- •Vocabulary
- •Describe the house of your dream, its location and size.
- •Where would you like to live – in a city flat or in a country house? Why?
- •All family members must have their duties in cleaning and keeping their house well.
- •Vocabulary
- •Could you describe a working day of a scientist (physicist)? Is it different from your working day?
- •Why is it useful to get up early (be an early riser)? Lay out your arguments.
- •What do young people nowadays devote a great deal of their free time to?
- •Vocabulary
- •Is it really easy for people to get used to a different place and different people? Why?
- •Why did Charles want to repay Alex Stepanov’s hospitality?
- •Why is it always necessary for physicists to carry out experiments?
- •Vocabulary
- •Imagine that you are at an airport now. Describe what people are doing in different parts of the building?
- •Why do people like traveling? Give your reasons.
- •Vocabulary
- •What services do hotels usually provide? What does it depend on?
- •When you are going to the seaside will you choose a hotel room or
- •Vocabulary
- •What does the Russian Academy of Sciences do in order to support research institutes?
- •Say a few words about one of the greatest physicists and his contribution to the development of physics?
- •What can you say about the achievements of one of the laboratories at our department?
- •Vocabulary
- •Give a talk about the system of education in Russia and the uk. Compare them.
- •Why is it necessary for young people today to have higher education?
- •Which system of secondary education would you like to choose – British or Russian if you were a teenager?
- •Vocabulary
- •What should people know in order to get an interesting and well-paid job? Give your advice.
- •What tips would you give to applicants to be a success at an interview?
- •What traits are the most important and needed if you want to be the head of the laboratory?
- •Vocabulary
- •Could you explain how to organize a resume properly? Your advice.
- •A covering letter must be sent along with your resume. Why?
- •If you are asked to write a letter of recommendation (as a former boss) what kind of information would you pay attention to and why?
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary
- •Which historical place in London is the most important (in your
- •Vocabulary
- •2. What do you know about the history of London (most important
- •Vocabulary
- •Telephone usage has been rising over recent years. Why?
- •Why is it necessary nowadays to improve telephone techniques
- •3. What would you prefer – face-to-face or telephone
- •Vocabulary
- •Why is Christmas an exciting time? How do you and your family spend it?
- •What are the differences in celebrating Christmas in Great Britain and Russia?
- •How do English people prepare for celebrating Christmas? What do they do mostly?
- •Vocabulary
- •What can you say about the historical background of Oxford and Cambridge?
- •Why do they say that the university is a sort of federation of colleges?
- •There are some differences between the systems of higher education in the uk and Russia, Why? Give your reasons.
- •Vocabulary
- •Why do prestigious universities open the way to good jobs?
- •Why did you choose this profession (physicist)? Where are you going to work after graduating from the university?
- •Vocabulary
- •Why do scientists attend conferences? What makes them do it?
- •The role of conferences in science and technology. Your idea.
- •Should scientists from different countries attend international conferences? Why?
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Give a talk about the system of education in Russia and the uk. Compare them.
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Why is it necessary for young people today to have higher education?
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Which system of secondary education would you like to choose – British or Russian if you were a teenager?
Unit 9.
Searching for a job (job hunt)
Vocabulary
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be involved in a project
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provide smb. with extra money
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buy modern computers & up-to-date devices
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work on a new project
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interview smb.
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be satisfied with (be suitable for)
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bring smb. into the office
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apply for a job
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look complimentary
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be loyal to smb.
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be able to take criticism
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have a logical & creative mind
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be ready to re-employ smb.
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expect to get a promotion
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have experience in dealing with
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be related to the proposed project
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write smth. in collaboration with
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meet smb.’s requirements
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come to a satisfactory agreement
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have self-control
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arrive for the interview
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be used as references
Additional Vovabulary
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explore the vacancies on the web site
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attach additional documents
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complete an online application
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be designed to check
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be aimed at checking strengths
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filter out candidates
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be short-listed
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keep a note of a question
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get nervous before an interview
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dress smartly (formally, appropriately)
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behave adequately
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stand out from the crowd
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rely on application forms
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write supporting statement
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build up the reputation of the department
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keep the boss waiting
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highlight relevant skills & experience
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build reputation based on
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combine work & travel
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increase experience through voluntary work
Translate into English
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К сожалению, мистер Смит не смог получить грант для осуществления нового проекта, в котором должна была участвовать его лаборатория.
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Ситуация в институте в настоящее время изменяется к лучшему. Благодаря появлению нового проекта сотрудники отдела смогут заработать дополнительные деньги.
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Возможность закупить компьютеры и новейшую технику появилась совсем недавно в нашем институте.
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Руководитель отдела сообщил о том, что требуется еще один сотрудник (исследователь) для работы над новым проектом.
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Если директора компании удовлетворяют деловые качества и профессиональный опыт претендента на должность менеджера, он может сразу предложить ему эту должность.
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Логический склад ума и творческое начало, лояльное отношение к окружающим, трудолюбие и ответственность являются основными условиями при приеме на работу.
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Работник, которому часто приходится решать проблемы, принимать ответственные решения, как правило, получает продвижение по службе в компании.
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Часто работодателю бывает нелегко выбрать среди претендентов одного, который бы отвечал всем требованиям, касающимся как профессиональных, так и личных качеств.
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Если компании требуется новый сотрудник, она может начать поиски внутри самой компании, а затем дать рекламное объявление в средствах информации.
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Неудивительно, что многие компании в настоящее время предлагают своим работникам хорошие (отличные) возможности карьерного роста.
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Выполнение должностных обязанностей любого заместителя руководителя компании обычно включает такие обязанности как планирование работы, организация производственного процесса, деловых встреч, а также составление отчетов и контроль.
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Если молодой человек впервые начинает работу в компании и незнаком с производственным процессом, как правило, он должен пройти стажировку (испытательный срок).
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