2. Find the opposite in the text.

to increase - ………………

economic expansion - ……………….

uncultivated land - ……………….

raise taxes - ……………….

minority - ………………

DID YOU GET IT?

Say whether the following statements are true or false. Give the right answer if necessary:

1. Over 10% of labour force is employed in agriculture.

2. Livestock accounts for a half of farming production.

3. Agriculture in the UK is very efficient.

4. Services decline in importance compared to industry.

5. In the latter half of 2008 Britain enjoyed a period of economic expansion.

6. Nationalizing the banking system and cutting taxes are measures of stimulating the economy.

7. Opinion polls show a majority of Britons accepts joining the euro.

8. Britain isn’t a part of the European Economic and Monetary Union.