VII. Find the English equivalents of the Russian words below in the text.
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V. Match the words with their definitions.
| 1.smoothie | a. to make someone believe something by giving them a good reason |
| 2.passion | b. one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided |
| 3.rent | c. a thick cold drink made from fruit, ice and often yogurt or ice cream |
| 4.carton | d. a person or organization that supplies goods to shops and companies |
| 5.persuade | e. to buy or bring in products from another country |
| 6.import | f. to pay money for the use of a room |
| 7.equip | g. a very powerful feeling |
| 8.sector | h. having no money |
| 9.distributor | i. to provide a place with objects that are necessary for a particular purpose |
| 10.bankrupt | j. a container made from cardboard, in which milk or fruit juice is sold |
VI. Find the words in the article with the opposite meaning to these words and phrases:
1.failure (para 1)
2.slim (para 2)
3.became smaller (para 5)
4.weakness (para 6)
5.earned (para 7)
1.здоровое питание (para1)
2.капиталовложения (para 4)
3.удовлетворять спрос (para 5)
4.размораживание (para 5)
5.уверенность (para 7)
VIII.Complete the text with the following words and phrases:
Bankrupt, distribute, sold, cool, equipped, order, set up
Snack 2U was a small firm that produced fresh snack foods and (1) ……………… them to shops and bars in that region. To (2) ……………… the snacks it used trucks which it (3) ……………… with refrigerators to keep food (4) ………………. The business was a success until one day a new producer (5) ……………… in the same area. It suggested a lower price. Shops started to (6) ……………… from the new company. Snacks 2U wasn't able to compete and two months later it went (7) ………………. .
IX. Answer the following questions:
1.Why did Cragoe think that smoothies were good?
2.Why did he decide to sell smoothies in the UK?
3.How did he finance the new business?
4.Why did he start production in the UK?
5.What's PJ Smoothies' market share?
6.Who or what are PJ Smoothies' main customers?
7.How did Cragoe loose $30.000?
8.Does Harry Cragoe think it's possible to run business when you don't enjoy it?
X. Discussion points:
1.Why do you think PJ Smoothies is a successful company?
2.What soft drinks are popular in your country?
3.Do you have an idea that you feel passionate about? Can you imagine setting up a business to sell this idea? What sort of business? What can help a business to be a success? Name the main factors.
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