was Do you think that Laura's family found and paid for his crime, but that does not bring feels better as they see the criminal back the life of his dead relative. being executed? Why? In a country with a fair justice system which cases have to be sentenced to death?   

Murder Rape Kidnapping

Do you think that Mexico has a reliable justice system? (explain your answer)

in my opinion, these cases should be punished with the same severity, death for the culprit

I believe that Mexico, in general, has a good justice system, however, the application of the law does not always benefit those who are right, and corruption often makes it unfair. I think there is still a long way to go before the death Would be death penalty an option in penalty is applied, since there is a risk of executing México? (support your idea) innocent people since we still have a high rate of corruption in our country.

1. PART 2 o (You say) PART 2: PASSIVE VOICE SENTENCES

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(You say) the title of the section and then the 3 three sentences you have chosen. Continue with the next section titles and the sentences you have changed into passive.

I will mention the sentences and their conversion to passive voice, mentioning first the grammatical tenses

PART 2 TABLE ACTIVE VOICE

PASSIVE VOICE

PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE Someone confirms the reservation. Someone does not capitalize the project.

   

Someone launches the radio commercial.

 the radio commercial was released by someone

Someone consolidates the business.

 

Someone deploys the contact center.

the contact center was deployed by someone

Someone sees the workforce cutbacks.

the cuts in the workforce were observed by someone

The company does not reach equilibrium.

 

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE Someone is manipulating employees' opinion.

 

Someone is repairing the mechanism.

 the mechanism was repaired

Someone is hiring part-timers.

 

Someone is not giving permissions.

 permits were not granted

Someone is sharing the hyperlink.

 

Someone is not improving the family income.

 family income is not being improved

Someone is not innovating products.

 

PAST SIMPLE TENSE Someone issued a memorandum. Someone gave a great bonus for the marketing department. Someone diminished operating expenses. Someone paid wages. Someone ensured success for the corporation. Someone invested a lot of money for the marketing campaign. Someone announced a temporary layoff of 500 employees.

     operating expenses decreased

   corporation success is assured    500 employees were fired

FUTURE SIMPLE TENSE Someone will hide financial information. Someone will improve the management system.

   

Someone will improve worker's lifestyle. Someone will pay worker's compensation package. Someone will reorient the organogram. Someone will not give permissions. Someone will not compensate workers.

     the organogram will be reoriented  permits will not be granted  

PRESENT PERFECT TENSE Someone has sold these goods for many years. Someone has re-launched old products. Someone has increased prices. Someone has shown statistics. Someone has adjusted the percentage. Someone has made a mistake in the company. Someone has broken the rules.

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   workers will not be compensated  prices have increased  Statistics have been displayed      

In the end, say an end message for example: 1. Thanks for your attention. 2. Good bye everyone. 3. Thank you, have an excellent day/ take care

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