- •Introducing myself (my family)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise 2.
- •Family tree
- •Exercise 3.
- •Exercise 4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •You will read & translate a text about accommodation. Then tell your partner about your flat. My flat
- •Exercise 5.
- •Daily routine
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Make a list of all the things you want or need to accomplish in your weekly life.
- •Exercise4.
- •My Hobby
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Russia (Its geographical position, climate, natural and mineral resources & industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •1) Match items from columns (1-12) and the second one (a-l) to form phrases which describe geographical facts of Russia:
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •(B) Complete the table with appropriate information.
- •Answer the following questions about the text:
- •Great Britain (its geographical position, climate, relief)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Test yourself.
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Arkhangelsk
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Test yourself
- •Customs and traditions of Great Britain
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Travelling
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Health resort l Three- star hotel a Bed & breakfast (b&b) Dormitory/ youth hostel ccommodations
- •Exercise3. Going on a trip
- •If you were going to spend a week in a large unfamiliar city, which ten of these things would you take with you? Work in pairs or groups. Begin your sentences with:
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Unit9_________________________________________________________________________________________
- •Northern (Arctic) Federal University
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Read the dialogues. Who might say them and in what situation? Work in pairs. Complete the dialogues with your own phrases.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Unit 10________________________________________________________________________________________
- •My speciality
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Unit 11_________________________________________________________________________________________
- •Political system of Russia
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Russia’s ancient capital
- •Answer the following questions
- •Great Britain (its political structure and industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Unit 13_______________________________________________________________________________________
- •English-speaking country (the usa)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Unit 14________________________________________________________________________________________
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Unit 15________________________________________________________________________________________________________
- •My plans for the future
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Unit16________________________________________________________________________________________
- •Attending a job interview
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise 2.
- •Exercise 3.
- •Exercise 4. (a)
- •A baby-sitter, sportive, friendly, skilful with children. Knowledge of English and French necessary. Tom Smith, tel. 074920467
- •Test yourself with «Psychology Questionnaires 1»: These questionnaires are intended to help you to think about your psychological portrait and your ambitions. Discuss these questions in small groups.
- •Embarrassment
- •Exercise 5. Answer the following questions
- •References
Exercise 2.
During an interview be ready to answer some questions about your strong points (strengths) and weak points (weaknesses).
Assess yourself. Look at the chart. Count how much you are e.g. modest (3-0), serious etc. Get your total score.
Trustworthy 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Irresponsible
Modest 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Pretentious
Adaptable 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Uncompromising Capable 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Inefficient Hardworking 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Lazy
Tolerant 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Intolerant
Active 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Slow
Smart 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Stupid
Extroverted 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Introverted
Serious 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Light-hearted
Well-mannered 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Rude
Sincere 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Hypocritical
Tactful 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Tactless
Unselfish 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Selfish
Sympathetic 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Cruel
Open-minded 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Prejudiced
Which of the following do you think are the five most important points in your future career? Make your list of priorities, then discuss in pairs. a ) professional prospects, b) professional security, c) professional qualification, d) professional reputation, e) financial security (материальное благополучие), f) educational background (подготовка, образование), g) social background (социальные условия), h) moral values (моральные ценности), i) sense of humour, j) attractive appearance.
Exercise 3.
Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (A) or disagree (D) with these statements about job applications, CV, and interviews.
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1. It is not necessary for applicants to put their date of birth on their application. |
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2. You should communicate your strengths and your achievements during the interview. You should highlight achievements to demonstrate your successes. |
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3. Your CV should be no longer than two pages long. |
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4. It is a good idea to mention your competence in foreign languages (basic, good, fluent) during the interview, but you should be honest. |
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5. Be positive - don't be too modest and don't lie about your experience. |
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6. It is a good practice to include a photograph on curriculum vitae. |
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7. You should tailor your CV to each job application. Aim to make an impact on the reader. |
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8. Don't provide personal information such as weight and height. |
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9. Make sure your CV has a clear structure - include career overview, skills overview, qualifications (education/professional) and employment history. |
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10. Don't include your required salary. You cannot win - the figure will often be too high, or sometimes even too low. Negotiate this after you've got the job! |
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11. Look committed and find out as much as possible about the company. Visit their web site for more information about the company. |
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12. Read the job description carefully. Be confident that you are technically qualified to do the job. Have examples from your previous roles to demonstrate your ability to do this job. Make sure you meet all the criteria detailed in the job description. |
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13. During the interview you should demonstrate that you can contribute to the company or industry. You should show an interest in its products and/or services. |
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14. Applicants should never wear jeans to an interview. |
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15. At an interview it is appropriate to ask female applicants about their plans for starting a family. |
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16. Uncertainty and disorganization show the interviewer that you are unprepared and unclear what your goals are. |
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17. You shouldn’t express strong prejudices or any personal intolerance. |
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