Suggested activities. hWrite down the answers using the text:

h Write down the answers using the text:

i Write down a few sentences showing the steps a phoney bank inspector takes to defraud a client.

j Summarise what the text says about boiler room operations and say why Americans call such operations boiler room operations.

k Write down questions for the following answers:

1........................................................ Judging by this text boiler room

Are boiler room operations widely..... operations are quite common

practiced in the USA........................... in the USA.

2.......................................................... Yes, they often mention charitable organizations.

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3........................................................ Certainly they are fictitious.

4........................................................ No, sometimes they sell various

............................................................ goods of questionable value.

5........................................................ Yes, consumers pay only moderate amounts.

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6.......................................................... No, usually they don't turn to police.

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l Agree or disagree and support your view-point:

1 Pyramid schemes were very common in Russia some time ago.

2 Boiler room operations are popular in Russia too.

3 Consumers are becoming increasingly prudent.

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