Инглиш / questionnaire

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Complete the questionnaire below and analyze the results using the directions given after it. The language of the questionnaire is rather informal and abounds in phrasal verbs; to cope with this difficulty you may first do exercises.

1. Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings; in case of difficulty consult a dictionary:

1. get something lined up 2. run out of sth 3. run down 4. set up 5. make up one's mind 6. take charge of 7. keep going 8. put oneself out 9. get going 10. stick to sth 11 get along with sb 12 see things through

a. take responsibility for controlling or caring for sth b. start doing something c. continue to do one particular thing and not to change it or stop it; continue to follow a particular path d. try hard, do one's best even if it causes problems for you e. continue doing sth f. organize or prepare things g. establish or arrange h. like each other and be friendly to each other i. to use all of sth and not have any left j. lose power; get exhausted k. continue doing something until it is finished, especially something unpleasant or difficult l. make a decision

2. Translate the following sentences into Russian with a focus on phrasal verbs.

1. She really put herself out to get everything ready for us.

2. I think we should stick to our original plan.

3. Since he took his extra job he's really run himself down.

4. My doctor said I was looking run-down and ought to take some time to rest.

5. I can't make up my mind whether to buy it or not.

6. Many hospitals are running out of money.

7. They got a series of activities lined up to keep their business partner entertained.

8. A committee has been set up to organize social events in the college.

9. The boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away.

10. I get along well with most of my colleagues.

11. Don't give up; keep going.

12. Having come this far, we were determined to see things through.

Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Small-Business Owner?

This checklist will help you determine your potential for owning a small business.

A. Are you a self-starter?

1. I do things on my own. Nobody has to tell me to get going.

2. If someone gets me started, I keep going all right.

3. Easy does it¹. I don't put myself out² until I have to.

B. How do you feel about other people?

1. I like people. I can get along with just about anybody.

2. I have plenty of friends, I don't need anyone else.

3. Most people irritate me.

C. Can you lead others?

1. I can get most people to go along when I start something.

2. I can give the orders, if someone tells me what we should do.

3. I let someone else get things moving.

D. Can you take responsibility?

1. I like to take charge of things and see them through.

2. I'll take over if I have to, but I'd rather let someone else be responsible.

3. There's always some eager person who wants to look smart. I'm glad to let that person do the work.

E. How good an organizer are you?

1. I like to have a plan before I start. I'm usually the one to get things lined up when the group wants to do something.

2. I do all tight unless things get too confused. Then I quit.

3. When I get all set something comes along and presents too many problems. So I just take things as they come.

F. How good a worker are you?

1. I can keep going as long as I need to. I don't mind working hard for something I want.

2. I'll work hard for a while. But when I've had enough, that's it.

3. I can't see that hard work gets you anywhere.

G. Can you make decisions?

1. I can make up my mind in a hurry if I have to. It usually turns out okay, too.

2. I can if I have plenty of time. If I have to make up my mind fast, later I think that I should have decided the other way.

3. I don't like to be the one who has to decide things.

H. Can people trust what you say?

1. You bet they can³. I don't say things I don't mean.

2. I try to be on the level most of the time, but sometimes I just say what is easiest.

3. Why bother if the other person doesn't know the difference?

I. Can you stick with it?

1. If I make up my mind to do something, I don't let anything stop me.

2. I usually finish what I start – if it goes well.

3. If it doesn't go well right away, I quit. Why beat your brains out⁴?

J. How good is your health?

1. I never run down.

2. I have energy for most things I want to do.

3. I run out of energy sooner than most of my friends seem to.

Directions: If most of your checks were beside the first answer you probably have what it takes to operate a business successfully. If not, you are likely to have difficulty and should consider getting a partner to compensate for your weaknesses. If most of your checks were beside the third answer, not even a good partner will enable you to overcome the deficiencies indicated.

Notes

1. Easy does it – Тише едешь, дальше будешь

2. put oneself out – стараться изо всех сил, выложиться

3. You bet (they can) – Можете не сомневаться.

3. beat one's brains out - ломать голову, прикладывать максимум усилий