- •Etymology
- •Symbols The American Flag
- •History of American Flag
- •Betsy Ross
- •The coat of arms of the United States
- •The Great Seal of the United States
- •Anthem of the United States.
- •Anthem History
- •Vocabulary notes
- •History discovery
- •English settlements
- •Colonial era
- •Revolution
- •Devising a constitution
- •New nation
- •Sectional conflict
- •Civil war
- •World War I, Great Depression, and World War II
- •Postwar superpower
- •The highlights (important dates) of American history
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Government
- •Introduction
- •The Constitution
- •The Executive Branch
- •The Legislative Branch
- •The Judicial Branch
- •State Government
- •Local Government
- •Political Parties
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Languages
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Religion
- •Introduction
- •Roots of Religions
- •Present Day Religious Affiliation
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Geography
- •Climate
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vegetation
- •Vocabulary notes
- •The Nation's Capital Washington, d.C. Facts from history
- •The capital today
- •Washington, d.C. Symbols and Emblems
- •Landmarks
- •Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Institutions
- •The capitol
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Famous cities
- •25 Biggest cities population
- •Anaheim, California
- •Lake Michigan
- •Entertainment and performing arts
- •Detroit, Michigan
- •Houston, Texas
- •Tourist attractions
- •Tourist attractions
- •New York City
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Culture
- •Popular media
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Usa Education
- •Universities in the United States
- •Top 20 Ranked universities.
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Famous American People Presidents
- •Literature
- •Arts and Entertainment
- •The Disney entertainment empire
- •Science and Inventions
- •Isaac singer's sewing machine
- •Henry Ford
- •Ford Motor Company
- •Ford Airplane Company
- •Other famous people
- •Vocabulary notes
- •American Traditions and Holidays
- •Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)
- •Independence Day (July 4)
- •New Years Eve and New Years Day
- •Valentine's Day
- •St. Patrick's day
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Cuisine
- •Problems with defining American cuisine
- •Particular American foods
- •The most popular American foods:
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Common Abbreviations
- •The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland National symbols
- •Vocabulary notes
- •History
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Political system
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Languages
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Religion
- •Vocabulary notes
- •G eography and climate
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Plant and Animal Life
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Largest cities
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Culture
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Educational System
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Universities
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Famous people
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Traditions, customs, holidays
- •Vocabulary notes
- •British cuisine
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Canada National symbols
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Political system
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Languages
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Geography and climate
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Plant and animal life
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Educational system and universities
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Famous People
- •Canadian cuisine
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Speech habits Бытовая сфера
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Профессионально-деловая сфера
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Учебно-социальная сфера
- •Instructor’s Notes
- •Interview with an Expert
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Социально-деловая сфера
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Vocabulary notes
- •Особенности употребления формул вежливости
- •1. Приветствие / Прощание
- •2. Please, thank you, of course
- •3. Sorry, excuse me
- •4. Приказ, вежливая просьба, предложение
- •Business correspondence Деловое письмо
- •Служебная записка Memo
- •Электронное сообщение
- •Конверт Envelope
- •Письмо – запрос Letter of enquiry/request
- •Образец апим
- •Contents
Vocabulary notes
1. Make yourself at home. – Будьте как дома.
2. resemblance [ri`zembləns] – сходство
3. I’m flattered. [aim `flætəd] – Я польщён.
4. descendant [di`sendənt] – потомок
5. impromptu [im`promptju:] – экспромт
6. secluded [si`klu:dəd] – замкнутый
7. Nothing of the kind. – Ничего подобного.
An Invitation to a Housewarming Party
Martin: Have you already moved into your new flat?
Sharon: Oh, yes, we have, and we expect you to come to our housewarming
party next Sunday.
Martin: Thank you, I’ll be very glad to come. Is it a two-room flat?
Sharon: Yes, a very nice one, with all modern conveniences.
Martin: Is it in a multi-storied house?
Sharon: It’s a four-storied dwelling house built by the City Municipals. It’s a
five minute walk from an underground station.
Martin: Weren’t you sorry to leave your old home?
Sharon: More than I can tell. The neighbours were old fellow-workers and I miss
them awfully. But you can’t compare the new flat with the old one.
You’ll see it yourself. Take your children along with you.
Martin: Yes, sure. Thank you.
Vocabulary notes
1. housewarming party – новоселье
2. dwelling house – жилой дом
3. to leave smth. – уезжать откуда-либо
Профессионально-деловая сфера
Getting a Job
Making an Appointment
1. A: Good morning. Personnel Corps.
B: Hello, my name is Neef, Walter Neef. I would like some information on your
agency. Can you help me?
A: Yes, certainly. What would you like to know?
B: I’m looking for a non-profit agency. Is this a non-profit agency?
A: No, it is not; we’re a private agency, dealing with technical and high-salaried
jobs.
B: Thank you. I’m looking for a secretarial job or any non-skilled position. Can
you give me the telephones of the agencies specializing in this field?
A: With pleasure, but the list is very long. You can find the information you need
in our leaflet. Our working hours are from 10 to 7 pm.
B: Thank you. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye. Have a good day.
B: You too.
2. Receptionist: Personnel Service.
Mr. Brown: This is George Brown. I’d like to get an appointment with an
employment counselor.
Receptionist: What time is convenient for you?
Mr. Brown: Could the counselor see me at 12 next Wednesday?
Receptionist: Yes, that will be very convenient.
Mr. Brown: Thank you. Good-bye.
Receptionist: Bye. Have a good day.
3. A: Manpower. What can I do for you?
B: I’d like to talk to the employment counselor about a job. Will the counselor be
able to see me today?
A: Hold the line, I’ll consult the diary. (after a pause) Yes, Mr. Brown, are you
there? Mr. Fraser can see you between 10 and 12. What time would be
convenient for you?
B: Let’s make it 10:30.
A: All right, Mr. Brown, 10:30 today.
B: Thank you. Good-bye.
A: Good-bye.
4. A: Good morning. Atlantis Consultants.
B: Hello, my name is Sergey Petrov. I would like some information about your
agency. Can you help me?
A: I’ll try. What would you like to know?
B: Does you agency work by appointment only or may I drop in any time during
the week?
A: Our agency works by appointment only. We place applicants in high-level
positions. Would you like to make an appointment to see an employment
counselor at our agency?
B: Yes, I would, thank you.
A: What type of position are you looking for?
B: I have a degree in chemical engineering and I have five years of experience in
the field.
A: Fine. Can you come on Monday at 11:30 am?
B: Yes, that’s perfect. I’ll be there at 11:30. Thank you and have a good day.
A: You too. Good-bye.
Canceling an Appointment
5. Receptionist: 452575 “Manpower”.
Mr. Brown: This is George Brown, I have an appointment with Mr. Fraser for
10:30 today but I can’t make it. Could Mr. Fraser see me some
other time later in the day?
Receptionist: Sorry, he’s fully booked for the day. Could we make it the day after
tomorrow instead?
Mr. Brown: I’m afraid not. I’m very anxious to see Mr. Fraser. Could Mr. Fraser
see me tomorrow?
Receptionist: Will you hold the line, please. I’ll consult Mr. Fraser. (after a pause)
Are you there, Mr. Brown? We’ll try to fit in tomorrow after lunch
between 2:30 and 3:00. Would that be convenient?
Mr. Brown: Yes, thank you. Sorry for trouble.
Receptionist: It’s fine. We expect you at 2:30. Good-bye.
Mr. Brown: Good-bye. You’re very helpful indeed.
6. A: Manpower.
B: May I speak to Mr. Cartright, please?
A: Who is calling, please?
B: This is Ben Collins.
A: One moment, please.
C: Hello?
B: Hello, Mr. Cartright. This is Ben Collins. I’m very sorry, but I can’t keep my
appointment with you today.
C: What’s wrong?
B: I’m not feeling well.
C: All right. How about next Friday at three?
B: Friday at three? That’s fine. Thank you very much.
C: You’re welcome. See you then.
7. R: Rodger Agency.
D: This is Don Kelvin. I have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at twelve today
but my wife is sick. I would like to make an appointment for next week.
R: All right. Would Tuesday at three be convenient for you?
D: Tuesday at three? That’s not a good time for me.
R: How about four o’clock on Wednesday?
D: That will be just fine. Thank you.
R: Fine. We’ll expect you then.
Calling an Employment Agency
Receptionist: Good morning, Pilot Agency.
Applicant: Good morning, my name is Ivanov, Sergey Ivanov. I’m interested in
finding a job in quality control. Is there someone with whom I can
speak?
Situation I.
R: I’m sorry; we don’t handle jobs of that kind.
App: O.K. I’m sorry to bother you, but can you suggest an agency which
does deal with such a job?
R: You might try the Greenfield agency.
App: Thank you very much for your help. Have a good day.
R: You too.
Situation II.
R: Yes, just a minute, Mr. Robinson will be right with you.
Mr. Robinson: Good morning, Robinson speaking.
App: Good morning, my name is Ivanov. I’m interested in finding a job
in quality control. May I come and discuss the possibilities?
Situation I.
Mr. Robinson: What are your qualifications in this field?
App: I have a five year diploma from Baltic State Technical University in
certification.
Mr. Robinson: Do you have any work experience?
App: Not in this field, but I have worked as an electrician in St. Petersburg
Constructions.
Mr. Robinson: O.K. Come and see me at 3 o’clock tomorrow and bring your resume.
App: Thank you. Good-bye.
Mr. Robinson: Good-bye. See you tomorrow then.
Situation II.
Mr. Robinson: I’m sorry, I have no such listings right now.
App: May I register with you anyway in case something comes in?
Mr. Robinson: Of course, you can. You can come any time during the day. You will
be placed in the file.
App: Thank you. Good-bye.
Mr. Robinson: Good-bye. Have a good day.
App: You too.
Calling Directly the Possible Employer
Secretary: Good morning, OSHA Partners.
Applicant: May I speak with the personnel department?
Secretary: Are you looking for a job or are you already working with us?
Applicant: I’d like to apply for a job.
Secretary: One moment, please.
Secretary: (Personnel department): Hello, Personnel Department.
Applicant: I’m interested in a job in computer programming, with whom can I
speak?
Secretary: I’m sorry, we are not hiring today in this field.
Applicant: All right, but can I come in and give you my application anyway?
Secretary: We receive applications every Wednesday between 1.00 and 3.00 pm.
Applicant: Shall I bring a resume?
Secretary: If you like.
Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.
Secretary: Good-bye.
Personnel Department. Wednesday
Applicant: Good morning, my name is Ivanov, Sergey Ivanov. I’d like to give
you my application for a job.
Secretary: All right, here you are. Fill it out.
Applicant: (in 20 minutes) I’ve completed this application and I also have a
resume. Is there someone with whom I can speak?
Situation I.
Secretary: No, if there is any interest in your application someone will call you.
Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.
Secretary: Good-bye.
Situation II.
Secretary: Yes, will talk to you in a few minutes.
Mr. Green: Mr. Ivanov? Sit down, please. I’ve examined your application and
your resume and I’m not quite sure what you’re qualified for. So
explain again to me your education and your experience.
Applicant: I graduated from St. Petersburg Technical University, Standards
Department. I’m qualified as standards control engineer.
Mr. Green: We don’t have a quality control department here, but we do have a
product assurance department in which you’d fit nicely. I’ll pass your
resume on to the department head and I’ll call you in a couple of days
about the result.
Applicant: Thank you. Good-bye.
Mr. Green: Good-bye. Have a good day.
Responding to an Advertisement
Receptionist: Good morning, Manpower agency.
Applicant: I’m calling about your add in “Daily News” for an electronic engineer.
I’d like very much to come and talk with someone about the job.
Receptionist: Mr. Robinson is receiving applicants at 3 o’clock every Tuesday and
Friday.
Situation I.
Applicant: I’m here to see Mr. Robinson about the electronic engineer position,
I’ve read about in “Daily News” want ads.
Receptionist: Have a seat, please. Mr. Robinson will be free in a few minutes. What
is your name? I’ll tell Mr. Robinson that you’re waiting to see him.
Applicant: Thank you. My name is Sergey Ivanov. Here is my resume and
application.
(In a few minutes)
Mr. Robinson: Mr. Ivanov, come in, please. I’ve read your resume and the
application. I think you have a chance at getting this job, so I’m
going to send you to see the employer.
Applicant: But can I have a few particulars about the job?
Mr. Robinson: You should talk to the employer about that. We only place applicants
according to their qualifications. Here is your introduction to the
employer. Mr. Green can see you at 10 o’clock tomorrow.
Applicant: Thank you for your help. Good-bye.
Mr. Robinson: Good-bye. Good luck.
Situation II. At the enterprise
Applicant: I have an appointment with Mr. Green made by Pilot agency. This is
my introduction.
Mr. Robinson: Have a seat, Mr. Ivanov. Mr. Green will be with you in a few minutes.
Applicant: Thank you.