Test on Legal English: Ethical Reasoning and Communication

Question 1: The study materials include 'Should the legal drinking age be raised or lowered?' as a topic for practicing the presentation of arguments.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The 'LEGAL ENGLISH II 6 Presenting Arguments Practice' section explicitly lists 'Should the legal drinking age be raised or lowered?' as one of the topics for practice in presenting arguments.

Question 2: Which of the following statements represents an argument typically presented in favor of the use of surveillance cameras, as opposed to a privacy concern?

A. In favor of extensive surveillance is the concern that it infringes on personal freedom.

B. Opposed to widespread surveillance is the argument that it helps ensure public safety.

C. In favor of surveillance cameras is the viewpoint that they can reduce crime and enhance security.

D. Opposed to surveillance is the argument that it protects individuals' fundamental rights.

Explanation: The study materials highlight the topic 'Do the benefits of surveillance cameras outweigh the privacy concerns?'. An argument 'in favor of' surveillance cameras would focus on their benefits, such as reducing crime and enhancing security, which is reflected in option 2. Options 0, 1, and 3 present arguments that are either phrased incorrectly as 'in favor' or directly represent 'privacy concerns' or arguments 'opposed to' surveillance.

Question 3: In the footbridge version of the trolley problem, most people agree that it is morally acceptable to push the stranger to his death.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Psychological research indicates that in the footbridge version of the trolley problem, people tend to lean towards a deontological perspective, believing it is not acceptable to push a stranger to his death, even to save five others.

Question 4: According to the study materials, what two main factors contribute to the psychological discrepancy in people's responses to the switch versus footbridge versions of the trolley problem?

A. The presence of physical contact and the degree of emotional attachment to the victim.

B. The presence of physical contact and using a person as a means to an end.

C. The number of lives saved and the perceived legal consequences of the action.

D. The age of the victims and the potential for technological intervention.

Explanation: The study materials state: 'So, in versions of the trolley problem that involve physical contact, like the footbridge case above, harming one to save many is generally less acceptable than in versions that do not include such contact, like the switch case. Another crucial difference between the switch case and the footbridge case is that the latter involves using a person as a means to an end.'

Question 5: Cognates will help you understand academic texts more easily.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The provided materials state: 'These words are called cognates. They will help you understand academic texts more easily.'