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- •Предисловие
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- •1V ocabulary
- •4. 5.
- •I met a man with seven wives,
- •Sport or craziness?
- •Optimist or Pessimist?
- •This is london!
- •Weddings in Indonesia
- •Holidays and festivals in the uk.
- •Veteran’s Day
- •Independence Day
- •Vocabulary
- •Anxiety
- •Vocabulary
- •Grammar
- •Reading
- •123. Выберите заголовок.
- •Classroom instructions
- •1.Образование множественного числа существительных.
- •2. Притяжательный падеж
- •6. Present Simple
- •7. Present Continuous
- •8. Past Simple
- •9. Past Continuous
- •10. Future Simple
- •12. Modal Verbs
- •13. Вопросы
- •Irregular verbs
- •Литература
- •Contents
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You
feel that others are always criticizing you, don’t you? Are
you uncontrollably anxious about people you don’t know well? Do
you have a fear or an anxiety that seems excessive? When
did you last go to a party where were people you don’t know
well? Do you remember it? Answers
If
you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may suffer
from a social phobia. You become overwhelmed by your anxious
feelings and may start to shake or have difficulty breathing.
Eventually, you fear may become so great that you retreat from
social situations.Anxiety
1st question?
3. Accumulate the questions
in the table bellow. One is done
for you.
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Yes/No questions (expecting the answer yes/no). AV1+S2 +V3…?
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Alternative Questions (propose an alternative - ‘smth or smth’). AV+S +V..or..? |
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Question tags (positive statements have negative |
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tag. |
Negative statements have positive tag. S +V…, AV(not) SPr4…? But: I am late, aren’t I? | ||
4. When did you last go to a party? |
Wh questions (begin with: what, when, where, how,why). Wh+AV+S +V…?
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AV1 - auxiliary verb;S2 – subject; V3- verb; SPr4 – subject pronoun. |
See Grammar Summary, on p.116
4.Put the words in the correct order to make questions and match them to the answres bellow.
1) how you are?
2) leave did you why your last job?
3) get along with you others do?
4) long don’t seem to you hold on to a job, you do?
5) it is a fair for salary you?
a) Yes, I think so.
b) I am fine, thanks.
c) We have to move several times because of my husbend’s job, but now we’ve setteled down.
d) Yes, I think good relationships and cooperation help to succeed.
e) I had to make business trips too often. Sometimes more than 3 times a month.
5. Write 4 possible questions to the sentenses bellow.
I am a psychologist. .
Stephen plays tennis every Monday. .
Jahanna has two sisters and three brothers. .
David sent for the doctor an hour ago. .
6. Complete the questions. Each question ends with a preposition (to/for/with/about.)
1) John is waiting for a long time? Who .
2) You should watch this film. It is very interesting. What .
3) Marting Luther King is a famous person. What .
4) Liz doesn’t live on her own. She shares her flat. Who .
5) Marting is talking on the tellephone. Who .
6) She gave a lecture at the university yesterday? Who .
7. Find 4 mistakes.
1) Who does live in this house? 2) This dress suits me best, does it? 3) Her room isn’t big, doesn’t it? 4) When you last see your parents? 5) Every body is happy, aren’t they.
8.Write down the names of other students in your group and complete the questions. Try to guess the answers then ask the named students and check your guesses. How many could you guess?
Is ………………happy?
Did …………..do his/her homework yesterday?
What did ………have for breakfast?
How much TV does ………….watch every day?
How long did it take …………to do this exercise?
Can ………run 3 km?
What makes …...........angry?
What book did ………. read last night?
9. Divide into teams. Each team should think of 7 questions. Ask each other. The team with the highest number of correct answers wins.
Reading
1. Read the magazine article and entitle it. Choose from the following variants. Comment on your choice.
a) Job interviews
b) Experts’ advice
c) Tips and Strategies for Successful Interviewing
d) The perfect interview
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Practice makes perfect (or at least leads to improvement). Practice with a friend and record or videotape your responses so you can replay the interview and see how well you are. Prepare answers to commonly asked interview questions. It should help you analyze your background and qualifications for the position.
It is very important to be on time for the interview. On time means ten to fifteen minutes early. If need take some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going. Know the interviewer's name and use it during the interview. If you are not sure of the name, call and ask prior to the interview. Remember to bring an extra copy of your resume and a list of references.
During the interview try to remain as calm as possible. Ask for explanation if you are not sure about the question and remember that it is perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to frame your responses so you can be sure that you fully answer the question. End the interview with a thank you to the interviewer and reiterate your interest in the position. Then follow-up with a personal Thank You note restating your interest.
The way you are dressed is very important. Even if the job is in a modern company where the code is casual you should dress formally. According to Kim Zoller at Image Dynamics, 55% of another person's perception of you is based on how you look. Her Dressing for Success information gives some tips on how to look your best, without necessarily spending a lot of money. Here's a quick look at the basics:
Women's Interview Attire
Solid color, conservative suit
Coordinated blouse
Moderate shoes
Limited jewelry
Neat, professional hairstyle
Tan or light hosiery
Sparse make-up & perfume
Manicured nails
Portfolio or briefcase
Men's Interview Attire
Solid color, conservative suit
White long sleeve shirt
Conservative tie
Dark socks, professional shoes
Very limited jewelry
Neat, professional hairstyle
Go easy on the aftershave
Neatly trimmed nails
Portfolio or briefcase (31)
2.Choose the most suitable heading for each of five paragraphs from the list of headings below. Note: there are more headings than paragraphs, so don’t use all of them.
List of headings
a) Practice Makes Perfect
b) Dress Your Best When Interviewing
c) Punctuality Is the Best Policy
d) Acting the Interview
e) Dress Formally
f) Company Research
g) Stay Calm
h) Prepare For the Interview
3. Which of the five paragraphs of the article contains the following information:
a) Dress formally for an interview;
b) Information about the company can be very useful during the interview.
c) Acting the interview can help you feel more confident.
d) You are expected to be punctual for the interview
e) Keep calm during the interview.
4. What do words in italics mean in context?
a) ……….and can be just the leg up you need in a competitive job market..
b) …Gathering background information on employers…(paragraph 1,2)
c)…. Google the company to see…………………………………
d) ………qualifications for the position……..
e)…… and a list of references………….
f) …….. reiterate your interest in the position……..
g) …… restating your interest……..
5. Make a list of the things you should do during an interview and the things you shouldn’t do. Compare your lists and come to the agreement about its content.
6. Your friend is going to a job interview. Give him advice how to have the perfect interview.
Writing
1. Read the resumes. Compare their strengths and weaknesses (31). Comment on:
Paul
Jones 6
Pine Street Arlington,
VA 12333 555.555.5555
(home) 566.486.2222 (cell) phjones@vacapp.com Experience Key
Holder, Mont Blanc April
2001 - February 2005 • Opened
new specialty boutique • Placed
orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products • Managed
payroll, scheduling, reports, and maintained clientele book and
records • Integrated
new register functions • Extensive
work with visual standards and merchandising high-ticket items Sales
Associate, Nordstrom - Collectors and Couture Departments July
1999 - April 2001 • Merchandised
designer women's wear • Set-up
trunk shows and attended clinics for new incoming fashion lines • Worked
with tailors and seamstresses for fittings • Scheduled
private shopping appointments with high-end customers Bartender
Jigg's
Corner February
1997 - July 1999 • Provide
customer service in fast-paced bar atmosphere • Maintain
and restock inventory • Administrative
responsibilities include processing hour and tip information for
payroll and closing register Education Ramapo
College, Arlington, Virginia Computer
Skills
• Proficient
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet
John
H.Mill Tel.
(312) 493-8332 OBJECTIVE
a position as an accountant. SUMMARY
12 years of experience in all routine work in this
field.
Perfect knowledge of
computers and statistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES Compiled
financial reports, balance sheets and production
planning forecast. EXPERIENCE
FRISCO
Docks, Inc. San
Francisco, California. Deputy
Chief of planning, Commerce Dpt. In
charge of account books, new ideas in planning. 1980-1990
SAKHA Co,Ltd.
New York.
Accountant. Prepared
accounts and balance sheets. EDUCATION
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (1977-1980)
London, Great Britain, Bachelor (Ec.). REFERENCES
Available upon request
a) the layout (how it should start, position of address);
b) the paragraphing (what points are highlighted, how they should be divided etc.);
c) the content (things you should or shouldn’t mention).
2. Which paragraph contains:
a) contact information;
b) personal information (sex, marital status, date of birth), is this information necessary?
c) career highlights (Is information presented in chronological order?);
d) qualifications, skills.
3. Work in groups. Choose one of the advertisements.
Each of you is a candidate for the job your group has chosen. Decide on:
Your qualifications (e.g. university degree, specialized training).
Your experience (e.g. with computers, children, a similar organization).
Your qualities (e.g. enthusiasm, patience, administrative skill etc.).
Write a resume for one of the jobs bellow. See Writing Help, on p. 105
Brand new company and office with major funding and backing. Central Birmingham based with a strong team of 6 developers already. Looking to expand this with an additional Senior Developer. Skills essential for the role are C#, SQL and ASP.NET, APPLY NOW In recruiting this developer to their growing team you will be involved in some key products and projects. The successful Web Developer should have a solid academic track record along with good commercial .NET web development experience. You will work on stored procedures, development, coding and support on a large E-Business project, a software tool for the measuring/monitoring of web traffic and banners hits, etc. A great opportunity for the successful C# applicant to join a friendly, busy development environment. Salary: £30,000k to £40,000k . Location: Birmingham APPLY NOW Developer@list.mail.uk |
Teacher Active is currently looking for qualified and unqualified supply teachers to cover a variety of roles on both day-to-day and long-term supply basis across the West Midlands. We offer highly competitive rates of pay, based on experience and qualifications and a unique referral scheme. Teacher Active is an Employment Business which places supply staff with schools across the Midlands. Salary: £90-£140; Location: Birmingham. Send your resume and CV: michelle@connex-education.com
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Senior Agency Sales Executive - Consumer Publishing A leading media owner based in West London has a really exciting vacancy for an experienced media sales professional to work on a market leading consumer sports magazine. Lots of West End Agency contact. Salary: £30,000 + commission Location: West London e-mail: http://www.mywestmidlandsjobs.co.uk/Jobsite/Jobs |
Read each other’s resumes. Think about their weaknesses and strengths. Help your group-mates improve their resumes. Vote for the best resume.
Speaking
1. Which of the following suggestions about conducting a job interview do you agree with? Add
some of your own (6).
There should be more than one interviewer.
The interviewer should sit behind a desk.
The interviewer should make notes while the interviewee is speaking.
http://jobsearch.about.com
2. Organize a job interview. Follow the stages.
Stage 1
In groups choose one of the advertisements on p. 76. Prepare a resume or use one you have already written.
Stage 2
In your group think about the most frequently asked questions and complete the list below:
What do you consider a fair salary?
What does the word ‘failure’ mean to you?
What are your biggest weaknesses?
Why did you leave your last job?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
………………………………………etc.
What do you think the logical order of these questions is? Think about the answers to the questions.
Stage 3
Arrange the chairs.
Take turns to be interviewed. The candidates should sound interested and enthusiastic. The interviewers should try to find out the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses.
Vote for who you think should get the job.
1. Choose the words from the box and complete the sentences. Use the words in the correct form.
apply be promoted be dismissed get along with unemployed manage
1) She ……….to the positions of senior developer last month and copes with her duties. 2) He ……… as incompetent. 3) We …… to the authorities for assistance. 4) I don’t think they’ll …….each other. They are rather quarrelsome. 5) The USA government developed some programmes to reduce the number of ……. people.6) Bad ………cost a lot our company and led to its bankruptcy.
2. Write questions.
1) Tom is going to leave his job. You want to know why. You ask: ………………?”
2) Ann had great holidays. You want to know where. You ask: ..…………………?”
3) You want to find La Pinta Hotel. You ask a stranger “Where………………… ..?”
4) Susan bought an expensive camera. You want to know the price. You ask: ..…?”
5) John and Julia are getting married this summer. You want to know when. ……?”
3. Work in pairs. Read information about Big Ben and try to remember it. Write 10 or more questions to the text. Check how much your partner could remember.
1) Big Ben is, in fact the bell in Parliament Tower and not the clock as people commonly believe.
2) The Bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, (he was called Big Ben as Sir Benjamin was a large man), commissioner of works, 1858. It became operative in 1859.
3) The bell was cast from the metal of an earlier one given by William III to the Dean of St Paul’s.
4) The bell weights 13.5 tons, is 9 feet in diameter and 7.5 feet high.
5) The proper name for the tower is “St Stephen’s Tower’. It is 316 feet high, each of the four clock-faces is 23 feet in diameter, each hour hand is 9 feet long and the large hands which mark the minutes are all 14 feet long.
6) The clock was wound by hand until 1913. it took 2 men 32 hours once a week. Now an electronic motor does the job.
7) There are 336 stairs up to the bell.
9) in 1984 tow members of Greenpeace climbed to the top of the tower and put a banner with the words “Time to stop nuclear testing across one of the clock faces”(7).