- •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 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
Study their definitions
to distribute |
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to hand out |
to introduce |
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to present a new person or element |
policy |
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plan |
to outline |
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to give basic information |
to cut back on |
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to reduce |
request |
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something asked for |
to mention |
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to refer to |
to submit |
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to present for consideration |
procedure |
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process |
formal |
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following a set and proper procedure |
to help out |
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to assist |
interoffice |
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within the office |
strict |
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rigid with rules |
guidelines |
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steps to follow |
Work in pairs. Check up how well you have learnt the words and their definitions. Make use of the following patterns.
What does the word “strict” mean?
Can you give the definition of the word-combination “to cut back on”?
What do you understand by the term “to help out”?
What does definition “to present for consideration” mean?
Task 4. Dramatize the following dialogues paying special attention to the italicized words.
Conversation One.
Mr. Foster: |
Would you please distribute this interoffice memo, which introduces a new office policy? |
Mr. Malone: |
Sure, glad to help out. |
Mr. Foster: |
Thanks. The finance department is trying to cut back on expenses. This memo explains new guidelines for reducing office expenses. |
Conversation Two.
Mr. Malone: |
Look at this memo from the personnel department outlining procedures for vacation policy. |
Mr. William: |
Oh, no. Talk about strict guidelines, and I just put in a request for two weeks. |
Mr. M.: |
Guess you’ll be the first example of an employee using an incorrect procedure. |
Mr. W.: |
Well, no one mentioned the new policy when I submitted the request for time off. |
Task 5. Read and translate the text “Short talk” and make up a dialogue based on it.
Short Talk:
Mr. Williams, I received your formal request for vacation and noticed that you didn’t get proper approval. As you know, we have introduced a new system in order to improve productivity and be fair to all employees. The procedures are clearly and concisely outlined in yesterday’s memo. Did you read it? Should I explain the new procedure to you? Please submit your request again, and get the proper signatures this time. Thank you.