Complete this text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

 

I (1) ____________ (offer) a job yesterday working for BP. They (2) ____________ (be) a great company to work for. They (3)____________ (operate) in many interesting countries – last month a new office (4)____________ (open) in Ecuador.

The interview (5) ____________ (be) really difficult. I (6) ____________(ask) lots of challenging questions.

I (7) ____________ (give) a copy of their code of conduct which I (8)____________ (have) to read and learn before I start work, so that’s going to be my bedtime reading for a while! I (9) ____________ (be) very much looking forward to (10) ____________ (work) for them.

TASK 6.

Write questions for these answers using the word given.

1 How ________________________________________________________________?

 

I’m having problems with my laptop.

 

2 Can _________________________________________________________________?

 

No, nothing happens when I press the on button.

 

3 What ________________________________________________________________?

 

John Smith. S-M-I-T-H.

 

4 Can _________________________________________________________________?

 

It’s WWTO 5689 THHY KLIO 9000

 

5 Can _________________________________________________________________?

OK, I’ll be here until 5pm. Use this number – 872 …

РАЗДЕЛ 2

(задания на экзамен, к летней сессии)

Список заданий на экзамен по деловой переписке:

(готовятся дома, высылать не нужно, на экзамене в билете будет одно из заданий).

III. Writing

Task 1

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 50–60 words.

You have just finished half of your English language course.

Write an email to your teacher:

· Say what you have learned, and what skills you have developed

· Identify one occasion where he/she really helped you

· Give your opinion on your strengths and weaknesses as a language learner

· Say what you hope to achieve in the second part of the course, and how your teacher could help you

To:

Cc:

Subject: The English Course

Dear

Task 2

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 50–60 words.

Your friend Diane, who works in another company, is thinking of taking a year off to travel the world and reassess her career.

Write an email to Diane:

· Say that you think it is a good idea

· Suggest good reasons for taking a year off

· Mention some things she could do

· Wish her luck

To: Diane

Cc:

Subject: Year off

Dear

 

Task 3

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 50–60 words.

You are the mayor of a small town in Slovakia. A large multi-national company has just announced the closure of the factory it operates in your town. 150 people will lose their jobs.

Write an email to the director of the factory, Ms J. Johns:

· Say that you are unhappy with the company's decision

· Say that promises have been broken

· Ask her for an urgent meeting

· Suggest a date and time

To: J Johns

Cc:

Subject: Urgent meeting

Dear

 

Task 4

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 50–60 words.

You have ‘Googled’ your old school friends and found the website of John Edwards, who you think is a good friend of yours from high school who you haven’t seen for many years.

Write a personal email to John:

· Introduce yourself

· Check that this John Edwards is the one from your school

· Give some personal details about yourself

· Suggest that you meet

To: John Edwards

Cc:

Subject: Hello!

Dear

Task 5.

Write an email based on the following brief. Write about 50–60 words.

Your friend Jane Cliffe wants to set up her own personal website.

Write an email to Jane:

· Ask how her plans are going

· Suggest some web design essentials

· Say that you are available to help her more

To: Jane Cliffe

Cc:

Subject: Web design

Dear

Task 6.

Your friend Sam Browne has decided to look for a new job.

Write an email to him:

· Say he could go freelance and giving reasons for this

· Suggest he could also start a serious job search and giving some ideas where to start

· Wish him good luck

To: Sam Browne

Cc:

Subject: Freelancing

Dear

 

РАЗДЕЛ 3

Список заданий на экзамен по говорению:

(готовятся дома, высылать не нужно, на экзамене в билете будет одно из заданий).

SPEAKING

В данной таблице даны выражения, которые помогут Вам составить высказывания и диалоги:

Expressing one's opinion I think... I feel that... As far as I know... As far as I remember... As far as I understood... To my mind... In my opinion... It seems to me I'd like to tell you that... It should be mentioned that... It should be noted that... To begin with... To tell the truth...	Вы выражаете свое мнение Я думаю... Я полагаю... Я чувствую... Насколько я знаю... Насколько я помню... Насколько я понял(а)... По моему мнению... По моему мнению... Мне кажется... Я бы хотел сказать, что... Необходимо заметить, что.. Необходимо отметить, что... Прежде всего... Сказать по правде...
Asking for someone's opinion Do you think that...? What do you feel/think about...'? Are you sure that...?	Выяснение чьего-то мнения Думаете ли вы, что...? Что вы думаете о...? Вы уверены, что...?
Giving reasons I think it is right because......that's why I feel that......and so I think that...	Аргументация, обоснование Я полагаю, это правильно, потому что... ...поэтому я думаю, что......в итоге я считаю, что...
Asking for reasons Why? Why do you think that...? What makes you feel that...?	Выяснение причин Почему? Почему вы думаете, что...? Что заставляет вас думать, что...?
Defending one's opinion Yes, but what I really mean is... What I'm trying to say is... On the contrary, I... What you said is really an argument for my point of view.	Зашита собственного мнения Да, но что я в действительности имею ввиду, так это... То, что я пытаюсь сказать, — это... Наоборот, я... То, что вы сказали, действительно довод в пользу моей точки зрения.
Agreeing/supporting other people's opinions Yes, that's right. That's what I feel, too/I think so, too. Exactly. I (fully) agree with you. … put it very well. I feel that … is right. … raised some important points.	Согласие/поддержка мнения других людей Да, это так. Да, я тоже так думаю. Именно так. Я (полностью) согласен с вами. … сказал об этом очень хорошо. Я думаю, что … прав. … затронул очень важные вопросы.
Disagreeing/contradicting other people's opinions I don't agree with you/I disagree with you. I don't think so. I'm afraid you are wrong. I'm afraid I can't agree. It is not worth talking about it.	Вы не соглашаетесь Я не согласен с вами. Я так не думаю. Боюсь, что вы неправы. Боюсь, я не могу согласиться. Не стоит об этом говорить.
Expressing certainty and uncertain­ty, probability and possibility I'm absolutely certain that... I'm sure that... Perhaps... I'm not at all sure that... It is not possible.	Выражение уверенности и неуверенности, вероятности и возможности Я абсолютно уверен, что... Я уверен, что... Возможно Я совсем не уверен, что... Это не возможно.
Expressing interest or indifference I'm interested in... I'd like to know more about... ...sounds interesting. Please tell me more about... I'm keen on... It doesn't interest me. I don't care. What a boring topic.	Вы выражаете интерес или безразличие Мне интересно/Я интересуюсь... Мне бы хотелось знать больше о... ...звучит интересно. Пожалуйста, расскажите больше о... Я очень увлечен... Меня это не интересует Мне все равно/Меня это не волнует. Какая скучная тема.
Expressing likes and dislikes I love/like/adore... It is great/very good/fun/fantastic/mar- vellous I enjoy... What I like best is... I hate/dislike...	Вы выражаете предпочтения и неприязнь Мне нравится/Я обожаю/преклоняюсь Это здорово/очень хорошо/ весело/ фантастично/изумительно... Я люблю/получаю удовольствие от... Что мне нравится больше всего, так это... Терпеть не могу/мне не нравится...
Stating preferences I'd rather... I prefer...	Вы выражаете предпочтения Я бы лучше/я скорее бы... Я предпочитаю...
Expressing doubt I have my doubts about that/I doubt it. It's very doubtful. You haven't convinced me yet. You may have a point there, but I'm still not sure.	Вы выражаете сомнение Я сомневаюсь в этом. Это вызывает сомнения. Вы пока меня не убедили. Возможно, что-то в этом есть, но я пока не уверен.

Part 1.

Prepare a one -minute talk on one ofthese topics.

(готовится студентом в форме монолога)

Example:

I think that when talking about a problem to someone it is important to

be friendly, because…….

What is important when changing jobs?

· Salary

· Responsibility

2. What is important when choosing a career?

· Personal interests

· Salary

What is important when being ethical in business?

· Obeying the law

· Acting with integrity

What is important when choosing someone for a placement?

· Experience

· Personal qualities

What is important when writing a report?

· Clear sections

· Paragraphs

What is important when solving a problem?

· Defining the problem

· Talking to people involved

7.

What is important when preparing and using visuals in a presentation?

· Too many visuals confuse the audience

· Don't read out text on slides

8.

What is important when negotiating with someone from another culture?

· Focus of negotiation

· Communication style

9.

What is important when writing a CV?

· Introduction

· Needs/background

10.

What is important when negotiating?

· Planning

· Knowing what you want

11.What is important when having a job interview?

· Being prepared

· Smiling

12.

What is important when working abroad?

· Learning the language

· Preparation reading

 

Speaking.

Part 2.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

(составляется в парах, готовится на экзамене, пары выбирает преподаватель, разрешается пользоваться домашними заготовками)

Task 1

Work placement

Your company has decided to offer a one-month work placement to a small group of business students from the local university.

You have been asked to prepare the programme.

Discuss the situation together and decide:

· what kind of information you should provide to the students at the start of their placement.

· what kind of work the students could do.

· what kind of evaluation of the programme should be done.

 

Task 2

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

Career advice

You are part of a small team set up in your company to offer career advice to junior members of staff.

You have been asked to advise Will Smith, who is considering taking a career break.

Discuss the options together and decide:

· what are the different options.

· what are the advantages and disadvantages of each.

 

Task 3

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

Interview a candidate

You are the boss, who is looking for a travel agent in your company. Interview a candidate who is applying for this position covering the following areas:

1. His / her hobbies, habits and interests.

2. Details of all the jobs he / she has ever had.

3. Details of the examinations he / she passed at school, diplomas and degrees he / she has gained, training courses, etc.

4. His / her strengths and weaknesses.

5. The reason for leaving his / her present job.

6. The salary he / she would expect to receive.

Student B

You are a confident, enthusiastic young person with a good sense of humour and communication skills. You're applying for the position of the a travel agent in a large company. You dial the telephone number mentioned in the advert. You are eager to impress your interviewer.

Task 4.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

Making CV

A colleague of yours wants to rewrite their CV. Give some advice for him or her on how they should lay out their CV, and give reasons. Use the notes below to help you.

 

Name, address, nationality at top.

Work experience since leaving university. Latest job first.

Include details of job and responsibilities – why?

Education and qualifications– start with university.

Voluntary roles/positions of responsibility – why?

Additional skills – why? For example?

References – where? How many?

Task 5.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

Rules of behaviour

Somebody comes to your manager, but he is late for the meeting. Find out the guest's name and where he is from. Show him the way to your manager, introduce him and phone for coffee.

 

Task 6.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

You are in a hurry, but unfortunately you got into the traffic jam. You phone your colleague, explain the situation and say the hypothetical time of your arrival.

Task 7.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

You are the Front Desk Clerk in the Mariot Hotel. A tourist is checking in to the hotel and you should explain him what kind of rooms and services you have in this hotel, what the number of his room is, what floor it is on and where the lift is.You should explain him how to fill in the form, how much it will be for a night and what the forms of payment are.

Task 8.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

You are a Front Desk clerk and you are asked about eating out in the U.S. What would you say?

Task 9.

Make up dialogues for the following situations:

One of you is a secretary in a big firm. The other makes a call to this firm to make an appointment with the director. The secretary asks you about your business, explains that the director is not in and asks you if you could come at... time and...(day of the week). You ask how you can get there. The secretary explains you the way.