Have you solved the puzzle of the language priority for diplomatic work?
Exercise 27
Look up the Russian equivalents for the following word combinations:
comprehensive guide to to opt for English to tolerate variation in to evaluate smb by smth
Exercise 28
Learn the following words and use them in the given sentences:
a) to comprehend — comprehensive — (in)comprehensible — (in)comprehension:
Diplomats have available to them a body of literature that dissects and analyses the institution
and practice of modern diplomacy.
Many find it difficult ; how a nation that was on
the winning side in two world wars could lose the peace and succumb to the commercial challenge of rivals defeated on the battlefield.
of this complexity led to building coalitions involving states, non-state actors, and international organizations.
In a 1995 report the Secretary-General noted that there have been dramatic changes in the United Nations activities and new and more concepts to guide those activities are emerging.
Papers written and compiled by diplomats should be immediately for their seniors.
to tolerate — (in)tolerant — (in)tolerable — tolerance — toleration:
During the world economic downturn in the 1970s, the relative weakness of the British economy, for so
long, became increasingly unsupportable.
The government's effort to project itself to the world should embody the new reality of a country that is self-confident,
creative, , ethnically diverse and connected to
the world.
The USA is a country with a reputation for towards religious minorities.
The authorities discovered that the tenants pursued a scarcely existence.
The Conservatives would have to win battles over generosity, charity, compassion, , fairness, social institutions, all areas that new Labour has claimed.
to vary — various — varied — variable — variety — variation — (in)variably:
A of comments have been made about the general changes at the United Nations since the end of the Cold War.
Over the period of the UN's existence there has been a considerable proliferation of types of multilateral forums.
At the time the official spoke to NGO disarmament groups
who wished to discuss the Non-Proliferation
Treaty.
The politician's views are J like winds.
The group included people whose political opinions were and often contradictory.
The government plans to introduce ways of raising standards, so that wide regional, ". in the cost of medicine and appropriate treatments would be eliminated.
Opinions about the contemporary relevance of the organization, and Britain's relationship to it, therefore
considerably.
d) to value — to evaluate — valuable — invaluable — valueless — valuables — value — (e)valuation:
The project has only been in operation for a week, so it's hard its success.
Years of service have taught him the ropes.
People might discover as they watch their smaller neighbours
that England, not Britain, has things of to show
the world.
In the 1960s and 1970s, one watched the image of Liverpool transformed from that of a great international port to that of
a city with aggressively proletarian and work-
shy employees.
Appropriate systems must be developed for regular monitoring, , and dissemination of relevant data.
Such background information and exchange could be
and would enhance the decision-making capacity
of the council.
Exercise 29
Use the words above in the following sentences.
Their (involve) provides them with information on local conditions, that can be (value) to international organizations.
Some international institutions are spending their resources on (value) of the risks associated with doing business.
The problems are likely to mobilize a (vary) of interest groups hoping to influence the actions taken.
The oriental vegetarian diet is (vary) and highly flavoured.
The government is beginning to show more (tolerate), and has finally ordered the disbanding of the secret police.
An active social life may make the boredom of work more (tolerate).
Newspapers often do not describe events (comprehend). Instead, they give only the main facts.
The officer submitted a long, scarcely (comprehend) report written in official language.
Exercise ЗС
Translate the sentences using the active words.
Представитель президента подтвердил, что комитет сде- лал щедрое пожертвование на благотворительные цели.
Правительству будет трудно оправдать свое решение перед общественностью.
Генерал подчеркнул, что его обязательство провести выборы в следующем году остается в силе.
Каждая партия выдвинула по одному кандидату для участия во всеобщих выборах.
Кандидаты на пост президента, выдвинутые от ведущих политических партий, примут участие в телевизионных дебатах на следующей неделе.
Первоначально обвиняемый отрицал свою причастность к ограблению, однако затем признался в совершении преступления, заявив в качестве своего оправдания, что ему были необходимы средства для погашения крупных долговых обязательств.
Можно извлечь весьма ценные уроки, просто наблюдая за работой эксперта.
Он практически не колебался в выборе профессии и сразу отдал предпочтение работе на дипломатическом поприще, рассчитывая, что это обеспечит ему солидный доход и надежное положение в обществе.
Кандидат проводит активную избирательную кампанию, добиваясь выдвижения от своей партии.
Если бы в школах детей учили более уважительно относиться к взрослым, возможно, такого рода преступления совершались бы реже.
Все организации принимают участие в эксперименте на добровольной основе.
Exercise 31
Translate the following using the active vocabulary.
Никто сильно не удивился, узнав, что кандидатура N., который является уважаемым карьерным дипломатом, с разнообразным опытом дипломатической работы за плечами, была предложена на пост посла в Великобритании. N. служил в различных отдаленных странах, испытывая неудобства повседневной жизни, страдая от сурового климата и подвергая свое здоровье опасности без каких-либо видимых перспектив. От него требовалась большая выдержка, чтобы настойчиво преследовать свои профессиональные цели, проявляя терпение и демонстрируя гибкость ума. Зачастую ему приходилось подавлять в себе желание высказывать личные убеждения и подстраиваться под позицию правительства в решении сложных внешнеполитических задач. Его точность в работе, усердие и преданность делу неизменно вызывали у коллег мгновенное чувство уважения к нему.
Exercise 32
Study the following idioms and make up sentences using them.
to know the ropes — to be fully acquainted with the procedures
The president of the organization knew the ropes and quickly taught me my duties.
a red herring — something that diverts attention from the main issue
(a red herring drawn across a fox's path destroys the scent) We felt that the introduction of his war record was a red herring to keep us from inquiring into his graft.
to put the cart before the horse — to reverse the proper order, do things backwards
My assistant was so eager to get the job done that he often put the cart before the horse.
4) stock in trade — the goods, tools, and other requisites of a profession
A quick wit and a warm smile were the salesman's stock in trade.
Make up a situation using the idioms and the active vocabulary of the unit.
Wcrkshcp IV. CRITICISM OF DIPLOMACY
Read a passage taken from the book "TALKING TO STRANGERS" by MONTEAGLE STEARNS, a former US diplomat, who is rather critical about American diplomatic service and be ready to express your opinion about the subject.
As you read the text try to find the answers to the following questions.
What problems has American diplomacy confronted after the end of the Cold War?
What have been the traditional weaknesses of American diplomacy from the author's point of view?
In what way has the international situation changed in the post Cold War period?
Why does the author assess Soviet diplomats as more professional than their American counterparts?
What role does the knowledge of a foreign language play in diplomatic work?