Vocabulary notes. nine-storeyed blocks of flats—девятиэтажные многоквартирные

recreation — отдых;

nine-storeyed blocks of flats —девятиэтажные многоквартирные

дома;

dwelling houses — жилые дома;

an architectural image — архитектурный облик;

to change for the better — меняться к лучшему;

public events — общественные мероприятия;

facilities for sports — спортивные сооружения;

in the neighbourhood — поблизости, вблизи;

a river mouth — устье реки;

trading centre — торговый центр;

valuable furs — ценные меха;

a place of exile — место ссылки;

to have demand — пользоваться спросом;

domestic (foreign) market — внутренний (внешний) рынок;

sawn timber — пиломатериалы;

to make contribution (into) — вносить вклад;

to enroll students — зд. принимать (зачислять) студентов;

vocational schools — профессионально-технические училища (лицеи).

VOCABULARY EXERCISES

I. Translate the words and word combinations into Russian

Compared to; to grow rapidly; many reasons; on the high banks; rich in mushrooms and berries; surrounded by forests; well-kept streets; to plant trees; nine-storeyed blocks of flats; an architectural monument; offices of different enterprises; enclosed by buildings; to attract children; a few decades ago; modern architecture; the first mention; to be granted a status; various products of farming; to influence the cultural life; to obtain a new name; industrial enterprises; to produce a variety of quality products; furniture making; thanks to the activities of people; libraries well stocked with books; to feel fit; a significant scientific centre; spheres of human activities.