- •Chapter 1
- •Text 1 Metals in Perspective
- •Task 1 Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3 Focus on Grammar
- •Articles
- •Text 2
- •Hephaestus
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Oral Practice
- •Unit 2 Text 1
- •The Importance of Iron and Advent of Steel
- •Task 1
- •Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Degrees of Comparison
- •The sooner you finish this work,the better it will be for you.
- •Text 2
- •Some of the Great Names in the History of Metallurgy
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Unit 3 Text 1
- •Iron in the Middle Ages
- •Task 1 Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •The Coming of the Vikings
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 4 Text 1
- •Iron - Smelting without Charcoal
- •The First Blast Furnaces
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2.
- •Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Indefinite and Distributive Adjectives and Pronouns
- •Text 2
- •The Crusades
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Oral Practice
- •Chapter 2
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Present Perfect And Perfect Continuous
- •This tense is used for an action which began in the past and is still continuing (usually with for and since):
- •Я жду уже целый час, а он еще не пришел.
- •Exercise 1.Translate into Russian. Comment on the use of Tenses.
- •Text 2
- •A Tight Little Island
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Supermarket sweets handcream
- •Unit 2
- •Text 1 More Progress in Steel Production
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •Task 2 Comprehension Check
- •Lincoln
- •Directions
- •Prepositions
- •Unit 3 Text 1 Steel Production in Sheffield
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •The blast furnace
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2.
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Student Grants
- •Unit 4 Text 1 The British Steel Industry Today
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Merry Christmas! Поздравляю с Рождеством
- •Is your writing narrow?
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2 Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 British Customs and Traditions
- •April Fools’ Day
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •The Mount Everest is8,848 metreshigh.
- •Unit 2 Text 1 Precious Metals
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •Land and Climate
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Inviting. Eating out.
- •Unit 3 Text 1 The Alchemists
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •New York
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 4 Text 1 Silverware and Plate Industry
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2 The us Government
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Chapter 4
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Simple to give to be given
- •Text 2 Results of Immigration
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 2 Text 1 Basic Metallurgy of Cast Iron
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Listening Comprehension
- •Task 4. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •Education
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
- •Unit 3 Text 1 Alloy Steels
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •The us Customs and Traditions Thanksgiving Day
- •Information Letter. Going on a Business Trip
- •Unit 4 Text 1
- •Aluminum
- •Task 1. Phonetic Exercise
- •Task 2. Lexical Exercises
- •Task 3. Focus on Grammar
- •Text 2
- •American English
- •Task 2. Comprehension Check
Task 2. Comprehension Check
Exercise 1. Here are the answers to some questions about the text.
Make up the questions.
1. Americans place a high value on education for themselves and their children.
2. By the end of the Civil War in 1865 education was becoming available for all.
3. American education is not highly centralized.
4. Each of the states controls and directs its own schools.
5. Schools have for many years received federal aid for vocational training.
6. American institutions of higher education include technical training schools, community colleges; colleges offering four-year bachelor degree programs and universities.
7. The factors determining an institution’s prestige are the quality of teaching, research facilities, amount of funding available.
8. Four out of five American private schools and universities are run by religious institutions.
Exercise 2. Complete the statements by choosing the right variant.
1. Students in Russian institutions of higher education . . . on the basis of entrance examinations.
a) are accepted b) enter c) are enrolled
2. Secondary education in the US has been . . . for all since the end of the Civil War.
a) available b) possible c) difficult
3. American education is characterized by the . . . of a centralized structure.
a) presence b) absence c) establishment
4. The state . . . set all educational requirements.
a) authorities b) administration c) legislatures
5. Schools receive federal . . . for special purposes.
a) aid b) assistance c) help
6. Americans . . . a high value on education.
a) put b) give c) place
7. Most American states . . . that children start schooling at the age of 6.
a) demand b) require c) insist
8. Public schools are supported by state and . . . taxes.
a) federal b) local c) private
9. Only . . . can offer doctoral degree programs.
a) universities b) community colleges c) vocational colleges
Exercise 3. What makes a good teacher?
Look at the following ideas and say which ones are
important in your opinion.
A good teacher:
- knows his/her subject very well
- gives interesting lessons
- makes sure the classroom is tidy and attractive
- always prepares his/her lessons
Now work with a partner to add at least four more characteristics of a good teacher.
Exercise 4. Find the Russian equivalents to the following proverbs.
Enlarge on them.
Better unborn than untaught.
Better untaught then ill-taught.
Learn wisdom by the follies of others.
Learn to say before you sing.
It is interesting to know that . . .
At an American college a freshman is a first-year student; a sophomore is a second-year student; a senior is a fourth-year student. All students who graduate from the senior course and who continue studying at a university are graduate students. Some graduate students who receive scholarships are called university fellows. The fellow assists a professor in a special field of research or takes responsibility for some classroom instruction.
Oral Practice
Business Correspondence: a Letter of Application
A Job Interview
The letter of application is also called the covering letter and it is as important as CV. They both provide the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. If it is not written properly, it can produce a bad impression. Usually it contains 3 or more paragraphs in which you should:
- confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job;
- say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those
of the company;
- show that you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant
skills and experience;
- indicate your willingness to attend an interview (and possibly state when
you would be free to attend).
The opening line will be:
“Dear Sir” (addressed to a man); “Dear Madam” (addressed to a woman);
“Dear Sir or Madam” (if you don’t know who you are addressing to)
or just “Dear Mr Brown”/ “Dear Ms Smith”
Here is a sample of such a letter:
Natalie Smith
11 Blackpool Str.
Alfa Ltd
Kent
Dear Ms Smith,
I’m writing to you to apply for the position of Public Affairs Associate advertised in the International Herald Tribune last week.
Although I’m presently working for National Trust Fund, it has always been my intention to work in commercial environment. I would particularly enjoy the chance to work for your company and as you will notice on my enclosed curriculum vitae, the job you are offering matches my professional interests.
My work experience has familiarised me with the challenges involved in public relations today. I am sure that this together with my fluent knowledge of French would be extremely relevant to the position.
I would be pleased to discuss my curriculum vitae with you in more detail at an interview. In the meantime do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Particia Flynch
11 High Street
Ramsgate EH 2 2LM
Kent
14.08.2000
Exercise 1. Write letters of application for the following positions:
1. Accountant: up too 35, degree in Finance/Economics; spoken English
Knowledge of GAAP accounting , software (is a plus)
Preparing accounting documentation & reporting to
Chief Accountant. Preparing documents for tax authorities,
salary calculation.
Contact with the banks for operations and follow up.
Salary up to $500.
2. Chief of Department of Bank Currency Operations:
30 - 40; university degree in Finance; fluent English;
over 3 years experience in currency operations and
international payments. Salary $1000 + bonus.
Tel: 978 - 6842
tel/fax: 978 - 8092
Exercise 2. A Job Interview
Ms Flynch: May I come in?
Mr Smith: Yes, please. You must be Ms Flynch. I’ve got your CV and letter
of application. What’s your background?
Ms Flynch: I’ve got an engineering degree from Imperial College and a
Diploma in Public Relations from London Chamber of
Commerce. Three-year experience with Sheffield silver-works
and two year experience in public relations.
Mr Smith: That’s fine. But you’ve got an excellent job. Why do you want to
change it?
Ms Flynch: Commercial work attracts me more. It is active and imaginative
imaginative. Besides I’m commuting to my present job.
Mr Smith: I see. Do you have any references?
Ms Flynch: Yes, I do.
Mr Smith: Fine. We’ll let you know about the results in two weeks.
Ms Flynch: And will this job include any perks? Are there chances for
promotion?
Mr Smith: Yes, you’ll have a car. The starting salary is 250 pounds a week.
Exercise 3. Make a dialogue of your own. A student-interviewer fills
in the interview report form
Interview Report Form
1. Job title ___________________________________________
2. Name of applicant __________________________________
3. Address ___________________________________________
permanent accomodation temporary accomodation
4. Age under 20 20 - 24 25 - 30 over 30
5. Educational qualifications _____________________________
details of subjects
6. Foreign languages spoken
_______ Fluent Very good Good Fair
_______
_______
_______
7. Work experience
industrial commercial retail
casual labour voluntary other
details _________________________-
8. General health and fitness:
excellent good fair poor
9. Hobbies
sport music theatre/cinema handicrafts
other
10. Personality
shy/nervous cold/distant relaxed/friendly
too casual/informal overconfident
11. Details of availability ____________________________
12. Starting salary offered ___________________________