Task 14. Read the text and choose the appropriate synonym from the box to replace the italicized word.

to state; to have; to enlarge; to be involved;

to sell; to run; to be established; to grow into.

Sotheby's is a global company that engages in art auction, private sales and art-related financing activities.

Sotheby's was founded in London on March 11, 1744, when Samuel Baker auctioned several hundred scarce and valuable books for a few hundred pounds. Today the auction house has expanded to offer the best in over 70 categories including Fine and Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Wine.

The Company conducts auctions in the United States and other countries. Sotheby's maintains 90 locations in 40 countries and conducts 250 auctions each year. It was out of this rich heritage that an international real estate brand was founded in 1976. In 2000, Sotheby's became the first international art auction house to hold auctions on the Internet.

After all, as the saying goes, one person's trash is another's treasure.

Task 15. Match the beginning of the sentence (1-10) in Column A with its ending (a-j) in Column B.

Column A Column B