Benefit, advantage, profit

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 477.

Proper, appropriate, suitable

Study the meaning of the following synonyms or near synonyms. Make up your own sentences or short situations to show how you understand the difference in their meaning.

Vocabulary 1

Discussion

1. What do you think is the difference between American and European approach to labour policy?

2. Many EU companies are transferring their facilities abroad. What impact do such steps have on the economy of their own countries? Why don't the governments oppose their decision?

3. Why do European countries raise retirement age?

4. Do you think younger people should now be concerned about financing their pensions?

5. What impact does a low birthrate have on the economic situation in a country?

6. Do you think the birthrate is somehow connected with the economic policy of the government?

proper – подходящий, нужный, правильный

appropriate – подходящий, соответствующий, уместный

suitable– подходящий, соответствующий, годный

E.g. Everything will come in its proper time.

Write him a thank-you letter. It will be highly appropriate.

Such clothes are suitable for cold weather.

benefit– преимущество, польза, выгода

advantage – преимущество, превосходство, выгода

profit – польза, выгода, прибыль

E.g. to do smth for the benefit of smb – сделать что-либо на благо (в пользу) кого-либо

to get (derive) benefit from smth – извлечь пользу (выгоду) из чего-либо

to turn smth to one's advantage – обратить что-либо себе на пользу

to make profit of smth – извлечь выгоду (доход) из чего-либо