Stions Read the diary and write the missing words. Write one word on
each line.
Example We tried
cycle up Fairgreen Hill
but soon got off and pushed our bikes up the hill instead!
1
We
really thirsty at the top because it
2 was a hot day so we
all the lemonade
and water we had with us. Then we are two huge sandwiches and
3
on the ground and chatted for about an
hour. Cycling back down was much easier. But I went too fast
when we cycled back down and now I've got a problem with one
4
my wheels
.
5 I'll fix
tomorrow
- True. This statement is true. The banknotes in the UK do have a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the back.
2. Elizabeth Fry is reading to women in Newgate Prison on the banknote.
- False. This statement is false. Elizabeth Fry is not depicted reading to women in Newgate Prison on the banknote.
3. The first ten-pound note is blue in color and was issued in the 17th century.
- False. This statement is false. The first ten-pound note is not blue in color and was not issued in the 17th century.
4. On the banknotes, we can also see Darwin's ship.
- Not enough information. The question doesn't provide any details or options for this statement, so we cannot determine whether it is true or false.
5. The Bank of England is located in Threadneedle Street.
- True. This statement is true. The Bank of England is indeed located in Threadneedle Street.
Now, let's move on to the questions about the Russian banknotes:
1. What does a 100-ruble note depict?
- The 100-ruble note depicts the monument to Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into space.
2. On which of these notes can we see the second largest hydroelectric power station in Russia?
- The second largest hydroelectric power station in Russia, the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam, can be seen on the 10-ruble note.
3. What city is there on a 50-ruble note?
- The 50-ruble note features a view of Mount Kazbek and the city of Vladikavkaz.
4. On a 500-ruble note, there is a monument to Peter the Great on the embankment of the city. Which one: Arkhangelsk or Kaliningrad?
- On a 500-ruble note, there is a monument to Peter the Great on the embankment of the city of Kaliningrad.
5. What monument is shown on a 1000-ruble note?
- The 1000-ruble note depicts the Bank Bridge in Saint Petersburg.
6. What Khabarovsk site can we see on a 5000-ruble note?
- On a 5000-ruble note, we can see the Khabarovsk Bridge, which spans the Amur River.
1. International trade is the exchange of goods and services between different countries.
- The answer is stated in the first sentence of the text.
2. Export refers to selling goods to another country.
- The answer is mentioned after explaining the concept of international trade.
3. Import refers to buying goods from another country.
- The answer is mentioned after explaining the concept of international trade.
4. Yes, there are measures to control international trade. The most common measures are tariffs (or duties) and quotas.
- The answer is provided after mentioning the control of international trade by governments and explaining tariffs and quotas.
5. There are various methods to establish products in a foreign market. One option is to work with local experts such as sales agents or distributors who have knowledge of the market and sell on behalf of the company. This can eventually lead to the company opening a local branch or sales office. Another option is to sell patents and licenses or give permission to use them for their products. Companies may also choose to start manufacturing in the export market by setting up a local subsidiary or a joint venture with a local partner.
- The answer is provided in the last paragraph of the text, where different methods for establishing products in a foreign market are explained.
I hope this detailed explanation helps you understand the topic of international trade and its related concepts.