- •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:
Опечаленный и павший духом, молодой офицер появился через некоторое время среди своих старых друзей.
Если будет настроение, можно будет пойти в субботу на вечеринку.
Несмотря на то, что ее профессиональный уровень был не ниже, чем у ее коллег-мужчин, «стеклянный потолок» не позволял Мэриам занять высокий пост.
Я расскажу вам о выводах, к которым пришел, испытав все превратности судьбы.
Конечно, мистер Блейд выдающийся хирург.
Я знаю, как будет трудно говорить о проблеме удержания персонала в компании, мысленно я буду с тобой.
Когда было настроение, он все еще просматривал документы и давал советы своим бывшим коллегам.
В настоящее время эта семейная пара планирует сделать перерыв в своей карьере и объехать весь мир, собирая деньги на благотворительность.
Боюсь, я не смогу прийти на церемонию, но мысленно я буду с вами.
Он не раз замечал сходство между тернистым, полным событий жизненным путем поэта К. и своей собственной жизнью.
4 Writing tips
Letters
Semi-formal letters contain formal greetings but informal endings. One should use a respectful tone depending on the relationship you have with the recipient of the letter. Also, pronouns should not be omitted and idioms should be carefully used.
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Semi-formal letter showing respect for the recipient with whom you are on friendly terms |
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5, Bums St., |
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Bath |
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17th May, 1997 |
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(your address) |
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Dear Mr and Mrs Fox, |
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Love/Regards/Best wishes/Yours, |
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Alison |
Semi-formal letters contain:
formal greetings (Dear Mr and Mrs Smith);
informal endings (Best Wishes/Yours + full name);
a respectful tone, depending on the relationship you have with the recipient of the letter. Also, pronouns should not be omitted and idioms should be carefully used.
Remember this word order principle :
Who - Does - What - How - Where - When
(Subject - Verb - Object - Manner - Place - Time)
Examples :
▪ I traveled by plane to London on Monday, June 5th.
▪ A technician will install the equipment in your office on Tuesday morning.
▪ I will confirm the transport arrangements as soon as possible.
4A Write a Semi-formal letter (100-150 words) to your colleague. Use your active vocabulary.
5 Further reading
Read the text and translate it, paying attention to the underlined words. Speculate on the most important skills that can help you increase your professional confidence.
Ten Career Skills to Keep You Employable in the 21st Century
by: Karla Brandau
Most people drive through life looking in their rearview mirror and judging the future by the past. They have a really good view of where they have been and mistakenly think the future will be similar to the past as they make decisions based on their previous experiences. Even though past experience gives a base for the future, there are many employability factors to take into account as you plan to grab one of the best jobs in 2010 and beyond.
The future work world will be even more global. If your job is not one that requires you to physically be in one place, i.e. serving food, washing windows and stocking grocery shelves, you will be competing with bright and hungry workers in India, China, Korea and other developing nations around the globe.
Competing in the new environment will require higher levels of competence and necessitate looking straight ahead, not constantly glancing rearview mirror for warm fuzzy feelings about what you have achieved in the past.
Here are 10 skills to acquire and refine that will increase your professional confidence level and make you more employable in the 21st Century:
Constantly adapt to technology. Dependency on technology in the future will increase, not decrease. Spend time learning new computer programs but more importantly, make applications to your daily routine and strive to use technology as an enabler of productivity, not as a neat new toy with tons of cute features that you don’t use.
Embrace diversity. Get comfortable with other ethnic cultures, religions and customs. Be curious about what makes people from other cultures tick. Learn a little about the customs and attitudes that belong to workers from other countries.
Be a life-long learner. When you finished your last college course did you utter a sigh of relief and mumble something like, “Whew, glad I’m finished with my education!” Surprise…the new century will require you to be a continuous learner. Be prepared to reinvent yourself, the pool of information in your brain and your work-related skills every 4-5 years.
Practice impeccable integrity. Employers need to feel your spirit and have, in spirit, quiet assurance that you are honest. Even one person in an organization who takes advantage of company assets for personal gain causes untold rules and regulations.
Be a self-starter. Fire yourself up or look forward to being the first to go when bottom lines dip into the red, a recession lurks around the corner or the next merger takes place. Those who learn to work on the optimistic side of life not the pessimistic side of life, are more valuable to the organization as they create a positive work environment that produces higher productivity.
Demonstrate personal discipline. Employers want to hire people who have disciplined work habits and disciplined thinking. The more disciplined the worker, the less time managers must spend rethinking, retracing and reworking…basically worrying if you will be reliable.
Prioritize and evaluate daily. Two of the biggest time wasters in the world are not knowing where to start when you get to work in the morning and working on low priority items. To compete in the global work environment takes meticulous prioritization of tasks and the ability to identify the highest priority item that you tackle first every morning.
Think creatively and innovatively. Contributing to your organization in 2010 demands thinking outside of the box and looking for creative ways to solve nagging problems, increase productivity or produce a new product or service. When a challenge presents itself, be the first to offer a new viewpoint, discover an alternative or recommend another course of action. Your ideas combined with the creative ideas from other employees will help your organization renew itself as necessary to be competitive in the 21st Century.
Have the Can-Do attitude. Immerse yourself in all the available positive mental attitude material you can find. Negatives are thrown at you the entire day from the news, next door neighbors and the nerd in the next cubicle. Teams face hurdles to productivity which causes dissention among members. Management faces stockholder dissatisfaction and product deadlines. To compound the problem, your mind naturally generates negative thoughts before positive thoughts. You have to train your mind to find the positive and to see the opportunity lurking in the obstacle. If you can master the positive can-do attitude, you will add value to every thing you touch, put spirit into your peers and be more employable in an increasing negative world.
Some of these skills will be relatively simple and others may be difficult for you to implement. As you improve in each area mentioned above, however, you will increase in confidence and competence and create an environment where you add value to the organization and a need for your personal services. You will have greater job stability.