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1.3. Choose the right word: a. Politics – policy

1. The University runs a course in American …… and government. 2. Most large companies these days operate an equal opportunities ……. 3. Thomson has always been deeply involved in local ……. 4. He made the decision to go into …… last year. 5. I make it my …… not to gossip. 6. She's been in …… for over twenty years. 7. Your homeowner's …… probably doesn't cover damage to your house from mudslides. 8. I don't agree with Michael's ……, but he's sure a nice guy. 9. It is not our …… to reveal our clients' names. 10. A new ruler might adopt a …… of cutting back oil production in order to boost prices. 11. Brock's been involved in city …… since college.

B. To elect – to vote – to poll

1. For its study the company …… 150 randomly selected doctors. 2. 53% of Danes …… in favour of the Maastricht treaty. 3. In 1768, John Wilkes was …… as their Member of Parliament. 4. I've …… Democrat all my life. 5. The Labour candidate …… 52% of the votes. 6. Shareholders …… to reject the offer. 7. 18% of the women we …… said their husbands had a drinking problem. 8. He was …… to a US state governorship. 9. He …… 23,579 votes.

1.4. Give Russian equivalents for the following words and combinations.

1. to cast a vote; 2. to enter politics; 3. the outcome of the election; 4. to elect unanimously; 5. to rig the election; 6. straw poll; 7. election pledge; 8. a term of office; 9. to stand for Parliament; 10. unassailable victory; 11. my politics; 12. a corrupted politician; 13. to conduct / carry out a poll; 14. overwhelming majority; 15. the run-up to the election; 16. casting vote; 17. to put the question to the vote / ballot; 18. shadow cabinet; 19. to abstain; 20. to nominate.

1.5. Fill in prepositions.

1. He made the decision to go … politics last year. 2. Ferraro was the first woman to be nominated … the job of vice president. 3. The Greens increased their share of the vote … 2.9 … 4.9%. 4. She's been … politics for over twenty years. 5. Labour is ahead … the polls. 6. The party won a convincing victory … the polls. 7. Mr Butler used his casting vote as chairman to defeat the motion … 6 votes … 5. 8. Let's have a vote … it. 9. Last year the polls gave the President a 10 … 15 point lead. 10. He was elected … a US state governorship. 11. Ten million voters went … the polls.

1.6. Complete each sentence with the most appropriate word from the box.

cabinet motion authorities bill council survey poll

  1. The government has introduced a …… outlining its plans for the coal industry.

  2. Hello, I’m conducting a …… about leisure habits.

  3. According to the latest opinion ……, the National Party are well ahead of their nearest rivals, the Co-operative Party.

  4. There is a locally elected …… which has responsibility for roads, street lighting, and other facilities.

  5. The …… were slow to take control of the situation after the earthquake.

  6. The Leader of the Opposition proposed a …… of no confidence in the government.

  7. The Prime Minister called a top-level meeting with the Finance Minister, the Foreign Minister, and other members of the …….