Russia. The Economy of Russia. Russia was the most populous state of the former USSR and also the wealthiest one. It produced 78 per cent of all its natural gas, 60 per cent of steel, 80 per cent of timber and 91 per cent of oil.
It also has one of the world’s largest fishing indu¬stries.
The history of Russian industry goes back to the middle of the seventeenth century. The develop¬ment of new industries and crafts — metal working. textiles, brick making and china manufacture — was encouraged under Peter the Great. During the reign of Catherine the Great, the Urals became the focus for iron industry, and Russia became the world’s largest iron producer.
2.ответьте на вопросы по прочитанному тексту.
1. What was the economical position of Russia in the former USSR?
2. What industries and crafts were encouraged in Russia under Peter the Great?
3. What do you know about Russian economy in the second part of the 19th century?
1) My grandmother always buys bread from this store.
2) His brother doesn’t often travel abroad on business trips.
3) Do you often meet with your cousin? - No. We sometimes invite each other to have dinner together.
4) Do you spend your summer vacation at the sea? - Not always. In summer, the sea is very hot, and my parents don't like this weather. They often spend their vacation in the mountains.
5) Does your sister always stay at this hotel? - Yes, she likes this hotel. The hotel provides all kinds of services for a wonderful holiday.
6) Do you know Spanish? - Unfortunately not, but I know a little Italian.
7) Is your computer working? - Yes.
8) I want to talk to your brother - Unfortunately, he isn’t at home now. He usually comes home at seven in the evening.
9) Do you know Mike? He works in this office.
10) Sometimes I spend all day in the supermarket looking for the products I need.
Объяснение:
лучший ответ буду рада
1.We can find out on the Internet where large companies are located so that we are not deceived by scammers.
2.Fair Trade labels mean food has been tested by people for safety.
3.Buying used things is a good idea, because this way we can find what we need without littering nature.
4.Instead of throwing things away, we should give them to other people.
5.Comparing prices helps us find cheaper things and thus save money.
6.The sales period is a good time, because at this time you can buy a lot of good things.
Перевод:
1 Мы можем в Интернете узнать, где находятся крупные компании чтобы нас не обманули мошенники.
2 Ярлыки «Справедливая торговля» означают что еда проверена людьми на безопасность.
3 Покупка подержанных вещей - хорошая идея, потому что таким образом мы можем найти то что нам нужно не засоряя природу.
4 Вместо того, чтобы выбрасывать вещи, мы должны их дарить другим людям.
5 Сравнение цен нам находить более дешёвые вещи и таким образом экономить деньги.экономить деньги. 6 Период продаж - хорошее время ведь в это время можно купить много хорошего.