Speech exercises.

Exercise 1. Speak on the profession of a teacher. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this job? Would you like to work as a teacher? Why/why not?

Exercise 2. Speak on the following topics.

a) What kind of work do you think you’ll be doing after you finish your university?

b) What do you think is an ideal job? Give reasons.

c) Would you prefer a dangerous but well-paid job or a safe but less paid job? Why?

Written tasks.

Exercise 1. a) Look at the following model of RESUME.

A resume presents information in inverse chronological order, that is, beginning with the most recent item and moving back through time. The resume begins with your name and address, followed by your job objective. Then it lists your employment and education experiences. Read the example below.

Resume

Ann Quinn

14 Cherry Street

Saginaw, MI 48606

517-749-6774

Job Objective: Marketing Researcher

Work Experience:

2004-2006, Marketing Researcher,

Sagnaw Plastics Co., Sagnaw Michigan

- Developed and administrated surveys to consumers and distributors

- Collected and interpreted data from salespeople.

2002-2004, Sales Department Assistant,

Polonia Chemicals, Inc., Clare, Michigan

- Prepared scheduling of products-Presented firm at trade

Education:

B.S., Central Michigan University, 2002

Marketing major

b). Write a resume.

Exercise 2. Comment the following statements:

1. Some people prefer to have a dangerous but well-paid job, others think that it is better to have safe but less paid-job. What do you think about it? Give your reasons.

2. The most popular professions nowadays are the professions of a lawyer, a bookkeeper, a journalist. What’s your opinion? What professions are the best from your point of view? Give your reasons.