- •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:
activity, research, study.
1. Write out common collocations with them.
2. 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:
tough-minded |
pursuits |
connectedness |
havoc |
wisdom |
long-term |
I have seen great and wondrous things and learned much _________.
Einstein believed in, and strove to make explicit, the fundamental _____________ and unity in the universe.
Mikhail said nothing, simply watching the _________Gregory was creating.
Breed was a sleek and vulgar, a smart and ____________ man.
Griffith has been but a sorry representative of our trade, if he has left such an opinion of its ___________.
7. Supply the necessary derivative/compound related to the italicized word the complete each sentence.
promote |
The chances of me getting a __________ are virtually nil. |
courage |
The _________ band of warriors serried together. |
achievement |
There are many who will work hard to __________ these goals. |
appreciate |
Her help has made _____________ difference. |
cautious |
Foreign bankers are ___________ optimistic about the country's economic future. |
brighten |
I'm sure there is a very _________ future for you in this company. |