
- •II. Define the tense forms of the underlined verbs. Translate the sentences into Russian. Make the sentences negative.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the necessary form of the verbs “to be, to have”. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •IV. Define degrees of comparison of the adjectives:
- •V. Make up sentences with “there is/there are”
- •VI. A) Write and say the numbers and the dates.
- •Computer technician job description
- •VIII. Read the dialogue. WebVisions Conference
- •IX. Read the profile of Derek Stirling. Write another profile about yourself.
- •X. Write your cv.
VIII. Read the dialogue. WebVisions Conference
Robert: I'm going to Portland on Thursday. There's an internet expo on. It's called WebVisions.
Alice: What is the schedule like?
Robert: As soon as I arrive, the keynote speech begins.
Alice: ... and after that?
Robert: When the keynote ends, we'll have two hours to check out the booths.
Alice: Are you making any presentations?
Robert: No, I'm just attending this conference.
Alice: Is Tad Wilson presenting?
Robert: No, but he's giving a workshop on Monday.
Alice: When are you coming back?
Robert: I'm flying back on Saturday morning.
Alice: Remember you are meeting with Trevor on Monday morning at nine o'clock sharp!
Robert:Oh, thanks! I forgot about that ...
Alice: Have a good trip!
Translate the words:
expo schedule
keynote speech to check something out
booth presentation
to attend workshop
at X o'clock sharp
Answer the questions:
1. Where is Robert going on Thursday?
To a meeting
To an internet expo
On vacation
2. What will he do after the keynote?
Meet with Tad Wilson
Check out the booths
Go to a workshop
3. What's he doing at the conference?
Making a presentation
Holding a workshop
Attending the conference
4. When is he returning?
On Monday
On Saturday
On Tuesday
5. What two things are happening on Monday?
Tad Wilson's workshop and Robert's meeting with Trevor
Tad Wilson's meeting and Robert's workshop
WebVisions and Robert's workshop
IX. Read the profile of Derek Stirling. Write another profile about yourself.
Answer the questions below when writing.
What's your name?
What nationality are you?
What's your home town?/Where do you live?
Who do you work for?/What company do you work for?
What is your position in the company?
What are your responsibilities (duties)?/ What are you responsible for?
What are you fond of?/What do you like doing in your free time?
PROFILE*
My name is Derek Stirling and I'm Scottish. I live in Hadlow, a lovely English village near London. I work for the Swire Group. The Swire group is Britain's largest private company. The Group's activities are divided* into 5 business areas: shipping*, aviation, property, industries and trading. I have been working for the company for 8 years. I work at our London head office*. I'm head of Corporate Finance. I'm responsible for developing the business of the Group. I'm always very busy and I don't have much free time, but when I do, I like fishing. And I grow my own vegetables just for fun.
Unknown words and phrases:
profile - краткий биографический очерк; сведения из биографии
are divided (Present Simple, Passive Voice) - делятся, подразделяются
head office - главный офис корпорации, компании
shipping - транспортировка, перевозка (напр. продукции)
X. Write your cv.