15.Translate into Russian.

1. The prices had decreased by that time. 2. They did not increase sales because the production had dropped by 1 per cent. 3. We managed to maintain the demand as we had studied the mar­ket thoroughly. 4. The revenue grew as the exports had increased significantly. I wanted to read this journal. I had never read an American jour­nal or magazine. 5. I planned to visit this town last June. I had never been there before.

16.Read the following text and try to understand it. The economy

The words the economy are words we hear or read almost every day. For example, we may be told that the world economy is 'in the dol­drums', or 'the European economy is making little progress out of reces­sion', or 'the UK economy is beginning to recover', or 'the Scottish economy has held up relatively well during the recent recession'.

But what is meant by the economy? What is an economy? What happens in one? How does an economy work?

The economy is a social mechanism which answers these three questions. The economy means a system for the management, use and control of the money, goods and other resources of a country, community or household.

17.Read and translate the titles speaking about:

1. the world economy, 2) the European economy, 3) the UK economy, 4) the Scottish economy

18. Answer these questions:

1. What is meant by the economy! 2) What is an economy? 3) What happens in an economy? 4) How does an economy work?

19. Complete the sentences by using the words from the text:

The economy is a social... which answers these three questions. The economy means a system for the ... of the money, goods and other resources of... .

20.Translate the definition of the term the economy given at the end of the text.

21.This test will help you estimate your target orientations of earning a capital.

TEST

A Potential Millionaire

One of the wealthiest people of the world is the sultan of Brunei. He is the owner of almost 14 billion dollars. The richest Australian is publisher Carl Cahage. He owns almost 2 billion dollars. Of course, the sultan did not earn this money himself. The main part of it was inherited by him and earned by his subjects. Just the other way round, Cahage made his fortune himself. Probably you will be one of the next generation of wealth-holders and millionaires in the future.

Choose one of the suggested options.

1. Which is the easiest way to make money?

a) to work hard, be well-informed, risk and, of course, invest money in business

b) to hope to get your uncle's inheritance

c) to make a career going step by step to a managing post or to try your hands at politics

2. Which character of Walt Disney makes you smile?

a) Donald Duck

b) Gusto Hans

c) Dogbert Duck

3. In your opinion which income can make the richest people of the world close a bargain?

a) from half a million to a million

b) up to 10 million

c) dozens of million and higher

4. Which of the statements do you agree to?

a) The more money you have the more pleasure you get

b) Money means power

c) Money causes much envy

5. Have you ever heard of the game called «А Fortunate letter»? You put a small sum into an envelope, look for a victim, who also pays and, at last, your investment comes back to you multiplied many times. Which part are you ready to play in it?

a) not to take part in it

b) to take part and also earn

c) to be the initiator of the game

6. Is it important for you to be mentioned in different newspapers and magazines?

a) I would be very glad

b) No

с) I am often mentioned in them anyway

7. How can you win in races?

a) gamble with high stakes

b) save money and just be present at the races

c) buy a horse-winner

8. In your opinion, who has the highest chance to become a rich man quickly and reliably?

a) a director, an actor, a writer, an artist, a sportsman-record holder

b) a lawyer, a doctor, a politician

c) a head of a company, a publisher

9. What is your attitude to the business between friends?

a) I am ready to loan money to my friends. Some time they will also lend me

b) Money and friendship are incompatible

c) I am ready to borrow money from my friends but not to lend it

10. Be frank. If you managed to become a millionaire, would you enjoy this feeling?

a) Of course, I would enjoy it

b) I would demonstrate my enjoyment to everybody who did not trust me or looked at me haughtily

c) No

11. Where would you invest your millions?

a) in real estate, in an art collection

b) in shares or other securities

c) I would do as my wife/husband would say

12. If you already have a couple of million, are you going to try to earn more?

a) No, if we are speaking about a small sum. But I will never refuse to earn a big one

b) Of course

c) No, it is enough for me

l. a)- 6 b)- 0 C)- 3

2.2)- 3 b)- 0 c)- 6

3.a)- 0 b)- 3 c)- 6

4. a)- 6 b)- 3 c)- 0

5.a)- 3 b)- 0 C)- 6

6. a)- 0 b)- 6 C)- 3

7. a)- 0 b)- 3 C)- 6

8. a) - 0 b)- 3 c)- 6

9. a)- 3 b)- 6 c)- 0

10. a) -0; b)- 3 C)- 6

11. a) -3; b)- 6 C)- 0

12. a) - 3; b)- 6 C)- 0.

If you have:

From 0 to 23 points

It means, that the best way to become rich personally for you is either to get married luckily, or to become an heir, or, at last, to win a lottery.

From 24 to 48 points

Wealth is connected with work for you. Avoid financial speculations. The best way for you is make a career and take a place of your boss. Even if it does not bring you desired millions, your life will be financially secured.

From 49 to 72 points

You have the best chances to become a millionaire some day (if you are not now). You have a commercial mind, you separate money from friendship. You are not going to boast of your luxurious way of life and are inclined to multiply your fortune patiently.