Волгоградский экономико-технический колледж
ПЦК иностранных языков
МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ РАЗРАБОТКА
Сборник текстов и заданий
Часть 1 business english
Английский язык для студентов
II-х курсов
специальностей:
40.02.01, 38.02.01, 38.02.06, 38.02.07, 38.02.02
Разработал преподаватель
Цвиренко О.В.
UNIT ONE
COMPANY: PRESENTATION and STAFF.
Lesson 1
TEXT Businessman’s presentation
L
et
me introduce Mr.Bell. His name is Alex. He lives in London now. He
is English. He is 39
(years old). He was born in Brighton. He is married and he has got
his own family. He has a wife, a son and a daughter. They are 11 and
14. They are schoolchildren. His wife is 35.
She is an economist. She is very fond of her work and she is also
interested in music. Alex’s children like sport. Their sport's
results are good.
Mr.Bell
is the Managing Director of a large company. His company sells the
goods to various countries. It is based in London. The address is 15,
Bolton Street, London E.C.3. The telephone number is 01-636,
extension 458. He begins his working day at 9 o’clock. Every
morning Mr.Bell first looks through fresh newspapers. He takes much
interest in the latest political and business news. His work is very
important, as he is responsible for the overall running t
he
company. He is very busy the whole day. Mr.Bell’s wife Jane works
at the same company. Mr.Bell has a lot of friends. His best friend
is Mr. Green. He is a Sales Manager. They often discuss business.
Mr.Green is not married, he is still single. He is a very good friend
and Alex can always rely on him.
Active vocabulary
own - собственный
to be born – родиться
to be married – быть женатым
to be busy – быть занятым
single – одинокий, холостой, незамужняя
economist - экономист
to rely on somebody – полагаться на кого-либо
to be fond of- любить
to be interested in – интересоваться чем-либо
various – разный, различный
Managing Director– управляющий директор; директор-распорядитель
to be based – быть основанным
to discuss business- обсуждать деловые вопросы
to look through - просматривать
extension - добавочный
to be responsible for – быть ответственным
overall running – общее руководство
So am I – я тоже
It was very kind of you – это очень мило с вашей стороны. Вы
очень любезны.
Speech practice
Ex. I. Translate into Russian:
various countries, always rely on, own family, looks through fresh newspapers, latest political and business news, very busy the whole day, at the same company, sport's results, often discuss business, still single.
Ex.II. Answer the questions according to the text.
Who is the Managing Director of a big company?
Is his work in the company important? Why do you think so?
How old is Mr. Bell?
Is he Russian or English?
Is he married or single?
Has he got his own family?
Is his family large or small?
What is his wife’s profession?
What is Mr. Bell interested in?
What does his company sell?
What do you know about Mr.Green?
Ex.III. Agree or disagree. Use either: I agree... or I disagree...
Mr. Bell lives in Volgograd now.
He is Russian.
He is 40.
He was born in London.
Mr. Bell is married.
Mr. Bell is a Sales Manager.
Mr. Bell is interested in music.
Mr. Bell works for a big company.
His best friend is Mr.Green.
10. His wife is a manager too.
Ex.IV. Say what you have learned from the text about:
• Mr. Bell's wife;
• his children;
• Mr. Bell’s company;
• Mr. Bell's friend.
Ex.V. Translate into English:
Он живет в Лондоне, я живу в России.
Я русская и я из России
Я родилась в Волгограде.
Я не замужем.
У меня нет детей.
Я живу в Волгограде сейчас.
Я работаю в большой компании менеджером.
Каждое утро он просматривает свежие газеты.
Наша компания продает товары в разные страны.
Мы не производим товары.
Я интересуюсь музыкой.
Я люблю современную музыку и играю в баскетбол.
Они обсуждают деловые вопросы каждый день.
Я ответственен за общее руководство компанией.
15. У меня есть хороший друг и всегда могу на него положиться.
Ex.VI. Talking about yourself:
Answer the questions.
1. What is your name? (first name)
2. Where are you from?
3. What are you? (What is your occupation?)
4. How old are you?
5. Where were you born?
6. When were you born?
7. What's your nationality?
8. Are you married or single?
9. What are you interested in?
REMEMBER!
Phrasal
verb: look
look at – смотреть на
Look at this wonderful picture, please!
look after – присматривать (заботиться)
Could you look after my liitle dog?
look in – навещать, заходить
I’ll look in and see your aunt next Sunday.
look up – искать, посмотреть что-либо (в словаре)
If you don’t know this phrasal verb look it up in the
dictionary.
look for – искать
Have you seen my umbrella? I’ve been looking for it
everywhere.
look through – просматривать
Every morning Mr.Bell looks through fresh newspapers.
Look out! – Осторожно!
Look out! The car is coming.
Ex.VII. Make up your own sentences with the phrasal verb: look
Ex.VIII. Read the dialogue and learn it by heart.
Good afternoon, Mr.Brown. I’m glad to see you.
Good afternoon, Mr.Jones. So am I. It was very kind of you to invite me.
How are you?
Not so bad, thank you. And what about you?
I am doing fine. Thanks. Let’s discuss our business.
Certainly.
Ex.IX. Make up your own dialogues.
Lesson 2
TEXTS