Practice 6
Match the words (1-8) with their definitions in the bubbles (a-j)
to bargain with smb., 2. negotiable, 3. to give up smth.,
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negotiations, 5. a purpose, 6. to be involved, 7. to manage, 8. to
arrange, 9. a concession, 10. a venture.
Practice 7
Think of suitable words for the following definitions.
to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business;
to succeed in getting something that you have been aiming at or wanting, especially for a long period of time;
one of the range of things, especially a course of action, that you can choose to do in a particular situation
a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects or interests a lot of people
a series of events, actions which have a fixed order
a little angry and impatient because of an unpleasant or difficult situation that you feel unable to change or control
the correct answer to a problem which you have to think about very carefully
good enough to be able to be used for a particular purpose
to make smb decide to do smth especially by telling them reasons why you think they should do it
buildings, services, equipment
Practice 8
Suggest the English for:
прийти к решению,
решение, приемлемое для всех сторон,
идти на уступки,
невзирая на проблемы,
определить и достичь цели,
заключить сделку,
исследовать проблему,
проводить исследование,
участвовать в переговорном процессе,
поднять вопрос,
добиваться заключения соглашения.
Practice 9
Which of these worlds are used together? Tick the correct boxes.
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An argument |
A bargain |
objective |
problem |
To make |
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To negotiate |
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To attain |
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To explore |
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To solve |
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Practice 10
Translate the following sentences into Russian.
I managed to get him to lend me the money, but I had to use all my powers to persuasion.
Under the previous administration rich landowners were given generous tax concessions.
The locals were used to bargaining with each other and it was difficult for me to get a good price.
The contract is for a period of 6 months and is not negotiable.
The school has gained improved exam result by involing parents in the education of their children.
Pensioners and disabled people get special concessions on buses and trains.
He is planning to risk everything to get his next venture off the ground.
If we work closely with other countries, we can attain the goal of a good life and a secure world.
The main objective for units should still be to safeguard the wages and conditions of their members.
The minister said that there were few available options but didn’t say which one the Government Favoured.
I advised the President that he must choose a few key issues on which to concentrate.
Anybody involved in the protest soon received a visit from the secret police – many just disappeared.
Foot shortages in the capital have led to frustrated shoppers smashing store windows.
We had a lot of applications for the job but only a few of them were acceptable.
She is very charming and skilled in the art of persuasion.