- •Useful vocabulary
- •Do these PatchWork exercises and learn more about the work we do.
- •Read the extracts from the history of work ethic after Roger b. Hill, Ph.D., and match subtitles with corresponding paragraphs.
- •Study the patterns and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Paraphrase the following sentences using Speech Pattern 3.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •10. Match the halves to make a meaningful whole. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to modal verbs.
- •11.How do you understand the following proverbs? Give reasons to prove your stance.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •Find English equivalents in the text.
- •Find the words in the text which mean the following:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •What do the following phrases from the text imply? Paraphrase and explain.
- •To what extent do your agree with the following statements? Give support from the text (avoiding lifting). Make use of the following phrases:
- •Complete the summary of the story providing the plot. Make use of the words from the box.
- •Answer the following questions developing the issue.
- •Language Focus
- •18. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •21. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •22. Complete each second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, paying attention to the modal verbs.
- •23. Translate b’s replies, paying special attention to idioms.
- •24. Add negative prefixes il-, un-, dis-, in-,im-, ir- to the words to form the opposites.
- •25. Recast the following, using some of the words with negative prefixes. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Joint Research
- •26. Research the following aspects of a successful career.
- •Hard Work Makes the Difference
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •27. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •28. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •29. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them. Pay special attention to the underlined parts.
- •30. Choose the appropriate endings for the sentences.
- •31. Finish the summary of the story providing major details and conclusion. Keep to the plan.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •32. Take a stance on the following statements:
- •Language Focus
- •33. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •36. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •Word Building
- •37. Recast the following, using verbs with the prefix –re. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Collocations
- •38. What words collocate? Choose the correct variant.
- •39. Translate the story from Russian into English, paying special attention to modal verbs.
- •Useful vocabulary
- •Simulation Task generating motivation
- •40. Employees’ motivation is an important factor of successful business. Research the issue, answering the following questions.
- •Vocabulary Practice
- •41. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •42. Find the words and word combinations which mean the same in the text:
- •Text Analysis and Development
- •43. Explain what the following sentences from the text imply by paraphrasing them.
- •44. Compare and contrast the information from texTs a and b. Complete the form about reasons and consequences of downshifting.
- •45. Complete the summary of the texts about downshifting providing topic, main ides and conclusion. Compare and contrast the information.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •46. What do you think about the following statements? Take a stance on these issues.
- •Language Focus
- •47. Look through the text for appropriate prepositions or adverbs to fill in the blanks.
- •50. Paraphrase using Core Vocabulary. Change the whole structure of the sentence.
- •51. Explain the meaning of the phrasal verbs with particles up and down.
- •Word Building
- •52. Recast the sentences using the words with the prefix out-. Change the structure of the sentence, if required.
- •Grammar Clinic
- •53. Complete the text with the phrases given.
- •Take a Stance
- •54. What factors are taken into account when considering a job offer? These are two different opinions on the issue. Which of the two do you agree with? Give your arguments.
- •55. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •Speaking Springboard
- •56. Do you agree with the following statements? Give support to your stance.
- •57. Choose the right word.
- •58. Read the text and choose the best words to fill in the gaps.
- •59. Choose appropriate words to complete the sentences.
- •60. Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits into the space.
- •61. Render the text into English using the vocabulary of the unit.
- •62. Speak for 2 minutes on one of the following quotations.
23. Translate b’s replies, paying special attention to idioms.
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A |
Wildlife conservation groups have been working closely together with the government to save the white tigers. |
B |
Работа рука об руку – залог успеха в таком нелегком деле. |
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2 |
A |
You will soon understand who controls the situation in the office. |
B |
Вы и так вполне убедительно показали, кто здесь хозяин. |
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3 |
A |
Mr Weaver said that the management would do everything possible and try every method to save the factory. |
B |
Уверен, что будет сделано все возможное. |
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4 |
A |
It has always amazed me that people will use so much creativity to avoid paying taxes. |
B |
Парадокс, но некоторые готовы пойти на все, даже рискуя попасть в тюрьму за уклонение от уплаты налогов. |
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5 |
A |
Even a faint possibility of demotion is sure to make an employee work harder, forgetting about pay increase and days-off. |
B |
Пожалуй, не только перспектива повышения, но и угроза понижения в должности может заставить нас работать не покладая рук. |
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6 |
A |
Steve is so lazy. He never helps Bet with kids. |
B |
Бет говорит, что он и пальцем не пошевелит, если она просит помочь ей по дому и только повторяет: «Это – твоя работа». |
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7 |
A |
Jeffrey looks so serious and reliable and what is more, he knows finance inside out. |
B |
Я уверен, что он сделает отличную карьеру. |
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8 |
A |
We are all eager to land a dream job but are mostly unprepared to face a challenging interview. |
B |
Правила поведения во время интервью все еще остаются тайной для многих из нас. |
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9 |
A |
The board allows you to handle recruitment, and promises to support any decision you make. |
B |
Значит ли это, что вы даете мне полную свободу действий? |
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10 |
A |
As a journalist working in television, he had to learn as he did the job. |
B |
Насколько я знаю, ему никто не помогал овладеть азами профессии. |
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Word Building
24. Add negative prefixes il-, un-, dis-, in-,im-, ir- to the words to form the opposites.
literate pleased conspicuous |
movable regular certain |
mature efficient relevant |
evitable realistic reliable |
competent patient practicable |
variable considerate common |
