Английский язык для специальных и академических целей: Международные отношения и зарубежное регионоведение. Часть 1 - [57]
16. Religious freedom is a safeguard _______ all forms of totalitarianism and contributes
decisively to human fraternity.
Ex. 10. Fill in the gaps with suitable words.
“Unity in diversity”: the reality of European social models
The EU's Member States have developed their ______socioeconomic models, reflecting their
history and their collective choices. _______ of these national models is underpinned by Euro
pean characteristics:
— _____________ elements such as public pensions, health and long-term care, social
______________, labour market _____________ and redistribution through tax policies;
— ___________ values such as solidarity and cohesion, ___________ opportunities and the
fight ____________ al l forms of discrimination, health and safety in the workplace, universal
____________ to education and healthcare, quality of life and quality in work, _____________ development and the involvement of ___________ society;
— role of the public sector in the organisation and financing of national systems, __________
more so than in America or Asia;
— a strong “European dimension” reinforcing national systems;
— a tradition of social dialogue and partnership ______________ gove r n m e n ts, industry and
trade unions.
_______________, besides these points which Member States have in _______________, the Commission underlines the significance of disparities within the EU. For example, Lithuania, Latvia and Ireland spend 14 to 15% of GDP on social protection systems, ________ France and Sweden
spend 30%. In addition, the level of public pensions may be twice _____ h igh in one country ____
in another, varying ________ between 31 and 37% of average earnings in Ireland, the UK and Belgium ____ over 70% in Austria, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain. It seems,
______________, that no Member State has yet found all the answers, ________________ t h e relative convergence in their approaches.
1. Страны Латинской Америки до сих пор традиционно не выступали с единых позиций на международной арене, так как, несмотря на наличие общих интересов, они имеют существенные идеологические разногласия.
2. В большинстве стран существует двойственное отношение к иммигрантам: с одной стороны они своим трудом поддерживают благосостояние страны, с другой — в сознании многих укрепились подозрение и недоверие к «чужакам».
3. В Египте была принята государственная программа, направленная на смягчение отрицательных последствий болезненного состояния экономики для беднейших слоев населения.
Unit III. EU at the Crossroads
4. Когда Великобританию пригласили вступить в ЕЭС, она вежливо отказалась. Позже президент Франции де Голль заблокировал вступление Великобритании в ЕЭС, обвинив ее в «островном» сознании.
5. Взаимодействие неправительственных организаций с властью является отличительным признаком и мерилом демократии, так как позволяет сделать политику более понятной для граждан.
6. Исследования показали, что политика жесткой экономии, навязанная Евросоюзом ряду европейских стран, не только не привела к восстановлению экономики, но и существенно ухудшила положение граждан.
7. Европа находится в подвешенном состоянии между двумя путями развития, один из которых может привести к раздроблению ЕС на союзы «по интересам». Исход зависит от того, в каком направлении лидеры будут вести политику этой организации.
1. Joan's boss doesn't want her to wear jeans at work. DISAPPROVES Joan's boss _____________________________________ jeans at work.
2. The committee decided to cancel the briefing OFF
The committee _____________________________________ the briefing.
3. Who is responsible for the rise of ISIS? BLAME
Who __________________________________ the rise of ISIS?
4. The opposition leaders' request to hold a rally was not granted. TURNED The opposition leaders' request to hold a rally _______________________.
5. “Get out of the house now!” he shouted at me. DEMANDED
He __________________________________ out of the house immediately.
6. Jason started his PhD in order to become an academic. AIM Jason started his PhD ______________________________ an academic.
7. Unemployment hasn't been at such a high level at any time since the 1930s. HAS Not since the 1930s _________________________________ at such a high level.
8. The hotel staff put a lot of effort into trying to find a Scottish flag. TROUBLE
The hotel staff __________________________________ to try and find a Scottish flag.
9. Everyone was wearing a suit apart from Steve. WHO
The only ______________________________________ was Steve.
10. Martha won't allow anybody to use bad language in her presence. HAVE Martha won't ____________________________ bad language in her presence.
11. The Vikings won the battle, even though they had a far smaller force. DESPITE The Vikings won the battle ________________________ a far smaller force.
