- •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
X. Answer the following questions and discuss the main points of the text “Scientific English”.
Why do students of economics have necessity to read scientific literature in English?
What are the three main factors which should be considered when examining the relation between ordinary and scientific English?
What features characterize everyday English?
What are the main characteristics of scientific English?
How does the attitude of a scientist influence his language (speech and writing)?
What can you say about English scientific terms?
Why is scientific vocabulary called specific?
Are there any international scientific terms in the text? Could you give examples of international scientific terms?
What does the word power mean in mathematics, economics?
XI. Translate the following Russian sentences into English using the vocabulary of the text Scientific English.
Множество ученых публикуют статьи о новых открытиях на английском языке.
Новые исследования в науке представлены в международных журналах, поэтому студенты заинтересованы в изучении научного английского.
Чтобы понять научный английский, необходимо знать общие особенности повседневного английского.
В науке обычно пишут о различных предметах, явлениях и процессах.
Основные тенденции развития языка науки обусловлены взаимосвязью разных наук.
Такие научные термины, как фактор, субъект, эффективность, являются частью обычного языка ученых.
XII. Look through the text in exercise III again, divide it into logical parts and entitle each of them. Speak on the topic “Scientific English” according to your plan.
Unit 2 economics as a science
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.
Allocation n – распределение
apply v – применять
available adj – имеющийся в распоряжении/ наличии
behaviour n – поведение
be concerned with v – быть связанным с ч-л, касаться ч-л
face v – сталкиваться (лицом к лицу)
predict v – предсказывать; прогнозировать
satisfy v – удовлетворять
scarce adj – недостаточный
II. Read the international words. Say what Russian words help to guess their meaning. Make up sentences using these words.
Social, resource, nature, material, problem, product, service, individual, aspect, human, be interested, group, basis, isolation, objective, reality, model, procedure, economist, controversial, technical, technological, political, economic, adequacy, theory.
III. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the word supply used in different meanings as noun or verb.
supply n |
|
supply v |
снабжать; поставлять; давать |
The relationship between the amount of goods for sale and the amount of goods that people want to buy, and the way it influences prices, is called the law of supply and demand.
Financial aid of foreign countries is used to buy medical supplies.
In some regions of Russia there is a problem of water supply because rivers suffer from the industrial pollution.
Trucks loaded with emergency supplies move to small villages of Kenya.
Two men were arrested because they supplied drugs to street dealers.
«The nation’s fuel supplies are short», – reported one popular information agency.
IV. Look through the table presenting some information on prefixes used to give words a negative meaning or to show a lack. Do the exercise in the fourth column putting the suitable prefix to the words, translate them.
Prefix |
usage |
example |
exercise |
un- |
used with many different words to give negative or opposite meaning |
unhappy unemployed unpack |
__usual, __real __finished, __limited __dress, __learn __available |
im- |
used before some words beginning with m or p |
impossible |
__mobile, __perfect __personal |
il- |
used before some words beginning with l |
illegal |
__liberal __logical |
ir- |
only used before some words beginning with r |
irresponsible |
__reparable, __reversible |
dis- |
used before some nouns, adjectives and verbs to give negative or opposite meaning |
discomfort dishonest disagree |
__advantage ____appear __courage |
in- |
used before a limited number of words |
invisible |
__active, __adequate __effective, __human __sufficient |