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III. Realization (Осмысление). Reading & Speaking. Land as a resource. What is land entitlement? Understanding Entitlement Process
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III. Realization (Осмысление)
Reading & Speaking
4. Read the following terms and phrases, mind their pronunciation:
| the ultimate resource | основной ресурс |
| to sustain life | поддерживать жизнь |
| a physical commodity | реальный товар |
| an abstract concept | абстрактное понятие |
| as much a part of the land as … | настолько же часть земли как и … |
| to root in the soil | залегать, укорениться в земле |
| stewardship of the land | управление землёй |
| essential | весьма важный, существенный, обязательный |
| for future generations | для будущих поколений |
| an object | объект |
| to attach to the soil | прилагать(ся) к земле |
| a motor car | автомобиль |
| a human being | человек |
| although | несмотря на то, что |
| to occupy the space | занимать пространство, площадь |
| something over which | то на что |
| an individual | физическое лицо |
| community | сообщество, микрорайон, населённый пункт |
| the basis of economic production | основа экономичного производства |
| a term | термин |
| to describe land | описывать землю |
| to differentiate between | проводить различия между… |
| to consider the latter as | рассматривать последнее как |
| all embracing | всеобъемлющий, полный |
| real property | недвижимое имущество, реальная собственность |
| to refer to | относиться к |
| a man-made construction | искусственное сооружение |
| obvious | Очевидный |
| sustainable development | устойчивое экономическое развитие |
| little willingness | малое желание |
| a country in transition | страна с переходной экономикой |
| to find something difficult | находить то-либо трудным |
| to obtain some foreign investments | добиться(выхлопотать) каких-либо зарубежных инвестиций |
| for one purpose | с одной целью |
| to mean | значить |
| a large percentage of … | большинство, значительная часть … |
| to search for | вести поиск, искать |
| in mind | мысленно, в уме |
| a vital part | ответственная часть |
| to determine | определять, выявлять |
| to allow for | способствовать, разрешить |
| a certain building type | определённый тип здания |
| essential | весьма важный, существенный |
| building construction | строительство |
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5. Read the text and find answers to the following questions:
1. What is this text about?
2. What is land?
3. What is your own definition of land? (Ex. 1)
4. Is land subject to tax? Why do you think so?
5. Is the role of land essential in a country’s economy?
6. Why do most people buy land?
7. What does it mean “to develop land”?
8. What should you do before starting building construction?
9. How do you understand the term “land entitlement?
10. When do physical or legal persons conclude an agreement with governing municipalities?
6. Read the text once again and make marginal marks (пометки на полях):
√ I knew it
+ New information
- The information contradicts my knowledge (противоречит моим представлениям)
? The information isn’t enough or understandable (непонятна или недостаточна)
Land as a resource
Land is the ultimate resource. Without it life on earth cannot be sustained. Land is both a physical commodity and an abstract concept in which the rights to own the land are as much a part of the land as the objects rooted in its soil. Good stewardship of the land is essential for present and future generations.
Objects that are not attached to the soil, such as motor cars, animals and human beings, are not part of the land, although they will be subject to the rights that control the use of the space that they occupy. “
Land is something over which individuals or communities have rights of ownership and use. It can be bought and sold and be subject to tax, and that is the basis of economic production.
In many countries the term “real estate” is used to describe land. Some differentiate between the land and the buildings attached to it, considering the latter as “property”. In this text the term “land” will be treated as all embracing, while real property refers to man-made constructions.
The role of land in the economy of each nation is not always obvious, but is of great significance. There can be no sustainable development without secure land rights, because there will be little willingness to make long-term investments. Countries in transition will, in particular, find it difficult to obtain some foreign investment.
What is land entitlement? Understanding Entitlement Process
Most people purchase land for one purpose: to develop it. That means building a home, shopping centre or apartment complex. A large percentage of land buyers search for properties with development in mind. Before starting your project you should go through the land entitlement process.
What is Land Entitlement?
Land entitlement is the legal process of obtaining approvals for your development plans. This process can be lengthy, complicated, and at times, expensive. But it is a vital part of the development phase because it helps determine what can and can’t be done with the property. In other words, entitlement can make or break your project. Simply put, entitlements are a legal agreement between you and governing municipality to allow for the development of a certain building type.
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