- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1. Culture and cultural differences
- •Reading
- •Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •Now read the text and check your answers. Text 1. Culture
- •3. Read the text again and complete the chart below:
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •6. Fill in the blanks with words from the word-box. There are two extra vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •Text 3. Cultural values
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •9. Circle the word that does not fit into the group. Explain why.
- •10. Make up a short situation using your active vocabulary:
- •Speaking
- •2. Have you ever had problems or embarrassing moments because of the lack of knowledge on culture? What happened? Why do you think people get into such situations?
- •4. Read about some attributes of Americans that are often misunderstood by foreigners. Then use the dialogue above as a model to speak about Americans. Understanding American Cultural Values
- •5. Have you ever been to Mexico? Have thought of visiting it? What do you now about this country and its people?
- •It's interesting to know.
- •50 Facts about russia in the eyes of foreigners
- •Unit 2. Communication around the world
- •Reading
- •Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •Now read the text and check your answers. Text1. International communication
- •3. Read the text again and complete the chart below:
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •Text 2. Meeting and greeting
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •Text 3. Dress for success
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •Text 4. Non - verbal communication
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •9. Circle the word that does not fit into the group. Explain why.
- •Speaking
- •1. What are white lies? When can you tell a white lie? Think of a situation when a white lie can help you sound polite and avoid hurting other people's feelings.
- •2. Role-play the situation.
- •3. What do you know about going to parties in Britain? Complete the sentences:
- •It's interesting to know russian people well-known in the usa
- •Unit 3. Business communication
- •Reading
- •Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •Now read the text and check your answers. Text 1. Socializing with colleagues
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •9. Circle the word that does not fit into the group. Explain why.
- •10. Make up a short situation using your active vocabulary:
- •Text 2. Relationship and communication
- •2. Now read the text and check your answers.
- •Alternative Happy Tips
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •9. Circle the word that does not fit into the group. Explain why.
- •10. Make up a short situation using your active vocabulary:
- •Text 3. Business success
- •Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
- •8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •9. Circle the word that does not fit into the group. Explain why.
- •10. Make up a short situation using your active vocabulary:
- •1. How do you feel about interviews? Do you get nervous? Why?
- •2. Read parts of interviews with four different candidates. Say whether the people want to get a job or a place at a university. Do any of the things above apply to the candidates?
- •3. Look at the advertisements below and prepare to act out an interview with partner.
- •It's interesting to know russia: business etiquette
3. Read the text again and complete the chart below:
International communication is |
any type of communication exerted from one to another or several other countries, or implying at least two nations. |
One of the most obvious manifestations of international communication are… |
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It is very important to know English, because… |
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English is the language of the information age, so… |
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Business and trade can't exist now without English… |
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English is the official language of international aid organizations such as… |
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We should know foreign languages, because… |
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Essential Vocabulary
international communication |
международное общение /коммуникация |
exert |
приводить в действие; прилагать усилия, напрягать все силы; оказывать давление; влиять |
imply |
предполагать, подразумевать, заключать в себе, значить |
intercultural /cross-cultural communication |
межкультурное общение |
obvious |
очевидный, само собой разумеющийся |
manifestation |
проявление, олицетворение; пример; обнародование |
occur |
происходить, случаться, совершаться |
research paper |
научно-исследовательская разработка |
scientific exchange |
научный обмен |
cooperation |
кооперация, сотрудничество, взаимодействие; объединение усилий, совместные действия |
diplomacy |
дипломатия |
enable |
давать возможность, право (что-л. сделать) |
information age |
информационный век |
scientific information |
научная информация |
commercial information |
коммерческая информация |
personal information |
личная информация |
store |
хранить, сохранять |
exchange |
обменивать; меняться; променять |
international aid |
международная помощь |
youth culture |
молодежная культура |
knowledge |
знание |
extend |
простираться, тянуться; длиться |
limit |
ограничивать; ставить предел |
4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
international communication, cross-cultural communication, youth culture.
1. Write out common collocations with them.
2. Find derivatives formed from youth, communication.
5. Match the words with their definitions. There are two extra definitions:
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6. Fill in the blanks with words from the word-box. There is one extra vocabulary item:
commercial information |
international aid |
scientific information |
extend |
information age |
diplomacy |
We live in an ____________, when those with more and better information supposedly have an advantage.
They were unable to get the needed ______________ about their competitors.
The Professor promotes the study of philosophy and provides a clearing house for ______________ in this field.
The refugee camps were almost totally dependent on _____________ and the food situation was terrible.
The forest ___________ beyond the border.
7. Supply the necessary derivative/compound related to the italicized word the complete each sentence.
obvious |
Richards was ______________ disappointed at being left out of the team. |
store |
The design can be ________ on floppy disk. |
exchange |
One thing was clear: the past and the future were _________ shots. |
limit |
His research demonstrated the ___________of intelligence testing techniques. |
cooperation |
They threatened to harm him if he didn't ____________. |
occur |
Unfortunately, computer errors are a common __________. |