Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.
2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.
To clean up the debris; to realign priorities; at one's disposal; the use of force; retaliation; a perpetrator; determination.
3. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Reproduce the sentences from the article with them.
В чьем-либо распоряжении; виновный/исполнитель; решимость; расчистить завалы; ответный удар/возмездие; перераспределять приоритеты; применение силы.
4. Answer the questions on the text using the active vocabulary.
- What changes in the US foreign and home policy took place after the September 11 terrorist attacks?
- Why does the US president need funds at his disposal?
- What did Democratic and Republican leaders back unanimously?
- What determination did the president express?
- Do you think the unity, which the nation demonstrated, helped in overcoming difficulties and fighting terrorism?
5. Retell the article using the active vocabulary.
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1. Read the article and look up the underlined words in the dictionary.
Russia gives strong backing to US
The Russian president strongly backed the US strikes but said Russia would not go beyond its limited contribution to the US-led actions.
The attacks on the US had united the world against terrorism, and could not be ignored, he said. He also expressed confidence the US would do everything in its power to avoid civilian casualties.
Russia is offering to exchange intelligence, to help with search and rescue missions in the region and to open air corridors for humanitarian nights
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