28 мая 2009 г.
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Russia and Germany Begin Gas Pipeline Project: 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. a 500-kilometre oil pipeline
2. Natural gas is transported by pipeline.
3. His British lawyer arrived at Frankfurt airport this morning and went directly to the prison.
4. Patrick took Jane by the elbows and looked directly into her eyes.
5. a senior government official
6. I've voiced my opinion at every meeting I've attended.
7. Everyone in the office was expected to attend.
8. The police confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into the incident.
9. Opportunities exist in our company for experienced engineers.
10. There is no evidence that life exists on other planets.
11. She walked past me as if I didn't exist.
12. The existing system needs to be changed.
13. the demolition of existing buildings to make way for new office blocks
14. The hotel has excellent leisure facilities.
15. There are plans to improve toilet facilities at the station.
16. Does the company offer any facilities for employees with young children?
17. He works at the company's manufacturing facility in Texas.
18. We're going to extend the first floor.
19. a plan to extend the productive area
20. We're expecting good weather at the weekend.
21. The trial is expected soon.
22. Investors expect that the rate of inflation will rise.
23. I didn't really expect you to understand.
24. We were expecting the letter to arrive by now.
25. An accident can happen at any time, just when you least expect it.
26. As expected, the party was a great success.
27. Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own.
28. She took her complaint to the local health authority.
29. The rules are set by the passenger transport authority.
30. The ceremony honored all the former presidents who are still living.
31. the former Soviet Union
32. He sits on the board of several companies.
33. She has recently been appointed to the board of directors.
34. Fred's father is chairman of the board.

3) Напишите эссе - ответ на следующие вопросы:

1. Why is the project so important for Russia?
2. What are the major commodities Russia exports?
3. What are Russia's major industrial centers?