- •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
VIII. Match the words in column a with their antonyms in column b. Make up word combinations with some of them.
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A
B
scarce
different
general
group
objective
simplified
specific
individual
complicated
similar
abundant
subjective
IX. Insert the proper prepositions. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
In (1) of (2) to (1) with (1) by (1) |
The resources available to satisfy people’s wants are limited … supply.
People face the problem … making choice.
People are forced to decide how to allocate scarce resources … different uses.
Economics is connected … the study … the material aspects of life.
The conclusions made … economists are sometimes controversial.
X. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
A |
B |
1) science
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a) a computer representation or scientific description of a subject |
2) theory
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b) a question for which it is necessary to find the right answer, using mathematics, research or careful thought |
3) problem |
c) general principles and ideas about a subject |
4) model
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d) knowledge which is based on testing facts and stating general laws |
5) assumption |
e) a belief that is used as the basis for an idea, but which may not be correct because there is no definite proof of this |
XI. Answer the following questions.
1. What does economics study?
2. What is the correlation between people’s wants and resources in economics?
3. Why do economists study human behaviour? Is it important for economics as a science?
4. What does scientific research in economics involve?
5. What can you say about the reliability of the scientific conclusions made by economists?
XII. Interpret and extend the following statements.
Economics is a social science.
Material resources are scarce.
The subject matter of economics is human behaviour.
The conclusions made by economists are sometimes controversial.
XIII. Find some additional information and prepare short reports on the following points:
economic terms
the law of supply and demand
private property
competition in economics
markets and prices.
XIV. Speak on the significance of economics as a science.
XVI. Read the international words from the text below. Say what Russian words help to guess their meaning.
Type, system, economy, variety, structure, activity, method, category, traditionally, basic, market, command, capitalist, characterize, private, regulation, natural resources, machinery, organize, production, firm, direction, process, capitalism, authority, planned, centralized, committee, cooperative, station, transport, central, distribution, planner, computer, determine, energy, idea, planning, history, communist, operate, combine, element, principle, stimulus, invest, adapt, decentralized, principal, total.
XVI. Many words in English can function as a noun and verb, or noun and adjective, or verb and adjective, with no change in form. The meaning of the word is not always the same. Sometimes while transforming the word changes its stress. This phenomenon is called zero affixation (конверсия).
Look through the examples, find the meanings of the words below, consult a dictionary if necessary.
Examples:
clear adj – ясный, чистый clear adv – ясно clear v – очищать, прояснять |
process n – процесс process v – обрабатывать |
Increase, group, interest, control, act, plan, program, result, rule.