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Ex. 3. Translate words and word-combination from the text and memorize the English equivalents:

средства производства, экономический рост, самообеспеченный, экономическая стоимость, залежи, лесные угодья, восстановление лесных массивов, нехватка трудовых резервов, производственные квоты, пищевые культуры, промышленные культуры, среднегодовой, поставлять (направлять) заказы.

Ex. 4. Complete the sentences

1.The economy of Korea is … .

2.Korea's Large forest reserves contain … .

3.Power production in Korea is based on … .

4.Agricultural produce in Korea is delivered to … .

5.Korea's main food crops are … .

Ex. 5. Say whether these statements are true or false

1.It is estimated that 100 minerals in Korea are of economic value.

2.The southern part of the country contains large forest reserves.

3.There has been an increase in chemical fertilizer supplies through the government program of socialization.

4.A lot of grain must be imported.

5.The annual marine catch includes codfish and flounder.

6.The major branches of industry in Korea are textiles and heavy industry.

Ex. 6. Match up the following

Ex. 7. Answer the questions

1.What kind of economy does Korea have?

2.Who sets the priorities in economic development?

3.What are the most valuable minerals in Korea?

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4.What forest reserves does Korea have?

5.What is the role of government involvement in agriculture?

6.Whom are the farmers (farm units) controlled by?

7.What are the main food crops in Korea?

8.What is the main marine production in Korea?

9.What does the economic development plan envisage?

10.What are Korea's principal export markets?

Ex. 8. Make up a brief rendering of the text, considering the following points

a)Korea's mineral deposits;

b)forest reserves;

c)power production;

d)farm units;

e)food crops;

f)marine catch;

g)mining and manufacturing.

Read and translate the following texts for additional reading

1. Cities

Seoul serves as the capital of South Korea. Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. Pusan is Korea's principal port and second largest city. Taegu, Korea's second largest inland city, is midway between Seoul and Pusan. Taejon is a major train junction for the Seoul-Pusan line and is rapidly becoming one of Korea's major scientific centers. Inchon in South Korea is a Yellow Sea part.

Seoul was the site of the 24th Summer Olympic Games in 1988. It has been the capital since the founding of the Choson Dynasty more than 600 years ago; Seoul is today a metropolitan city of more than 10 million people. Although a modern city, Seoul also preserves the history of its past. Choson Dynasty palaces are situated in the city center. Namtaemun and Tongdaemun, the two main gates of Seoul in the days when it was a walled city, are the sites of bustling and exciting traditional markets. Choson Dynasty architecture is renowned for its beauty and its ability to be in harmony with nature.

One can enjoy a lot of charming and delightful places in Seoul: antique temples, Grand Park, the national Museum of Contemporary Arts, Seoul Tower, Seoul Horse Racetrack. Folk Village is a unique glimpse into the lifestyle of Korea's past. Potters, weaves, blacksmiths and other craftsmen practice their trades here in the traditional fashion. Yonging Everland is a comprehensive leasure complex with the magnificent Hoam Art Museum which displays over 5,000 pieces of art.