Fairs and Exhibitions

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Think of 6 questions about different means of travelling on Business and write them down. Ask your group-mates to answer the questions.

Say if the sentences are true or false.

1. Smirnov starts his travel arrangements at least a week before the trip. 2. He usually sleeps on an upper berth. 3. Smirnov chooses an express train for its speed.
4. He likes to have tea during the journey. 5. Travelling by train doesn't cost him much. 6. Smolski has been to London several times. 7. If Smolski is going to London, he has to arrive at the airport an hour before the departure time. 8. He gets to the airport by bus. 9. Sometimes Smolski has to pay extra for overweight luggage. 10. Smolski is met at Heathrow Aiiport.

Задание 10.

Вариант № 6

Every year a lot of international, national and specialised exhibitions and fairs are held in different countries of the world. The number of countries and companies who take part in them is growing from year to year and the scope of fairs and exhibitions is becoming larger.

The display during these exhibitions includes a wide range of exhibits which show the latest achievements in different fields of industry, science and agriculture of many countries.

Usually fairs and exhibitions are crowded with visitors, who show much interest in the exhibits on display. At international and national exhibitions commercial centres are established where participants can negotiate the sale and the purchase of different goods.

Every exhibition is an eye-opening experience and also a method to advertise products. Fairs and exhibitions are usually held under various mottoes. International fairs and exhibitions pave the way for the consolidation of friendship among countries and nations. They provide an opportunity to establish profitable contacts and promote mutual understanding among different nations.

The first world industrial exhibition was held in London in 1851. It was a great success. It displayed exhibits of 40 participating nations and the number of visitors reached over 6 million.

Since then world industrial expositions have had a colourful history. Many such events have been held, some of them on a large scale. They have changed not only in size and scope, but also in character and overall purpose. Such events provided opportunities for exchanging scientific, technological and cultural achievements of people of Europe, America, Australia, Asia and Africa.

Beginning with the early 60s, international expositions began to take new forms, trying to emphasise not only technological progress, but also other aspects of life. They became festivals of industry and culture.

Задание 1.

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