
- •II. Reading.
- •1. Read the article through and try to grasp the main idea without using a dictionary. Runners - up in the space race
- •2. General comprehension.
- •3. Detailed comprehension.
- •IV. Grammar exercises.
- •V. Rendering.
- •VI. Discussion.
- •Unit II globalization of world trade and economy
- •II. Reading.
- •1. Read the article through and try to grasp the main idea without using a dictionary. The battle in seatle.
- •2. General Comprehension.
- •3. Detailed comprehension.
- •V. Rendering.
- •VI. Discussion.
- •II. Reading
- •1. Read the article through and try to grasp the main idea without using a dictionary. Kyoto's last stand
- •2. General Comprehension
- •3. Details Comprehension
- •III. Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Explain the meanings of the following words:
- •2. Give English equivalents to the following Russian collocations:
- •IV. Grammar Exercises
- •V. Rendering
- •VI. Discussion
- •Unit IV racism
- •II. Reading.
- •1. Read the article through and try to grasp the main idea without using a dictionary: don't discriminate The Economist September 1st, 2002,p.10
- •2. General Comprehension
- •3. Details Comprehension
- •III. Vocabulary Exercises
- •1. Explain the meanings of the following collocations in your own words:
- •2. Translate form English into Russian:
- •3. Give English equivalents to the following Russian ones:
- •4. Fill in the blanks with the right words in the correct forms:
- •Vandalism, harassment, segregated, prejudice, colour-blind, clashes.
- •II. Reading
- •1.Read the article through and try to grasp the main idea without using a dictionary: a matter of priorities.
- •The Best, the Enemy and the Good.
- •2. General Comprehension.
- •3. Details Comprehension
- •IV. Grammar Exercises
- •V. Rendering
- •VI. Discussion
- •II. Reading
- •1. Read the article through without a dictionary and try to grasp the main idea. Social reform to phase out perks
- •2. General comprehension
- •3. Details Comprehension
- •IV. Grammar exercises.
- •V. Rendering.
- •VI. Discussion
2. General Comprehension
On reading the article point out what issue the article deals with. Choose the proper answer:
1. Mounting evidence of the climate change.
2. How to make the U.S. ratify the Kyoto treaty.
3. The future of the Kyoto global climate-change treaty.
4. The working out of the Kyoto Protocols final details.
5. Japan's decision to distance itself from the pact.
3. Details Comprehension
Read the article for more details and answer the questions:
1. Is the meeting in Bonn the first after the meeting in Kyoto?
2. Why do the countries, if asked, differ on the very importance of the meeting at Bonn?
3. In what way do the growing amounts of greenhouse gases cause adverse climatic consequences?
4. Why can't American and European experts see eye to eye on the issue?
5. What is meant by "carbon sinks" and "emissions trading"?
6. What country could tilt the situation in EU's favour?
7. Which block is Japan likeliest to side with?
8. Why does the article end in pessimistic predictions?
III. Vocabulary Exercises
1. Explain the meanings of the following words:
a) bleak; f) overzealous;
b) protocol; g) inaugural;
c) to ratify; h) jamboree;
d) adverse; i) establishment;
e) flawed; j) pragmatist
2. Give English equivalents to the following Russian collocations:
министр по проблемам окружающей среды,
ближайшее десятилетие,
защитники окружающей среды,
попирать чьи-либо интересы,
избежать ответственности,
гибкий, гибкость;
входить в силу,
решающий голос,
сгореть,
выкручивание рук.
З. Supply Russian equivalents to the following English phrases:
a) at stake; f) carbon sinks;
b) greenhouse gases; g) unfettered emissions trade
c) dramatic conclusion; h) to break up in disarray;
d) the range of warming; i) to leap the hurdle;
e) the upper bound of the estimate; j) to gain the upper hand
IV. Grammar Exercises
Use the infinitive in the function of a purpose clause and translate the following sentences into Russian:
Для того, чтобы смягчить промахи своей администрации, команда Дж. Буша пообещала разработать альтернативу Киотскому протоколу.
Чтобы не подвергнуться еще большей критике, американцы должны предложить альтернативу Киотскому протоколу.
Чтобы мировая общественность серьезно отнеслась к глобальному потеплению, ученые предоставили новые доказательства.
Чтобы отыскать новые запасы полезных ископаемых, требуются крупные капиталовложения.
Чтобы делать предсказания относительно роста населения, нужно принять во внимание развитие сельскохозяйственных технологий.
V. Rendering
Use the outline below to render the article:
the issue at stake in Bonne;
bleak predictions of the environmentalists;
American attitude to Kyoto protocol;
EU’s July declaration;
the importance of Japan’s vote;
possible inconclusiveness of Bonn meeting.