- •Study the following topical vocabulary to help you read and translate the text below
- •Task 1. Give the Ukrainian equivalents for:
- •Task 2. Study the following definitions.
- •Task 3. Discuss in pairs advantages and disadvantages of memos, letters and e-mail. Task 4. Choose synonym(s) on the right which is (are) similar in meaning to the word(s) on the left.
- •Task 5. Give English definitions for the following words. Make use of the text.
- •Task 6. Choose the best word to complete each of the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.
- •Task 7. Read the passage filling in the missing words. Choose from the following:
- •Task 8. Speak on:
- •Study the following topical vocabulary to help you read and translate the text below
- •Memorandum Date 12 March 2003
- •Memorandum
- •Guided Reading
- •Task 1. Read and translate the following abstract. Try to remember the definitions concerning direct and indirect methods of writing memos.
- •Task 2. Analyse the two memo messages given above (Example 1, Example 2). Define whether these memos are direct or indirect. Task 3. These words and word–combinations are useful working with memos
- •Task 4. Dramatize the following dialogues paying special attention to the italicized words.
- •Task 5. Read and translate the text “Short talk” and make up a dialogue based on it.
- •Task 6. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
- •Task 7.Match the sentences in column a with their endings in column b. Translate them into Ukrainian.
- •Task 8. Read one more example of memo and write your own (see the task below) Memorandum
- •Avionics Training Programme
- •Guided Reading
- •Study the following topical vocabulary to help you read and translate the text below
- •Task 1. Give English equivalents for the following words and word combinations. Make up your own sentences with them.
- •Task 2. Remember the guidelines for writing e-mail.
- •Task 3. Answer the comprehension questions on the text.
- •Task 4. These words and expressions are often used while working with e-mail
- •Task 5. Dramatize the following dialogues paying special attention to the italicized words.
- •Task 6. Read and translate the text “Short talk” and make up a dialogue based on it.
- •Task 7. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.
- •Task 8. Match the sentences in column a with their endings in column b. Translate them into Ukrainian.
- •Task 9. Read six rules of online etiquette.
- •Task 10. Compare the two types of one and the same information, paying attention to common abbreviations.
- •Task 11. Imagine you are in the situation described below and make up a half-page e-mail message for the following situations
- •Study the following topical vocabulary to help you read and translate the text below
- •The Date.
- •The Inside Address.
- •The Salutation.
- •The Body of the Letter.
- •The Complimentary Closing.
- •Signature.
- •Enclosures, Postscripts and Copies Sent
- •How to write a business letter
Task 1. Give the Ukrainian equivalents for:
to be the workhorses of the business world; convey messages; to require formal correspondence; computerized society; written communication; seem similar; preferred form; purchasing equipment; acknowledging receipt of products; advantage of speed and efficiency; to be hooked to; means of fast communication; with the advent of; to be in constant use; formal records of most transactions; record-keeping devices; signature; legally binding; to be responsible for; transactions; coworker; to be invaluable; to misuse; to have the heading; recipient; business settings; to be the vehicle for; occasionally; to establish contacts; to involve several companies; to create a paper trail; to initiate correspondence; formally acknowledge the transmittal of information; polite, firm handshake; milestones of the project.
Task 2. Study the following definitions.
memorandum |
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an informal written note of a transaction or proposed instrument; an informal diplomatic communication |
message |
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a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals |
supervisor |
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an administrative officer in charge of any of various business, government, or school units or operations |
society |
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a community, nation or broad grouping of people having common traditions, institutions, and collective activities and interests |
staff |
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people who work for a company |
recipient |
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one that receives |
top |
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the highest point, level, or part of something |
bottom |
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the lowest part or place |
Task 3. Discuss in pairs advantages and disadvantages of memos, letters and e-mail. Task 4. Choose synonym(s) on the right which is (are) similar in meaning to the word(s) on the left.
staff |
various |
advent |
buyer, customer |
convey |
design |
project |
appearance |
purpose |
transfer, transmit |
effect |
personnel |
different |
offer, propose |
purchaser |
impression |
transaction |
aim, goal |
suggest |
deal |
Task 5. Give English definitions for the following words. Make use of the text.
recipient
memos
colleague
supervisor
bottom
top
Task 6. Choose the best word to complete each of the following sentences. Translate them into Ukrainian.
In most business settings, memos are the vehicle for internal (1) and rarely used to communicate outside of an organization; letters are usually reserved for (2) communication. But although that is a good general rule, you will occasionally (3) yourself in situations where you need to write formal letters to people (4) your company and memos to colleagues in other organizations. You need to know specifically when it’s (5) to use each type of communication.
1. |
a) signature |
b) correspondence |
c) meeting |
2. |
a) external |
b) merchandise |
c) used |
3. |
a) learn |
b) think |
c) find |
4. |
a) within |
b) across |
c) along |
5. |
a) separate |
b) technical |
c) appropriate |