УМК ин.яз.(английский) БТФ

Nowadays businessmen go on business trips by train, by plane, by boat and by car. All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations. Most businessmen are interested in speed, comfort and safety.

When I go on business I decide what kind of transport to choose and make all travel arrangement. It's rather difficult to get tickets on the day of departure and I book a ticket at least a week in advance. As I prefer traveling by train I get to Moscow railway terminal. There are crowds of people there: at the timetable, at the inquiry-office, at the booking-office, waiting for trains at the platforms, having a snack at a cafeteria, seeing off their friends and relatives. They are in a hurry not to miss their trains (to catch the trains). I get all the necessary information at the inquiry office before buying or booking tickets. Usually I prefer a return ticket to a single one, a lower berth to an upper one. I like to travel by an express train as it's more comfortable than a passenger train. There's a buffet-car and a carriage hostess brings me tea and bedclothes. The fares are reasonable and the trains are always in time. They leave and arrive without delay. When I get on the train I go to my compartment. Here I put my luggage on the track and make myself comfortable. I'm very glad to have one or two other passengers in the compartment of my carriage for it's very pleasant to travel in a good company. I always have a nice trip by train.

Very often I go on business to London by air as it is the fastest way of traveling. I ask my secretary to check flights to London as I want to take the earliest flight 1 can. She finds out the time of flights to London and reserves me a seat. Usually it's a direct non-stop flight, business class, non-smoking. The secretary arranges everything for me (makes all necessary reservations for the flight) and I go home to pack a bag. I can't waste my time because passengers must arrive at the airport two hours before departure time on international flights and an hour on domestic flights. There must be enough time for them to complete all necessary airport formalities. Passengers must check in for flights: register tickets, weigh and register their luggage. My secretary also arranges for a car to take me to the Airport Terminal and phones me to inform about the latest check-in time". At the check-in desk I put my luggage on the scales and pay an extra charge if it's necessary. Together with other passengers I wait at the departure lounge and on hearing the announcement about the flight I collect my hand luggage and go to gate. I show my boarding pass to the stewardess and get on the plane. Planes to London leave and land there without delay an when I get off the plane in London Mr. Smith meets me at the Heathrow Airport.

6. Read the words to the text. Pronounce them correctly and learn their Russian equivalents:

7.Make a list of international words and expressions used in the text. Pay attention to their correct pronunciation and meanings.

8.Give Russian equivalents to the word combinations. Use the text for reference:

single (return) ticket; to get on (off) the train; to book a ticket; on the day of departure; to see smb. off; to prefer a lower berth to an upper one; to miss (catch) a train; to fly by plane; to make reservations for flights; to check in for the flight; a non-stop-flight; before the take-off time; at the check-in desk; to leave in time; to wait at the departure lounge; to hear the announcement; to go to gate; to pay an extra charge.

9.Give English equivalents to the word combinations. Use the text for reference:

заказать билеты заранее; упаковать чемоданы; быть довольным обслуживанием в поезде; приемлемые цены; прибывать (отправляться) вовремя; положить багаж на полку; пройти в своё купе; узнать расписание полётов; улететь самым ранним рейсом; заказать билет (на самолет); до времени отправления; ждать объявления о полете в зале ожидания; предъявить стюардессе посадочный талон; собрать ручной багаж; прибыть без задержки; приземлиться в аэропорту.

10.On good manners abroad and at home

When abroad, study and respect local customs. If you are in a foreign country and know only one foreign word, use it. If not, learn one! People will appreciate your trying to speak their language. It is a sure road to friendship.

When you are in a foreign country, do not forget that your behavior will be considered typical of that of your native land.

Good manners will be appreciated the world over, so do not fail to be polite, courteous and well-mannered.

Be neat and tidy in your clothes. Don't go about in dirty footwear. Don't sit, stand or walk with hands in your pockets.

Don't eat fruit, ice cream or anything else in the street, in the shop or in public transport.

No matter where you are, loud laughter and talking are signs of bad manners.

A real gentleman never forgets to rise when a lady comes up to him and addresses him. He will never remain seated when a lady is standing.

Always come in time. Punctuality is essential when keeping an appointment whether you are meeting friends for a drink or whether you are having a business talk.

When an English businessman expects you to come to a business talk or a conference, be punctual. He will be surprised if you come fifteen minutes before your time and annoyed if you are five minutes late.

Avoid getting into the habit of arriving everywhere late. If you can arrive regularly late, you might just as easily arrive regularly on time.

11. Put the correct preposition into each gap.

•I’m catching the Milan plane early on Tuesday morning. I think it takes

…at 8.30.

•Сolorado’s a nice part of the country. Are you here … business or as a

tourist?

•They asked him how much money they had … travelers cheques and

cash.

•People can travel … and … plane, and if they have cars, they can drive to any place they want.

•We’ll be looking forward … seeing you with us next Tuesday.

•The ship arrived … the port with two hours delay.

•The customs Declaration and the immigration form are often filled in … board the plane.

•Have you ever had to get … the customs?

•He was meeting a friend at an airport … Canada. The plane hadn’t arrived … time. He asked the clerk … the inquiry office why there was a delay and how long it was going to be.

•He always likes to go … a boat trip … the lake. It gives him pleasure.

12. Translate into English.

1.Он решил поехать в Минск, чтобы посмотреть места для размещения нового филиала компании.

2.Перед поездкой мы назначили встречу с господином Стивеном по поводу перевода денег.

3.Он спросил, сможет ли он побеседовать с будущими служащими нового филиала в понедельник.

4.Я хотел бы узнать маршрут его путешествия, и сколько оно будет продолжаться.

5.Ее только что попросили заказать билет на самолет в Париж. Но она не уверена, что сможет это сделать сейчас.

6.не могли бы вы организовать мне встречу с представителями Министерства иностранных дел в Минске?

7.К счастью, я смогла найти для вас два билета на самолет компании «Американ Эарлайс»

8.Что вы предпочитаете; путешествовать на поезде или на самолете, Я думаю, вам будет комфортнее лететь самолетом.

9.Как только он получил график работы конференции, он позвонил в турагенство. Он хотел отправиться в Мадрид на следующий день.

10.Насколько я знаю, они будут возвращаться через две недели. И, наверное, им придется делать пресадки с одного самолета на другой.

MY FUTURE CAREER

Vocabulary

Ex. 1. Translate the following words and expressions.

A job can be described as

interesting, safe, satisfying, well-paid, rewarding, challenging, responsible, demanding, boring, stressful, tiring, dangerous, dirty, frustrating, back-

breaking, badly-paid / poorly-paid, dead-end, tough, soul-destroying, tedious

A job can be seasonal, temporary, permanent, part-time, full-time, manual

Jobs can require

rich imagination, incredible responsibility, creativity, a good sense of humour, attractive appearance, a quick mind, self-confidence, special skills (communicative, administrative, managerial, etc), tolerance, leadership qualities

Doing your job you can

work shifts (do shift-work), be on flexi-time \ have flexible working hours, work nine-to-five, have regular working hours, wear a uniform, work indoors or outdoors, travel a lot, work overtime, have a chance of promotion, have job satisfaction, want to have a fresh challenge, be overworked

Ex.2. Match up the words or expressions and definitions.

Executive, job security, perks, trade, to sack, on-the-job, maternity leave, promotion, to resign, to be on the dole, be cut out for something, tedious, odd jobs,

which your work gives you this feeling;

2.small jobs of different types;

3.to have the qualities that you need for a particular job or activity;

4.to be unemployed and receive money from the government;

5.a job with low wages and no chance of promotion;

6.a move to a more important job or position in a company or organization;

7.to officially announce that you have decided to leave your job or an organization;

8.time that a mother is allowed to spend away from work when she has a

baby;

9.while working, or at work;

10.how permanent your job is likely to be;

11.to dismiss someone from their job;

12.something that you get legally from your work in addition to your wages, such as goods, meals, a car, etc;

13.a manager in an organization or company who helps make important decisions;

14.a particular job, especially one needing special skill with your hands;

15.boring and tiring, especially because long or often repeated

Ex. 3. Complete the sentences with the following words. Change the grammar form if it is necessary.

To sack, to be cut out for something, trade, to make redundant, on the dole, to resign, promotion, perks, a dead-end job, job satisfaction, odd jobs

1.Many people are more interested in … than in earning large amounts of

money.

2.Are you sure you … really … for teaching?

3.Too many young people are still … .

4.I want a job with good prospects for … .

5.I wanted to …, but my boss persuaded me to stay.

6.One of the … of working for a fashion designer is that you get to wear lots of nice clothes.

7.She was always ready to do … for anyone in need.

8.Seventy factory workers were … in the resulting cuts.

9.My grandfather was a plumber by … .

10.He was … for being drunk.

11.Despite having a degree in journalism, he got stuck in … at an insurance company.

Ex.4. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1.I couldn’t live on my salary alone. I rely on … from the sales I make.

(tips, fringe benefits, commission)

2.He … last week in protest at the way the management handled the takeover bid. (resigned, fired, sacked)

3.She earns £40,000 a year as a lawyer but also has investments, so her total

…exceeds £60,000 p.a. (salary, income, wages)

4.As a nurse or a pilot, you have to be prepared to work … . (part-time, freelance, shifts).

5.Most of the work force were … last week as orders for cars fell to an alltime low. (given the sack, made redundant, laid off)

6.In order to satisfy increased demand the staff … . (overworked, worked over, worked overtime)

7.Jack lost his job last month and is now … . (on strike, on the dole, unemployed)

8.I am an electrician and I am my own boss. I am … . (an employee, an employer, self-employed)

9.It must be very soul-destroying to work in a dead-end job where there is no chance of … (job satisfaction, promotion, working conditions)

10.Trade union leaders and management are negotiating about the possibility of a 35-hour … (work week, time at work, working week)

Ex. 5. Explain the difference in meaning between the following pairs of words /phrases.

a)an employer / an employee;

b)to win / to earn;

c)a salary / a wage;

d)unemployed / on a pension;

e)to be sacked / to be made redundant;

f)a perk / a bonus;

g)to retire / to resign

Ex. 6. Study the meaning of the following words

JOB - DO (FOR A LIVING) - OCCUPATION - POST / POSITION - BUSINESS CAREER - TRADE - PROFESSION - WORK - LINE - VOCATION

Ex. 7. Complete each sentence by using a word from the box. The words can be used more than once.

Business, job, living, work, profession, vocation, trade, career, occupation, line, post/position

1.Please state your age, address, and______________in the space below.

2.Mark makes his_______________working as a journalist.

3.There are a lot more women in the legal_____________.

4.He was offered the__________of ambassador in China.

5.The scandal destroyed his___________in publishing.

6.As a teacher she feels she has finally found her_____________.

7.The cost of_________has risen greatly over the recent years.

8.I can't come out tonight. I've got too much___________to do.

9.Stop interfering! This is none of your___________.

10.Kate has a very good___________in an international company.

11.I wish I had your__________it sounds really interesting.

12.I didn't realize we were in the same___________of business.

13.Most of the men worked in skilled__________such as carpentry or

printing.

14.There are still too many people without________.

15.They worked very hard and now they have their own___________.

Ex. 8. Choose synonyms from the focus vocabulary.

Ex. 9. Say in one word using the focus vocabulary.

1.a person who is employed

2.money that an employee receives for his / her work

3.a particular fitness or ability for certain kind of work

4.to appoint a person for a job