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Assignments
1. Learn the glossary.
the Koran - n. Islamic sacred book. [Arabic, = recitation]
terrorist - n. (often attrib.) person using esp. organized
violence against a government etc
diplomat - n. 1 member of a diplomatic service. 2 tactful
person.
autonomy - n. 1 self-government. 2 personal freedom.
Hinduism - n. main religious and social system of India,
including the belief in reincarnation, several gods, and a caste
system.
collaboration - 1 working together. 2 cooperating with an
enemy.
separatist - n. person who favours separation, esp. political
independence. separatism n.
Buddhism - n. Asian religion or philosophy founded by
Gautama Buddha.
2. Scan the text and give the gist of the article.
3. Reproduce the situation in which the following is used. Translate
into Ukrainian
a violent insurgency against Indian control tore apart the state
to pull back troops from the Pakistan border
cultural unity through diversity
to feel most profoundly
to attend private schools full time
absence of diversity both in the classroom and outside it
a salary raise
to regain respect and attracting better recruits
to reduce traffic jams
4. Answer the following questions.
1) What has India announced it will do soon?
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