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Ex. 5. Be ready to speak about the main ideas of the text in class
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■ Vocabulary Study
Ex. 6. Match the verbs from the text with their synonyms:
| 1) | prevail | a) | estimate |
| 2) | engage | b) | broaden |
| 3) | gain | c) | provide |
| 4) | expand | d) | dominate |
| 5) | measure | e) | acquire |
| f) | involve |
Ex. 7. Match the opposites:
| 1) | primitive | a) | passed | |
| 2) | steady | b) | unstable | |
| 3) | superior | c) | fragile | |
| 4) | current | d) | sophisticated | |
| 5) | dynamic | e) | inferior | |
| f) | static |
Ex. 8. Fill in the gaps:
1)Whilst the (c ------) trend is that increasing numbers of people are using social networking sites such as Facebook, it is important that they use these sites wisely.
2) The recent research has shown a marked increase in (l -------) among the local population.
3) Our business partners see that he is unwilling to be (e ------) in a constructive dialogue about tackling this complicated situation.
4) China has been increasing its involvement across Latin America to feed a growing need for (r --)materials and commodities.
5) Citizens of countries that have visa (f -----------) accords with the EU will also pay only 35€.
Ex. 9. Match the following idiomatic expressions with their meanings:
| 1) | nothing venture, nothing gain. | a) | very greatly |
| 2) | gain ground | b) | unfair treatment of terms |
| 3) | beyond measure | c) | to extend one’s power or influence |
| 4) | when the dust has settled | d) | to begin to have more support; to make progress |
| 5) | spread one’s net | e) | it is necessary to take risks in order to achieve something |
| 6) | a raw deal | f) | when the present uncertainty or unpleasant situation is over |
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