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E\. 33. a) Read what young people say about their jobs and professions, b) What profes­sion do you consider prestigious and why?

Anna Filipenkova 21, student

In my opinion, bdng an auditor is prestigious. This job is in demand now because business is developing in Russia. I'm majoring in taxation. Since Jan­uary 1, 2002 companies have had to do tax accounting to the new Tax Code. Auditing is an impressive career choice.

Darya Revenok 20, student

It is prestigious to be a specialist in consulting today. The market econo­my creates a demand for consulting. Businessmen need advice on setting up businesses, on drawing up financial documents, on getting capital etc.

Alexei Zheltov 24, manager

Working in banking is considered prestigious today. It offers respectable salaries and career opportunities. Banking plays an important role in develop­ing Russian economy. Real business, such as production, needs investments. Few foreign banks are interested in investing in Russia. We must develop our banking system.

Pavel Polyakov 19, student

Development of the Internet has made designing websites the most highly respected profession now, Ingeneral, working in the IT business and anything

that has to do with computers is most prestigious. But I think working as a Web designer is very difficult. The Internet has a lot of useless information on it. 1 am thinking of getting a qualification in banking now.

Social English

Reserving a Table for a Business Lunch

Manager: Hello, manager speaking. What can I do for you?

Visitor: I'm from room 223. I'm expecting several visitors at 1 o'clock and I'd like to reserve a table.

M.: How many visitors are you expecting?

V.: There'll be four of us.

M.: Good. Where would you like to sit?

V.: It doesn't matter actually, any table would do. Your restaurant is so cosy. Then, I don't think your restaurant is crowded at this time of day, is it?

M.: No, but I'll keep a table for you near the window in the corner. You'll be quite comfortable there. What would you like to have?

V.: Well, I don't really know. I've invited my business friends to lunch. What would you recommend?

M.: Would you like table d'hote or a la carte?

V.: We'll have it a la carte.

M.: Then, I strongly recommend you to begin with prawn cocktail. It's the speciality of the house.

V.: Good. I'm sure it's worth trying. Is the dish hot? I'm not very keen on spicy food, you know.

M.: No, it isn't.

V.: Good. And what do you think we should have to follow? Any soup? Mushroom or chicken soup?

M.: We seldom eat soup at this time, I'm afraid. I'd recommend mut­ton chops. They are delicious.

V.: What vegetables are you serving today?

M.: Fried potatoes, cauliflower, beans. What would you have for des­sert?

V.: Just cakes and coffee.

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M.: Wouldn't you care tor something a little stronger? We have a won­derful choice of wines.

V.: A bottle of champagne then, please.

M.: Anything else?

V.: Nothing I can think of at the moment.

M.: You can order later. If your friends don't like the dishes we can replace them.

V.: Thank you. When do I pay?

M.: After lunch, of course.

V.: By the way, do you add the service charge to the bill?

M.: Yes, we do.

V.: How do I pay?

M.: In cash or by credit card.

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The suggested areas for comment are:

• public sector (not-for-profit) or private sector;

• particular skills;

• educational background (diplomas, scientific degrees, courses of train­ ing);

• ways of finding a good job Gob centres, interview techniques, recruitment agencies);

• situation in your country's labour market (newjobs, types of employment);

• brain drain.

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