B. Word Combinations

Fur matters

Is a passion for fur a central part of the Russian character? Will it always be so?

A. Keywords

Please match the words on the left with their definitions on the left.

Indispensable (para. 2) very fashionable or up to date

Pelts (para. 4) a person who does not eat or use animal products
Savvy (para. 5) absolutely necessary

Entrepreneurs (para. 5) essential

(to) sport (para. 5) lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

Trendy (para. 5) having a lot of money; wealthy

Affluent (para. 8) shrewdness and practical knowledge, especially in politics or business

a must (para. 9) started (used only to describe business or cities)

Extravagant (para. 9) wear or display a distinctive item

Founded (para. 11) a thing that is regarded as more important than others

Priority (para. 11) a person who sets up a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit

Vegan (para. 12) the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still on it

B. Word Combinations

Please match the words on the left with those on the right to form correct word combinations.

social symbol

marketing rights

(to) opt status

status for

(to) show director

animal off

C. Match the completed word combinations above with these meanings:

1. position in a social hierarchy

2. person in a company/firm responsible for advertising and brand promotion

3. To make a choice or decision

4. Something, such as a possession or an activity, by which one's social or economic prestige is measured

5. To display or behave in an way in order to attract attention

6. humane treatment claimed on behalf of animals, especially the right not to be exploited for human purposes

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