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Keys to Exercise 2.

1a, 2a, 3c, 4b, 5b, 6a, 7b, 8c, 9b, 10c, 11b.

I. When they apply for a job, people usually send a covering letter with their Curriculum Vitae (CV). In this letter, they give further information to explain why they think they are suitable for the job. Carol Avery is applying for the post of a Sales Manager. Complete the covering letter with items from the box.

a) As you will see from my CV

b) I am very interested in the post you are offering

c) I look forward to hearing

d) I would like to apply for the position

e) In addition

f) Please let me know

g) When I was with Melrose Computers

to: cec@events.co.uk

from: avery@durham.co.uk

Dear Ms Poulson

d) I would like to apply for the position of Sales Manager advertised in The Chester Telegraph on 7 September. …a) As you will see from my CV, I have worked as Assistant Human Resources Manager for four years. I am responsible for training for new staff, and also for organising problem-solving courses for senior staff. …g) When I was with Melrose Computers , I have managed a number of projects for our overseas subsidiaries. This included a training project for local sales staff in Hong Kong. …e) In addition, I also gained a lot of experience in sales. …b) I am very interested in the post you are offering, because I would like to be involved in both telesales and direct sales. I would also like to use my skills as a trainer in a more challenging environment.

f) Please let me know if there are any other details you need.

c) I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Carol Avery

II. Send your covering letter to apply for the position of Telesales Executive.

Helen Brown

e-mail: hel@vasham.co.uk

III. Translate into English:

Белов – инженер. Он работает в Министерстве Внешнеэкономических Связей (the Ministry for Foreign Economic Relations). Его компания продает товары в различные страны. Белов часто встречается с представителями английских и немецких фирм. Они обсуждают цены, условия платежа и поставки. Белов начинает свой рабочий день в 9.

У него всегда бывает много работы: он просматривает почту, читает факсы и письма, говорит по телефону с заказчиками. В 2 часа у него обед. После обеда он иногда ездит на заводы с приемщиками, а иногда остается в офисе и обсуждает деловые вопросы с менеджерами. Он обычно заканчивает работу в 6. В 7 он дома.

Вечером он обычно выполняет свое домашнее задание по английскому языку, так как он учит английский. Он хочет знать язык хорошо, чтобы вести переговоры со своими зарубежными партнерами без переводчика (an interpreter), читать экономические журналы и смотреть свой любимый канал Discovery. Кроме того, он иногда берет некоторые бумаги домой, чтобы поработать с ними. Часто он работает на компьютере, так как много полезной информации можно получить в Интернете.

Belov is an engineer. He works in the Ministry for Foreign Economic Relations. His company sells goods to various countries. Belov often meets the representatives of English and German firms. They discuss the prices, terms of payment and deliveries. Belov begins his working day in 9. He always has a lot of work: he looks through mail, reads faxes and letters, talks by phone with customers. At 2 o'clock he has lunch. After lunch he sometimes goes to plants with acceptors, and sometimes remains at office and discusses business matters with managers. He usually finishes his work at 6 2 o'clock . At 7 2 o'clock he goes to home.

In the evening he usually performs the English homework as he studies English. He wants to know language well to conduct negotiations with the foreign partners without translator (an interpreter), to read economic magazines and to watch the favorite Discovery channel. Besides, it sometimes takes some papers home to work with them. Often he works at the computer as a lot of useful information can be received on the Internet.