CPE 单元 7 · Law & Human Rights

这个单元有 5 章:原创课文「以安全之名」、词汇延展(法律/权利词族与正式习语)、语法延展(语域控制:正式法律文体的词汇与句法选择)、功能句型(Writing Report 正式文体 + 口语 Part 4)、CPE 考点与 8 题自测。

学完你能:写出语域精准的正式法律/人权文本,区分 formal/neutral 措辞;区分 rights/liberties 的语域。

预计时间:约 1 周半。

衔接说明:你在前面单元已接触正式措辞,本单元系统掌握语域控制。

本单元思维导图 · 以安全之名到语域控制

法律单元 = 权利词族 + 语域控制。课文写 narrator 反思一项以安全为名的监控法案,词汇按「权利/程序/侵犯」分组,语法攻克正式文体的词汇与句法选择。

第1章 课文
以安全之名
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第2章 词汇
权利与程序词族
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第3章 语法
语域控制
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第4章 句型
Report + 口语Part4
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第5章 考点
自测 8 题
读法:课文三遍 → 高级词/习语背 → C2 语法造句 → 写作/口语句型 → 自测。每章旁绿色"一键作业"可单独出题。
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主题课文 · 以安全为名的代价

Under the Guise of Security
原创课文,场景:narrator 是一名法律系学生,分析一项新通过的反恐法案。C2 难度,正式法律措辞密集——第 3 章拆。读时圈出正式词。

课文 · A Breach of Trust

(可参看本单元语法深化页)
The legislation, which was rushed through parliament in a matter of weeks, grants the state powers that, critics argue, go far beyond what is strictly necessary. Under its provisions, authorities may, without due process, detain individuals for up to fourteen days — a measure that, however well-intentioned, arguably constitutes a breach of fundamental liberties. It is, under the guise of security, that citizens surrender freedoms that, once eroded, are seldom restored. Should such measures become the norm, we risk trading our privacy for an illusion of safety. The burden, surely, is on those who would curtail our rights to demonstrate that no lesser alternative exists.
这项法案在短短几周内匆匆过会,授予国家的权力——批评者认为——远远超出了严格必要的范围。根据其条款,当局可不经正当程序拘留个人长达十四天;这一措施无论初衷多么良好,可以说都构成了对基本自由的侵犯。正是在「安全」的伪装下,公民交出了那些一旦被侵蚀便很少恢复的自由。倘若此类措施成为常态,我们可能用隐私去交换一种安全的幻觉。举证的责任当然在那些想要削减我们权利的人身上——他们必须证明不存在更温和的替代方案。
本课核心词:legislation, rush through, grant, strictly, due process, detain, well-intentioned, constitute, breach, liberty, erode, curtail

课文精讲 · C2 怎么把观点说透

论为什么这段课文是「语域教材」

口语写法(太随意):The law was passed quickly. It gives the state lots of power. Critics say it's too much. You can be held for 14 days without a trial.

C2 正式写法:The legislation, which was rushed through parliament, grants the state powers that go far beyond what is strictly necessary. Authorities may, without due process, detain individuals... a measure that arguably constitutes a breach of fundamental liberties.

升级点 1 — 正式动词:grant(给)/ detain(拘留)/ constitute(构成)/ curtail(削减),不用 give/hold/make/cut。

升级点 2 — 正式名词:legislation(法)/ due process(正当程序)/ breach(侵犯)/ liberties(自由)。

升级点 3 — 分裂句 under the guise of security that...:强调「在安全伪装下」。

记
这一章要记住的 C2 搭配

① under the guise of 以…为幌子

② a breach of 对…的侵犯

③ due process 正当程序

④ go far beyond 远远超出

⑤ the burden is on 责任在…一方

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词汇延展 · 法律与人权词族

Law & Rights
C2 写法律不能只用 law/right/rule。要把词分成「权利与自由/程序与权力/侵犯与辩护」三组。Use of English Part 3 考 legitimate→legitimacy、prosecute→prosecution。

法律人权词族(C2 高频)

法律人权词族(C2 高频)
组核心词 / 搭配 / 习语备注
权利与自由liberty, autonomy, entitlement, fundamental, inalienable, freedominalienable rights 不可剥夺的权利
程序与权力legislation, jurisdiction, due process, prosecute, detain, verdict, statutedue process 正当程序
侵犯与辩护breach, infringe, curtail, undermine, safeguard, advocate, upholdinfringe on 侵犯
正式习语under the guise of, a breach of, on the grounds of, beyond a reasonable doubtReport/Essay 必备
词族转换legitimate→legitimacy; prosecute→prosecution; violate→violation; justify→justificationPart 3 直接考
高频陷阱(语域辨析)

① rights vs liberties:rights = 法定权利(human rights);liberties = 自由(civil liberties)。

② infringe on/upon:infringe on rights,要加介词 on。

③ law(可数/不可数):a law(一部法律);law(法律总称,不可数)。

④ prosecute vs sue:prosecute 刑事公诉;sue 民事诉讼。

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语法延展 · 语域控制(Register)

Formal Register
C2 写作的核心能力是按文体选词:Report/Essay 用正式词,避免口语缩略与 contractions。深化页 cpe-05 专讲。

正式 vs 口语对照

Register Shift
结构含义/用法例句
正式(Report/Essay)口语(Speaking/Article)说明
purchasebuy正式用 purchase
requireneed正式用 require
approximatelyabout正式用 approximately
numerousa lot of正式用 numerous/many
thereforeso正式用 therefore/consequently
不 contractionsdon't / can't正式写 do not / cannot
最高频陷阱

① 正式文体别用 contractions:❌ don't / can't / it's → ✅ do not / cannot / it is。

② 别在 Report 里用 get:用 obtain/receive/undergo。

③ 正式用 one's 比 your 客观:one must consider 比 you must consider 正式。

考试怎么考:Writing 评分四项之一就是 Language,语域不对直接降档。

情景操练

即学即用

练习1(正式化):The law was passed quickly.(用 rush through)

练习2(去缩略):It isn't right to detain people without charge.(正式)

练习3(词形):The decision was perfectly ___. (legitimate)

练习4(写自己的话):用 under the guise of 写一句关于权利的 Essay 句。

查看参考答案
  • 练习1:The legislation was rushed through (parliament).
  • 练习2:It is not right to detain people without charge.
  • 练习3:legitimate(be + 形容词)
  • 练习4(示范):Freedom, once surrendered under the guise of security, is rarely restored.
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功能句型 · Writing Report 正式文体 + 口语 Part 4

Report & Discussion
CPE Report 要客观、结构化、正式;口语 Part 4 讨论权利与安全。三套模板 + 考场对话。

三套句型模板

Report 结构
The aim of this report is to outline...
It is based on interviews conducted with...
The findings indicate that...
本报告旨在概述…/它基于与…进行的访谈/结果表明…
考点:The aim of this report is to... 是 Report 开头标志,客观正式。
正式建议
It is recommended that ... (should) be reconsidered.
Steps should be taken to ensure that...
On the basis of these findings, the following measures are proposed.
建议重新考虑…/应采取措施确保…/基于这些发现,建议采取以下措施
考点:Report 结尾必给建议,用被动/虚拟显客观。
口语 Part 4
Does security justify the loss of privacy?
History suggests that powers, once granted, are seldom relinquished.
Where do we draw the line between protection and intrusion?
安全能为丧失隐私辩护吗?/历史表明权力一旦授予便很少收回/保护与侵犯的界限划在哪里?
考点:Where do we draw the line? 是权利讨论金句。

场景对话 · 口语 Part 4 讨论「安全与隐私孰轻孰重」

Examiner: Can a society be both free and secure?
Student A: That is the central tension. History suggests that powers, once granted, are seldom relinquished. Under the guise of security, citizens may surrender liberties that are never restored.
Student B: I concede the risk, yet order is the precondition of freedom. Without it, rights are theoretical.
Student A: Granted. Where, then, do we draw the line between protection and intrusion?
Student B: Precisely that question should be asked of every new law. The burden, surely, is on those who curtail our freedoms.
Student A: Agreed. Vigilance, as they say, is the price of liberty.
考官:一个社会能既自由又安全吗?/A:这正是核心张力。历史表明,权力一旦授予便很少收回。在安全的伪装下,公民可能交出永不恢复的自由。/B:我承认风险,可秩序是自由的前提。没有它,权利只是理论。/A:诚然。那么,保护与侵犯之间的界限划在哪里?/B:每一项新法都该被追问这个问题。责任当然在那些削减我们自由的人身上。/A:同意。正如人们所说,警惕是自由的代价。
得分点:① A 用 under the guise of;② B 用 Granted... 让步;③ Where do we draw the line?;④ The burden is on...;⑤ 语域正式,符合 Part 4。
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CPE 考点 · 法律与人权主题怎么考 + 自测

Exam Focus & Self-Test
法律主题横跨四张卷子:阅读考权利法案类文章、Use of English 考正式措辞与词形转换、Writing Report 写「建议改进某项政策」、Speaking Part 4 讨论安全与自由。考点 + 8 题自测。

考点分布表

法律人权主题考点
卷子/部分题型示例应对策略
Reading & Use Part 2开放填空:正式介词/冠词凭语感与搭配
Reading & Use Part 3词形:legitimate→legitimacy, violate→violation判断词性
Reading Part 6跨文本配对:两篇对监控法案的态度抓立场强弱
Writing Part 2Report:就政策提正式建议客观 + 被动 + 建议
Speaking Part 4安全与自由抽象讨论where do we draw the line

本单元自测 · 8 题

法律人权自测

1(正式化):The law was passed fast. → The legislation was ___ through parliament.

2(去缩略):It isn't lawful to hold people without charge.(正式)

3(词形):They questioned the ___ of the court's ruling. (legitimate)

4(介词):The bill infringes ___ personal freedom. (on / with)

5(易混):The state decided to ___ him for fraud. (prosecute / sue)

6(选择):___ the guise of fighting crime, the bill expanded surveillance. A. Under B. With C. By

7(写作):用 The aim of this report is to... 写一句 Report 开头。

8(口语):用 where do we draw the line 说一句关于权利的话。

查看参考答案
  • 1:rushed
  • 2:It is not lawful
  • 3:legitimacy(the + 名词)
  • 4:on(infringe on)
  • 5:prosecute(刑事公诉)
  • 6:A(under the guise of 固定搭配)
  • 7(示范):The aim of this report is to outline concerns about the proposed surveillance law.
  • 8(示范):Where do we draw the line between public safety and private life?
自评:错 2 题以上,回第 2、3 章重读词族表与语法结构表。

论从语域控制到写作分数

本单元你拿下的:正式动词/名词、去缩略、one's 客观化、Report 结构。

写作提示:Report 全程别用 contractions,别用 get/a lot of。

现在就做:把课文三句口语化改写,再对照正式版,体会语域差。

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