TASK 3. Complete the following text with the words and phrases from the box: theft sentence charge fine fingerprints oath arrest evidence cell court
magistrate handcuff witnesses investigate detained pleaded found
A policeman was sent to the disappearance of some property from a hotel.
When he arrived, he found that the hotel staff had caught a boy in one of the rooms with a
camera and some cash. When the policeman tried to the boy, he became violent
and the policeman had to him. At the police station the boy could not give a
satisfactory explanation for his actions and the police decided to him with the
of the camera and cash. They took his , locked him in a
, and him overnight. The next morning, he appeared in
before the . He took an and not guilty. Two
, the owner of the property and a member of the hotel staff, gave .
After both sides of the case had been heard the boy was guilty. He had to pay a
of 50€ and he was given a of three months in prison suspended for
two years.

A policeman was sent to investigate the disappearance of some property from a hotel. When he arrived, he found that the hotel staff had caught a boy in one of the rooms with a camera and some cash. When the policeman tried to arrest the boy, he became violent and the policeman had to handcuff him. At the police station, the boy could not give a satisfactory explanation for his actions and the police decided to charge him with the theft of the camera and cash. They took his fingerprints, locked him in a cell, and detained him overnight. The next morning, he appeared in court before the magistrate. He took an oath and pleaded not guilty. Two witnesses, the owner of the property and a member of the hotel staff, gave evidence. After both sides of the case had been heard, the boy was found guilty. He had to pay a fine of 50€, and he was given a sentence of three months in prison suspended for two years.

Explanation:
1. Investigate: The verb "investigate" means to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover facts and evidence.
2. Disappearance: The noun "disappearance" means the act of something or someone becoming lost or missing.
3. Caught: The past participle of the verb "catch" means to capture or seize someone or something.
4. Camera: A camera is a device used to take photographs or record videos.
5. Cash: Cash refers to money in the form of notes and coins.
6. Arrest: The verb "arrest" means to take someone into custody, typically for the commission of a crime.
7. Violent: The adjective "violent" describes someone who is behaving aggressively or using physical force to cause harm.
8. Handcuff: The verb "handcuff" means to restrain someone by fastening their wrists together with handcuffs.
9. Satisfactory: The adjective "satisfactory" means meeting the requirements or expectations, or being acceptable or adequate in a given situation.
10. Explanation: An explanation is a statement or justification that clarifies the reasoning behind someone's actions or behavior.
11. Charge: The verb "charge" means to formally accuse someone of committing an offense or crime.
12. Theft: Theft refers to the act of taking someone else's property without their permission.
13. Fingerprints: Fingerprints are unique patterns and ridges present on the fingertips that can be used to identify individuals.
14. Lock: The verb "lock" means to fasten or close something securely, typically using a key or combination.
15. Detained: The past participle of the verb "detain" means to keep someone in official custody, typically for questioning or investigation.
16. Overnight: The term "overnight" means for or during the night.
17. Court: A court is a place where legal proceedings take place and decisions are made by a judge or a magistrate.
18. Magistrate: A magistrate is a judicial officer who is empowered to administer the law and make judgments in cases.
19. Oath: An oath is a formal, solemn promise or declaration, often made in a legal or religious context.
20. Pleaded: The past tense of the verb "plead" means to make a formal statement in response to a charge or accusation in court.
21. Found: The past tense of the verb "find" means to discover or come across something or someone by chance or deliberate search.
22. Witnesses: Witnesses are individuals who have firsthand knowledge or information about a specific event and can provide evidence or testimony.
23. Evidence: Evidence refers to any facts, information, or materials that support or prove a claim or statement.
24. Guilty: The adjective "guilty" describes someone who is responsible for or has committed a crime or offense.
25. Pay: The verb "pay" means to give someone money that is owed or required as a payment or fine.
26. Fine: A fine is an amount of money imposed as a punishment or penalty for a violation or offense.
27. Prison: A prison is a secure facility where individuals convicted of crimes are held as a form of punishment.
28. Suspended: The verb "suspend" means to delay or withhold the implementation or execution of a punishment or sentence.
29. Two years: The phrase "two years" indicates the length of time for which the prison sentence is suspended. In this case, it means the boy will not have to serve the sentence if he remains out of trouble for two years.