- •II. To show that you understand the words given above, choose the best word to complete the following sentences. Add noun, verb or adverb endings if necessary.
- •III. Look at the following derivatives. Use your knowledge of English and logical reasoning to explain the meaning of each word below.
- •IV. Match the opposites. Make up your own sentences with these words.
- •V. Consult the dictionary and find the root words to the following:
- •VI. Form the opposites by adding the following prefixes: dis, un, im, ir.
- •VII. Study the following words and word-combinations. What are their Russian equivalents?
- •VIII. Read the words and word-combinations to the text. Pronounce them correctly after the teacher or read the transcription if your work on your own. Learn their Russian equivalents:
- •Different economic systems (Part 1)
- •IX. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
- •Different economic systems (Part 2)
- •X. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
- •XI. Do you think the following statements are true or false? Prove it.
- •XII. Complete the following sentences.
- •XIII. Give the English equivalents to the following word combinations.
- •XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •XV. Match the sentences to economic systems:
- •XXI. Find and circle 10 hidden words .
- •I. Have a look at the following group of words. Do you know any of them? Read their definitions and match these definitions with their Russian translations.
- •II. To show that you understand the words given above, translate the sentences given below. Pay attention to the words in italics.
- •IX. Read the words and word-combinations to the text. Pronounce them correctly after the teacher or read the transcription if your work on your own. Learn their Russian equivalents:
- •Marketing
- •X. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
- •XI. Join the halves.
- •XII. Think of the nouns that are commonly used with the following verbs.
- •XIII. Complete the following sentences.
- •XIV. Make up the sentences. Put them down into your notebook. The beginning of each sentence is given to you.
- •XV. Give the English equivalents to the following:
- •XVI. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •XXII. Unscramble the following words on marketing.
- •XXIII. The following proverbs and sayings have fallen apart. Sort out the mess by combining the two parts.
- •I. Have a look at the following group of words. Do you know any of them? Read their definitions and match these definitions with their Russian translations.
- •II. Study the following synonyms to the word advertise. What are their Russian equivalents?
- •III. Can you think of the synonyms to the following words? Consult a dictionary, if necessary. In what do these synonyms differ? Compose sentences of your own using them.
- •IV. Study the following word-combinations. What are their Russian equivalents?
- •Advertising
- •X. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
- •XI. Complete the following sentences using your own words.
- •XII. Do you think the following statements are true or false? Prove it.
- •XIII. Give the English equivalents to the following:
- •XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •XV. Prove the following.
- •XVI. Read and discuss the following proverbs and sayings. What are their Russian equivalents? Do you agree with all of them? Learn them and use in your speech to make it more expressive.
- •XVII. Your dream is to work for an advertising agency. Make up a dialogue with your partner discussing your decision. Give reasons for your choice. Role-play the dialogue.
- •XVIII. Read the text once more. Divide it into logical parts. Find or compose the topic sentences of each part. Make up a logical plan of the text.
- •XIX. Speak on the topic “Advertising”. Use the material of the text and your plan for your report. Advertising letters Структура делового письма
- •XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- •XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- •XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- •XX. Fill in the spaces.
- •XXI. Insert the appropriate prepositions if necessary.
- •XXII. Make up a letter of advertising. Use the expressions above. (Add as much information and as many sentences as necessary).
- •XXIII. Discussion topics.
- •XXIV. The following words have fallen apart. Put them together.
- •XXV. Complete the following proverbs and sayings. What are their Russian equivalents?
- •I. Have a look at the following group of words. Do you know any of them? Read their definitions and match these definitions with their Russian translations.
- •II. Do you know the meaning of the following derivatives? Show it with the help of your own sentences.
- •VII. Read the words and word-combinations to the text. Pronounce them correctly after the teacher or read the transcription if your work on your own. Learn their Russian equivalents:
- •Management
- •VIII. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
- •IX. Think of the nouns that are commonly used with the following verbs.
- •XI. Join the halves.
- •XII. Complete the following sentences.
- •XIII. Give the English equivalents to the following:
- •XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •XXII. Unscramble the following words on management.
- •XXIII. What are the beginnings of the following proverbs and sayings? Do you know their Russian equivalents?
X. Answer the following questions to discuss the details of the text. Use the text for reference.
What can you say about the market economy?
What are other names of this economic system?
Who runs the market economy?
Who makes basic economic decisions in a pure market economy?
Who owns land and capital goods in a market economy?
What is a market economy really made up of?
Can you explain the difference between a resource market and a product market?
What are the advantages of the market economic system?
What are the disadvantages of the market economic system?
What is a mixed economy?
Why are some Western European countries called capitalist-welfare states?
XI. Do you think the following statements are true or false? Prove it.
Economy means careful spending or the use of things in order to save money.
My mother is a very economic woman.
There are numerous economic systems.
The advantage of the traditional economy is the fact that this economy is very stable and people know what to expect.
In a command economy, power is kept in the hands of a few people who make the basic economic choices and decisions.
Every country has an economical system - that is a way of making economic choices and decisions.
Today, command economies are common only among agricultural societies in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
One of the disadvantages of the command economy is the fact that individuals are not encouraged to develop new ideas and have few incentives to work hard.
For the most of human history, people have used the market economic system.
A more recent example of a market economy in an industrial society was the Soviet Union.
The market economy is also called capitalism or the private enterprise system.
In a command economy, goods and services are produced according to age-old habits and customs.
In a market economy, land, factories, tools, etc. are privately owned.
Nowadays almost every developed country: Russia, Canada, Great Britain, etc., has a market economic system.
J.M. Keynes is one of the great English economics.
XII. Complete the following sentences.
Economy is …
Economics is …
Economist …
Economize …
Economic system is …
Market economy…
Traditional economy …
Command economy …
Mixed economy …
Economic …
Economical …
Producers …
Consumers …
XIII. Give the English equivalents to the following word combinations.
Средства производства; экономика страны, экономическая система; контролировать основные ресурсы; вековые традиции; принимать основные экономические решения; преимущество; древние примеры; контролировать природные ресурсы; нужды и потребности людей; недостаток; смешанная экономическая система; находиться в частном владении; низкий экономический рост; увеличить производство, экономист, наука экономика.
XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.
Нам известны три основных экономических системы.
В настоящее время традиционная экономическая система используется в аграрных странах Латинской Америки, Азии и Африки.
Эта политическая партия контролирует экономику страны.
Король принимает основные экономические решения.
Земли и оборудование находятся в частном пользовании.
Эта экономическая система имеет недостатки.
Большинство развитых стран используют смешанную экономическую систему.
В командной экономике средства производства контролируются центральным руководством.
Рыночную экономику также называют капитализмом.
Миллионы людей вовлечены в принятие решений.
Эта страна имеет низкий экономический рост.
Производители обеспечивают потребителей товарами и услугами.
Правительство контролирует природные ресурсы и средства производства.
Общество должно удовлетворять все нужды и потребности людей.