III. Look through the text and find equivalents of the following words:

to take part; a potential student; principal responsibility; major subject; to provide; to finish; to prove the value of dissertation; the amount of time needed; to have a Master’s degree; time of admission; to be approved as a candidate for a Ph.D.

IV. Complete the sentences with the appropriate prepositions.

1. We complained ___ the food because it was so awful.

2. I forgot my purse so I couldn’t pay ___ the shopping.

3. I agree ___ you, but we must think carefully about it.

4. Does this book belong ___ you?

5. Did they succeed ___ climbing the mountain?

6. What are you thinking ___?

7. Try to concentrate ____ the lesson.

8. The man shouted ___ the little boy for walking on the grass.

9. It depends _____ the weather.

10) I was laughing _____ the joke which Tom told me.

V. Look at the news extracts below and change the verbs in brackets to the simple or continuous form of the Past, Present or Present Perfect. In some cases the order of the words may change.

1. The Prime Minister (1 just announce) that there will not be a January election. He (2 speak) at the opening of Parliament a few minutes ago. His speech (3 still go on).

2. Police (1 find) the toddler who (2 disappear) from her home a week ago. Detectives in Oxford (3 question) people all week in connection with the adduction but so far no one (4 charge).

3. The economic situation (1 finally begin) to improve, according to figures. Which (2 release) yesterday. Unemployment has also (3 fall) gradually over the last few months and export figures (4 reach) their highest level last month.

VI. Write your cv, using the example.

A curriculum vitae is the personal and working history of an applicant. The CV is sent with the letter of application as an enclosure. In American English the CV is called a resume.

Some companies send application forms which contain more or less the same information as a curriculum vitae. In that case it is not necessary to send a separate CV.

A CV usually contains information about the following:

• personal data: name, address, date and place of birth, sex, nationality;

• education: name of school, type of education, graduation;

• work experience: name of company, position;

• interests: anything that might help you get the job;

• references: name and position of people who recommend you (teacher, former employer, etc.).

You may also state references upon request.

Personal data:

Name: Klaus Klein

Address: Josephstrasse 56, D-5000 Keln 1

Telephone number: 221-324299

Date of birth: 9 January 1980

Place of birth: Berlin

Sex: Male

Nationality: German

Education:

1995 - 1999 School of Facility Management, Kelner Hochschule, Keln (higher vocational education)

1989 - 1995 Gymnasium Kreuzgasse, Keln (equivalent of English A levels) Subjects: German, English, History, Geography, Philosophy, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry

Work experience:

1998 - 1999 Arco GmbH, Keln, receptionist

1998 - 1995 Braun Catering, Keln. I was mainly occupied with logistics

1993 - 1994 Holiday job at a summer camp in the United States

Interests: tennis, reading, playing the guitar and traveling. I have traveled through Russia and Asia. I like reading Russian and Asian literature.

References: Franz Zimmerman Arco GmbH Sales Manager.

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