- •Васильева ю.А, старостина н.В.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the underlined words and word combinations:
- •2C Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •Informal letters contain:
- •4A Write an informal letter (100-150 words) to a friend about your future visit to the headquarter of your company. Use your active vocabulary.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A In the text find the words which mean:
- •5B Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •5C Answer the questions:
- •5C Make an outline of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Write a Semi-formal letter (100-150 words) to your colleague. Use your active vocabulary.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A In the text find the words which mean:
- •5B Answer the questions:
- •Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the underlined words:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the example given below.
- •4B Study the model of the letter below and underline formal expressions.
- •4C Translate it into Russian.
- •4D Write a letter of application as to the model.
- •5 Further reading
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Now study models (a) and (b)
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Find in the text words which mean:
- •5B Read the text again and answer these questions.
- •5C Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a phrase from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the model of the letter and underline formal expressions.
- •4B Read the letter again and answer the questions:
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Work with a partner. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true (t) or false (f) or if it doesn't say (d). Give reasons for your answers.
- •5C Discuss these questions.
- •5D Look back at the text and choose three words that you could use in your day-to-day work.
- •5E Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Fill in the correct words/phrases from the list below. Try to include them in your letters.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Read the text again quickly and complete sentences 1-6.
- •5B Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to definitions 1-8.
- •5C Read the text again and answer these questions in your own words.
- •5D Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a phrase from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (word combinations) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the letter below.
- •4B Why was the person invited?
- •4C Will you accept the invitation? Why?
- •4D Write an invitation to an event.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Find in the text the words which mean:
- •5B Discuss these questions:
- •5C Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (a phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the letter below.
- •Victoria Spencer
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Work with a partner and discuss these questions.
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word combination from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the example letter below.
- •4B What is the style of the letter?
- •4C What are the parts of the letter?
- •4D Using the example write a letter of recommendation.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Read the text again and choose the correct ending to each sentence.
- •5B Match definitions 1-7 to the words and expressions in bold in the text.
- •5C Discuss as a class.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A What is the purpose of the letter?
- •4B What type of a letter is it?
- •4C Underline useful expressions and use them in your own letter.
- •5 Further reading
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •4A Study the model letter below
- •4B Underline any words/ phrases the writer uses to express her opinion.
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Discuss these questions as a class.
- •5B Now read the rest of the text. Complete sentences 1-3 about the text with answer a, b, or c.
- •5C Without looking at the text, work together to summarize the main points. You must include all the words and phrases below in your summary.
- •5 Work with a partner. Discuss these questions.
- •1 Vocabulary
- •2A Match words 1-8 with their synonyms in the box, translate and memorize them. Think of sentences with the words from the box:
- •2B Match a word (phrase) from the box with one of the definitions below:
- •2C Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the words (phrases) from the box in and translate these sentences into Russian:
- •2D Translate the following sentences into English paying attention to the vocabulary of the unit:
- •3 Learn the idioms and match them with the definitions below. Use these idioms in sentences of your own.
- •3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
- •4 Writing tips
- •5 Further reading
- •5A Discuss as a class.
- •5B Read the text again and answer these questions.
- •5C Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to definitions 1-10.
- •5D Discuss these questions.
3A Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the idioms from the box given above:
Он посмотрел ей прямо в глаза тем пронизывающим взглядом, которым привык оценивать каждого, с кем вел беседу.
На должность помощника менеджера нам нужен компетентный работник.
Много людей хотело бы участвовать в этой операции.
Когда экзамены наконец закончатся, мы намерены хорошо повеселиться.
Прекрасно, что вы вместе с нами работаете над этим проектом.
Постепенно Браун перестал быть в числе тех избранных, которые имели доступ к этой информации.
Если тебе нужна помощь, то нам лучше не мешкать.
Мэри и Том получили большое удовольствие, осмотрев достопримечательности города.
Он в более выигрышном положении, чем они, а нам столкнуться с ними - все равно что сунуть голову в пасть льва.
Он присоединился к проекту в качестве исполнительного продюсера и вложил остальную сумму.
4 Writing tips
Letters
In English there are a number of conventions that should be used when writing a formal or business letter. Furthermore, try to write as simply and as clearly as possible, and not to make the letter longer than necessary. Remember not to use informal language like contractions and shortened verb forms.
4A Study the example given below.
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Formal letter when you know the name of the recipient |
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3, Bridge St., |
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Carlisle. |
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2nd March. 1997 |
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(your address) |
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Tom Protts, |
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Personnel Manager, |
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Wrights Paints, |
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46 Cannon St. |
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London. |
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(the recipient's address) |
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Dear Mr. Protts, |
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Applying for Jobs
A formal letter of application is written when applying for a job or a place on an educational course. A job application usually includes educational/professional /qualifications, details of previous experience as well as the applicant's qualities and skills. Previous experience should be presented in a clear order using linking words such as: currently, before this, subsequently, prior to this, following, whereupon, etc
To begin letters:
I am writing to apply for the post/position of... advertised in yesterday's ...
I am writing in connection with/with regard to the vacancy in your Sales Department, as advertised in (the source).
Experience/Qualifications:
I am currently/At present I am employed/working as ... I was employed as (position) by (company) from (dare) to (date)... During this time, I held the position of .../was responsible for .../my duties included ... I have received training in .../completed an apprenticeship, etc
My qualifications include .../I am presently studying/attending a course ... I am due to take my final examinations in June... I have/hold/obtained/was awarded a degree/diploma/certificate in ... I have successfully/recently completed a course in (subject) at (place).
To end letters:
I enclose/Please find enclosed my CV/references from ... I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience/as soon as possible. I would be available for an interview at any time/until the end of June/etc. I would be pleased/happy to supply you with any further information/details ... Please contact me should you have any further questions/queries.