1) Read the text and write out: a) all the nouns or noun groups; b) adjectives; c) the verbs that deal with qualities of a good business person.

Interview

The personnel manager is interviewing two people to select one as a unit manager. The two people are Ms. Brown and Mr. Stanford.

P.M.: I ask you to name three important qualities of a good manager. Well, Mr. Stanford, what do you think are important qualities of a good manager?

M.S.: The first quality is the ability to deal with other people. He must be able to persuade people that his way is right. That’s why he is a manager. He must be firm with people. The second quality, I think, is his ability to talk to the personnel about their problems and their plans. This is a mark of a good manager. And finally, the third quality is his good knowledge and good health. He must be mentally competent and physically fit.

P.M.: Thank you, Mr. Stanford. And what is your opinion, Ms. Brown?

M.B.: In my opinion, the first quality must be her or his ability to control people and to make decisions on the future of his/her organization. Secondly, his ability to motivate employees and communicate with them. He must not be too lenient or too dogmatic. Good relations make a good team. The third quality, I think, is his or her sound educational background. That’s how employees begin to respect a good manager.

P.M.: Thank you, Ms. Brown, and thank you, Mr. Stanford.

2) Read all the nouns, then the adjectives and then the verbs that deal with qualities of a good manager.

Ex. 14. Choose qualities from the list to speak about the following jobs:

a lawyer, an economist, an accountant, a financial manager, a sales manager, a secretary, an editor.

Use such word combinations as I think, I am sure, in my opinion, etc.

Model:

In my opinion	lawyers	have to	be competent and intuitive.
I am sure	they also	must	be good at communicating with people.

Prompts:

Competent; good at communicating; good at motivating people; good at taking initiative and lead other people; group oriented; intuitive; logical; rational and analytic; hardworking; friendly; able to make decisions, polite; careful; creative; imaginative; patient etc.

Ex. 15. Make up situations using the following:

analytical abilities, good educational background, lenient/dogmatic, physically fit, to be adaptable and flexible.

Ex. 16. Characterize an imaginary or real business person, his/her position, professional qualities such as analytical ability and social skills.

Grammar Exercises

Ex. 1. Consult the Grammar Focus about Present Simple Tense and Present Continuous Tense for future.

Ex. 2. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. I’m going to the theatre next Tuesday. 2. What time is Kate arriving tomorrow? 3. The train leaves Plymouth at 11:30 and arrives at London at 14:45. 4. What time does the film begin? 5. What time do you finish your work tomorrow? 6. She is going to the cinema this evening. 7. The art exhibition opens on 3 May and finishes on 15 May. 8. The concert begins at 7:30 p. m.

Ex. 3. Are the following sentences present or future? Write Present or Future after each one.

1. Where is Jack? Is he working? Present

2. Are you going out tonight? Future

3. That tree is growing very fast.

4. I'm seeing Trisha on Wednesday.

5. Anna is starting school on Monday.

6. I'm waiting for a call at the moment.

7. He's making some chairs for the garden.

8. We're getting a new car next week.

9. My parents are coming to stay with me this weekend.

10. What languages is she learning at school?

Ex. 4. Complete the sentences putting the verbs into the Present Continuous.

1. Are you meeting Debbie tonight? (you/meet)

2. I ……………… to class tomorrow. (not/come)

3. ……………………….. to work next week? (you/go)

4. My cousin ……………… us on Saturday. (visit)

5. I ………………….. a special meal tonight. (make)

6. ………………………………. on Friday? (they/leave)

7. We …………………… there with Skybright Airlines. (fly)

8. We ……………. my niece on holiday with us. (take)

9. I ………………… a birthday party this year. (not/have)

10. ……………………… at home this weekend? (you/stay)

11. …………………… work at 6 o'clock. (finish)

12. ………………to another town? (they/move)

13. We ………………. home tonight. (not/go)

14. They ………………. tonight. (not/come)

Ex. 5. Open the brackets and use either the Future Indefinite or the Present Continuous Tense:

1. I’ve got a typewriter, I (learn) to type. 2. No, I (not eat) any more. I am a vegetarian. 3. What’s wrong? – I’ve got a flat tyre. – No problem. I (help) you. 4. What you (do) this evening? 5. He (be) busy tomorrow. He (service) his car. 6. Lucy (not go) anywhere this summer. Her son (go) to college. 7. I (go) to the country for the weekend. – I (go) with you. 8. You (turn down) the radio, please? 9 I (give) you another piece of cake? – No, thanks. That (do). 10. You (help) me with this bag?

Ex. 6. Fill in: will or be going to.

1. A: Have you decided where to go for your holidays?

B: Yes, I am going to visit Spain.

2. A: Does your tooth really hurt?

B: Yes, I ………… see the dentist tomorrow.

3. A: Do you have any stamps?

B: No, but I …………. get some now if you like.

4. A: When did you last speak to Susan?

B: Oh weeks ago, but I …………. meet her tonight.

5. A: Your car is very dirty.

B: I know. My son …………. wash it this afternoon.

6. A: Do you know what the weather forecast is for tomorrow?

B: No, but I expect it …………. be warmer than today.

7. A: Shall we go out tonight?

B: Sorry! I …………… eat at the Chinese restaurant with Paul.

8. A: What do you want to eat?

B: I …………….. have a hamburger and some chips, please.

9. A: Are you watching TV tonight?

B: Yes, I ………….. watch the interview with the Queen.

Ex. 7. Choose the correct variant:

1. If you _____ to the departmental head he will explain to you all our rules and regulations (will speak, speak). 2. Personnel manager: “Well, ladies and gentlemen. I _____ you a little about the rules and regulations we try to adhere to in our firm” (am going to tell, is going to tell, will tell). 3. Look at the dark clouds. It _____, I think (is going to rain, will rain, rains). 4. The lawyer is out, isn’t he? Then I _____ for him (won’t wait, am not going to wait, don’t wait). 5. I’m sure the researchers _____ late in the office (won’t stay, are not going to stay). 6. Somebody _____ probably _____ the finance manager and let him know the news (is ¼. going to call, will ¼. call).

Ex. 8. Consult the Grammar focus and copy out all the prepositions of place and memorize them.

Ex. 9. Complete the sentences with in, at, on, near, between.

1. Write your name ___ the top of the page.

2. I like that picture hanging ___ the wall ___ the kitchen.

3. I wasn’t sure whether I had come to the right office. There was no name ___ the door.

4. My brother lives ___ a small village ___ the south-west of England.

5. There is big armchair ___ the window.

6. The TV set is ___ the corner of the room.

7. There is a public telephone ___ the corner of the street.

8. There is a night table ___ the bed and wardrobe.