III Year Lettorato Inglese -- Group 3C (Peterson-More):

Jennifer Pudney p. 113, Passages 12-13 (previously assigned and discussed in class), suggested English translations.

Pudney passage #12

For years the E.U. has discussed / has been discussing the problems that have arisen regarding / as a result of the political union / unification of Europe // the European political union.

Until nationalistic tendencies / ambitions / aspirations are /have been repressed, / subdued, / curbed, it is unlikely that an agreement will be reached // an agreement is unlikely to be reached.

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Pudney passage #13      

According to reliable sources, [it seems] Kuwait fears another attack from / by Saddam Hussein and [therefore] is about to ask for / seek help / aid from the United States / U.S. //

Apparently / Reportedly / Seemingly Kuwait is about to ask the U.S. for aid/help , as it fears another attack from/ by Saddam Hussein.

Yesterday [right] on the eve of the anniversary of the invasion, the official newspaper published/ revealed the Saddam has/had completed / finalized / finished plans for a new/ another attempt to take over / take control/possession of the small state.