FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS
Every year a lot of international, national and specialized exhibitions and fairs are held in different countries of the world. The number of countries and companies which take part in them is growing fr om 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 field 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 helps visitors to see the achievements of different countries. It is also a method to advertise products. Fairs and exhibitions are usually held under various mottoes: people and progress, peace and progress through economic cooperation and so on. International fairs and exhibitions pave the way for the consolidation of friendship among countries and nations.
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а)подберите англ.Эквиваленты к русским словам и словосочетаниям:
принимать участие в выставках и ярмарках;масштаб чего-либо;последние достижения в различных отраслях промышленности;участник;устраивать(вести переговоры);рекламировать продукцию;прокладывать путь к чему-либо.
б)письменно ответьте на вопросы:
1.What is an exhibition?
2.What does the display of the exhibition include?
3.What are fairs and exhibitions usually crowded with?
4.What are usually established for different goods selling and purchasing?
5.What is one of the purpose of the international fairs and exhibitions?

Эквиваленты - participate in exhibitions and fairs; anything out; recent advances in various industries; party; arrange (to negotiate); advertise products, paving the way for anything.