- •Иванова о.В., Кирильчик т.К.
- •Introduction to economics Введение в экономику
- •What is economics?
- •What is economics?
- •Economic or economical?
- •1.Complete the following sentences with the appropriate word from the list below.
- •1. Read the text and focus on the following points:
- •The meaning of economics
- •4. Expand the sentences, using the information from the text.
- •Satisfying people’s wants
- •2.Read the text again and say if the following statements are true or false according to the information in the text.
- •3.Match the beginnings and endings of the following statements.
- •Economic systems
- •1.Say whether the following characteristics of economic systems are typical for a)traditional economic systems, b) command economic systems, c)market economic systems.
- •2.Answer the following questions on the contents of the text.
- •3.Read the text again and say if the following statements are true or false according to the information in the text.
- •4.Complete the following table.
- •1. Match the words listed below with the definitions that follow.
- •2. Group the words that follow into six synonymous groups.
- •3. Group the words that follow into six antonymous groups.
- •4. Complete the sentences with appropriate terms from the list below.
- •5.Add an appropriate preposition to each of the following sentences where indicated.
- •6.Match the words and their definitions.
- •7.The snowball definition game.
- •8.Translate into English.
- •Passive Voice
- •1. Make these sentences passive. Use by if it is necessary to say who did the action.
- •If possible, rewrite these newspaper headlines as passive sentences. Begin each sentence with It has been … that.. . If it is not possible write X after the headline.
- •Import-Export
- •How to make a good presentation
- •Introducing the first point
- •Inviting questions
- •Adam smith
- •The Vision of Adam Smith
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Which of the following statements are true/false?
- •3. Do you agree or disagree with the following opinions? Why yes and why not? Write an essay of 150-200 words to support your opinion.
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Which of the following statements are true/false?
- •3. Questions for discussion.
- •Сlassical liberalism
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2.Complete the following sentences:
- •3. Questions for discussion.
- •Neoclassical economics
- •The subschools
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Which of the following statements are true/false?
- •3.Questions for discussion.
- •Reference Literature
If possible, rewrite these newspaper headlines as passive sentences. Begin each sentence with It has been … that.. . If it is not possible write X after the headline.
Discovery that aspirin can help fight cancer.
Agreement that UN will send in troops.
Aid workers yell of massacre.
“Earth shrinking by ten meters each year” claim scientists.
Earthquake calculated to have cost $3 billion.
Young people encouraged to apply for government grants.
Reports of rebel troops entering capital.
8.Tony has taken his old car in for an inspection. The news is not good. Read what he was told and report it using a passive +to-infinitive.
We have discovered that the brakes are badly worn.
We consider that the petrol tank is dangerous.
We think that the electrical system is a fire hazard.
We expect the repairs to be very expensive indeed.
LISTENING
Import-Export
Part One
Questions 1-15
Conversation One (Questions 1-5)
You are going to hear an economist talking about free trade
Write one letter (A-H) next to the number of the recording.
Don`t use any letter more than once.
Free trade…
1… A. allows people to export their goods
2… B. stimulates competition
3… C. allows companies to grow
4… D. promotes world peace and understanding
5… E. encourages travel
F. keeps prices down
G. creates wealth
H. helps domestic manufacturers to survive
Conversation Two (Questions 6-8)
Read the tip about comparative advantage
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Comparative advantage
An economic theory which claims that all countries will be better off if each of them concentrates on doing the things it does best. For example, a country that produces cotton and cotton textiles efficiently and cheaply should concentrate on this.
Now listen to part B and for each question (6-8) choose one letter
(A, B or C) for the correct answer.
6. What examples of comparative advantage are given?
A. Manufacturers in countries with small populations can find new markets which will allow them to expand.
B. They may have a natural resource like coal or rubber, or a climate which is perfect for growing bananas.
C. Some companies dump their goods in importing countries.
7. How can countries without clear or natural comparative advantage succeed?
A. Import the things they produce less well.
B. Create competition between producers.
C. Concentrate on doing the things they do best.
8. What country is a good example of this?
A. Uzbekistan is a good example of this.
B. Georgia is a good example of this.
C. Uzbekistan and Singapore.
Conversation Three (Questions 9-15)
Listen and complete the gaps in the sentences.
Protectionism is justified for developing countries when they want to start (9) ______. This helps them become less dependent on (10)______ and this is good for the country`s (11)_______ . Protectionism is even justified for developed countries when they have problems with (12) _______, for example, when aggressive competitors (13) _______. The competitor doesn`t make (14) _______ but it (15) ________.
Part Two
Section One (Questions 16-22)
John Buchanan is calling Mandy Forbes of Forbes Stationary Suppliers to order stationery for his company
Listen and complete the delivery note extract.
Quantity |
Description |
Price |
Total |
10 |
(17)… gram packets photocopy paper (500 sheets) |
$ 5.20 |
(21)… $ |
1 |
Box of OHP film (18)… sheets) |
(19)… $ |
(22)… $ |
(16)… |
Packs OHP pens permanent |
(20)… $ |
$19.40 |
|
|
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$ 103.90 |
Section Two
Questions 23-30
Elena Furia, a teacher at an international school in Italy, is calling New Traditions, a sport equipment manufacturer and supplier in California, for some information.
Listen again and complete these questions.
1. (23) _____________, Ms Furia?
2. (24) ____________to know?
3. (25) ____________ interested in?
4. (26) ____________ to send me a quotation?
Now match these answers a-e with the questions. Write your answers here.
(27)_______.
(28)_______.
(29) _______.
(30) _______.
Well, I was wondering if you had a stockiest in Italy.
I could give you a discount for three sets but the transportation costs could be high.
I`ve read the information on your website about the bike polo equipment.
I`ll send you a pro forma invoice.
I`d like to know your price for …
SPEAKING