- •081100 «Государственное и муниципальное управление»,
- •080100 «Экономика»,
- •190600 «Эксплуатация транспортных и технологических машин и оборудования»
- •081100 «Государственное и муниципальное управление»,
- •080100 «Экономика»,
- •190600 «Эксплуатация транспортных и технологических машин и оборудования»
- •Рецензент:
- •Contents
- •Applying for a job
- •Practice the pronunciations of the following words:
- •Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •Looking for a job
- •Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian:
- •VI. Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
- •Finding a job
- •VII. Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
- •VIII. Fill the gaps with an appropriate word from the list.
- •X. Writing your cv (resume).
- •XII. Write your own cv (resume).
- •XIV. Work in small groups. Here is some advice that might be given to an inexperienced interviewer. Which of the points do you agree with entirely or party? Give your reasons.
- •XV. Imagine that a young friend of yours is about to attend an interview. Note down at least ten pieces of advice that you would give to him or her. Here are a few suggestions:
- •Unit II work and jobs
- •I. Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •Read and translate the text.
- •IV. Complete the following sentences using the active vocabulary and translate them into Russian.
- •V. Answer the following questions:
- •VI. Which person (1-5) is most likely to do each of the five things (a-e)? Explain your choice.
- •VII. Fill in the blanks. Manuel Ortiz is the founder of a Spanish computer sales company. Use the words from the text to complete what he says about it.
- •IX. Addresses. Look at the parts of the addresses in uk and us. Addresses are all different, but most will look something like these:
- •X. Business letter format and conventions. Notice the following points:
- •XIII. A letter of application. Write these parts of the letter in the correct places in this letter.
- •Which of the tasks below do you think he has to do and which of them he doesn’t have to do?
- •Compare your answers with a partner.
- •Say where you see yourself in 5-10 years. What responsibilities do you think you will have? unit III business calls
- •I. Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combination into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Business calls
- •IV. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •V. Answer the following questions.
- •VI. A Phone Jumble.
- •VII. Glengarry Glen Ross
- •VIII. Telephones.
- •IX. Phone Verbs
- •Match the phrasal verbs in the column on the left to the phrases with similar meanings in the column on the right.
- •Paraphrase the sentences using phrasal verbs :
- •X. Here are three telephone conversations. Choose the best word from the brackets to complete each sentence.
- •XI. In this table make a summary of some telephoning phrases. Compare your answers.
- •XII. Phone roles. Take turns to be the caller and the receptionist in these situations. Make sure that you finish each conversation in a satisfactory way.
- •XIII. Role play.
- •Unit IV communications
- •I. Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •II. Translate the following words and world combination into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •III. Match the verbs with the names they go with and translate them into Russian.
- •IV. Read and translate the text.
- •For writing letters and memos
- •V. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •VI. Paraphrase the following using the active vocabulary:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •In order to be able to take part in group discussions it is necessary to acquire and develop conversation techniques. Here are phrases that can help you.
- •1. Opening the meeting.
- •Inviting people to speak.
- •Making your point.
- •Discussion without argument.
- •Agreeing.
- •Disagreeing.
- •Hedging.
- •Checking understanding, interrupting, referring back.
- •Agreement, consensus or compromise.
- •Concluding
- •Practice the discussion techniques.
- •How was the meeting?
- •Read, translate and reproduce the following dialogue.
- •Discuss one of the meetings you have had.
- •Types of meetings. Match 1-9 with (a) - (I).
- •Brainstorming b) a meeting, for example, to discuss a contract
- •Read the sentences. At which type of meeting would you be most likely to hear each of these things?
- •Unit V company
- •Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •III. Read and translate the text.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •V. Say whether these statements are true or false, explain why?
- •VI. What sort of company is it?
- •Choose the best word from the brackets to fill the gap and translate sentences into Russian.
- •VIII. The diagram below shows the management structure of Universal Software. Match the people (1-8) with their positions. Write the letter of your chosen answer in the box on the right.
- •IX. Letter writing.
- •How do you compare with the competition?
- •Speak about a British/American/Russian company (its foundation, structure, business activities, main markets, etc.). Unit VI production
- •I. Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Production
- •Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •V. Match the words and their definitions.
- •VI. Say whether the following statements are true or false.
- •VII. Answer the following questions.
- •A) Read the information note that John Elliott sent to his Production Director, Martin Gilmour.
- •Unit VII marketing mix
- •Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •Read and translate the text. Marketing mix
- •Fill in the gaps with the following words and translate sentences into Russian.
- •V. Determine whether these statements are true or false. Explain why.
- •VI. Answer the following questions.
- •VII. Advertising slogan
- •VIII. Work in groups and decide:
- •IX. Analysing advertisements
- •Unit VIII making a presentation
- •Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Making a presentation
- •IV. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •V. Comment on the following statements. In your opinion are they: a) essential; b) helpful; c) unhelpful for a successful presentation?
- •VI. Fill in the gaps with the words from the text.
- •VII. Paraphrase the "Five Rules for Presenters" using the words from the text. Five Rules for Presenters
- •Inviting questions and feedback from the audience:
- •X. Choose one of the presentation situations below. Prepare a short presentation and get ready to answer the students' questions about your product and services.
- •XI. How to say nothing.
- •After the presentation you are asked questions, that you can't answer. Try to be polite, but try to say noting important.
- •XII. Steps towards a successful presentation. Make up a dialogue:
- •Choose one of the situations below. Prepare a short presentation of three to five minutes. Include phrases from the Useful language list.
- •Unit IX negotiations
- •II. Translate the following words and word combination into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Negotiations
- •IV. Complete these sentences using word combinations from the text and translate them into Russian.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •VI. Useful words and expressions
- •Imposing conditions:
- •Your turn to negotiate.
- •Decide which of the alternatives (a-e) each speaker is talking about. You will have to use some alternatives more than once.
- •X. After one of the negotiations draw up a contract according to the pattern and sign it.
- •Unit X franchising
- •Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian and learn them by heart:
- •Read and translate the text. Franchising
- •IV. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
- •V. Read the following statements and decide which refer to the franchiser and which to the franchisee:
- •VI. According to the text are the following statements true or false? Correct the false ones and comment on the right ones.
- •VII. Choose the right English equivalents for the expressions in brackets.
- •VIII. Restore the dialogue filling in the gaps with the words and word combinations from the list, translate it into Russian.
- •IX. Study the given information about the American franchise “Imagine that!!!” You are interested in finding out more because you think that the concept would work well in your own country.
- •Imagine That!!!
- •Список использованной литературы
- •Английский язык учебно-методическое пособие «Деловой английский язык»
- •081100 «Государственное и муниципальное управление»,
- •080100 «Экономика»,
- •190600 «Эксплуатация транспортных и технологических машин и оборудования»
IV. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian.
1. Making a business call can be a stressful/worrying experience because_______. 2. Make notes in advance if/in case_____________________________________. 3. When you reach agreement on the phone______________________________. 4. Not to be misunderstood you should__________________________________. 5. It’s important to sound helpful and alert because________________________. 6. The firm’s image may be at stake, so__________________________________.
V. Answer the following questions.
1. Is it easy to make a telephone call in English? Why? 2. Why is it a worrying experience to make a business call in English? 3. What can you do to make it less stressful? 4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reaching an agreement on the phone? 5. What should be done to overcome the difficulties? 6. What is to be done to avoid misunderstanding? 7. How can a telephone manner influence the company’s image? 8. What are the golden rules of talking on the phone?
VI. A Phone Jumble.
Three people are involved in this jumbled conversation: Michael Sullivan of Global Engines, Bill Gould of Parsons Engineering and a receptionist. Put the conversation into the correct order.
Right. Well, thank you for your call.
Parsons Engineering. Can I help you?
Yes, they’ve just been dispatched by DCL Courier. They should be with you by tomorrow morning. If there’s any problem, then just get back to me.
I’m afraid he’s on another line at the moment. Would you like to hold or can I take a message?
Hello. My name is Michael Sullivan of Global Engines. I’ve been trying to get through to you. I’m calling to find out whether the spare parts I ordered last week have been sent off.
Mr Gould is free now. I’m putting you through.
No, it doesn’t matter. I’ll hold.
Hello, this is Michael Sullivan of Global Engines. Could I speak to Mr Gould, please?
Thank you. Goodbye.
Oh, good. Yes, OK, but I hope it won’t be necessary.
Hello. Bill Gould.
VII. Glengarry Glen Ross
The film “Glengarry Glen Ross” starts with a businessman called Sheldon Levene making a phone call. We don’t hear what the person on the other end of the line says, but you can probably guess.
Can you put the sentences below into the correct places in the dialogue?
Just a moment, please.
Can he call you back?
No, it’s me again.
No, I’m afraid he’s in a meeting.
No, I’m sorry he’s not here.
Hello. Dr Lowenstein’s office.
Is it urgent?
Could you tell me your name, please?
Hello.
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Could I speak to Dr Lowenstein, please?
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Well, it’s rather important. Could you get him for me?
Receptionist: ______________________________________
(Pause.)
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Ah, doctor.
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Well, could you get ______________________?
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: What do you mean? He’s not there? I have to speak to him.
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Yes, it is fairly urgent.
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: Mr Levene
Receptionist: ______________________________________
Levene: No, I can’t be reached I’ll get back to him.