UNIT VI. a. Look at the words corresponding to the Russian 'цель'.

Exercise 16

a. Look at the words corresponding to the Russian 'цель'.

Goal is something that is attained only by prolonged effort.

Aim implies effort clearly directed toward attaining.

Objective implies something immediately attainable.

End stresses the intended effect of action in contrast to the action

or means as such.

Object is very close to 'end' but more individually determined wish.

Target is any object of attack.

Purpose is intention, a settled determination.

Mission is a task put before someone.

b. Complete the sentences with the words from those given above.

1. It is to be pointed out that she pursued her__ with great courage.

2. In this prolonged conflict peace is hard to attain. It will take years to achieve this.

3. He will use any means to achieve his_.

4. Their immediate____ is to seize the oil fields.

5. She stopped for a______ not for an idle chat.

6. The____ of the task force was to hold the captured territory.

7. The____ of the air attacks were the possible hiding camps of the terrorists.

8. The____ of the research study was the public impact of terrorism.

9. We do not know the next__ of the terrorists after Madrid and London.

10. For electoral___ Britain is divided into 659 constituencies.