- •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
Alternative Happy Tips
Whatever it is, if you really want to eat it, eat it!
Never piss off anyone who has access to you when you are asleep.
Never argue with a pregnant woman
(Источник: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/12/
happiness-from-hanging-out.php)
3. Read the text again and complete the chart below:
Happiness is… |
all about everyday normal activities. |
The most frequently reported method of increasing happiness… |
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'Acting happy' and 'smiling'… |
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A relatively popular strategy for increasing happiness… |
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Passive leisure like… |
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Active leisure pursuits… |
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A relatively unpopular strategy for increasing happiness… |
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Happiness-enhancing activity… |
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The second bad boy… |
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Ways to happiness… |
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Alternative happy tips… |
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Essential Vocabulary
cause |
послужить причиной, поводом (для чего-л.); мотивировать (что-л.) |
study |
изучение, исследование |
hang around |
бродить вокруг; околачиваться, шляться, слоняться |
cautious |
осторожный, осмотрительный; предусмотрительный |
long-term |
долгосрочный; длительный, долговременный |
goal |
цель, задача |
achievement |
достижение, успех |
leisure |
досуг, свободное время |
pursuits |
занятие |
benefit |
выгода; польза; прибыль; преимущество |
activity |
деятельность; мероприятие |
well-established |
хорошо обоснованный; твёрдо установившийся |
connectedness |
связность, логичность, связанность |
contemplate |
обозревать, созерцать; пристально разглядывать; обдумывать, продумывать, размышлять |
research |
(научное) исследование; изучение; изыскание; |
stand out |
выделяться, выступать; отходить в сторону |
waste |
терять даром, тратить впустую |
wisdom |
мудрость; здравый смысл, разумность, благоразумие |
courage |
бесстрашие, мужество, отвага, смелость, храбрость |
tough-minded |
реалистичный; лишенный сентиментальности |
appreciate |
оценивать, (высоко) ценить; быть признательным |
brighten |
наполнять радостью, радовать; радоваться |
promote |
продвигать, повышать; способствовать, содействовать; поддерживать, поощрять |
havoc |
опустошение; разорение, разрушение |
backstab |
поступить по отношению к кому-л. предательски, вероломно |
piss off |
проваливать; раздражать, доставать |