- •Business English 2
- •Unit 1 Finance
- •1(1) Listening. Listen and practice. Mind the new words.
- •2. How much do you know about money? Answer the questions.
- •3. Look at the five lists of numbers and choose a term from the box that describes each one.
- •4. Saying numerals. Look at the written forms of the dates, times, money and dimensions. Can you say them? Listen and repeat the numerals.
- •Cardinal numbers
- •Ordinal numbers
- •Decimals
- •Percentages
- •10.2 Compare the percentages in the table with yours. Tell about your own weekly expenditure.
- •11. Reading. Read the text and explain the words in bold. A Bank
- •Vocabulary
- •12. Give Russian equivalents:
- •13. Choose words from the list to fill in the gaps, then use them to make sentences:
- •14. Answer the questions:
- •Unit 2 Making money
- •1. Look the words in the box in the dictionary. Complete the text below with them.
- •Me and my money
- •2. Read the text again. Are these statements true or false.
- •3. Reading. Read the article and choose the correct answer to the questions below. Mind the new words.
- •Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
- •3. (1) Choose the correct answer.
- •3. (2) Match the numbers. Find them in the text. What do they refer to?
- •4 (7) Listening.
- •4.1 Look at the headlines from financial press. Listen to the financial news stories and match them with the headlines.
- •BItalian investor takes 30% stake in hotel group .
- •DStaff receive day’s income .
- •4.2 Listen again and answer the following questions.
- •5. Make your own sentences finding ways of completing the given ones.
- •6. A good way to remember vocabulary is by collocations, words which often appear together. Find words, which can go with these key words, as in the examples.
- •7. Reading. Read the text and explain the words in bold. A Bank Run
- •Vocabulary
- •Unit 3 Bank account
- •1. Discuss the questions.
- •2. Look at the brochure and answer the questions.
- •Student Account
- •3. Answer the questions.
- •4 (8). Listening. Chris is a student who wants to apply for a credit card. After the first listening to his conversation with a bank employee, complete the notes.
- •4.1 Listen again, fill in the gaps, make up a similar dialogue.
- •5. Reading. Read the text and explain the words in bold. A Deposit Account
- •Vocabulary
- •6. Give Russian equivalents:
- •7. Choose words from the list to fill in the gaps, then use them to make sentences:
- •8. Answer the questions:
- •Inflation
- •1. Discuss the questions.
- •2. Match two halves of the sentences.
- •3 (9). Listening. Listen and complete the chart with the correct prices for February and March. Mind some new words.
- •3.1 Now calculate the rate of inflation on each item as a percentage. Then make predictions about the cost of each item in the chart for the month of April.
- •3. Reading. Read the text and explain the words in bold.
- •Inflation
- •Vocabulary
- •Unit 5 Competition
- •1 (10). Listening. Listen and practice. Mind the new words.
- •2. Discuss the following. Who are the main competitors in the market in the following sectors?
- •3. Speaking. The global market is very competitive. What can companies do to persuade customers to buy their product instead of another similar one? You can use the following prompts.
- •4. Reading. Before you read the article make predictions. Match the sentence openings 1-4, with the endings a-d. Then scan the text and see if you are correct.
- •Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi
- •4.1 Read the article again and answer the questions.
- •5(11). Listening. Listen to Keith Jackson talking about competition in a global market. Note the definitions of three strategies for becoming a market leader.
- •Vocabulary
- •Unit 6 Applying for the job
- •1. Translate the following words using the dictionary if necessary. Then fill in the gaps in the text below.
- •2. Speaking. What information is it necessary to include in a resume?
- •3. Read the following statements about preparing a resume. Do you agree or disagree with them? Discuss your opinions in the group.
- •4. Read the steps for preparing a resume and number them in the best order. The first one has been done for you.
- •5 (14). Listening. Listen to a Human Resources (hr) manager talking about what to include in a resume. What should and shouldn’t be included into it.
- •5.1 Listen again, fill in the gaps and practice.
- •5.2 Speaking. Summarize the advice offered in the text. You can also add your recommendations.
- •6. Reading. Read the extract from the advertisement for a job at a large banking organization. Then read through the two resumes (cVs) and decide which applicant is better suited to the job.
- •7 (15).Listening. Listen to two people from the Human Research Department discussing the two applicants. Mark the positive points for each applicant.
- •8. Writing. Now, using the ideas and advices contained in this lesson, write your own resume.
- •7. Reading. Read the text and explain the words in bold. A Credit Card
- •Vocabulary
- •Audio Scripts
- •Contents
2. Speaking. What information is it necessary to include in a resume?
3. Read the following statements about preparing a resume. Do you agree or disagree with them? Discuss your opinions in the group.
When preparing a resume, you should….
1. always give your age and marital status.
2. provide a current address and phone number.
3. always use your friends as references.
4. list all your employees, experience.
5. always include copies of personal references.
6. use a reliable, non-gimmicky e-mail address.
4. Read the steps for preparing a resume and number them in the best order. The first one has been done for you.
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Include a brief outline of your hobbies and interests. |
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Provide the names of three references who can be contacted by a prospective employer. |
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Include your name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone(s) number. |
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Outline your educational history starting with your most recent studies. |
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Include other training and courses that you have taken. |
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List your work experience starting with your most recent employment. |
5 (14). Listening. Listen to a Human Resources (hr) manager talking about what to include in a resume. What should and shouldn’t be included into it.
Mind some new words.
readable |
хорошо читаемый |
user-friendly |
простой для понимания |
layout |
содержание |
font |
шрифт |
Times New Roman or Arial scripts |
название шрифтов Times New Roman или Arial |
up-to-date |
содержащее последнюю информацию |
attention-grabber |
то, что привлекает внимание |
to object to |
протестовать |
likewise |
аналогично |
to appear |
появиться |
temporary (part-time) job |
временная (с частичной занятостью) работа |
insight into your background |
понимание вашего предыдущего жизненного и профессионального опыта |
to deal with |
иметь дело с |
relevant information |
непосредственно относящийся к чему-либо |
involvement |
участие в чем-либо |
volunteer work |
волонтерская работа |
job ad |
объявление о работе |
to get approval from |
получить одобрение |
consenting references |
лица, согласные дать рекомендации |
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address |
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experience |
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age |
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interests |
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all your education |
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marital status |
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consenting references |
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religion |
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volunteer work |