- •Предисловие
- •Unit 1 the language of science
- •Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian. Try to memorize them. Make up sentences using these words.
- •III. Read and translate the text, say what its main points are.
- •Vocabulary notes:
- •IV. Find all the international (scientific and everyday) words in the text. Say what Russian words help to guess the meaning of these words.
- •V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by the synonyms from the box.
- •VIII. Read the sentences, insert the proper prepositions into them. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •IX. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b. Define the part of speech the words in column a belong to.
- •X. Answer the following questions and discuss the main points of the text “Scientific English”.
- •XI. Translate the following Russian sentences into English using the vocabulary of the text Scientific English.
- •Unit 2 economics as a science
- •V. Read and translate the text. Economics as a science
- •VI. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •VIII. Match the words in column a with their antonyms in column b. Make up word combinations with some of them.
- •IX. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •X. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •XVII. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b. Define the part of speech the words in column a belong to.
- •XVIII. Before reading the text below take part in a group discussion and share your ideas with partners on the following questions.
- •XIX. Read the text about the main types of economic systems.
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Types of economic systems
- •XX. Complete the sentences with the information from the text.
- •XXI. Answer the following questions.
- •XXII. Speak on the topic “Economics as a Science” according to the plan:
- •Unit 3 writing business letters
- •I. Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •II. Read and translate into Russian the following international words and word combinations. Make up sentences using them.
- •III. Read and translate the text, say what its main points are.
- •IV. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by the synonyms from the box.
- •V. Insert the proper prepositions.
- •VI. Make the following sentences complete by translating the words in brackets.
- •VII. Answer the following questions.
- •VIII. Read and translate the sample of a business letter. For more samples turn to Appendix 1.
- •IX. Compose the letter below placing its parts in the proper order. To practise in composing business letters turn to Appendix 2.
- •X. Write a business letter using the typical ways of beginning and finishing a letter.
- •Unit 4 telephone communication
- •Telephone communication
- •IV. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by the synonyms from the box.
- •V. Practice in using phrasal verbs and insert the proper adverbs.
- •VI. Answer the following questions.
- •VII. Complete the statements using the information from the text or your own experience.
- •VIII. Practice in making up telephone calls using the phrases below.
- •IX. Act out telephone conversations given in Appendix 3.
- •X. Work in pairs and make up telephone calls according to the following situations.
- •Unit 5 applying for a job
- •I. Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •II. Read the following international words correctly and define their meaning.
- •III. Define the meaning of the following words and the part of speech they belong to.
- •IV. Read and translate the text below, say what its main points are. Applying for a job
- •V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Insert the proper prepositions.
- •VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •VIII. Act out the dialogues a and b. Make up your own dialogues concerning job search.
- •In a minute or so.
- •IX. Read the following information and say what general rules of composing a resume are. Consult the Vocabulary notes.
- •X. Study the sample of resume and prepare your own resume.
- •XI. Imagine that you are interviewed by the representative of the company. Please answer his questions.
- •XII. Act out the situation In a Job Interview: the interviewer makes up a list of questions, the applicant(s) writes a resume and prepares to be interviewed (see exercise XI).
- •XIII. Scan the text. What are the main factors of job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction? job satisfaction
- •XIV. Read the text and complete the sentences with the appropriate words and phrases given in the box. Filling a vacancy
- •Unit 6 management
- •Management
- •IV. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •V. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •VI. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •VII. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b. Define the part of speech the words in column a belong to.
- •VIII. Answer the following questions.
- •IX. Read the text about management styles and take part in a group discussion. Management Styles
- •Unit 7 marketing
- •III. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the word value used in different meanings as noun or verb.
- •IV. Look through the table presenting noun suffixes. Do the exercise in the third column putting the suitable suffix to the words, translate them.
- •V. Read and translate the text. Marketing
- •VI. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VIII. Read the sentences, insert the proper prepositions into them. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •IX. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b. Define the part of speech the words in column a belong to.
- •X. Answer the following questions.
- •XI. Find some additional information and prepare short reports on the following topics:
- •XII. Read the text about advertising and be ready to answer the questions after it. To make your understanding clearer some vocabulary notes are given below.
- •Advertising
- •XIII. Speak on the topic “Marketing”. Use your own studies, ideas and conclusions on the subject. Unit 8
- •Inflation
- •I. Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •II. Read the international words. Say what Russian words help to guess their meaning. Make up sentences using these words.
- •III. The words below can function as different parts of speech (zero affixation). Find their meanings, consult a dictionary if necessary.
- •IV. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the word scale used in different meanings.
- •VI. Read and translate the text.
- •Inflation
- •VII. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •IX. Match the words and word combinations in column a with their antonyms in column b.
- •X. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •XI. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •Unit 9 taxation and tax system
- •II. Read the international words. Say what Russian words help to guess their meaning. Make up sentences using these words.
- •III. The words below can function as different parts of speech (zero affixation). Find their meanings, consult a dictionary if necessary.
- •IV. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the verb apply used in different meanings.
- •V. Look through the table presenting adjective suffixes. Do the exercise in the third column putting the suitable suffix to the words, translate them.
- •VI. Read and translate the text. Taxation and tax system
- •VII. Match these prepositions, conjunctions, adverbs and adverbial phrases with their Russian equivalents.
- •VIII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •IX. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •X. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •XVI. Match the word combinations from the text below with their Russian equivalents.
- •XVII. Read the text about the history of taxation in the usa and answer the questions after it. To make your understanding clearer some vocabulary notes are given below.
- •Vocabulary notes
- •The history of taxation in the usa
- •XVIII. Complete the sentences correctly according to the text “The history of taxation in the usa” putting suitable data into gaps.
- •XIX. Complete the sentences with the information from the text “The history of taxation in the usa”.
- •Unit 10 company structure
- •II. Read the international words. Say what Russian words help to guess their meaning. Make up sentences using these words.
- •III. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the word head used in different meanings as noun, verb or adjective.
- •IV. Read and translate the text, say what its main points are. Company Structure
- •V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •VII. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •VIII. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •IX. Give your definitions to the following terms.
- •X. Answer the following questions.
- •Complete the business letters with the appropriate words or phrases listed in the box
- •Contents
- •Сергейчик Татьяна Сергеевна Английский для делового общения
- •650043, Кемерово, ул. Красная, 6
- •650043, Кемерово, ул. Ермака, 7
V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
1) to make a good impression on someone |
a) возможность продемонстрировать мастерство |
2) career objective |
b) произвести хорошее впечатление на кого-либо |
3) to shake hands |
c) принято избегать обсуждения |
4) opportunity to demonstrate skills |
d) желаемая должность |
5) it is common to avoid discussing |
e) кандидатура, подходящая на определенную должность |
6) company you are going to work in |
f) немедленно проверить профессиональное мастерство претендента |
7) some rules of behaviour |
g) некоторые правила поведения |
8) suitable person for a particular job |
h) пожать руку |
9) to check applicant’s professional skills immediately |
i) компания, в которой вы собираетесь работать |
VI. Insert the proper prepositions.
19: of (5) on (2) in (4) within (1) for (2) about (3) from (2) |
1. The happiness … any person largely depends … having suitable job.
2. One may learn … a job vacancy … a newspaper, … a friend, … the employment agency.
3. To apply … a job you are interested …, it is necessary to convince the prospective employer … your ability to do this job well.
4. To make a good impression … the interviewer it is important to find some information … the company you are going to work … .
5. Interviewers are usually interested … qualifications … the candidate and the reasons … applying … that job.
6. The conclusion … the candidate is made … the first ten minutes … the interview.
VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
background, resume, panel, emphasize, contain, prospective, applicant |
To apply for a job the first thing you should do is to prepare a curriculum vitae.
A resume should include a summary of essential facts from your biography.
You should point out your strong points in your resume.
A well-composed resume will make the potential employer understand what abilities make you a suitable person for a particular job.
A «deep-end» interview gives to a candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his skills and apply his knowledge.
A board interview is the one where applicant is interviewed by a panel of interviewers.
VIII. Act out the dialogues a and b. Make up your own dialogues concerning job search.
A
Secretary: Hello, Mr Newman’s office.
Mrs Lewis: Hello. My name is Natasha Lewis. Could I contact the Personnel Manager?
Secretary: I’ll find out if he is in. Hang on a moment.
Mrs Lewis: All right.
Mr Sanders: Joe Sanders, Personnel Manager. Good morning.
Mrs Lewis: Hello, Mr Sanders. I’d like to apply for the position of a laboratory assistant at the Certification Department with your company.
Mr Sanders: Please leave your resume to my secretary. Do you have any job experience, Mrs Lewis?
Mrs Lewis: Yes, laboratory assistant at the University.
Mr Sanders: Good. I’ll study your resume and schedule an interview with you next week.
Mrs Lewis: Thank you, Mr Sanders.
Mr Sanders: Good-bye.
B
Secretary: Hello, Mr Affleck’s office.
Mr Voit: I’d like to speak to Mr Affleck.
Secretary: One moment. Hold the line, please. I’ll see if he is in.