13 ноя 2008 г.
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Nobody's listening as Rice lectures Putin (1): УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

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1) Составьте по одному предложению на английском с каждым выделенным словом из текста.

2) Переведите следующие предложения / выражения со словами из текста на русский:

1. The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court.
2. She does not like anyone challenging her authority.
3. This discovery challenges traditional beliefs.
4. the government's attitude towards single parents
5. to have a good / bad / positive / negative attitude towards sb/sth
6. If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude!
7. The rope holding the boat loosened.
8. Keep a tight grip on the rope.
9. to loosen / release / relax your grip
10. She tried to get a grip on the icy rock.
11. We are waiting to hear the final outcome of the negotiations.
12. These costs are payable whatever the outcome of the case.
13. We are confident of a successful outcome.
14. The men were arrested but not brought to trial.
15. The case never came to trial.
16. a business / property / media tycoon

3) Напишите небольшое эссе - ответ на следующие вопросы:

1. What do you know about democracy?
2. Do you think Russia is a democratic state? Why?