Fairs and Exhibitions

Every year a lot of international, national and specialised exhibitions and fairs are held in different countries of the world. The number of countries and companies who take part in them is growing from year to year and the scope of fairs and exhibitions is becoming larger.

The display during these exhibitions includes a wide range of exhibits which show the latest achievements in different fields of industry, science and agriculture of many countries.

Usually fairs and exhibitions are crowded with visitors, who show much interest in the exhibits on display. At international and national exhibitions commercial centres are established where participants can negotiate the sale and the purchase of different goods.

Every exhibition is an eye-opening experience and also a method to advertise products. Fairs and exhibitions are usually held under various mottoes. International fairs and exhibitions pave the way for the consolidation of friendship among countries and nations. They provide an opportunity to establish profitable contacts and promote mutual understanding among different nations.

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 expositions have had a colorful history. Many such events have been held, some of them on a large scale. They have changed not only in size and scope, but also in character and overall purpose. Such events provided opportunities for exchanging scientific, technological and cultural achievements of 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.

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to hold an exhibition (a fair); to take part in fairs and exhibitions; from year to year; the scope of fairs and exhibitions; a wide range of exhibits; the latest achievements; to be crowded with visitors; exhibits on display; to negotiate the sale and the purchase; an eye-opening experience; to pave the way for the consolidation.

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1. Why are exhibitions and fairs growing in size and scope from year to year?

2. Why do we say that every exhibition is a good method to advertise different goods?

3. Why do fairs and exhibitions pave the way for the consolidation of peace and friendship among nations?

4. What is the purpose of arranging exhibitions and fairs?