1. Match the following English equivalents with the underlined expressions from the text:

symbolism; bureaucratic; gradual penetration; to exaggerate; a sign of regard; to follow smth; mass media; to press down; business cards; rough components; typical; to bargain/dicker; to humiliate; straight off; to deserve attention; ceremony; industrial wars; on no account; personal contacts; business custom; persistence; brewing company; westernization; to increase the value; batch of beer

2. Complete the following sentences:

1) The possibility of entering Chinese market depends greatly on…

2) In order to succeed in Chinese market you should……

3) Russian businessmen face a number of cultural problems doing business in China such as….

4) Traditionally at any business meeting partners are expected to ….

5) Representatives of Russian companies shouldn’t discuss……..

6) Chinese business etiquette implies……

3. Revise Negatives. Translate the following sentences into English:

1) Но нет ни одной экономики, в которой не присутствовали бы иностранные компании и инвестиции, и не так важно, китайские они или американские.

2) Китайский бизнес очень бюрократизирован, ничего не решается без указки сверху.

3) Китайские партнеры никогда не скажут «нет», чтобы не унизить собеседника.

4) Дарить часы китайским партнерам ни в коем случае нельзя: они напоминают им о смерти.

4. Analyze the text according to the following directions:

1. Formulate the main problem of the article

2. Give an outline of the text

3. Identify the main ideas of each part- the topic sentence(s)

4. Develop these ideas using examples and supporting information

5. Make a summary of the text

6. Express your own opinion on the problem discussed in the article

5. Render the text according to the following plan:

• Introduction

• Main body

• Conclusion