- •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.
5A Read the text again quickly and complete sentences 1-6.
1 Live Nation was initially a subsidiary of ___________________
2 and are two reasons why music
distributors aren't making as much money.
3 ______= the percentage of revenue an artist can get from a concert
organized by Live Nation.
= how old U2 will be by the time their new deal finishes.
= how much people paid for the last Radiohead CD.
= how people could get Prince's last CD.
5B Match the words and phrases in bold in the text to definitions 1-8.
improve or increase something: __________________
things that are likely to make money for a person / a company:______________
divide something into two or more parts: _______________
income that is received by a company through selling things (two words):_________ and _________________
to become unclear; without clear outline or shape:_____________
to avoid or ignore something: _______________
to publicly refuse to continue to support or deal with the organization of which they have been members:__________________________
became smaller (two words):_________________ and __________________
5C Read the text again and answer these questions in your own words.
How does Live Nation make its money?
Why are some people critical of the deals with U2 and Madonna?
Why are some music lovers critical of deals with Live Nation?
If deals with companies like Live Nation increase, how might the music industry change?
5 Why did Prince decide to give his CD away?
5D Select the topical sentence in each paragraph of the text.
UNIT 7 Learning
“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it.” - Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919)
1 Vocabulary
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across the board |
Всеобщий, всеобъемлющий, по всем статьям |
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the bigger picture |
Полная, общая, цельная картина |
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bottom up |
Снизу вверх, восходящий |
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centrally-driven |
Централизованный |
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collective aspiration |
Общее стремление |
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to commission |
Поручать, заказывать |
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compliance |
Соответствие, послушание |
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compliant Some patients are more compliant than others in the hospital. |
Уступчивый, послушный |
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to confer |
Совещаться, советоваться |
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conversely But conversely, music may also distract or annoy some workers. |
Наоборот |
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crucial |
Решающий |
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deferential a deferential young man |
Почтительный |
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distinct lack of |
Очевидное отсутствие чего-то |
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to be driven by |
Быть инициированным кем-то |
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employee participation |
Участие работников |
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expansive an expansive selection of food |
Обширный |
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explicitly |
Ясно, чётко, прямо |
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to be geared towards |
Быть подготовленным, приспособленным к чему-то |
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generic Fine Arts is a generic term for subjects such as painting, music and sculpture. |
Общий |
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to do sb’s head in |
Надоедать, докучать кому-то |
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holistic Customer-driven systems also allow individuals to meet their needs in a holistic way. |
Целостный |
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to impose |
Налагать, навязывать |
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in the long run |
В конечном итоге, в конце концов |
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in the real world |
В реальности, на практике |
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job-specific |
Узкоспециальный, узкопрофессиональный |
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to nurture |
Питать, вскармливать |
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one-size-fits-all a one-size-fits-all public education program |
Универсальный, единый для всех |
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pace |
Темп |
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paradigm shift |
Смена парадигмы |
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performance management |
Управление эффективностью работы |
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personal development plans |
Индивидуальный план развития |
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to put effort into |
Приложить усилие |
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to reach one’s limit |
Дойти до предела |
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remit Marketing is outside our remit. |
Сфера ответственности, обязанности |
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self-directed |
Осуществляющий самоконтроль |
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shared vision |
Единое, общее представление |
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skills deficit |
Отсутствие навыков |
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structural change |
Структурное изменение |
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subsidiary |
Дочернее предприятие |
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to take ownership of |
Распоряжаться, брать ответственность за что-то |
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to test sb’s patience |
Испытывать чьё-то терпение |
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top-down The company has a top-down management system. |
Сверху вниз |
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up to speed Some school officials are only now getting up to speed regarding computers. |
В курсе |
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upheaval Moving to a different school can be a big upheaval for young children. |
Потрясение |
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to be up to scratch His grammar and accent were not up to scratch. |
Быть на высоте |