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competencies. The mission of the organization is to show how competent, really skilled people contribute to economic growth and self-realization in life. The main task of WSI is to hold the world championship WorldSkills Competition (WSC), which is accompanied by various activities that prepare and improve the effectiveness of this event.

In 2011, on the initiative of President WSI – Tjerk Dusseldorp (at the time) and the newly elected President of WorldSkills international Simon Bartley WorldSkills Foundation (WSF) was established. The emergence of WSF contributed to the development of the concept of World Snooker Championship (WSC), more effective use of the results of the competition for the development of secondary vocational education in the countries participating in the Association and enhance career success for the winners. Hence, the formation of new focuses of development: vocational guidance (Promoting Skills), the development of the career trajectories of the participants (Career Building), the competition around the world (Skills Competitions), the development of the SPO (Education and Training), international cooperation in vocational education and training (International Cooperation), and studies of competency development (Research). New focuses of the development of the competition system are aimed at the implementation of the mission of the movement.

Задание 3. Прочитайте и переведите текст.

Text B

WORLDSKILLS KAZAN 2019

Russia won the right to host the 45th world Championship in professional skills by WorldSkills standards following a vote of the General Assembly of WorldSkills International in Sao Paulo (Brazil) on August 10, 2015. Kazan has won the right, ahead of Paris, France and Charleroi, Belgium. The Championship will be held in Kazan from 22 to 27 August 2019. About 1,600 young professionals from more than 60 countries will compete in 56 competencies. They will be evaluated by more than 1,500 experts. Competitions will be held at the international exhibition center "Kazan Expo". A unique residential complex WorldSkills Village (the current Universiade Village) with a capacity of 14,000 people will be offered to the contestants and experts of the Championship. The cultural diversity of the

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peoples of the world, their traditional crafts and customs will be available on a special site – WorldSkills Park. International exhibition center "Kazan Expo" is a competitive area, exhibition halls, a gallery, congress hall, multifunctional halls, a VIP area, recreation areas, a restaurant. In addition, the complex is planned to include a hotel with 200 rooms and additional open areas.

The central graphic element of the Championship logo is the palm, which five intense lines symbolizing youth of all countries, extending a hand to new skills.

Style-forming element Tulip, a common element of Tatar ornament, symbolizing revival and prosperity, is the central style-forming element of the Championship.

The talismans of the Championship were chosen a boy Almaz (diamond) and a girl Altyn (gold) – two young professionals who, according to the legend, succeed in all areas of science, technology and art and have all the necessary skills to succeed.

Задание 4. Переведите текст письменно на английский язык.

Text C

БУДУЩИЕ СОРЕВНОВАНИЯ WORLDSKILLS

KAZAN 2019

В городе Казани (Россия) в 2019 году состоится 45-й конкурс WorldSkills. Такое решение было принято в результате голосования, проведенного на заседании Генеральной Ассамблеи WorldSkills, состоявшемся в Сан-Паулу (Бразилия) 10 августа 2015 года.

WorldSkills Kazan 2019 будет проходить в России c 22 августа по 27 августа 2019 года.

WordSkills Shanghai 2021 будет проходить в Китае в сентябре в 2021

году.

Шанхай был утвержден в качестве принимающей стороны Генеральной Ассамблеей WorldSkills в октябре 2017 года.

Девиз WorldSkills Shanghai 2021: «Новая молодость, новые навыки, новая мечта». Мероприятие, которое ожидается в конце сентября 2021 года, состоится в Национальном выставочном и конференц-центре города.

Сообщается, что три страны готовят заявки на проведение

WorldSkills 2023.

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Япония готовит заявку на проведение мероприятия в третий раз. Франция готовит заявку на проведение мероприятия во второй раз (после Лиона в 1995 году). Президент Французской Республики Эммануэль Макрон официально объявил о своем намерении принять WorldSkills 2023 во Франции. Эммануэля Макрона поддерживает молодежь с тех пор, как он посетил национальный финал Франции в Бордо в 2017 году, еще до президентства.

Швейцария также подала заявку на проведение мероприятия в четвертый раз. Базель был выбран в качестве принимающего города.

Города-кандидаты были утверждены WSI на Генеральной Ассамблее WorldSkills в Амстердаме в 2018 году, а голосование состоится на Генеральной Ассамблее WorldSkills в Казани в 2019 году до начала конкурса.

Задание 5. Ответьте на следующие вопросы к тексту С:

1.Where and when the 45th WorldSkills Championship will be?

2.What do you know about WorldSkills Championship of 2021?

3.What is the motto of WorldSkills of Shanghai 2021?

4.How many countries do prepare applications for the completion of WorldSkills 2023? Name these countries.

5.Where will the voting for candidates be?

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Задание 6. Прочитайте и воспроизведите следующие диалоги. I.

-Hello! Are you a participant of the competition?

-Hi! Yes, I am.

-I am too. My name is Azat Zakirov. I am from Kazan, Russia.

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-Oh, I am Kate Lilac. I’m from London, Great Britain.

-What’s your occupation?

-I’m a fashion designer.

-Do you like your profession?

-Oh, yes. I was fond of drawing dresses and skirts from my childhood. And what is your profession, Azat?

-I am a cook. I like to bake Tatar pies.

-Oh, I’d like to taste some.

-Sure! After the contest.

-See you later then.

-Bye.

II.

A:So, Roger, you are a bank manager and a rugby referee.

B:That's right. In fact, I am a deputy manager of two branches of Lloyds

TSB.

A: How do you organize your time?

В: I have to do twenty hours per week for the bank and then the rest of my time is free, so I can be a referee or train most afternoons.

A:Do you work long days?

B:Well, I have to be in the office by eight most days, but I don't have to work after lunch or at weekends.

A:And which is more difficult: managing a bank or refereeing?

B:They're both great jobs. In both you have to be polite, friendly, and firm.

A:But you can't be too friendly, I suppose.

B:No, that's true, but you must be fair. I suppose players have to do what I say but customers can decide for themselves.

III.

A:Sergio, thank you for agreeing to this interview. How old are you?

B:I'm fifty-one.

A:And what is your profession?

B:I'm an accountant.

A:Are you married?

B:Yes, I am.

A:Does your wife work?

B:Yes, luckily. She's a teacher.

A: Could you tell me about your last job? Who did you work for?

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B: I worked for a chemical company near Milan.

A:How long did you work there?

B:For fourteen years.

A:How did you lose your job?

B:The company was taken over by a Swedish firm and I was made redun-

dant.

A:So, how long have you been unemployed?

B:For about six months.

IV.

A: So, what is your job exactly?

В: I write market reports about chemical industry. A: How do you do that?

В: I talk to people in the industry. I read articles and obviously I follow the markets.

A:What sort of equipment do you use?

B:Well, there are some good Internet sites which give a lot of information. In fact, sometimes there is too much information. And I also use teletext on my TV. My doctor says I spend too much time in front of a screen, but I don't really have a choice.

A:Where do you work?

В: I work at home near Oxford. When I lived in France I had an office in Paris, but I moved to England two years ago, and found I could do the job from home. I have a very small office with my fax, my phone, and my PC. In fact, it's not really big enough for me and all my equipment, but somehow I manage.

A:And do you work normal office hours?

B:Yes. I start at about nine and work until 3.30. This gives me enough time to go and pick up the children.

A:So no business lunches?

B:No, unfortunately. It's usually a quick sandwich in the kitchen, then back upstairs. It was nice before to have lunch with contacts or colleagues, but now I waste less time. Now, I only speak to colleagues on the phone. Sometimes it's too quiet in my office.

A:So do you prefer the traditional way of working?

B:It depends. I feel I work more efficiently at home because in an office there are too many distractions, but I do miss the contact with my colleagues.

B:Thank you.

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V.

A:Good morning! My name is Tom Stark.

B:Nice to meet you. I am Nina Galeyeva.

A:Are you from Kazan?

B:No, I’m from Kukmor. And you?

A:I’m from New York. Where is Kukmor?

B:It is not far from Kazan. It’s a small beautiful town.

A:What’s your profession, Nina?

B:I’m a Veterinary specialist.

A:Oh, you are a vet doctor! It’s interesting. Do you like animals?

B:Yes, I do.

A:Do you work in a farm or in a veterinary clinic?

B:I work in a private veterinary clinic. I like animals very much.

A:As for me, I’m a vet doctor too. And I work in a farm. My work is hard,

but I’m fond of cattle-breeding.

B: Oh, it’s time to continue our competition.

A:See you later.

B:Bye.

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