Doing Business in Russia. Котова К.П - 5 стр.

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VI.   Put definite or indefinite articles in the following sentences where neces-
      sary:
1) …….river Thames is …….deepest in …….Great Britain. 2) They have
…….collection of post stamps in …….London. 3) …….Neva is not …….long
river. 4) …….Hague is …….political center. 5) She has …….son and
…….daughter, …….children don’t go to …….school. 6) …….Europe is
…….most densely populated continent in …….world. 7) There is much unem-
ployment in …….South Africa. 8) …….Gulf Stream carries …….large body of
…….warm water …….northwards. 9) There is …….book for you on
…….table, which has been brought by …….student.
VII. Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions where necessary.
1) There are some new towns in …….Russia …….a new type. 2) Asia is
…….the East. 3) Germany and France are …….center …….Europe. 4) Spain is
…….the South …….France. 5) There is a very interesting lecture …….our Uni-
versity today. 6) Can you play …….chess? 7) Can he speak …….French?
8) What can you see …….this map? 9) May I come …….? 10) Where is his
house? It is …….Kirov Street.
VIII. Make a presentation for a group of business people from the USA focusing
      on the difficulties of doing business in Russia
IX.   Explain why it is difficult to conduct business in Russia. Use such intro-
      ductory phrases as:
to my mind; in my opinion; I suppose (think) that; I am sure of the fact that; no
doubt; I consider etc.
X.    Give at least one fact to show the Russian Government’s reaction to the
      situation in Russian business
XI.   Do you think it is easy for foreign companies to do business in Russia?
XII. Write two or three paragraphs to argument your ideas.