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2. Match the italicized words from the text with their translations.

3.Read Text C again and match the following people with a suitable course. One person isn’t suitable for any of the courses.

Brandon finished Level 1 last year. He wants to work as a welder on oil rigs. Judy got her exam results last week. She passed Maths, Design and Technology, English and History. She wants to work in design.

Teresa works in her father’s garage. She hasn’t passed any exams but she is good at mending cars and wants to return to studying.

Bob left school in 2000 with no exam passes. Since then he has worked in a jeans shop and a hamburger café.

Brian has five GCSEs and wants to work as a telephone engineer.

4.Work in pairs. Discuss with your partner the following questions. Then present your ideas to the rest of the class.

1) Which subjects do you study? What are the core subjects in your curriculum? 2) Are there any subjects you would like to drop? Why?

3) Is your course practical or theoretical? Do you like the way it is organized? 4) What would you do to improve your course?

5) How are you assessed? Do you think this system of assessment is fair?

5.Use the Internet to find information about college or university courses in engineering. Which courses appeal to you? Why? Can you apply for any of these courses?

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UNIT II

WORK AND TRAVEL

Section I. Let’s speak about…

A.Jobs

1.Work in pairs. Ask each other the following questions. Compare your answers.

1) Have you ever had a job?

2) Have you ever had a part-time job? 3) Would you like to get a good salary?

4) Would you like to work in a foreign country?

2a. Study the list of jobs and think of qualities which are necessary to do them.

Accountant, computer programmer, engineer, firefighter, journalist, police officer, receptionist, teacher, writer

Use these words to help you:

Fit, hard-working, imaginative, intelligent, kind, lovely, organized, practical, reliable, sociable, helpful, optimistic

Eg. To be an accountant you need to be hard-working

2b. Choose two jobs from ex. 2a. If an employer wants to employ someone to do these jobs, which of these things is he or she looking for?

good qualifications, variety of experience in different jobs, self-confidence, ability to work in a team, gender, independence, initiative, ability to cope in a crisis, common sense, flexibility, negotiating skills

3. Study useful collocations with the noun ‘job’:

to get a job, to look for a job, to find a job, to do a job, to have a job, to quit a job, to apply for a job, to change a job …

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Read the ‘Job hunting hints’ below and add some more collocations from the text.

People often say that it’s easier to get a job when you're in employment – so bear this in mind if you're thinking of quitting a job and then looking for a new one.

Remember also that references are often the make or break of any job application. If you must leave a job, leave on friendly terms. Contact people before putting their name down for a reference and have a word with personnel at your company before applying for jobs – they would rather hear it from you that you want to change jobs, and might always be able to offer you a new job within the company.

Here are some more important job hunting hints:

1)Keep your CV up-to-date.

2)Take copies of your CV with you when looking for a job. You never know when you might need to leave one with someone.

3)Make sure your phone number is up-to-date.

4)Ask at your local job centre what help they can offer.

5)Wear a smart outfit when you're job hunting, impromptu interviews might spring up.

6)Keep your hair tidy too!

4.Comment on the ‘Job hunting hints’. Which of them do you agree or disagree with? Add at least two hints of your own.

5.Look at the factors considered when choosing your first job. Choose five factors which are important for you. Compare them with a partner.

I want to

1) enjoy my job; 2) like the people I work with; 3) have enough money to afford the things I enjoy; 4) receive training; 5) have long vacations; 6) have an inspirational boss; 7) work for a respected company; 8) have a job security; 9) have flexible working hours; 10) have a job that will take me abroad.

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B.Work Customs

1.Discuss the following questions in class.

1)What are normal working hours for most office jobs in your country?

2)Is flexi-time common in your country?

3)What jobs often involve shift-work?

4)How many weeks’ holiday do people get?

5)Can you name three jobs that get very high salaries in your country?

2.Read the statements about work customs in the USA. Which are true for your country?

1) Typical working hours are 9 to 5.

2) If we work in an office we wear neat clothes and men wear a suit and a tie. 3) We have an hour for meal breaks.

4) Most people expect to work late sometimes.

5) We usually have two to three weeks’ vacation a year. 6) Men usually retire at 65 and women at 60.

7) We get paid at the beginning and in the middle of the month.

8) Some people get perks, such as a company car or a retirement plan. 9) Some people get bonuses.

10) Women have the same opportunities as men.

11) Most people change their jobs several times in their working lives. 12) Co-workers are often friends.

13) We often use personal connections to get work for relatives.

3.Work in groups of 3 or 4 and comment on the differences about the work customs in the USA and Russia.

4. Listen to the interview with Jessica from Canada and tick (٧) the statements from 2 she agrees with. Put (?) if she doesn’t talk about a statement. (Cover the tapescript)

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5. Listen to the interview again and fill in the gaps.

Interviewer: What ……………………………………….. ?

Jessica: The official hours are 8 to 5 or 9 to 6. But people always work longer than this.

Interviewer: What …………………………………….. ? Jessica: Casual but smart.

Interviewer: How long ………………………………….. ? Jessica: One hour.

Interviewer: Do ……………………………………….. ? Jessica: Yes, very often.

Interviewer: How many days vacation ………………………….. ? Jessica: 30 days.

Interviewer: When ………………………………………?

Jessica: After 60 for women and 65 for men or after 30-35 years of work. Interviewer: When …………………………………. ?

Jessica: Depends on the company. Some companies pay twice a month and others once.

Interviewer: Do ……………………………………..?

Jessica: Yes, depending on the company and the status of the worker they receive a car, house, school for the children, lunch vouchers, transport passes, house ensurance.

Interviewer: Do ……………………………………………?

Jessica: No, this has changed a lot in Canada. In the past the good worker was one who stayed 20 or 30 years with the company. Now a good worker changes job every two or three years.

Interviewer: Do people ever use personal connections to get a suitable job for them or a member of their family?

Jessica: Yes, this is very common and the best way to get a good job.

6. Workin pairs. Use the questions fromthe interview and talkabout your country.

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C.Travel Opportunities

1.Work in pairs. Ask and answer these questions. Summarize the answers of your partner.

1) Do you like travelling?

2) What do you think is the aim of travelling? 3) Which countries or cities have you been to? 4) When was the last time you were a tourist? 5) What places would you like to visit?

2.Are you logical? Solve these problems!

Summer Travel

Rachel, Brian, Charlotte and David are back from their holidays. They all went to different places – America, Ireland, France and Greece – and for different lengths of time – 7, 10, 14 and 21 days. When they meet up, they exchange souvenirs. From the information given, can you tell who went where, for how long, and who brought back the boots, jewellery, pottery and wine?

Rachel had less than two weeks away, but found some beautiful rings; David brought back champagne; the pottery came from Greece; Charlotte had a perfect break, it was sunny all week; Brian was away longest – he showed off his tan and cowboy boots he’d bought.

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3.Work in pairs. Ask each other questions about your last vacation. Talk about:

- where you went; - how you traveled; - where you stayed;

- how long you stayed there; - what the weather was like; - what the food was like;

- what you did;

- whether you would like to return there.

4.There are many different ways of traveling. Work in pairs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the methods of traveling given below. Which method do you prefer to use? Why? Compare your answers with the other people in class.

(See ‘List of Speech Acts’, p. 104)

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5. Read the story, title it and retell in the name of the author’s neighbour (wife or husband).

I travel all over the world on business and my neighbour thinks my life is one long holiday. You know what the business travel is like: up at dawn to catch a plane; breakfast in London, lunch in New York, luggage in Bermuda. When you are in the sky you see only snow in the Arctic or Greenland. You have glimpses of the Andes or the Pacific. You are always exhausted. Your wife or husband complains you are never there to take the children or put them to bed. When you get home, your neighbour says, “Another nice holiday, eh?” Give me Home, Sweet Home any day!

6. Discuss all the advantages and disadvantages of this work. Would you like to have such a job?

Section II. Reading Comprehension

Text A. “What is a CV?”

1. Read and translate the text. Make up a CV layout based on the information from the text.

Curriculum Vitae is an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications (it is translated from Latin as “the course of one's life”). Another name for a CV is a résumé.

A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications. It conveys your personal details in the way that presents you in the best possible light and can be used to make multiple applications to employers in a specific career area. For this reason, many large recruiters will not accept CVs and instead use their own application forms.

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What information should a CV include?

Personal details: your name, address, date of birth, telephone number and email.

Education and qualifications: Your degree subject and university, plus A levels and GCSEs or equivalents. Mention grades unless they are poor!

Work experience:

1)Even work in a shop, bar or restaurant will involve working in a team, providing a quality service to customers, and dealing tactfully with complaints.

2)Try to relate the skills to the job. A finance job will involve numeracy, analytical and problem solving skills so focus on these whereas for a marketing role you would place a bit more emphasis on persuading and negotiating skills.

Interests and achievements:

1)Keep this section short and to the point. As you grow older, your employment record will take precedence and interests will typically diminish greatly in length and importance.

2)Any interests relevant to the job are worth mentioning.

3)Anything showing evidence of employability skills such as team working, organising, planning, persuading, negotiating etc.

Skills

The usual ones to mention are languages (good conversational English, basic Spanish), computing (e.g. "good working knowledge of MS Access and Excel, plus basic web page design skills") and driving ("full current clean driving licence").

Referees

Normally two referees are sufficient: one academic (perhaps your tutor or a project supervisor) and one from an employer (perhaps your last part-time or summer job).

The order and the emphasis will depend on what you are applying for and what you have to offer.

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If you are applying for more than one type of work, you should have a different CV tailored to each career area, highlighting different aspects of your skills and experience.

What makes a good CV?

There is no single "correct" way to write and present a CV but the following general rules apply. A good CV

1)is targeted on the specific job or career area for which you are applying and brings out the relevant skills you have to offer;

2)is carefully and clearly laid out: logically ordered, easy to read and not cramped;

3)is informative but concise;

4)is accurate in content, spelling and grammar.

2.Answer the following questions on the text.

1) What does the abbreviation “CV” mean?

2) What is another word for CV?

3) Why do people have to write CVs?

4) What kind of information should a CV contain? 5) What does the order of CV sections depend on?

6) Why is there no single “correct” way to write a perfect CV? 7) What makes a good CV?

3.In the text find the English equivalents to the following Russian words and expressions.

Гибкий, удобный, представить в лучшем свете, бланк заявления, включать в себя, работа в команде, качественное обслуживание, разбирать жалобы, математическая грамотность, умение решать проблемы, по существу, послужной список, уменьшаться; имеющий отношение к; стоит того, чтобы быть упомянутым; убеждение, рекомендации, быть нацеленным на.

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