Complete the sentences choosing the best adjective.
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 559.
Match definitions with the corresponding terms.
Find in the text English equivalents to the following words and expressions.
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
Влиять на эти правила; понятие / представление; подразумевать; делать поправки / совершенствовать; примиряться друг с другом; насилие / применение силы; решение проблемы; осуществление полномочий; применение власти; недостаточный / скудный; распределение /размещение ресурсов; дебаты / полемика; занимать государственную / общественную должность; арбитраж / разрешение конфликтных ситуаций; наблюдение за проведением в жизнь (закона и т. п.) / принуждение; заниматься политикой.
| 1. conflict | a. ‘Legitimate power' to influence the behaviour of others. |
| 2. co-operation | b. The ability to achieve a desired outcome; that is, as the ability to influence the behaviour of others in a manner not of their choosing. |
| 3. polis | c. Competition between opposing forces, reflecting a diversity of opinions, preferences, needs or interests. |
| 4. authority | d. City-state; classically understood to imply the highest or most desirable form of social organization. |
| 5. power | e. Working together; achieving goals through collective action. |
3. Find in the text two nouns derived from the verb 'to deceit'.
rival, competing, opposing, impartial
1. The ………… team is very strong.
2. His …………. speech produced a great impression on the audience.
3. I followed the TV debate with interest. It was a real clash of ………. points of view.
4. There are several ………… views on the evolution of society.
5. The secretary sold our secrets to the ………. company.
6. Some multi-national companies produce ………… goods to control international markets.
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