- •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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What should people know in order to get an interesting and well-paid job? Give your advice.
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What tips would you give to applicants to be a success at an interview?
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What traits are the most important and needed if you want to be the head of the laboratory?
Unit 10.
Organizing a resume
Vocabulary
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write (organize) a resume
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consult recommendations
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present well in person (on paper)
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list publications
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hold a position
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have no work experience
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enhance qualifications for the job
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include extensive travel
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be after a job in
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think through a problem
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vary in length
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be the top person in the area
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appeal to one’s needs
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approach a company
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enclose a resume & references
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move to .. for family reasons
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enable smb. to be
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be available for an interview
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excel in an activity
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have a good command of
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emphasize experience in
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provide further information
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be actively involved in research
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show extraordinary ability
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have one’s fullest support
Additional Vocabulary
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avoid lengthy paragraphs
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keep the design clean & simple
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submit a CV online
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make it clear which post you’re applying for
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face with over-large attachments
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take one’s time
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follow the instructions & tips on website career pages
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get one’s application in the right format
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keep attachments short & simple
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make a CV follow a logical sequence
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arrange physically on the page
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have CV templates
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show personality through the style of the CV
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format a CV
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include a job in one’s maistream career history
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be able to speak & write with reasonable confidence
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stick to naming the skills which tie in with the job
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choose information to add to a CV
Translate into English
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Чтобы правильно составить резюме необходимо пройти консультацию у специалистов, поскольку оно (резюме) является основным источником информации о кандидате.
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В настоящее время наличие таких разделов в резюме как личные данные, образование, опыт работы, умения, навыки, хобби и интересы является обязательным.
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При приеме на работу на должность менеджера важную роль играют такие качества, как коммуникабельность, умение принимать важные и быстрые решения, ответственность, уверенность в себе и творческое отношение к своей работе.
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К сожалению, в настоящее время не все могут составить правильно сопроводительное письмо, в котором необходимо указать причину перехода на новую должность.
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Существуют требования о том, чтобы рекомендательные письма (письма -рекомендации) включали информацию о том, какую должность занимал кандидат, какие функции выполнял и какие деловые и профессиональные качества отличали его от других работников.
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Резюме, как правило, может быть оформлено по-разному, и варьироваться по размеру от одной страницы до трех.
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Возможность совершать частые поездки, членство в обществе профессионалов, а также награды в той области, в которой вы собираетесь работать, смогут быть полезной информацией при подаче документов.
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Для того, чтобы начать поиски работы необходимо иметь резюме, рекомендательные письма с предыдущей работы, а также составить сопроводительное письмо.
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Обычно найти «правильную» работу, т.е. соответствующую вашим навыкам, умениям и личным качествам бывает очень сложно.
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Оказание помощи при приеме (найме) на работу могут осуществлять такие структуры как центры (агентства) по трудоустройству, консалтинговые компании или общества профессионалов.
Questions