LESSON 1. INTRODUCING ONESELF
Lesson 6. LOOKING FOR A JOB
Grammar: The Future Simple Tense; Adverbial Clauses of Time and
Condition; Word Order
Unit 1
The Future Simple Tense
The Future Simple Tense употребляется для выражения:
1. Обещания:
I’ll pay you back in a week.
2. Внезапного решения что то сделать (в момент речи):
I’ll go and shut the window. It’s cold here.
3. После выражений типа: I think, I believe etc.:
I don’t think we’ll go out tonight.
4. Факта, который будет иметь место в будущем:
Next Monday I’ll be forty.
5. Отрицательная форма won’t может иметь значение «отказываться
что л. сделать»:
I have told her about it several times but she won’t listen to my advice.
6. Просьбы (в вопросительных предложениях):
Will you shut the door, please?
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Will/shall + infinitive (без to) |
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I shall (will) bring You will bringHe will bringShe will bringIt will bringWe shall (will) bring Shall we bring? We shall not (shan’t)/will not (won’t) They will bring |
Shall I bring? Will you bring? You will not (won’t) bringWill he bring?Will she bring? She will not (won’t) bringWill it bring?
Will they bring? They will not (won’t) bring |
I shall not (shan’t) /will not (won’t)bring He will not (won’t) bring It will not (won’t) bring bring |
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
В придаточных предложениях условия и времени будущее время не
употребляется, а именно после союзов if, when, as soon as, after, before, till,
until, provided. Вместо него употребляется Present Simple.
Exercise 1. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to Future
Simple.
1. I’ll write to you every day, don’t worry. 2. He will bring me the book next
time. 3. Give me your bag, it is too heavy, I’ll help you to carry it. 4. When you
meet your potential employer try to show him that you have some more attractive
offers, I believe it will help you to raise your salary. 5. The weather is so nasty I
don’t think we will go out tonight. 6. I see you are very busy, I won’t take up much
of your time. 7. Shall I shut the door? 8. My car won’t start, there is something
wrong with it. 8. Will you phone me when he comes?
Exercise 2. Open the brackets using Future Simple, Present Continuous,
Present Simple.
a) A: (to help) me?
B: Oh, no. I (to leave) for London in 3 hours. You (to take) me to the
airport?
A: I am afraid I (not to take) you because our secretary is ill. I am very busy. I
(to send) all these letters and quotations. Let’s phone Peter. He probably (to help)
you.
b) A: You (to go) to this conference?
B: If I (to have) an opportunity, I (to take) part in it. And you?
A: Yes, I (to negotiate) and (to advertise) our new model A. I hope we (to
meet) at the conference.
c) A: Have you got any computers available?
B: Yes. How many you (to buy)?
A: It (to depend) on the price. You (to give) a discount?
B: If you (to buy) more than 5, you (to get) a discount.
Exercise 3. Open the brackets using Present Simple или Future Simple.
1. If you (to sponsor) this company, you (to benefit) from it.
2. You (to buy) this equipment if they (to raise) prices?
3. They (to finance) the production as soon as he (to make) calculations.
4. We (to discuss) a lot of matters before he (to arrive).
5. They (to get) a 10% discount if they (to increase) their order.
6. If their company (to provide) shipping facilities, we (to place) an order
with it.
7. If the weather (to be) rainy on Saturday, we (not to go) to the country.
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8. You (to find) an invitation if you (to look) through the mail.
9. As soon as I (to get) a letter, I (to phone) them.
10. What you (to do) if you (to find) defects?
11. We (to make) arrangements before he (to come).
12. I (to leave) a message if she (not to be) in.
Listening
Listen to the speaker and answer the following questions:
1. Has Diana written her resume?
2. Who has sent it to Commodities United?
3. Why did Bob choose this particular way?
4. What did he ask Diana to do?
Unit 2
Working on the text
Read and translate the text. Write out new words.
The primary mission of a resume and a cover letter is to arouse the reader’s
interest and to sell yourself, and to make your potential employer invite you to an
interview. So these documents must be concise and to the point. One should
include only relevant information. Your resume and cover letter must target the
employer’s perspective. Employers want to know what you can do for them, how
you will benefit their companies, how you will impact their bottom lines. That is
why the resume must contain the following information: the position you are
looking for, your education, professional skills, work experience, accomplishments.
Besides that the resume may include additional information such as hobbies,
health, languages. But it should not exceed a page. Nobody will take pain to read
several pages.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
OBJECTIVE
Managerial position with a progressive company where broad management skills and
knowledge can be fully utilized
PERSONAL DETAILS
Diana Stepleton
32 Six Avenue, New York, N.Y., USA
Phone: 372 331 0249
e mail: Diana_Step@google.com
EDUCATION
2006–2007 Oxford University MBA
2003–2006 Cambridge University BA (Honours)
2001–2003 Princes College German (A) French (B)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Making Assessment and Coordination
Innovation/Team Building Conflict Management/Handling Multiple Projects
Financial Analysis and Accounting Presentation/Report Writing
Organization/Planning
Passion for Quality Customer Service Strategies
WORK EXPERIENCE
2005 up to present Project Manager
1. Organizing conferences, corporate events, promo actions, road shows, professional seminars:
project budgets accounting; projects cost optimization;
project performance analysis; event quality rating reports; tips on improvement of vendors'
activities in regions;
2. Direct marketing
3. Media campaigns
4. Accounting:
responsible for project realization and financial results; working with budgets more 300K$;
working with financial documentation.
2003–2005 Office Manager
Coordinated and assigned human resources to optimize project performance
Significantly enhanced efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
more than 300 successful projects
ACTIVITIES
Tennis, snowboarding, cross country skiing
LANGUAGES
French, German
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Speaking
Exercise 1.
1) Is the resume complete?
2) What information is missing?
In the letter of application (cover letter) one should explain the reason why
he or she wants to get the position. It is necessary to relate your interests to those
of the company and to show that you can contribute to the job. For that purpose it
is important to highlight your strengths such as skills and experience.
Diana Stepleton
32 Six Avenue,New York, N.Y.,
USA
November 20, 2007
Commodities United Ltd
3244 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.
USA
Dear Sirs,
I am writing to apply for the position of Personal Assistant to the
Marketing director which was advertised in the Financial Times last
week. It has always been my dream to work for a progressive company
where I will be able to utilize my knowledge and my skills. For the last
two years I have worked as a project manager and acquired experience in
organizing promotional activities and advertising campaigns. My job has
familiarized me with many of the challenges involved in marketing. As you
can see from my enclosed resume the job suits me perfectly. If you require
any further information do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Diana Stepleton
Enc. 1
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Speaking
Exercise 2. Answer the questions.
1. What is the layout of the letter?
2. What kind of information is there in the body of the letter?
3. Will the letter and resume be successful?
4. Will they invite Diana to an interview? Why?
Exercise 3.
1) Write your CV.
2) Write a letter of application.
Если в предложении стоит подряд несколько существительных, то толь
ко последнее переводится на русский язык существительным, остальные яв
ляются к нему определениями.
Например:
projects cost optimization – оптимизация стоимости проекта.
Exercise 4. Translate the following word combinations into Russian.
Project realization; team building conflict management; quality customer service
strategies; project performance analysis; event quality rating reports; project performance
optimization; the1994 French arms total; quality requirements check up; unemployment
rate increase; company profits level drop; switchboard operator phone number.
Exercise 5. Fill in the gaps with articles where necessary.
1. Where did you find … advertisement? I found it in … Herald Tribune.
2. She graduated from … Cambridge university with honors. 3. They promised us …
5% discount if we decrease … price. 4. … Global Metal Holding is … well established
company with … offices in several cities. 5. She is … Londoner and he is …
Muscovite. 6. I am writing to apply for … position of sales manager.
Exercise 6. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
1. Сколько предложений о работе получил твой друг? 2. Ваш работодатель
повысил вам оклад? 3. Мой оклад увеличится на 50% в следующем месяце. 4. Мы
опаздываем, поторопись! – Но моя машина не заводится! 5. Мне нравится это
предложение. Я пойду и напишу сопроводительное письмо и сделаю изменения в
своем резюме. 6. Я думаю, они пригласят меня на собеседование. 7. На какую
должность вы собираетесь подать заявление? 8. В резюме вы должны подчеркнуть
свои сильные стороны. 9. Мы можем гордиться своими достижениями. 10. Я бо
юсь, что у меня не достаточно опыта для этой работы. 11. Они должны понимать,
какую пользу вы принесете компании.
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Unit 3
Working on the text
During the interview a candidate may be asked two or three tricky questions.
Read the interview and say whether there are such questions or not.
Two days later Diana received a call from Commodities United Ltd. They
invited her to an interview.
Diana came 15 minutes before the
appointed time. She was surprised to learn that
it was the director of marketing himself who
was going to interview her and not a
representative of the HR department as the
usual practice was. He introduced himself as
David Robinson. He was a dark haired and
good looking New Yorker with a solid aura of
success. His face seemed familiar to her. She might have seen him* in chronicles
and the financial columns of the major newspapers and TV programs.
David extended his hand verifying her name in his notes and the hand that
took his was cool and long with perfect nails. She looked very British and ladylike.
She was tall and straight backed with a calm and handsome if not fashionably
beautiful face. She wore no jewelry and only a touch of make up round her eyes.
His first idea was to make her the face of his company. Then he looked at her
resume again.
“Good morning, Miss … or shall I say Missis Stepleton?”
“It’s Miss… . Good morning.”
“Some information is missing in your resume. You didn’t mention your age,
marital status and children”.
“I wanted to lay emphasis on skills, qualifications and working experience.
I didn’t want to exceed one page. If I have to fill in an application form, I’ll supply
you with all relevant data”.
“Where do you come from? You have a British accent.”
“You are quite right Sir, I am British.”
“Why have you come here? Why did you leave your last job?”
“The USA is the country of great opportunities, don’t you know? She smiled
for the first time”.
“So, you’ve come here to seize your opportunity?”
“It depends…”
Suddenly David wanted to impress her. He already made his decision and
now he was rationalizing his choice. He spent a considerable time giving Diana an
enticing description of the company’s background and its future aims and
prospects.
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“So there you have it, Miss Stepleton. By the way, are you a solo or team
player?”
“Both”.
“Good. Can you tell me what your strengths and weaknesses are?”
“My strength… well… I am a workaholic. I believe this is my strength, … and
my weaknesses… it’s difficult to say… well… I think I have no weaknesses” – she
laughed.
“How do you deal with difficult people?”
“Difficult people? Oh, yes… it’s very simple… I become difficult myself”.
David laughed appreciating the answer, then he asked:
“Can you work under pressure?”
“Well, we all have to work under pressure, but I can’t say I like tight
deadlines.”
“Have you got any questions concerning your responsibilities?”
“Well, I understand my major responsibility is to bring business and profit to
the company.”
“Wonderful! Any questions about the salary?”
“Your ad read “Attractive salary and fringe benefits”. What are those
benefits?”
“Our company provides you with a car, low interest mortgage, and after six
months a successful candidate will be eligible for a bonus based on the performance.
Anything else?’
“No, thank you”.
“Well, Miss Stepleton, thank you for coming. I was pleased to meet you.
We’ll let you know about our decision by the end of the week.”
“The pleasure was entirely mine Mr. Robinson. Good bye.”
“Good bye”.
*She might have seen him – она могла его видеть.
Speaking
Exercise 1. Answer the questions.
1. Were Diana’s answers clever or stupid?
2. Did she answer honestly or not?
3. Do you think David will employ her? Why?
4. How could you answer these questions?
Exercise 2. In pairs dramatize an interview using the CVs you have
written.
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Exercise 3. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
1. Несколько работодателей предложили ему хороший оклад и социаль
ный пакет. 2. В этом журнале не хватает двух страниц. 3. Каково ваше семей
ное положение? 4. В резюме необходимо сделать акцент на квалификацию,
профессиональные навыки и опыт работы. 5. Люди обычно принимают реше
ние в течение первых пяти минут, а остальное время пытаются обосновать
свой выбор. 6. Вы способны работать в команде? 7. Дэвид – трудоголик, и он
ценит людей, которые умеют работать. 8. В прошлом году мы часто работали в
стрессовой ситуации и выполняли работу в сжатые сроки. 9. Каковы были ва
ши обязанности на этой должности? 10. В следующем году фирма обеспечит
всех своих сотрудников квартирами. 11. Если вы будете хорошо работать, то
через полгода будете иметь право на получение премии. 12. С вашим бухгал
тером трудно иметь дело.