1.7. (4 X 1 points) Complete these sentences with idioms. Write your answers (a, b, c or d) in the boxes.

1: Ok, I’ll … I’m afraid we’re going to have to let you go.

2: “You and your boss seem to agree on most things.” – “Yes, we are … ”

3: Susan, I know you’re busy, but can I … with you?

4: Some important decisions were taken at yesterday’s meeting. Let me … .

a: get straight to the point

b: on the same wavelength

c: have a quick word

d: put you in the picture

e: talking at cross purposes

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Раздел 2. Английский язык как средство делового общения

2.1. (4 Х 1 points) Complete the checklist of the problem-solving process. Write your answers (a, b, c … h) in the boxes.

Step one: define the basic problem

(1) ... the problem down into the parts

... the problem as a challenge

Step two: brainstorm ideas

(2) … everyone to speak

… nothing at this stage

Step three: review your ideas so far

... the possibilities of each idea

(3) ... impractical suggestions

Step four: select the best solution

(4) … an action plan

… different tasks to different people

assign break criticize draw up

eliminate explore invite restate

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2.2. (5 Х 1 points) Business communication. Match the ending and beginning of each sentence. Write your answers (a, b, c or d) in the boxes.

1: Sorry to interrupt, but I heard you talking about e-books.

2: I heard you talk about e-books at the Internet seminar.

3: I saw Ms Smith showing the visitors round the factory.

4: I saw Ms Smith show the visitors round the factory.

5: I saw Ms Smith shows the visitors round the factory.

1. I saw your whole presentation.

2. I heard part of your conversation.

3. I passed them in the corridor.

4. I saw the whole tour.

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2.3. (7 Х 1 points) Match a type of a business document with its definition. Write your answers (a, b, c …) in the boxes.

A letter of application Agenda CV (Resume) Memo Minutes Press release Report

1. a list of the subjects to be discussed at a meeting.

2. a letter to a company from a person who is looking for a job, usually in response to a job advertisement.

3. an official statement, making information to the newspapers, radio, or television.

4. a written (or spoken) description of a situation or event.

5. an official written record of what is said or decided at a meeting

6. a document giving details of your education and past employment, used when you are applying for a job.

7. a short official note, usually from one person to another person or group of people in the same company or organization.

8. a short statement that gives the main information contained in a document, plan.

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