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Part one newspaper topical vocabulary

As is reported from London …– Как сообщают из Лондона…

As is clear from… – Как видно из…

Approve of smth –одобрять что-либо

Take a decision – принимать решение

Make a statement – делать заявление

Mention smth in passing – упоминать о чем-либо

Go into details – вдаваться в подробности

In conclusion - в заключение

Quote smb (smth) – цитировать кого-либо (что-либо)

Come to conclusion that… – приходить к выводу, что…

Comment on smth – комментировать что-либо

Coming – будущий, предстоящий

The newspaper carries an article on… – В газете помещена статья о…

Address smb – обращаться к кому-либо

In short – короче говоря

Touch upon smth – касаться чего-либо

In detail – подробно

Give figures – приводить факты

Study the patterns:

1. As is reported from …

• the negotiations have been broken off;

• the Prime minister is due to visit China later this month;

• Mr. Adams has been appointed ambassador to Libya;

• some more public services will be privatized

2. As is clear from the article

• the problem will be considered later;

• the situation in the region is getting back to normal;

• the situation continuous to be tense;

• the talks will be resumed later this week;

• the demands of the demonstrators will be met

3. In conclusion the delegate said that

• there was an acute shortage of food supplies;

• the ruling party was responsible for the situation;

• the diplomatic relations with… should be restored;

• it was necessary to take urgent measures

4. The government took a decision to

• hold a general election; resign;

• work out a new economic program;

• provide economic aid to some African countries;

• grant credits to…

5. From what you said I understand that

• the proposal is likely to be rejected;

• the ruling party is being split by the differences;

• the plant will be privatized;

• the talks will be held later this week

6. The speaker commented on

• the results of the talks;

• the problems connected with the privatization of the Defense Minister;

• the introduction of market economy

7. He touched upon

• the problems of disarmament;

• the ceasefire agreement;

• the results of the general election

8. The commission came to the conclusion that

• the talks should be resumed;

• the worsening ecologic situation was caused by the nuclear tests;

• an envoy should be sent for talks with representatives of both sides;

• the plan should be reconsidered

9. The newspaper carries an article devoted to

• the development of cultural relations between the two countries; space exploration;

• the introduction of market economy;

• the problems connected with privatization

10. In short,

• the proposal was rejected;

• the conference has been cancelled;

• the resolution was approved;

• the treaty has been signed

Translate into English, using the vocabulary:

1. Как сообщают из Лондона, переговоры были прерваны.

2. Как ясно из статьи, проблема будет рассмотрена позднее.

3. В заключение выступающий сказал, что разрабатывается новая экономическая программа.

4. Председатель попросил ораторов не вдаваться в детали.

5. Какое решение было принято?

6. Выступающий процитировал речь президента в своем докладе.

7. Комиссия пришла к выводу, что испытания должны быть прекращены.

8. Вопрос все еще рассматривается.

9. Его попросили прокомментировать выступление премьер-министра.

10. В газете помещена статья о положении в Китае.

11. Он обратился к депутатам с длинной речью.

12. Я предлагаю возобновить нашу работу примерно через неделю.

13. В своей речи президент затронул проблему разоружения.

14. Требования фермеров были удовлетворены.

15. Автор статьи приводит много фактов и цифр.

16. Рабочие забастовали в знак протеста против высоких цен.

Compose your dialogues, using the following patterns:

1. The Prime Minister declared that the Government would take steps to…

• introduce a market economy system; reduce inflation;

• raise the standard of living;

• free the hostages;

• preserve peace and stability

2. The Opposition leader said the Government was responsible for…

• the worsening economic situation in the country;

• the growing inflation;

• the worsening relations with the neighboring countries;

• the increasing crime rate

3. The speaker called for…

• settling the dispute in a peaceful way;

• restoring peace in the region;

• appointing another chairman;

• providing economic aid to the new independent states;

• taking more effective measures;

• including Prof. Smith in the commission

4. There are fears that…

• the Government will have to resign;

• the economic program will not be fulfilled; the plan will be rejected;

• the conference will be cancelled;

• diplomatic relations will be broken off

5. Reports say that…

• a new economic program has been worked out;

• the conference has been cancelled;

• the Government’s resignation has been accepted;

• the talk have been resumed;

• the dispute has been settled

6. The head of the Government accused the opposition forces of…

• trying to disrupt the negotiations;

• trying to prevent the settling of the dispute;

• split the unity of the country;

• violating the agreement

7. We are interested in …

• ensuring a high standard of living;

• closer economic co-operation with West-European countries;

• working out a more effective economic program;

• preserving peace in the region;

• carrying on trade with the countries of that region

8. It has been confirmed that…

• the ruling party has won 50 per cent of the votes;

• the general election will be held next Monday;

• the hostages have been freed;

• the tests were carried on successfully;

• the government forces have preserved control over the territory

9. The President is due to…

• arrive in London on an official visit later this week;

• have talks with the German leadership;

• make a new proposal on disarmament;

• visit a number of countries in the Middle East

10. The Government’s decision…

• has been supported by most of the population;

• has aroused widespread indignation;

• has been strongly condemned by the Opposition;

• is a threat to democracy;

• will have negative results