- •4 Read the dialogues. Decide whether they are taking place in formal (f), semi-formal (s) or informal (I) situations:
- •5 Choose from Appendix 1c. Making introductions the most suitable phrases to introduce yourself to:
- •2 Practice the conversations with a partner. Match a line in a with a reply in b and a further comment in c.
- •1 How important are good manners for successful communication
- •In professional (business) situations
- •In everyday life?
- •3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean:
- •5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
- •Introductions, greetings,
- •1 Do you know rules of introduction? Fill in ‘your opinion’ column.
- •2 Read the text below and verify your answers. Fill in ‘basic rules’ column Text 1. Do you know the basic rules of introductions?
- •2 Read Text 2 to learn more about safe and unsafe subjects in conversation in the usa. Text 2. Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk
- •3 Did you discover anything that surprised you? Make the list of safe and unsafe subjects for small talk. Use the information from the text and add some ideas of your own. Reason your choice.
- •1 It’s good to have friends everywhere. Share your opinion with the others on your understanding of friendship.
- •Is it connected with life style and values accepted in the countries?
- •2 The text below introduces you into the concept of friendship in the usa. Read the text and write out all the peculiarities you will manage to find. Text 3. Friends in the usa
- •3 Do you see any differences in your understanding of friendship and American view? Just for Fun!
- •Unit 2 Making Your Own Presentations Language Learning Experience and Objectives for the Future
- •Vocabulary and speech patterns
- •3 Presenters can use different techniques to get their audience’s attention at the start of a presentation. Match the techniques below to the examples.
- •4 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
- •7 Study the Useful language for Presentation given below and decide whether each sentence in the box is formal (f) or informal (I). Useful Language for Presentations
- •Introducing the topic
- •Inviting questions
- •Text 1
- •Welcome to University
- •2 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions on the presentation content.
- •4 Interpret the ideas from the presentation. Give your opinion using the following expressions:
- •I think that ... I strongly believe that ...
- •I am sure that ... I am convinced that ...
- •1 Which three aims of learning English mentioned in the text «Welcome to University» are most important for you?
- •4 Set your personal goals of learning English.
- •Transition Words and Phrases
- •Giving Your Opinion
- •1. My Language learning biography.
- •2. My significant intercultural experience.
- •3. My expectations from the University course of English.
- •2 Study the examples of Internet sites which can help in your independent learning of English. Choose one of them or add some of your own choice.
- •1 Did you have any experience of making presentations of your projects?
- •2 Read the text and find out about cultural peculiarities of presentations. Text 1. Cultural hints for performing presentations
- •Text 2. Speeches of Introduction
- •1 Do you know why English has become the world language? Mark the following statements as true or false.
- •Text 3. Why English has become a world language
- •1 You have already read about smart as an acronym that can be used to help you set effective objectives or goals. Let’s be more specific about what these features mean.
- •Text 4. Smart Goal Setting Specific
- •Measurable
- •3 Formulate your life goals according to the smart criteria.
- •Case study: Organizing a Seminar
- •If you are going to take part in this seminar, please:
- •The participants of the seminar are expressing their opinions
- •1 Read the short text. In the exercise that follows it circle t (true) or f (false).
- •5 Write an appropriate question for these answers.
- •6 Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
- •7 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use them in the correct tense forms
- •8 Rewrite the extract below in two ways (a and b). Follow the direction in each step.
- •Rewrite the extract, changing “Jack” to “Betty”. Make all the other necessary changes. Your first sentence will say:
- •9 Rearrange the steps of a presentation to make it according to the accepted rules. Mark steps by numbers in boxes.
- •10 Arrange the phrases from a presentation below in a proper order. Mark the given phrases by numbers in boxes.
- •Grammar and vocabulary file
- • Grammar Focus: Basic Word Order. Word Order in Questions
- •1 Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
- •2 Make questions from the following words. Use the pronoun you in each case. Add necessary auxiliary verbs. For example:
- •3 Fill in the spaces with the correct tag.
- •4 What questions would you ask in the following situations?
- •5 Think of some other questions you often need to ask in class. Make a list of such questions to remind you how to ask these questions.
- •1 Here are some more phrases that are often used with get. Check their meaning and write them into a correct place on the diagram
- •2 Match a first part (1-10) with a second part (a-j) to make correct sentences.
- •3 Complete the sentences using a phrase with get.
- •4 Translate the following sentences into English. Use the expressions with get.
- •Unit 2 Grammar Focus: Tenses
- •1 Choose the best variant.
- •2 Read about the experience of a Spanish girl in learning English. Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
- •3 Write about your attitude to learning English. You may borrow the words and expressions from the text above.
- •1 Give English equivalents to the following phrases.
- •2 Here are some more phrases that are used with do, make. Check their meanings and give their equivalents in Russian.
- •3 Add the verbs do or make to the following words and word combinations.
- •4 Match the verb phrases with the meanings.
- •5 Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of do or make.
- •6 Complete the questionnaire about your studies and future work. Use do or make when you write the answers.
- •7 Translate the sentences into English.
- •8 Discuss with a partner.
- •Appendix 1 Phrasebook
- •In a formal situation
- •In an informal situation:
- •Appendix 2
- •What is an essay?
- •How to organize an essay?
- •Hints for Success
- •Preparation for the presentation
- •Delivery of the presentation
- •Hints for Success
- •Keys grammar and vocabulary file
- •Vocabulary Focus
- •Vocabulary focus
- •Tapescripts
3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
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Are good manners important for communication? Why?
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What titles (forms of address) are used in addressing private citizens?
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How can you address the audience?
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What titles are used in addressing to high-ranking university teachers?
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What is ‘protocol’?
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What is the most preferred title used in introducing high-ranking officials according to a recognized system of international courtesy?
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What are the forms of addressing people in Belarus?
4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean:
1. polite behavior or a polite action or a remark ____________________________
2. polite and respected, well-mannered people _____________________________
3. large and noticeable distance in age ___________________________________
4. the state of being higher in rank than someone else _______________________
5. a police officer of the lowest rank in Great Britain ________________________
6. a title for high ranking university teachers ______________________________
7. set of rules prescribing good manners in official life ______________________
8. to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health ____________
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9. having an important position in an organization __________________________
5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
1. A. Excuse me, _____ , can I see your driving license?
a Mr. b sir c male
B. I’m sorry, _____ , I don’t seem to have it on me.
a sir b policeman c constable
2. A. _____ ! Can I have a menu, please?
a Sir b Mister c Waiter
B. Here you are, ______ .
a madam b Ms. c Mrs.
3. A. Did you understand the question, _____ Smith?
a Sir b Madam c Miss
B. Yes, I did, my _____ .
a master b lord c majesty
4. A. Very glad to see you again,_____ Horn.
a. madam. b. sir c. Professor
B. Thank you _____. This is a small world.
a. Julia b. Mister c. Madam
socializing
Introductions, greetings,
small talk, saying good-bye
6 Work in pairs or small groups. Prepare a conversation of your own, try to use the most appropriate formulas of introducing, greeting, addressing people and initiating a talk in the following situations.
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the Belarusian State University. Introduce yourself and outline the program for the first day of the conference.
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During a coffee break at the conference you are introduced to an American professor. Start a conversation with him/her. You are in Washington at a reception after the International Environmental Conference. Start a series of conversations with different people. Introduce yourself, chat for a few minutes with one guest, then move on to another guest. End each conversation by saying, ‘Well, it’s been nice talking to you, but I really must be going now. See you later, perhaps’. Let the others start a conversation with you and ask questions.
The diagram below will help you to organize your conversation. Practice your conversation so that you can act it out for the rest of the class.
Introducing people Peter, this is Steve. Anita, do you know Dr. Olafson? Alex, I’d like you to meet Steve Jones. Mr. Smith, let me introduce Prof. Rich to you. Have you met Miss Fonda? |
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Greeting people Good morning/afternoon. Good to see you. Hello/Hi! How are you? Hello! Haven’t seen you for ages! |
Responding Pleased/nice to meet you. How do you do? |
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Responding Thanks, fine. Good to see you again. |
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Making small talk You’re interested in social sciences, aren’t you? I hear / believe you’re from ...? I’ve been told that you’re majoring in ...? Is this your first visit to ...? Have you been here /to ... before? Are you interested in the new project? |
Saying good-bye Good-bye. See you later/soon/next week/ at the party. Have a good weekend. It’s been really nice to know you. Keep in touch. You’ve got my e-mail, haven’t you? |
Additional Reading to Unit 1 Accumulating knowledge on etiquette of communication |
Suggesting ideas on rules of introduction and verifying them