3.2. Word-building.
Recall the meaning of the prefixes.
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n
on-приставки
dis-
u n-
in-(il-, ir-, im-)
отрицание: не-, без-, дез-
to do (делать) – to undo (уничтожить сделанное)
essential (существенный) – non-essential (несущественный)
to organize (организовать) – to disorganize (дезорганизовать)
active (деятельный) – inactive (бездеятельный)
possible (возможный) – impossible (невозможный)
legal (законный) – illegal (незаконный)
regular (правильный) – irregular (неправильный)
Translate the derivatives.
non-/unproductive, indirect, unpractical, irresponsible, unavailable, unexpected, incompetent, impersonal, unnecessary, incomplete, unprofitable, inappropriate, unqualified, inefficient, non-/ineffective, unimportant, unemployment, inadequate, unsafe, unsatisfactory, unable, disappear
3.3. Read and translate. Guess the meaning of international words.
compensation, potential candidate for the position, personal interview, the minimum information, the process of selecting, to present a company, to test intelligence and personality, constructive, techniques, physical examination, individual’s history, in detail, the specific nature, primary factors, selection standards, systematic, motivate, instruct
3.4. The adjectives below can all be used to describe people in a company. Change each adjective into its opposite by adding un-, in-, im-, ir- or dis-.
a reliable b flexible c organized d patient e responsible f creative g consistent h inspiring i committed j practical |
k articulate l honest m rational n decisive o supportive p competent q assertive r sociable s considerate t competitive |
3.5. Complete the following staff appraisals using an appropriate positive or negative adjective from 3.4.
1. Laura’s a real ideas person. She’s exceptionally .
2. Brian can only do things his way. He’s a bit .
3. Max is always there to give people a hand when they need it. He’s really very .
4. With Olaf it’s just one mistake after another. He’s completely .
5. Greta tends to take no notice of other people’s needs. She’s rather .
6. Richard’s office looks like a bomb hit it – papers everywhere! He’s totally .
7. With Miyumi the job always comes first. She’s totally .
8. Sam can never make up his mind about anything. He’s extremely .
9. Callum really knows how to motivate his staff. He’s incredibly .
10. You can never depend on Leo to do what he’s supposed to do. He’s totally .
11. Elena meets all her targets month after month. She’s incredibly .
12. Jeanette too often allows her personal life to interfere with her work. She’s rather .
13. Eric always has to be the best at everything. He’s extremely .
14. Gareth tends to keep himself to himself. He’s a bit .