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1. The definition of collecting.
2. The objects which may be collected.
3. A typical collector.
4. The urge to collect.
5. The supply problem and its solution.
6. The arrival of the Internet.
E. Make a summary of the text. Use the extended variant of your plan.
A list of useful clichés will be helpful:
1. According to the article…
2. A great emphasis is given to …
3. As can be seen from the article…
4. The first thing to be considered is…
5. It is a fact that…
6. To stress the fact…
7. as the article clearly says (shows, depicts)…
8. The problem (idea) is strengthened with…
9. One of the main arguments in favour of / against…
10. There is no doubt…
III. Vocabulary: Collocations
A. Complete the sentences with the correct words.
(mass, creative, up, backwards, to (2), services, set, goals, fetch, private).
1. Few firms provide insurance _____________ in the area.
2. To pursue career ____ the economist must know his subject ____________.
3. ___________ activity is an integral part of his profession.
4. To work efficiently manual workers are advised to turn ______ mental activities now and then.
5. A major aim of any marketer is to cater ______ end users.
6. His myopic behaviour forced the family to run ____ huge debts.
7. Great paintings are often available in museums and ________ collections.
8. _________ production allows manufacturers to decrease costs considerably.
9. A complete _________ of ancient coins is being displayed at present.
10. Masterpieces still turn up in the salerooms from time to time and _____ high prices.
B. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate words or word combinations:
People collect (большой диапазон) things from (великолепный) to (нелепый). They (приобретают) them (избирательно) and (специализируются в одной области) all their lives. Collecting (ценные предметы) may urge them (влезать в огромные долги). However, (предметы массового производства) are popular with ordinary collectors today. Internet auctions (проводят торги) and have (товарооборот в) many billion dollars. There is no end of websites that (угождают запросам) collectors.
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IV. Grammar Review: Present Continuous Passive and Present Perfect Passive.
A. Change the following sentences into Passive Voice using the underlined words as the subject of the sentence. Use a by-phrase where indicated.
1. Mr. White has offered the house for sale (by). 2. The managers are still discussing thequestion (by). 3. The slump in demand has caused company’s bankruptcy (by). 4. Mr. Black has delegated duties to everybody (by). 5. I’m sure somebody is watching the house. 6. The interviewer is questioning applicants. 7. My boss has advised me to visit the exhibition (by).
B. Answer the following questions:
