- •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.
- •Reading I
- •1. Read the text and focus on the following points:
- •The meaning of economics
- •Answer the following questions on the contents of the text.
- •Choose the right variant.
- •4. Expand the sentences, using the information from the text.
- •Read the text and focus on the following:
- •Satisfying people’s wants
- •Answer the following questions on the contents of the text.
- •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.
- •Complete this advertisement, using either active or passive forms.
- •The following passage describes the production of paper. Put the words in brackets into the appropriate forms.
- •Complete these sentences with appropriate passive or active forms of the verbs
- •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
The following passage describes the production of paper. Put the words in brackets into the appropriate forms.
From trees to pulp The trees ____ (transport) to the paper mill by lorry, train or ship. First, the bark ___ (remove). This ___ (burn) at a later stage so that energy can ____ (generate) for the paper- making process. Then the logs ___ (cut) into chips and ___ (cook) under high pressure for four hours to make paper pulp. Next the pulp ____(bleach) to ___ (remove) dirt sports and ____ (improve) its ageing properties.
From pulp to paper The manufacturing process also ____ (require) chemicals to strengthen the paper. The fibres ____ (mix) with additives and ____ (dilute) with water. This mixture ____(spray) onto the paper machine where it ___ (press), then ___ (dry) and ___ (wind) onto one large reel which ___ (weigh) up to 20 tons. Each part of the process ___ (control) by computers which automatically ___ (correct) any errors.
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Complete these sentences with appropriate passive or active forms of the verbs
arrive destroy deteriorate develop follow exist
happen need prevent recede release wear |
A number of priceless works of art ____ in the earthquake.
By the time Carol ____ we had finished eating and were ready to go.
No record ___ of the visit he claimed to have made to Paris in 1941.
Because my visa had expired I ___ from re-entering the country.
It is generally agreed that new industries ____ for the southern part of the country.
If Nick hadn`t come along, I don`t know what would ___.
The economic situation in the region ___ quite sharply over the last year.
The coastline___ into the distance as our ship sailed further away.
It`s incredible to think that these clothes____ by Queen Victoria.
A new drug ___ to combat asthma in small children.
When Kathy left the room, everyone_____.
A number of political prisoners ___ within the next few days.
Make one corresponding sentence or two, if possible.
Someone threw a lifebelt to me.
I was thrown a lifebelt. A lifebelt was thrown to me.
Someone outlined the problem to me.
Someone has reported the theft to the police.
Someone told the story to me.
Someone has given 1 0.000 $ to charity.
Someone will demonstrate the game to the children.
Someone was offering drinks to the guests.
Someone explained the procedure to me.
Someone sold the car to Tom.
Using one was/were +Past Participle (passive) form, and one past simple (active) form, which one of the two verbs can complete both sentences in the pair?
Recall/notice catch/not mind imagine/hear dislike/keep find/dread see/like |
a. She _____ coming into class late.
b. I _____ her carrying a yellow bag.
2. a. I ____ them taking apples from my garden.
b. They _____stealing apples from the farmer`s fields.
3. a. As he fell into the pool, he ___ himself shouting for help.
b. Jones ___ shouting at Mrs. Markham before the robbery.
4. a. I _____waiting for at least an hour.
b. I ___ getting caught in the rain without an umbrella.
5. a. We ____ the bills waiting for us when we got home.
b. They _____ entering the building with knives.
6. a. We ____ the birthday presents that uncle sent.
b. The children ___ playing football in the park this morning.
