World Exhibition

The first world industrial exhibition was held in London in 1851. It was a great success. It displayed exhibits of 40 participating nations and the number of visitors reached over 6 million.

Since then world industrial exhibitions have had a colourful history. Many such events have been held, some of them on a large scale. They have changed not only in size and scale, but also in character and overall purpose. Such events provided opportunities for exchanging scientific, technological and cultural achievements of the people of Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa.Beginning with the early 60s, international expositions began to take new forms, trying to emphasize not only technological progress, but also other aspects of life. They became festivals of industry and culture.

In our country international specialized exhibitions are organized by different trade fair organizing firms. The companies organize international specialized exhibitions, presentations, seminars, training programmes, Industrial Trade Fairs, etc. The events cover all sectors influencing the national economy including agriculture, machine tool construction, metal working and woodworking, national construction and food industry. Such fairs and exhibitions provide an opportunity to establish profitable contacts and promote mutual understandind among different nations.

1.2. Соедините слова с их русскими эквивалентами. Перепишите выбранные Вами варианты.

1. Fair а) национальная экономика

2. Cover b) включать

3. Promote c) выгодные контакты

4. Establish d) всеобщий; всеобъемлющий

5. Profitable contacts e) охватывать

6. Scale f) ярмарка

7. Exhibition g) содействовать продвижению

8. Overall h) масштаб

9. National economy i) выставка

10. Include j) устанавливать

1.2. Перепишите следующие выражения и напишите их английские эквиваленты.

Проводить выставку; выставлять экспонаты; в большом масштабе; возможности для обмена научными достижениями; международные торговые выставки и ярмарки; компании, занимающиеся организацией выставок торговых предприятий; установить выгодные контакты

1.3. Перепишите вопросы к тексту и письменно ответьте на них..

1. Where was the first international exhibition held?

2. How did international expositions begin to change since the early 60s?

3. What opportunities do international fairs and exhibitions offer?

4. Who organizes any trade fair or exhibition?

5. Does our country take part in international fairs and exhibitions?

6. Can you name the most famous international specialized exhibitions?