- •Практикум по дисциплине «Иностранный язык делового общения»
- •Contents
- •Introduction
- •Unit 1. Mergers and acquisitions
- •1. Start up
- •2. Information to study Mergers and Acquisitions
- •3. Find the answers to the questions in the text.
- •4. Match the terms on the left to the definitions on the right.
- •5. Circle the noun which forms a word partnership with the verb.
- •6. Use the following words or phrases to complete the extracts.
- •7. Complete the text with the best word. Strategic Alliances
- •8. Brainstorm the ideas on strategic alliances.
- •9. Read this short text to get information about mergers.
- •In most of the sentences there is one extra word which does not fit. Some sentences, however, are correct. Find the extra words.
- •9. Discuss these questions.
- •10. Sum up information you’ve acquired about mergers and acquisitions considering the following issues:
- •Unit 2. The takeover bid
- •1. Complete the words in the right-hand column.
- •2. Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •3. Match the expressions with the functions.
- •4. Infinitive For-complex.
- •Information Sharing
- •Details about Highland Wool Ltd.
- •Dialogue
- •Find a suitable answer from List 2 for each of the sentences in List 1.
- •Unit 3. Pay and benefits
- •1. Start up
- •2. Information to study Pay and Benefits
- •3. Match each statement with a word or phrase from the list below. Write the letter of your chosen answer next to the statement. (There is one extra word/phrase that you don't have to use).
- •4. Xavier and Yvonne are talking about Xavier's new job as a photocopier salesman. Complete the conversation, using words from the text.
- •5. Which expressions from the text could be used to continue each of these newspaper extracts?
- •6. Answer the questions.
- •Herzberg's Theory of Job Satisfaction
- •9. Name the 5 factors increasing job satisfaction and comment on them.
- •10. Sum up information you’ve acquired about pays and benefits considering the following issues:
- •Unit 4. Industrial relations
- •Complete the words in the right-hand column.
- •Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •Match the expressions with the function.
- •Complete this dialogue by inserting a suitable expression.
- •Information Sharing
- •Dialogue
- •Unit 5. The ability to negotiate
- •1. Start up
- •2. Information to study The Ability to Negotiate
- •Translate the second paragraph of the text into Russian.
- •4. Answer the questions to the text.
- •5. Name the most useful pieces of advice for negotiating.
- •6. Read about preparing to negotiate and match 1–6 notes with one of the recommendations.
- •Use the phrases of the beginning of the negotiations in the accordance with the negotiating scenario.
- •8. Put the words in the correct order to make idioms.
- •10. Complete the idioms in the sentences below with the correct form of the missing verb: put, break, throw, get on, see.
- •11. Match the idiom with the correct explanation.
- •12. Make up a list of the idioms from exercises 8–11.
- •13. Discuss an image of an ideal negotiator.
- •14. Sum up information you’ve acquired about negotiations considering the following issues:
- •Unit 6. Seeking a compromise (oil)
- •Complete the words in the right-hand column.
- •Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •Provide, supply and deliver.
- •Prepositions.
- •Match the expressions with the functions.
- •Asking for information.
- •Information Sharing
- •Comprehension
- •Fill in the missing words.
- •Discussion
- •It is often necessary to use “if” sentences when negotiating. Match the two parts of each sentence together. Pay attention to grammar and sense.
- •Unit 7. Employment of high-calibre people
- •Motivating High-Calibre Staff
- •4. Answer these questions.
- •5. Choose the best word from the brackets ( ) to fill in the gap.
- •6. Look at each sentence. Would you find it in the Situations Vacant section of a newspaper (sv), in an applicant's cv, or in a covering letter (cl)? Tick the right box.
- •7. Find a word related to each clue.
- •9. Now decide on a possible order for the events above from the employer's point of view.
- •10. Complete the sentences with a suitable item from the box.
- •11 Sum up information you’ve acquired about the employment considering the following issues:
- •12. Complete the text using words or phrases from the box.
- •13. Which of these words would you use to describe yourself in a work or study situation? Use a good dictionary to help you. Add any other useful words.
- •Unit 8. The computer expert
- •1. Complete the words in the right-hand column.
- •2. Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •3. Match the expressions with the functions.
- •Information Sharing
- •Dialogue
- •Editorial technology for Armenia?
- •Unit 9. Terms of delivery and payment
- •Start up. Think and discuss the following questions.
- •2. Information to study
- •3. Answer the questions.
- •4. What is wrong in the following statements?
- •5. Match the terms of delivery with the definition.
- •6. What do the following abbreviations stand for?
- •7. Fill in either sellers or buyers.
- •8. Explain your choice of the terms of payment and delivery of the goods to or of your company which is located in Moscow.
- •9. Comment on the following sayings:
- •10. Sum up information you’ve acquired about payment and delivery considering the following issues:
- •Unit 10. Logistics (transport)
- •Complete the words from the right-hand column.
- •Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •Match the expressions with the functions.
- •Information Sharing
- •Detail of rsa’s needs
- •Dialogue
- •Unit 11. Raising finance
- •1. Start up
- •2. Information to study Raising Finance
- •Types of Finance
- •Venture Capital
- •Invoice Discounting
- •3. Answer the questions.
- •4. Match the words and phrases to their meanings.
- •5. Complete the sentences with the best word from the box.
- •6. Complete the text with the best word. Microcredit
- •7. Which source of finance described in the second part of the article is most appropriate for each of the following situations? Explain your decisions.
- •8. Do you agree with the following. Why? Why not?
- •9. Complete the idioms below with the following words: trees fool muck rope object license
- •10. Match the idioms with these definitions.
- •11. Comment on each statement using one of the idioms in Exercise 10.
- •12. Sum up information you’ve acquired about raising money considering the following issues:
- •Unit 12. The bank loan
- •Our Business Is Helping Your Business
- •1. Complete the words from the right-hand column.
- •2. Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
- •Asking for information
- •Complete this dialogue by writing in a suitable expression.
- •Information Sharing
- •Rsa’s Needs and Plans
- •Dialogue
- •Tests test 1 Units 1, 2, 3, 4
- •1. Match the English and Russian equivalents.
- •2. Match the opposite words.
- •3. Match the synonyms.
- •4. Match the words and the definitions.
- •5. Refer the expressions to the functions.
- •6. Rewrite the sentences using For-To-Infinitive constructions.
- •Test 2 Units 5, 6, 7, 8
- •1. Match the English and Russian equivalents.
- •2. Match the opposite words.
- •3. Match the synonyms.
- •4. Match the words and the definitions.
- •5. Refer the expressions to the functions.
- •6. Rewrite the sentences using Participial constructions.
- •Test 3 Units 9, 10, 11, 12
- •1. Match the English and Russian equivalents.
- •2. Match the opposite words.
- •3. Match the synonyms.
- •4. Match the words and the definitions.
- •5. Refer the expressions to the functions.
- •6. Complete the sentences using idioms.
- •7. Write what the following abbreviations stand for.
- •Vocabulary Unit 1. Mergers and Acquisitions
- •Unit 3. Pay and Benefits
- •Unit 5. Ability to Negotiate
- •Unit 7. Employment
- •Unit 9. Terms of Payment and Delivery
- •Unit 11. Raising Finance
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Unit 12. The bank loan
It now seems likely that the giant RSA multinational will soon begin the manufacture of scanners, having just received planning permission for a new plant. In order to finance their new plant in Victoria department, RSA must raise the necessary capital. To do this, they could:
sell more shares;
apply to an industrial consortium for a loan;
apply to the Yerevan State Bank for a loan.
The State Bank applies special conditions to Armenian-owned companies that want to develop inside Armenia. RSA feel that they are doing a public service by investing in a high unemployment area like Victoria. They also have the support of Mr. Armen Augonesyan , the Armenian Economics Minister. For these reasons, RSA are hoping for a loan from the State Bank on very favourable terms.
RSA’s Finance Manager, Tigran Timonyan, is going to a meeting with the Yerevan Credit Manager of the State Bank to find out what kind of loan he could expect.
Our Business Is Helping Your Business
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Come and tell us about your needs. We consider every case, from a new company car to a multimillion-dollar plant. We can offer medium or long-term loans, overdraft, leasing and hire purchase facilities – whatever is best for your company. Get in touch with our Credit Manager now. Hr can advise you on all the services we offer.
1. Complete the words from the right-hand column.
an association of several companies c____________
terms that favour the customer are f____________
ready and able to function o____________
the money paid on a loan, usually expressed as a percentage i______
a judgment of numbers or amount e____________
to keep to an agreement a _____ to
one repayment on a loan i___________
very large h______
fair and sensible r__________
2. Fill each gap in the following passage with an appropriate word.
RSA have just received planning ______ for a new plant. In _____ to finance their new plant __ Victoria department, RSA must _____ the necessary capital. ___ do this, they could:
sell more _____;
apply to an industrial _______ for a loan;
apply to ___ Yerevan State Bank for a ____.
The State Bank applies special _____ to Armenian-owned companies that _____ to develop inside Armenia. RSA ____ that they are doing a _____ service by investing in a ____ unemployment area like Victoria. They ____ have the support of Mr. Armen Augonesyan , ____ Armenian Economics Minister. For these _______, RSA are hoping for a ____ from the State Bank ___ very favourable terms.
RSA’s Finance _______, Tigran Timonyan, is going to __ meeting with the Yerevan Credit Manager ___ the State Bank to find ___ what kind of loan he ____ expect.
3. Match the expressions with the functions.
interrupting (3) evasion (4) contradiction (3) |
I’m afraid I can’t say that at the moment. |
Excuse me for interrupting you. |
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But that really isn’t quite right. |
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I don’t see how it’s possible to say that. |
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I really can’t give the answer to that at the moment. |
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But on the other hand… |
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Sorry to butt in… |
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That’s something we’ll have to go into later on. |
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Could we talk about that later? |
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Do you mind if I say something here? |