- •Contents
- •VIII. 84
- •Предисловие Цель и содержание курса
- •Part I Functional English
- •Introducing and meeting people
- •Remember the Language for
- •Introducing Replies
- •Parting
- •Practice
- •Agreeing; Disagreeing
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Making an apology and expressing regret
- •Giving a reason and responding
- •Expressing thanks and saying goodbye
- •Practice
- •Making and responding to requests
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Making suggestions
- •Remember the Language for
- •I. Making a suggestion to a friend
- •II. Making a suggestion to a business client, etc.
- •Practice
- •Confessing ignorance.
- •Practice
- •Likes, dislikes and preferences
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Exchanging information about occupations.
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Drawing attention to news and expressing reactions
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Argument: for and against
- •Remember the Language for
- •Practice
- •Asking for a repetition or an explanation
- •Remember the Language for
- •I. Missing part of an announcement and asking to help
- •II. Asking to explain
- •Practice
- •Discussing reactions and impressions. Commenting on people’s behavior.
- •Remember the Language
- •Practice
- •2.Replies
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Worry, anxiety, uneasiness, misgiving
- •Remember the Language for
- •Remember the Language for
- •Remember the Language for
- •Reference notes to part I
- •Introducing and meeting people
- •Agreeing; disagreeing
- •Asking for a repetition or an explanation.
- •Discussing reactions and impressions. Commenting on people’s behavior.
- •Instructions, orders, advice
- •Part II Real-life Situations At a Restaurant
- •Practice
- •Vegetables
- •Getting something to eat.
- •At a fast food restaurant.
- •At a coffee shop
- •How to order a meal at a small restaurant
- •At a Hotel
- •Practice
- •Checking in
- •Calling the front desk
- •At a Shop
- •Practice
- •Shopping.
- •At the hotel reception desk
- •In a department store
- •Buying clothes
- •At a Bank
- •Practice
- •Asking for a change
- •Replacing traveleers checks
- •At the Airport
- •Practice
- •How to make airline reservations
- •At the check-in counter
- •Going through the security check
- •Transport
- •Practice
- •Taking a taxi
- •Renting a car
- •At a railroad station
- •At the Information Agency
- •Practice
- •Calling a travel agency
- •At an information desk
- •At a ticket window
- •At a tourist information center
- •Part III Business Conversations
- •To promote – повышать в должности
- •Curriculum Vitae: Anne Brooks
- •History
- •Rsa Shorthand 100 wpm 1994
- •Part IV Written Communication
- •1.The layout and parts of a business letter
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •3.Requesting action, information, apologizing.
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •4.Making a complaint, making a point, warning
- •Practice
- •Practice
- •Practice
Remember the Language for
Expressing disapproval, dissatisfaction
It doesn’t do. You’ve made a mess of it! It leaves much to be desired. Words fail me… It’s out of place. It’s your fault. It serves you right. It’s a waste of time. You’ve chosen the wrong moment to say that. It’s foul play. So much the worse. It isn’t to the mark. It’s most disappointing! He deserves better. It’s no use doing it. It’s beneath criticism. |
Practice
I.React to the statements given below. Say what made you react the way you did.
1.Don’t you think the chief seems to be highly displeased with the way I acted? 2. Why don’t you do something about it? 3.You don’t seem to like what I’ve written. 4.It wasn’t wise of her to say so, don’t you think? 5.What do you think of his last project? 6. Do you mind if I have another try?
II. Express your approval or disapproval.
1. I’m going to look into the matter whether they like it or not. 2.She never speaks ill of her friends. 3. He’s an incurable optimist. 4. He’ll stop at nothing if he’s really set his mind on it. 5.I want to know what it’s all about. 6.I’m not going to take chances. Not me. 7. A very clever fellow. He’ll go far if he gets the chance.
Test
Find English equivalents.
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1.Это пустая трата времени . a)It doesn’t do.
2.Это недостаточно хорошо. b)Words fail me.
3.Делать это бессмысленно. c)It serves you right.
4.Это ваша вина. d)It’s a waste of time.
5.Это оставляет желать лучшего. e)It isn’t up to the mark.
6.Вы все сделали не так (напутали f)It leaves much to be desired.
7.Не годится. g)It’s beneath criticism.
8.(У меня) не хватает слов. h)It’s no use doing it.
9.Это ниже всякой критики. i)It’s your fault.
10.Так вам и надо! j)You’ve made a mess of it.
Reference notes to part I
Introducing and meeting people
I was missing you. How is everybody at home? I don’t see much of him. So long. Keep in touch. Give my regards to … |
Я скучал без вас. Как домашние? Мы редко видимся. Пока. Не пропадайте. Передайте привет … |
Agreeing; disagreeing
I agree entirely. There’s no denying it. That goes without saying. In a way. On the contrary. It’s just the other way around. Far from it. Hardly. It’s on account of the fact … |
Полностью с вами согласен. Это абсолютно ясно. Это само собой разумеется. В какой-то мере это так. Напротив! Все как раз наоборот. Далеко не так. Вряд ли. Вследствие (принимая во внимание)… |
Apologies, excuses and regret (on the telephone)
I do hope I’m not disturbing you.
Oh, what a pity / a shame! |
Надеюсь, я вас не очень побеспокоил. Как жаль! |
Making and responding to requests.
I’m afraid, I can’t. I wish I could. Here you are. What about (doing smth). |
Боюсь, нет. К сожалению, не могу. Вот, пожалуйста. Как ты смотришь на то, чтобы… |
Making suggestions.
Why don’t we (do smth) …? That’s a great / marvelous idea! I wonder if you’d like … I’d rather not, if you don’t mind. Not at all. |
Почему бы нам не …? Прекрасная мысль! Не хотели бы вы …? Если вы не возражаете, то нет. Ничуть. |
Expressing certainty, uncertainty or ignorance.
As far as I know … If I am not mistaken … I must admit I don’t know. I have no idea. No idea. Ask me another. I wish I knew. |
Насколько я знаю … Если я не ошибаюсь … Должен признаться, я не знаю. Понятия не имею. Понятия не имею. Понятия не имею. К сожалению, я не знаю. |
Likes, dislikes and preferences.
I’m very keen on … I can’t stand … Well, personally … |
Я очень люблю (увлекаюсь) … Терпеть не могу (не выношу) … Лично я … |
Exchanging information about occupations.
I don’t mind What line of business are you in? Incidentally By the way What’s your boss like?
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Я не возражаю Чем вы занимаетесь? Между прочим Кстати Что из себя представляет ваш начальник? |
Drawing attention to news and expressing reactions.
According to something I’ve read, … I gather that … As far as I can see … There’s no point in (doing something) |
Я тут прочитал … Я считаю, что … Насколько я понимаю … Нет смысла (делать что – либо) |
Argument: for and against.
One of the main arguments in favor of … On the other hand … That’s not always the case. I mean … I misunderstood you. Let me rephrase what I said. |
Одним из основных аргументов в пользу … С другой стороны … Это не всегда так. Я имею ввиду … Я вас неправильно понял. Позвольте мне перефразировать то, что я сказал. |