2. Choose the correct alternatives to fill in the gaps. Two answers are correct for each sentence.

1. Welfare state is synonymous with

1. paternalistic policy

2. socialism

3. social insurance

4. egalitarism

2. Malthus believed that what the poor had to learn was

1. chastity

2. honesty

3. politeness

4. self-control

3. The most industrially developed areas of th USA are

1. the Southeast

2. the Northeast

3. the Southwest

4. the Northwest

4. Agriculture

1. is underdeveloped in the US

2. produces high-technology goods

3. supplies raw materials to many industries

4. feeds the nation

5. Power can be synonymous with

1. supply

2. authority

3. state

4. demand

3. A) Make a report on the Nordic welfare state model.

b) Find and study the statistics on the present-day American economics. Speak about the main economic trends in the US.

c) Make up a dialogue discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the welfare state.

d) Prepare a panel discussion on the topic “Welfare state: a step towards socialism?”.

e) Write a balanced essay on the topic “The paternalistic state policy – pros and cons”.

Unit V choosing a career Job Hunting

When you are looking for a job, it is advisable not to put all your eggs in one basket: the more applications you make, the better your chances of findings the right job.

Contact as many prospective employers as possible, either by writing, telephoning, or calling them in person, depending on the type of vacancy. Whatever job you are looking for, it is important to market yourself correctly and appropriately, which depends on the type of job you are after.

When you are writing for a job, address your letter to the personnel director or manager and include your curriculum vitae (CV), and copies of all references and qualifications.

So, your method of job hunting will depend on your particular circumstances, qualifications, and experience and the sort of job you are looking for.

We advise you to do the following:

• Visit a local job centre. This is for non-professional skilled and unskilled jobs, particular in industry, retailing and catering.

• Check the Internet job service and other bulletin boards. The Internet has hundreds of sites for job seekers.

• Obtain copies of daily newspapers, most of which have “Positions Vacant” sections.

• Put an advertisement in the “Situations Wanted” section of a newspaper.

• Network, which means to get together with like-minded people to discuss business, and it is a popular way of making business and professional contacts. It can be particularly successful for executives, managers, and professionals when job hunting.

• Ask relatives, friends, or acquaintances if they know of an employer looking for someone with your experience and qualifications.

• Apply in person to different companies.