Useful Language

A. Explain the following expressions and give their Russian equivalents:

 the jack-of-all-trades method

 design partner

 sense of accomplishment

 both now and down the road

 to set goals

 inventive thinker

 non-productive employee

 a great believer

 interview process

 possible hires

 enjoyable work

 valued member

 to run a business

 profit sharing plan

 yearly bonus plan

 a real stake in the work

 practice what you preach

B. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.

 success	 work	 employees
 talented	 handle	 intelligent
 communication

1. _____ who set their goals high and work toward them can’t help but bring the company along in their climb to _____.

2. We keep _____ people by paying them well.

3. It is a good way to show people fruits of their hard _____.

4. I look for someone who _____ a design problem completely differently than I would have – and does it better.

5. Look for the workers that are _____, that show an ability to solve _____ problems.

C. Below are specific action-oriented verbs. What level (high, low, etc.) of responsibility and achievement do they denote? Can you think of any verbs that can tell a manager about the levels of achievement in the focused direction?

managed

designed

executed

assisted with

reported to

Focusing on Grammar

A. Identify the use of the modal verbs in the sentences below, then write a synonymous expression(s).

E.g.

Shall I invite Dr. Jones to participate in our discussion?

permission

May I / Could I?

1.	The delegates may come round tonight.
2.	You should take part in the meeting by all means.
3.	Would you mind using your computer, sir?
4.	She can’t still be at work; it’s already so late.

B. Fill in the blanks as in the example:

Modal		Use	Synonymous expression
E.g.	We must be formally dressed at the reception.	obligation	We are expected to be formally dressed at the reception.
1.	He _____ be on holiday.	_______	I am sure he is on holiday.
2.	You may ask questions now.	permission (formal)	____________
3.	He _____ call any minute.	_______	Perhaps he’ll call any minute.
4.	The manager _____ to be competent.	_______	It’s necessary; everybody thinks so.