- •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:
Смотреть за тем, как расходуются деньги, в этом и заключается моя работа.
Он всегда разбирался в сделках.
Всю зиму девочка работала без отдыха, писала ее мать, и долгожданный месяц в Париже предполагалось посвятить исключительно развлечениям.
Боюсь, сейчас я по горло занят работой.
Отсутствие опыта поставило меня в невыгодное положение по сравнению с другими претендентами на эту должность.
Присмотри за моей сумкой, пока я схожу позвонить, хорошо?
Он намерен выиграть во что бы это ни стало.
Может быть, у нее и небезупречный вкус в выборе одежды, но она прекрасно разбирается в оформлении интерьера.
Она попросила соседей приглядеть за квартирой в ее отсутствие.
Я осознаю ответственность перед нашими клиентами и сделаю всё, чтобы этот документ не получил огласку.
4 Writing tips
Letters giving an opinion
4A Study the model letter below
1. How does the letter begin and end?
2. What is the mail purpose of the letter?
3. What specific suggestions does the letter make?
4B Underline any words/ phrases the writer uses to express her opinion.
Dear Mr Connelly,
I am writing in response to the decision to open an adult education centre in our area.
Firstly, let me state that I was delighted when I heard the news that such a centre was to be established in our community. In my view, it will provide valuable services not normally available to most people. It is not often, that one has the chance to go back to school due to responsibilities such as work and child-rearing.
I believe that the centre should have as many courses and activities as possible. For example, by providing facilities such as a science laboratory, computer and arts centres, a fully-equipped gymnasium and a library, not only will students benefit, but the centre will as well.
In order for people to be able to use the centre effectively, I think that the most suitable opening hours would be from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm, Monday to Friday. For those of us who cannot attend during the week, the centre could open on Saturdays from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm.
As far as people with children are concerned, perhaps the centre could set up a day-care unit so that youngsters could be looked after while their parents attend classes.
Regarding location, I would suggest that the centre be built along the riverside, overlooking Sunset Bay. It is a most inspiring place and very convenient as it is close to the bus and train stations. Alternatively, the centre could be built in the park beside the Museum of Fine Arts.
All in all, I think that an adult education centre will help to enhance our community both culturally and financially.
I am looking forward to taking advantage of the wonderful opportunity that is being offered.
Yours sincerely,
Martha Flowers
5 Further reading
Read the text and translate it, paying attention to the underlined words. Speculate on the values of the company you work for.
Putting your values to the test
Here are four core values of a very famous company. See how similar your company's values are:
Communication: Employees need to spend time talking to each other and to listen carefully. Information should move between people because that will move people and new ideas. Respect: You should treat others as you would like to be treated. Our company does not put up with treatment that is abusive or disrespectful.
Integrity: Our company works in an open, honest, and sincere way with clients. If we say we'll do something, we'll do it and if we can't, we'll say so.
Excellence: We aim to provide the best in everything we do and we will always try to exceed our last job - we want to discover how good we can really be.
Do the four values outlined all sound familiar or the kind of values any company should aspire to? Before you answer, you probably ought to know that this particular set of values is based, more or less, on the values of the company Enron. Now, if you happened to be living at the South Pole in 2001, you might not have seen the news story which dominated the business world that year: Enron was one of the world's leading energy companies, employing 22,000 people, with a turnover of over one hundred billion a year. Overnight, the company collapsed in a huge scandal involving accounting fraud and corruptible business leaders. Nowadays, the word Enron has become a byword for the very worst in corporate greed. The moral of the story is that you can have all the values and mission statements in the world, but if you aren't living by them, then they aren't worth the paper they are printed on. It's enough to make you question any company that claims to have 'values'. In fact, a month rarely passes by when there isn't another news report exposing a company that is not living up to its so-called core beliefs. The effect is that we start to question every company lauding its moral values at us, from the oil company claiming to help the environment to the clothes shop insisting that the cheap labour in developing countries that sew their T-shirts are living and working in excellent conditions. Public cynicism and doubt about hearing the words 'values' and 'business' in the same sentence are an understandable reaction following the likes of Enron, but there really are some companies who strive to live up to their values - in some cases they are the absolute *cornerstone of their success. Take the company Patagonia. It sells outdoor and adventure sports clothing. It was originally set up by a climbing enthusiast, Yvon Chouinard, in 1972. Every year the company donates 1 % of its sales to the protection and restoration of the natural environment. It is involved either directly or indirectly in a variety of environmental projects including one to buy, protect, or restore land in the Patagonia region. Others have included reducing truck pollution in the Alps, conservation of trout, and the recycling of garments. . It even has a website called The Footprint Chronicles which explores the company's work, including analysis of its environmental impact on the world and its supply chain. Cynics might say that all this equals good marketing for Patagonia, but as yet, no one has found any reason to suggest any insincerity on the part of Patagonia, and it's able to back up its publicized values with hard evidence. The point that the Patagonia model teaches other companies is that success comes with the alignment of your company values with those values you expect your customers to share - in this case, appreciation for the natural world and the environment. So perhaps the best starting point to test your values is to ask yourself: What are the values of our customers? How do these align with our own set of company values? If you can't answer these two questions, then perhaps you need to rethink either your values, or even perhaps your * customer base.
cornerstone = something important which everything depends on
customer base = main group of regular customers / target market