VIII. Replace the words underlined in each sentence with one of the collocations or fixed phrases from the list. Translate into Russian.
Argue that there should be, brought about, little prospect of success, have no intention, it is common knowledge, say for certain, raised fears, explained the cause as 1. I am not thinking of resigning at the moment. 2. Everybody is aware that Smith has a criminal record. 3. We all know what caused the closure of the factory. 4. The report has made people afraid that others may be at risk from the disease. 5. We shall try hard, although there is not much chance of winning. 6. A hospital spokes person refused to confirm that the injured man had been shot. 7. Some conservationists advocate an immediate ban on hunting. 8. Commenting on the weekend travel chaos, the rail company attributed this to a combination of snow and high winds.
IX. Rewrite these headlines in your own words. Don’t repeat the underlined words. 1. MINISTER TO QUIT 2. JAPAN AND US START FRESH TALKS 3. GERMANY BACKS US PLANS 4. POLICE DISCOVER KEY WITNESS 5. GOVERNMENT TO CUT SPENDING ON NEW HOSPITAL 6. BAD WEATHER HITS RAIL SERVICES 7. MINISTERS IN NEW ROW OVER TAX 8. NEW BID TO CUT TEENAGE SMOKING 9. A DREAM FULFILLED 10. POLITICAL SNAPSHOTS PROVED SHARP 11. GOOGLE DROPS PARTNERSHIP WITH YAHOO 12. PALIN’S SUPPORTERS JUMP TO HER DEFENCE 13. STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR: SAVE ON TV 14. HEADY DAYS FOR AN ENERGY BOOMTOWN 15. THE FORMIDABLE TASK AHEAD
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