Find words and word combinations in the text to fit the definitions below

1. in or at the beginning of a series of events; 2. it must be admitted that; 3. in a completely uncontrolled way; 4. to add to something; 5. to hope to achieve; 6. to collect something with difficulty; 7. an annoying long talk; 8. discriminating; 9. to repeat someone’s words, ideas or opinions; 10. the degree to which a space or area is filled; 11. the extent to which an idea, product, etc. gains popularity or acceptance; 12. a name or nickname; 13. in a way that leaves no doubt; 14. use of the ability to control people or events; 15. difficult to understand; 16. a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory; 17. the action of raising to a higher position; 18. to be awarded honour or praise for an achievement; 19. to increase an extent to which a person or organization attracts public notice; 20. a residential area in which the houses have all been planned and built at the same time; 21. the action of giving a place a certain status; 22. to be significant; 23. having a limited or narrow outlook or scope to make someone holy in a religious ceremony by putting holy water or oil on them in or at the beginning (of a series of events)

 

7 [A] Find English equivalents for the following words and words combinations in the text.

 

1. первым делом 2. по общему признанию; 3. без ограничений; 4. иметь сильное желание; 5. прибавлять, собирать; 6. уточняющее определение; 7. представлять себе; 8. прозвище; 9. недвусмысленно; 10. осуществление полномочий; 11. отменить требование; 12. практический метод; 13. совершать миропомазание; 14. увенчать лаврами; 15. получить шансы на успех; 16. разделять чьи-либо честолюбивые стремления; 17. выдвигать на первый план историю успеха; 18. официальное название; 19. недавно созданный; 20. усилить экономическую привлекательность

[B] Fill in the spaces in the sentences below with words and word combinations from [A].

1. Ivan the Terrible was the first Russian tsar who was _______ with sacred oil during consecration to office.

2. This downfall has led to financial losses, though _______ on a fairly small scale.

3. He, unlike all his party rivals, has no political _______.

4. This year holiday shoppers of this tax free zone are spending money _______.

5. You already ate breakfast at your aunt’s place! Why didn’t you tell me that _______ instead of saying you didn’t want to eat?

6. His lawyer has _______ considerable evidence in his defence and it was enough to close the case.

7. I logically conceived the most horrible deed that I could _______ right at that moment.

8. On account he took a terrible blow to the head, and it lodged in his brain, hence his _______... Pokerface.

9. The State party concludes that there were understandable objective circumstances which _______ justify the conclusion arrived at by the Court.

10. The rule of law is a much better option than _______ for world peace and security.

11. The fifth round of negotiations was being delayed because one of the two parties had not yet approved the _______ of a new Special Envoy.

12. The preceding important developments have set in motion a _______ process which, if sustained, could put the peace process properly on track.

13. The practice of politics is often portrayed as little more than _______.

14. During the process of endless negotiations we came to the conclusion that we need a _______ of the concept of human rights.

15. The city authorities had to _______this ridiculous obsolete _______ after complaints from the public.

16. His child’s dream to become a world football cup champion came true when his team _______ at the last championship.

17. This party’s approach to the issues of the day _______ in the Senate.

18. Adequate logistics of such experiments _______ of the university laboratory scientific activity.

19. Instead of _____________ the government put the leaders under pressure and forced them to resign the position.

20. Natural environment and family-friendly tourist accommodations greatly contributed to further _______ of the town economically.