- •4.1 Anticipating the Issue
- •4.1 A. The Job that Fits
- •1. You will need the following words to speak about skills and abilities necessary for certain jobs. Think which of them apply to you.
- •3. What would be the ideal job for you, and why?
- •4. Study the following verbs describing very important ways of reacting to other people’s emotions which are essential for working in a team.
- •5. Use the words in the following sentences in the correct form.
- •4.1 B. Seeking Employment
- •1. Explain the meaning of the words in bold which are quite often to be found in job advertisements.
- •3. Don’t forget that you should also actively participate in the interview. You should also ask questions which are interesting to you, such as:
- •4.1 C. Watching and Listening
- •1. Before you listen to the tape, discuss the following:
- •2. Listen to the recording and tick only the advice and information that the speakers actually give.
- •3. Discuss the following questions.
- •4.1 D. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas
- •1. Imagine you are a career adviser. What advice would you give to someone who is
- •2. Chinese astrology organizes years into cycles of twelve with each year named after an animal. The Chinese believe that the year you are born in affects your character.
- •4.1 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.2 Raise the Issue
- •4.2 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.2 B. Headhunters
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the words with their definitions.
- •3. Find words or phrases in the text which match the definitions below.
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d. Only one answer is correct.
- •4.2 C. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas.
- •4.2 D. Watching and Listening
- •2. Sally Muggeridge is Management Development Director at Pearson plc.
- •4.2 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Use the following idioms in the correct form in these situations.
- •3. Aspects of employment
- •4. Common work-related expressions
- •4.2 F. Creative Consolidation
- •2. Project-Making
- •3. Study different job advertisements.
- •4.3 Raise the Issue
- •1. Fill in the following expressions in the dialogue below. You might need them to speak about your plans.
- •4. 3 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.3 B. Inflated Qualifications
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the following words from the article with their definitions.
- •4.3 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Complete the expressions below using these verbs:
- •2. Use the expressions in these sentences.
- •3. Use the words from the box to complete each sentence.
- •4.3 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.4 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.4 B. Working Environment
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following words from the article.
- •3. What is your idea of the best organization of business?
- •4.4 D. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Complete the dialogues using the following idiomatic expressions.
- •2. Use the following expressions in the sentences below.
- •3. Use expressions from the box in the correct form in the following situations, connected with climbing the career ladder.
- •5. Over to you.
- •4.4 E. Creative Consolidation
- •4.5 Raise the Issue
- •4.5 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.5. B Global Companies
- •1. Read the article.
- •2.Match the following words with their explanations.
- •3. Explain the meaning of the following words and word combinations from the text.
- •9. Word search.
- •10. For discussion.
- •4.5 C. Group Discussion. Brainstorm Ideas
- •4.5 D. Watching and Listening
- •1. Before you listen, decide which points below you think Miguel will make about Latin America and which ones Tong will make about China. Tick the appropriate column on the right.
- •2. What are the similarities and differences between the two cultures?
- •3. Listen to the rest of the interview. Summarize how business decisions are made in China, according to Tong.
- •4.5 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Match the words that collocate.
- •2. Choose the adjectives that collocate.
- •4.5 F. Creative Consolidation
- •1. Case Study
- •2. Write an essay on the following topics.
- •4. Project – Making
- •4.6 Raise the Issue
- •1. Change the underlined words, using more formal and more appropriate words from the list given. Make all necessary changes.
- •4.6 A. Words in Context
- •1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
- •2. Write the word next to its definition. The sentences in the previous exercise will help you decide on the meaning of each word.
- •3. Using the answer line provided, complete each item below with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
- •4.6 B. A Short Cut to Success
- •1. Read the article.
- •2. Match the words from the article with their equivalents.
- •3. Read the article in detail and decide which paragraph mentions the following.
- •3. Distinguish between true and false statements.
- •4. Over to you.
- •4.6 E. Vocabulary in Focus
- •3. Study the following description of the written work for courses.
- •4. The writing process and evaluation.
- •4.6 F. Creative Consolidation
- •1. Write an article for a magazine about the importance of education in contemporary competitive world, developing one of the following theses.
- •2. Write an essay expressing your own opinions on the following statements.
- •3. Project Making
- •4.7 Reading Selection
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Understanding main points.
- •5. Understanding details.
- •6. How the text is organized.
- •7. Discuss the following questions.
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Match the words from the article with their meaning.
- •2. Explain the meaning of the following phrases.
- •3. Decide whether these statements are true or false.
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Comment on the title and sum up the information of the article.
- •Vocabulary
- •5. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Answer the following questions.
- •5. Sum up the information of the article.
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •3. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
- •4. Using phrases or sentences, outline the "three distinct stages of development" of the high achiever.
- •5. Comment on the title and summarize the article.
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find equivalents in the article.
- •2. Match the following words and expressions from the article with their definitions.
- •3. Explain the meaning of each adjective used by the author to characterize the ‘blessed barons’.
- •Vocabulary
- •2. What do the following phrases mean?
- •3. Explain the meaning of the following sentences.
- •4. The author paraphrases the common phrase ‘ vicious circle’ into ‘virtuous circle’. What is the difference between the two?
- •6. For discussion
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Match the phrases below with their meaning in the context.
- •2. Find the following expressions and phrases in the article. What are the meanings out of context (literal meanings)? Now decide what they mean in the context (figurative meanings).
- •3. Answer questions 1-5 by choosing a, b, c or d.
- •4. Does the author approve or disapprove of meetings? What pros and cons does he bring? Sum up his arguments.
- •Culture
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find ten words and phrases in the text associated with each of the following:
- •2. Read the text again in detail to complete the following statements.
- •3. For discussion
- •4.8 Group Discussion
- •4.9 Panel Discussion
- •4.9 A. Vocabulary in Focus
- •1. Fill in the blanks with the words from the box.
- •4.9 B Watching and Listening
- •1. Listen to the first part of the interview and answer the following questions.
- •2. Listen to the second part of the interview and choose the best answer.
- •3. After you listen to the third part of the interview answer the following questions.
- •4.9. C. Brainstorm Ideas
- •4.10 Creative Consolidation
- •2. Write an article developing one of the following theses.
- •4.11 Group Project-Making
4.2 F. Creative Consolidation
Case-Study
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George and Karen Tompson are higher achievers in their early 30s. Both have very good jobs, but in different companies. George, who is an audit manager for an international firm of accountants, has just been offered an expatriate posting in China for two years, which he feels is essential for his career development. Karen, who is an investment analyst in an American bank in London, is also career-minded. What are their options? What would you do in their position? |
2. Project-Making
Differences in pay levels between the two companies in a merger can cause problems, the discrepancy can be even wider if they are situated in different countries. Imagine you are members of the Human Resources departments of the two companies. Suggest some solutions.
3. Study different job advertisements.
a) Write your own one advertising a vacancy of
executive secretary, managing the final year of a major academic project in a leading business school;
marketing services assistant;
sales manager;
sports goods wholesaler;
crisis management consultant.
b) Write a covering letter for a job application.
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The key objective of a covering letter is to inform the prospective employer of your interest in and suitability for the job. In the letter, you will need to make yourself look professional, build goodwill and offer a glimpse of your personality. |
4.3 Raise the Issue
➢ What is your burning ambition which you hope to achieve?
➢ Do you have at least one unfulfilled ambition?
1. Fill in the following expressions in the dialogue below. You might need them to speak about your plans.
rising stars the world’s your oyster13
burning ambition going up in the world
up and coming hungry for success
the sky’s limit high flier
1. I’ve always had one ………………. – And what’s that? –To climb Mount Everest.
2. What’s the pay like in your company? – Well, if you work hard and you’re good at selling, ………………… .
3. He used to sleep on the floor of a friend’s flat and now he owns a chain of hotels. – That’s what I call ……………… .
4. Barbara’s only young but I think she is going to do well here. – You’re right. She’s definitely one of the ……………. .
5. You play football well, don’t you? Has your team won anything this season? – No but next year will be better. We’ve got some ………………… young players who are ……………… .
6. Brian’s going to be difficult to replace. I don’t know whether we want someone young with lots of fresh ideas or someone a bit older with lots of experience. – Well, for what it’s worth. I don’t think we want a young ………………. Who leaves in a year’s time. We want someone who is still going to be around in 5 years’ time.
7. What made you choose to do computing at university? – Well, once you’ve got your degree, you can get a job almost anywhere you want. - …………….. .
4. 3 A. Words in Context
1. Tick the word closest in meaning to that of the each boldfaced word. Use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each word’s meaning.
adroit (adj) Trina is an adroit sales representative; she can convince anyone on the phone, and she can get her foot in any door.
Adroit means a. impulsive b. expert c. unselective
antithesis (n) Pauline’s idea of future is the antithesis of mine: I aspire for vibrant eventful career in show business whereas she dreams about accountancy.
Antithesis means a. the reverse b. superior c. imitation
confer (v) The University conferred an honorary doctorate on her.
Confer means a. take b. give c. read
contrite (adj) Judges are often more lenient with offenders who truly regret their crimes. A criminal who seems genuinely contrite may get a shorter sentence.
Contrite means a. angry b. confused c. sorry
decorum (n) Because of Thomas’s sense of decorum, he felt outraged when he learned that a new hire violated rules of decent behaviour.
Decorum means a. difficulty b. beauty c. proper conduct
fabricate (v) When she handed in her term paper late, Diane fabricated a story that her computer had crashed. The truth is that she doesn’t even work on a computer.
Fabricate means a. avoid b. prove c. invent
incongruous (adj) It wasn’t really incongruous for a former general to join the peace movement. He had seen the horrors of war.
Incongruous means a. contradictory b. unnecessary c. secret
inflate (v) He makes his living selling soft drinks to summer tourists; he inflates the prices and charges 25$ for a Cola, which is certainly daylight robbery.
Inflate means a. increase b. low c. keep the same
mediocre (adj) He is neither good nor bad, just a mediocre player; so he will find it hard to keep his place on the team.
Mediocre means a. so-so b. bad c. good
pinnacle (n) Many people say that the plays of William Shakespeare represent the pinnacle of English drama.
Pinnacle means a. topmost point b. starting point c. end
plight (n) Everyone is greatly concerned about the plight of the hostages. We are not even certain they are still alive.
Plight means a. leadership b. unfortunate situation c. idea
tenacious (adj) My aunt’s tenacious determination to prosper may have become the main contributing factor for her winning career.
Tenacious means a. weak b. slow c. grasping strongly
tenuous (adj) Del was opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment, but his position seemed tenuous. He couldn’t support it with any facts, and his logic was very weak.
Tenuous means a. shaky b. easy c. established