- •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
4. Use dictionaries to study the meaning of the following vocabulary items:
thumb, card, appointment.
Write out common collocations with them.
Find derivatives formed from these vocabulary items.
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:
agenda |
queue |
appointment |
snack |
famously |
empty-handed |
The city's clubs are _________ glamorous.
It would be a pleasure when he came back __________.
I ___________ for two hours to get a ticket to see the football game.
What's on your ____________ for tomorrow?
I bought a sandwich for a late night ___________ and a small flask of brandy.
7. Supply the necessary derivative/compound related to the italicized word the complete each sentence.
host |
We were very well ___________ and even dined at his house. |
misunderstanding |
I think he has _________ the nature of the problem. |
appointment |
They found it necessary _____________ the exact time and place of their meeting. |
punctuality |
I expect my guests to be ____________ for breakfast. |
address |
The black footman persecuted her with his ____________. |
cheer |
The fire was a ________ sight on such a cold, dreary day. |
8. Paraphrase the following sentences using your active vocabulary:
He never communicates with people from work.
You can't go to the party without anything.
Are we going to go on saying we’re sorry for everything?
I appeal to your imagination, gentlemen: try to answer!
“You think they're going to follow me up?” Paula asked, looking worried.
Don't condemn me, and don't look on me as a villain," he added with a smile.
You must have a cup of tea and light meal, anyway.
I have the honour to be acting as trainer for the duration of your stay in this territory.
Mary will raise the question at her meeting with the director.
Angela Bassett has won critical acclaim for her excellent performance.