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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ( p203) To the west of the continent of Europe lie two large islands. The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland. These two and 5,500 smaller islands form the British Isles. The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales. The isle of Ireland is divided into Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain, which is, strictly speaking, only a geographic name.
Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea from the west, by the North Sea from the north and west. It is separated from the European continent by the English Channel. The narrowest part of the English Channel is called the Strait of Dover. The UK is not a very large country. Its territory is about 244,000 square kilometers, and no point of the country is more than 120 kilometers away from the sea.
At the same time, the population of the UK is the third largest in Europe, comprising about 60 million people. It is incorrect to call everybody who lives in the United Kingdom “English”, as this is the name only for those who live in England. The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.
The climate of the British Isles is generally mild; it is seldom cold in winter and never too hot in summer. This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream. Britain was always known as the country of fogs, but now it is not quite so because of the climatic changes: there is maybe less fog than in any other European country.
There are no high mountains and long rivers in the UK. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland, and the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames.
Geographically, the UK has a very convenient position, being located on the crossroads from Europe to America. This is one of the reasons why Britain was (and is up to the present time) one of the leading world powers. The capital of the country is London. It is situated on the river Thames.
Britain has an ancient and glorious history. It used to be the great empire “where the sun never sets”. It gave the world many famous scientists, writers, political leaders and explorers, such as Newton, Darwin, Drake, Shakespeare, Churchill and others.
For centuries monarchs ruled Britain. The constitutional monarchy is still preserved in the country, though it is practically no more than a tradition and a tribute to the past. Queen Elisabeth II is Head of State. Her power is limited by the parliament, which is elected every four years. The leader of the party that has won the majority during the elections becomes the Prime Minister. In fact, he becomes the head of state and forms the Cabinet. The second largest party forms the official Opposition.
Exercises
Ex.1 Find in the text the English equivalents of the following word combination.
a) Иногда называемая
b) Строго говоря
c) Омывается
d) Отделена
e) Третье по величине
f) Называются
g) Никогда не бывает слишком жарко
h) Меньше туманов
i) Удобное местоположение
j) Древняя и славная
k) Раньше была
l) Вторая по величине
Ex. 2 Answer the following questions:
a) What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
b) What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
c) How many parts is Ireland divided into?
d) What is the official name of Great Britain?
e) Name the seas and oceans the country is washed by.
f) How large is the territory of the UK?
g) How are the people living in the UK called?
h) Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
i) What is the highest mountain in the UK?
j) What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
k) What is the capital of the country?
l) Prove that the UK has a very convenient position.
m) Give the names of famous people of Great Britain.
n) What type of state is the UK?
o) Who rules the country in fact?
p) How often do the elections take place?
Ex.3 Say what these figures refer to in the text.
a) 5500 b) 244000 c) 120 d) 60 000 000
Ex. 4 Open the brackets and use the adjective on the corresponding degree of comparison.
a) The (large) island is known as Great Britain, the (small) is Ireland.
b) The (high) mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis.
c) The (long) river in Great Britain is the Severn, the Thames is (important)
d) The arctic zone has (cold) climate.
e) The (narrow) part of the English channel is called the strait of Dover.
f) Among the Russian lakes (deep) is the Baikal.
Ex.5 Make up sentences about Russia and Great Britain using the verbs in the appropriate form.
|
Great Britain |
To occupy To consist of To border on To be washed by To be covered with To have To be surrounded by |
Many forests Mild climate Seas and oceans A vast territory Four main parts Different countries Four climatic zones |
|
Russia |
Ex.6 Make up sentences according to the model using the words given below.
Model: English live in England. They speak English.
|
Welsh Scottish Irish Portuguese Italian |
American Mexican German French Russian |
KEYS
Ex.1
a) Иногда называемая – occasionally referred to
b) Строго говоря– strictly speaking
c) Омывается– is washed by
d) Отделена– is separated from
e) Третье по величине– the third largest
f) Называются– are named
g) Никогда не бывает слишком жарко– and it is never too hot
h) Меньше туманов, чем– less fog than
i) Удобное местоположение– a very convenient position
j) Древняя и славная– ancient and glorious
k) Раньше была– It used to be
l) Вторая по величине– The second largest
Ex.2
a) What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?
The larger island is called Great Britain, the smaller – Ireland. They form the British Isles with 5.500 smaller islands.
b) What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?
The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales.
c) How many parts is Ireland divided into?
It is divided into two parts.
d) What is the official name of Great Britain?
The United Kingdom (UK).
e) Name the seas and oceans the country is washed by.
The country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea and the North Sea.
f) How large is the territory of the UK?
Its territory is about two hundred and forty-four thousand square kilometers
g) How are the people living in the UK called?
They are called British , Welsh, Scottish or Irish.
h) Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?
This is due to the Gulf Stream.
i) What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis.
j) What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?
The Severn and the Thames.
k) What is the capital of the country?
The capital of country is London.
l) Prove that the UK has a very convenient position.
It is located on the crossroads from Europe to America.
m) Give the names of famous people of Great Britain.
Newton, Darwin, Shakespeare, Dickens.
n) What type of state is the UK?
It is the constitutional monarchy.
o) Who rules the country in fact?
The Prime Minister
p) How often do the elections take place?
Every four years
Ex.3 Say what these figures refer to in the text.
a) 5500- smaller islands
b)244000 square kilometers –territory
c) 120 kilometers to the sea
d) 60 000 000 people- population
Ex. 4 Open the brackets and use the adjective on the corresponding degree of comparison.
a) larger, smaller
b) highest
c) longest, the most important
d) the coldest
e) narrowest
f) the deepest
Ex.5 Make up sentences about Russia and Great Britain using the verbs in the appropriate form.
1. Great Britain consists of four main parts.
2. Russia occupies a vast territory.
3. Russia borders on different countries.
4. Russia is washed by seas and oceans.
5. Russia is covered with many forests.
6. Great Britain has mild climate.
7. Russia has four climatic zones.
8. Great Britain is surrounded by seas and oceans.
Ex.6 Make up sentences according to the model using the words given below.
1. The Welsh live in Wales. They speak Welsh.
2. The Scottish live in Scotland. They speak Scottish.
3. The Irish live in Ireland. They speak Irish.
4. The Portuguese live in Portugal. They speak Portuguese.
5. The Italian live in Italia. They speak Italian.
6. The Americans live in America. They speak English.
7. The Mexican live in Mexico. They speak Mexican.
8. The German live in Germany. They speak German.
9. The French live in France. They speak French.
10. The Russians live in Russia. They speak Russian.
Вопрос по английскому языку:
Помогите пожалуйста выполнить задания с помощью текста
текст :
The United States of America
The United States of America covers the central part of North Amer ica. Besides, Alaska and Hawaii belong to the USA. Its territory is about 9,328,000 square kilometers. The population of the United States
is about 265 million people. The climate
is different from state to state
due to the large size of the country. It is
mostly temperate, but tropical
in Hawaii and Florida, and arctic in Alaska.
The USA is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlan
tic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico in the
east. It borders on Canada in
the north and on Mexico in the south. The most important rivers in the USA are the Mississippi, the Colorado, the Ohio, and the Hudson River. The main mountain chains are the Cordillera in the west and the
206
Appalachian Mountains in the east. Between these two mountain chains
lie
the central lowlands, called the prairie. To the
north of
the country,
on
the border with Canada, the Great Lakes are situated. They include
the
Lake Superior, the Lake Ontario, the Lake
Eire, the
Lake Huron
and the Lake Michigan. Natural resources include nickel, lead, silver, petroleum, natural gas, iron and others.
Present-dayAmerican history began in 1607, when colonizers estab lished the first permanent English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia. Further on during the 17th century the settlers from Europe came to the new lands. They struggled Native Americans and drove them away from rich land to reservations. At first thirteen British colonies were established on the eastern coast. In 1775 the colonies began their strug gle for independence and succeeded in 1783. This was how the United States came into being.
In 1861 the Civil War broke out. It is usually referred to as the war between the South and the North. Its aim was to give freedom to black slaves who previously could be bought or sold. Slavery was abolished in 1865, but the discrimination of the black population remained until the 1960s. The influence of the USA was growing during the 19th—20thcenturies until by the beginning of the 21st century it became the lead ing power. It dominates the economy and political life of the world.
The United States is a democratic federal republic. It comprises fifty states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and the District of Columbia, where the capital of the country is situated. The largest state is Alaska, and the smallest is Rhode Island. Each state has its own legislature. Head of State is the President. Washington, DC (District of Columbia) is the capital of the country, the seat of the government. The President is elected every four years.
Задание:
1) Find in the text the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations and use them in the sentences of your own:
занимает центральную часть; отличается … из-за;умеренный; граничит с … ; основные горные цепи; называемые; современная история; поселенцы; начали борьбу за независимость; рабство было отменено; законодательство
2)Complete the following sentences:
1.The USA covers … .
2.The territory of the USA is … .
3.The population of the USA is … .
4.The climate in the United States … due to the large size of the
country.
5. The USA is washed by … .
6.The main mountain chains are … .
7.The Great Lakes are situated … .
8.Present-dayAmerican history began in … .
9.The Civil War broke out in … .
10.The largest state is … .
11.Head of State is … .
12.The capital of the country is … .
3)26. Open the brackets using the verbs in the appropriate form.
1.The seas (surround) Great Britain are not deep.
2.The USA (surround) by the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.
3.Many rivers in the USA (connect) by the canals.
4.The road (connect) these cities is very important.
5.The USA has a highly (develop) industry.
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Предмет: Английский язык,
автор: NSAYIPOV
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1. Moscow was founded
2.inseparable
3. on the boundary
4.prosperious city
5. during the rule of
6.ancient city
7. cultural centre
8. unique architectural ensemble
9.exhibition of the treasures
10.—
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Вариант
1
Searching
for a Job Abroad.
Part 1
1. То
begin your job search, you must identify the kind of job you want, where the
jobs are, and what employers expect.
2. If you are a student or a graduate of a vocational,
technical, or professional (university) training programme and you have the
same interests, you already know the kind of job you want.
3. Begin by thinking about the work you can do.
Include the work you have been trained to do, the work you have actually done,
and the work you enjoy doing.
4. Next, talk to as many people as possible about your
job interests and concerns.
5. Thinking and talking help you build a network of
people interested in helping you.
6. This network will lead to specific job contacts.
7. However, job counselling is also useful.
8. Job counselling is a professional service that may
include vocational interest and aptitude testing; informing and advising about
particular jobs; and providing training and guidance in the various steps at a
job search.
Part 2
1. Employers want to select employees who have or who can
learn the skills necessary to do the job.
2. Most employers will not hire people who are not
dependable or who cannot get along with others.
3. Thus, they want to learn as much as possible about
the skills, dependability and personal characteristics of prospective
employees.
4. Depending on the job you are applying for, you
might have to complete an application form, participate in one or more
employment interviews, submit a resume, take a test, have a physical
examination, or submit references, samples of your work, and copies of your
school records.
5. Each of these steps in the employment process
provides the employer with important information about you.
Part 3
1. Many people believe that answering newspaper want
ads is the best method to use.
2. Job advertisements are found in the classified
advertising section of newspapers.
3. Want ads are also found in professional journals.
4. There are two main types of want ads: “Help wanted”
and “Jobs 275 wanted”. You should read the want ads for two reasons: first, to
learn more general information about jobs that are available; second, to learn
specific information about a particular job that is of interest to you.
5. The ad may tell the education and work experience
that are required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and
the pay.
6. It also tells you how to apply for the particular
job.
7. Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.
8. If an ad suggests that you will make a lot of money
quickly and easily, do not apply for that job.
EXERCISE 1. Translate
Part 1
EXERCISE
2. Find in the text the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
поиски работы; профессиональное учебное заведение; профессиональные
контакты; служба трудоустройства; проверка профессиональной пригодности и интересов;
обучение и руководство
EXERCISE 3.
Answer the following questions:
1. What must you do to begin your job search?
2. What must you include when thinking about the work
you can do?
3. How can you build a network of people interested in
helping you?
4. What is job counselling?
5. Does it provide training and guidance?
EXERCISE 4. Make
up 5 questions on Part 3
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
2
Searching
for a Job Abroad.
Part 1
1. То
begin your job search, you must identify the kind of job you want, where the
jobs are, and what employers expect.
2. If you are a student or a graduate of a vocational,
technical, or professional (university) training programme and you have the
same interests, you already know the kind of job you want.
3. Begin by thinking about the work you can do.
Include the work you have been trained to do, the work you have actually done,
and the work you enjoy doing.
4. Next, talk to as many people as possible about your
job interests and concerns.
5. Thinking and talking help you build a network of
people interested in helping you.
6. This network will lead to specific job contacts.
7. However, job counselling is also useful.
8. Job counselling is a professional service that may
include vocational interest and aptitude testing; informing and advising about
particular jobs; and providing training and guidance in the various steps at a
job search.
Part 2
1. Employers want to select employees who have or who
can learn the skills necessary to do the job.
2. Most employers will not hire people who are not
dependable or who cannot get along with others.
3. Thus, they want to learn as much as possible about
the skills, dependability and personal characteristics of prospective
employees.
4. Depending on the job you are applying for, you
might have to complete an application form, participate in one or more
employment interviews, submit a resume, take a test, have a physical
examination, or submit references, samples of your work, and copies of your
school records.
5. Each of these steps in the employment process
provides the employer with important information about you.
Part 3
1. Many people believe that answering newspaper want
ads is the best method to use.
2. Job advertisements are found in the classified
advertising section of newspapers.
3. Want ads are also found in professional journals.
4. There are two main types of want ads: “Help wanted”
and “Jobs 275 wanted”. You should read the want ads for two reasons: first, to
learn more general information about jobs that are available; second, to learn
specific information about a particular job that is of interest to you.
5. The ad may tell the education and work experience
that are required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and
the pay.
6. It also tells you how to apply for the particular
job.
7. Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.
8. If an ad suggests that you will make a lot of money
quickly and easily, do not apply for that job.
EXERCISE 1.
Translate Part 2
EXERCISE 2. Find
in the text above the English equivalents of the following words and word
combinations: предприниматели;
работники;
навыки;
отбор
работника
(надежность работника);
личные
качества;
претендовать
на
(работу); сдать
экзамен;
пройти
медицинское
обследование;
представить
резюме
и
рекомендации
EXERCISE 3.
Say whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Employers want to select only such employees who
already have the necessary skills.
2. Most employers will hire only dependable people.
3. The employers want to learn all except your
personal characteristics.
4. You might have to take a test when applying for a
job.
5. You are never requested to submit references or
school records.
EXERCISE 4. Make
up 5 questions on Part 1
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
3
Searching
for a Job Abroad.
Part 1
1. То
begin your job search, you must identify the kind of job you want, where the
jobs are, and what employers expect.
2. If you are a student or a graduate of a vocational,
technical, or professional (university) training programme and you have the
same interests, you already know the kind of job you want.
3. Begin by thinking about the work you can do.
Include the work you have been trained to do, the work you have actually done,
and the work you enjoy doing.
4. Next, talk to as many people as possible about your
job interests and concerns.
5. Thinking and talking help you build a network of
people interested in helping you.
6. This network will lead to specific job contacts.
7. However, job counselling is also useful.
8. Job counselling is a professional service that may
include vocational interest and aptitude testing; informing and advising about
particular jobs; and providing training and guidance in the various steps at a
job search.
Part 2
1. Employers want to select employees who have or who
can learn the skills necessary to do the job.
2. Most employers will not hire people who are not
dependable or who cannot get along with others.
3. Thus, they want to learn as much as possible about
the skills, dependability and personal characteristics of prospective
employees.
4. Depending on the job you are applying for, you
might have to complete an application form, participate in one or more
employment interviews, submit a resume, take a test, have a physical
examination, or submit references, samples of your work, and copies of your
school records.
5. Each of these steps in the employment process
provides the employer with important information about you.
Part 3
1. Many people believe that answering newspaper want
ads is the best method to use.
2. Job advertisements are found in the classified
advertising section of newspapers.
3. Want ads are also found in professional journals.
4. There are two main types of want ads: “Help wanted”
and “Jobs wanted”. You should read the want ads for two reasons: first, to
learn more general information about jobs that are available; second, to learn
specific information about a particular job that is of interest to you.
5. The ad may tell the education and work experience
that are required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and
the pay.
6. It also tells you how to apply for the particular
job.
7. Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.
8. If an ad suggests that you will make a lot of money
quickly and easily, do not apply for that job.
EXERCISE 1. Translate
Part 3
EXERCISE 2. Find in the text above the
English equivalents of the following words and word combinations: объявление;
подходящая
работа;
профессиональные
журналы;
объявления
о
приеме
на
работу;
“требуются на
работу”;
“ищу работу”;
профессиональный
опыт;
местонахождение
фирмы;
рабочий
день;
оплата;
нереальные
предложения;
заработать
много
денег
EXERCISE 3. Answer the following
questions:
1. What is “want ad”?
2. Where can one find job advertisements?
3. How many types of ads are there and what are they?
4. Should you accept unrealistic offers?
5. What kind of job shouldn’t one apply for ?
EXERCISE 4. Make
up 5 questions on Part 2
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
4
Drawing
up and Filling in Documents
Part 1
1. Here are the information and official records that
you should gather before you apply for any job.
2. You will need a Social Security number for almost
any job.
3. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and
even foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you will have to
explain what kind of visa you have and give visa number.
5. If you are a foreign student at a US university,
you usually can be employed only by your university.
6. Some foreign university students earn small amounts
of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign
language tutors.
7. In addition, after graduation, foreign students are
sometimes permitted to work in this country for one year to gain more
experience and knowledge.
Part 2
1. If you are younger than 18, you must have a work
permit.
2. You can get a work permit from the principal‟s office of a high school
or from the county school board office.
3. Some jobs require you to drive during working
hours.
4. Most states require a written test and a driving
test.
5. Being limited-English-proficient or a foreigner
should not, normally, stop you from getting a driver‟s license.
6. If you went to high school in another country, you
should do everything possible to get a copy of your foreign high-school
diploma.
7. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
8. If you completed a vocational technical training
programme, you should have a certificate to verify that you had such training.
9. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work. These professions include cosmetology, nursing,
medicine, law, accountancy, pharmacy, engineering, teaching and others.
10. To get the license, you must take an exam. To find
out about getting a state license, contact the state licensing board in the
capital of your state.
11. Employers may be interested in knowing the kind of
training and experience you received in the military, even if you served in the
military of another country.
12. You may have skills that you developed without
special training. List anything that shows that you have good leadership,
communication or manual skills. And don‟t forget to say that you speak another language!
Part 3
1. A personal data sheet is a form that has
information about you that an employer might want to see.
2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper
before you write on the form.
3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell
correctly.
4. A completed job application provides the employer
the answers to questions about your education and work experience.
5. The answers to unstated but important questions
tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide
accurate and complete data.
6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of
your personal, educational and experience qualifications.
7. If you are looking for a professional, technical,
administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume.
8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.
9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression
of you while presenting your abilities and experience.
10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job
you have had.
11. For each job include the dates and places you
worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.
12. You should list your most recent job first and
your first job last.
13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms,
including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications
and companies.
14. Also, give specific information about foreign work
experience, including cities and countries and a description of your exact
duties.
EXERCISE 1. Translate
Part 1
EXERCISE 2. Find
in the text above the English equivalents of the following words and word
combinations: карточка социального
обеспечения;
гражданство;
свидетельство
о
рождении;
тип
визы;
присматривать
за
детьми;
частный
учитель
иностранного
языка;
расширить
опыт
и
знание
EXERCISE 3. Say whether the following
statements are true or false:
1. You won’t need a Social Security number for almost
any job.
2. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and
foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.
3. If you are a foreign student at a US university,
you usually can be employed by any university.
4. Some foreign university students earn large amounts
of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign
language tutors.
5. After graduation, foreign students are permitted to
work in this country for one year to gain more experience and knowledge.
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on Part 2
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
5
Drawing
up and Filling in Documents
Part 1
1. Here are the information and official records that
you should gather before you apply for any job.
2. You will need a Social Security number for almost
any job.
3. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and
even foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you will have to
explain what kind of visa you have and give visa number.
5. If you are a foreign student at a US university,
you usually can be employed only by your university.
6. Some foreign university students earn small amounts
of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign
language tutors.
7. In addition, after graduation, foreign students are
sometimes permitted to work in this country for one year to gain more
experience and knowledge.
Part 2
1. If you are younger than 18, you must have a work
permit.
2. You can get a work permit from the principal‟s office of a high school
or from the county school board office.
3. Some jobs require you to drive during working
hours.
4. Most states require a written test and a driving
test.
5. Being limited-English-proficient or a foreigner
should not, normally, stop you from getting a driver‟s license.
6. If you went to high school in another country, you
should do everything possible to get a copy of your foreign high-school
diploma.
7. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
8. If you completed a vocational technical training
programme, you should have a certificate to verify that you had such training.
9. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work. These professions include cosmetology, nursing,
medicine, law, accountancy, pharmacy, engineering, teaching and others.
10. To get the license, you must take an exam. To find
out about getting a state license, contact the state licensing board in the
capital of your state.
11. Employers may be interested in knowing the kind of
training and experience you received in the military, even if you served in the
military of another country.
12. You may have skills that you developed without
special training. List anything that shows that you have good leadership,
communication or manual skills. And don’t forget to say that you speak another
language!
Part 3
1. A personal data sheet is a form that has
information about you that an employer might want to see.
2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper
before you write on the form.
3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell
correctly.
4. A completed job application provides the employer
the answers to questions about your education and work experience.
5. The answers to unstated but important questions
tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide
accurate and complete data.
6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of
your personal, educational and experience qualifications.
7. If you are looking for a professional, technical,
administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume.
8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.
9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression
of you while presenting your abilities and experience.
10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job
you have had.
11. For each job include the dates and places you
worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.
12. You should list your most recent job first and
your first job last.
13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms,
including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications
and companies.
14. Also, give specific information about foreign work
experience, including cities and countries and a description of your exact
duties.
EXERCISE
1. Translate Part
2
EXERCISE 2. Find
in the text above the English equivalents of the following words and word
combinations: разрешение на работу; директор школы; экзамен по вождению
автомобиля; плохо владеющий английским языком; водительские права; копия
свидетельства о среднем образовании; официальная выписка из диплома; лицензия;
комитет по лицензиям; подготовка и обучение в армии; служить в армии; особые
навыки
EXERCISE 3. Say
whether the following statements are true or false:
1. No jobs require you to drive during working hours.
2. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
3. If you are younger than 21, you must have a work
permit.
4. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work.
5. You shouldn’t mention speaking another language.
EXERCISE 4.
Make up 5 questions on Part 3
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
6
Drawing
up and Filling in Documents
Part 1
1. Here are the information and official records that
you should gather before you apply for any job.
2. You will need a Social Security number for almost
any job.
3. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and
even foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you will have to
explain what kind of visa you have and give visa number.
5. If you are a foreign student at a US university,
you usually can be employed only by your university.
6. Some foreign university students earn small amounts
of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign
language tutors.
7. In addition, after graduation, foreign students are
sometimes permitted to work in this country for one year to gain more
experience and knowledge.
Part 2
1. If you are younger than 18, you must have a work
permit.
2. You can get a work permit from the principal‟s office of a high school
or from the county school board office.
3. Some jobs require you to drive during working
hours.
4. Most states require a written test and a driving
test.
5. Being limited-English-proficient or a foreigner
should not, normally, stop you from getting a driver‟s license.
6. If you went to high school in another country, you
should do everything possible to get a copy of your foreign high-school
diploma.
7. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
8. If you completed a vocational technical training
programme, you should have a certificate to verify that you had such training.
9. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work. These professions include cosmetology, nursing,
medicine, law, accountancy, pharmacy, engineering, teaching and others.
10. To get the license, you must take an exam. To find
out about getting a state license, contact the state licensing board in the
capital of your state.
11. Employers may be interested in knowing the kind of
training and experience you received in the military, even if you served in the
military of another country.
12. You may have skills that you developed without
special training. List anything that shows that you have good leadership,
communication or manual skills. And don‟t forget to say that you speak another
language!
Part 3
1. A personal data sheet is a form that has
information about you that an employer might want to see.
2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper
before you write on the form.
3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell
correctly.
4. A completed job application provides the employer
the answers to questions about your education and work experience.
5. The answers to unstated but important questions
tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide
accurate and complete data.
6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of
your personal, educational and experience qualifications.
7. If you are looking for a professional, technical,
administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume.
8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.
9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression
of you while presenting your abilities and experience.
10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job
you have had.
11. For each job include the dates and places you
worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.
12. You should list your most recent job first and
your first job last.
13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms,
including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications
and companies.
14. Also, give specific information about foreign work
experience, including cities and countries and a description of your exact
duties.
EXERCISE
1. Translate Part
3
EXERCISE
2.Find in the text above the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
личный листок; заполнение печатными буквами; заявление- анкета о приеме на
работу; образование и трудовой стаж; работать аккуратно; грамотно писать;
предоставлять точные и подробные данные; резюме; обобщение сведений; реклама;
рабочий опыт; служебные обязанности
EXERCISE 3. Say whether the following
statements are true or false:
1. Don’t use a dictionary while filling the form.
2. A completed job application provides the employer
the answers to questions about your education and work experience.
3. A resume is an individualized, written summary of
your personal, educational and experience qualifications.
4. For some job include the dates and places you
worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.
5. You should list your most recent job last and your
first job first.
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on Part 1
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
7
Retaining good staff
An organization’s capacity to identify,
attract and retain high-quality, high -performing people who can develop
winning strategies has become decisive in ensuring competitive advantage. High
performers are easier to define than to find. They are people with limitless
energy and enthusiasm. They are full of ideas and get things done quickly and
effectively. They inspire others not just by pep talks but also through the
sheer force of their example. Such people can push their organizations to
greater and greater heights. However, not all high performers are stolen, some
are lost. High performers generally leave because organizations do not know how
to keep them. Money remains an important motivator but organizations should not
imagine that it is the only one that matters. In practice, high performers to
take for granted that they will get a good financial package. They seek
motivation from other sources.
High performers are very keen to develop
their skills and their curriculum vitae. Offering time for regeneration is
another crucial way for organizations to retain high performers. Work needs to
be varied and time should available for creative thinking and mastering new
skills. They will not want to feel that success they are winning for the
organization is lost because of the inefficiency of others or by weaknesses in
support areas. Above all, high performers – especially if they are young – want
to feel that the organization they work for regards them as special. If they
find that it is not interested in them as people but only as high performing
commodities, their loyalty is minimal. On the other hand, if an organization
does invest in its people, it is much more likely to win loyalty from them and
create a community of talent and high performance that will worry competitors.
EXERCISE 1. Translate the first paragraph
of the text
EXERCISE 2. Say whether the following
statements are true, false or not stated:
1.
Work doesn’t need to be varied.
2.
High performers are very keen to
develop their skills.
3.
High performers are very ambitious
people.
EXERCISE 3. Find lexical equivalents to the
expressions from the text
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1. people 2. 3. high 4. loyalty 5. 6. 7. money 8. 9. 10. |
a) a strong b) creative c) the d) e) eagerness f) an g) a group h) a person, i) making j) we all go |
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7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on the
text
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
8
Job Ads
Checking out job advertisements is popular
with executives worldwide. But though the activity is universal, is the same
true of the advertisements? Are executive positions in different countries
advertised in the same way? First, what UK job seekers consider an essential piece
of information what the post pays – is absent from French and German adverts.
Most British advertisements mention not only salary, but also other material
incentives including a car and fringe benefits. French or German advertisements
rarely refer to these. The attention given to rewards in the UK indicates the
importance of the job and its responsibility. In France and Germany, that
information is given by the level of experience and qualifications demanded.
Salary can be assumed to correspond with this.
If French and German adverts are vague
about material rewards, they are precise about qualifications. They usually
demand “a degree in…” not simply “a degree”. In Germany, for example, a
technical director for a machine tool company will be expected to have a Dipl.-ing. degree
in Mechanical Engineering.
French advertisements go further. They may
specify not just the type of grande ecole degree, but
sometimes a particular set of institutions.
All this contrasts with the vague call for
‘graduates’ (or ‘graduate preferred’) which is found in the UK. British
companies often give the impression that they have a particular type of
applicant in mind, but are not sure about the supply and will consider others.
Their wording suggests hope and uncertainty.
In the UK qualifications beyond degree
level make employers nervous, but in France or Germany it is difficult to be
‘overqualified’
EXERCISE 1. Translate
the first paragraph of the text
EXERCISE 2. Say whether the following
statements are true, false or not stated:
- Job advertisements
are the same in different countries. - Job advertisements
differ in three European countries. - Job advertisements
differ in Europe and the US.
EXERCISE 3. Find lexical equivalents to the
expressions from the text
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2 |
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4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on the
text
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
9
How to Make the Most of a
Job Interview
If you’ve done your
paperwork right, managed to arouse an employer’s interest and landed a job
interview, your real work is just beginning. It’s one thing to impress somebody
on paper or over the telephone, but it’s another thing to impress in the flesh.
A job interview is a business appointment in which everything counts in
conveying a good impression. Experts will tell you that advance preparation is
the key to interview success. Before you go to a job interview, find out all
you can about the company. Depending on the results of your research, you are
supposed to prepare an interview outfit that will make you look your very best.
In most places you are not expected to wear a Chanel suit, but even if you are
fresh from school don’t think that your favorite blue jeans, an oversized
sweater and screen-printed T-shirt will be right for projecting a businesslike
image.
Many personnel managers
will confess that they often turn candidates down for poor appearance; however,
your looks alone will not help you get a job unless you are mentally psyched
and prepared for the interview. It makes perfect sense to go through your
resume once again and make sure you know the dates of important events. Another
thing you can do is go through your personal achievements to make up your mind
what you might want to present to an interviewer as an impressive argument in
your favor. Before the interview, give yourself a good rest, budget your time
well, prepare everything you need in advance, so as not to panic and get lost
at last minute!
Every organization has
its own culture, tradition, folklore and signs of deference. But there are some
things to consider that may help everyone.
You know that in many
positions your lack of experience is a big disadvantage. You can also compensate
for your lack of experience with your qualifications, enthusiasm, ability to
learn quickly, and most of all your sense of responsibility.
It’s natural therefore
that if you really want to get this job you must show yourself as a mature
individual who is not acting on impulse, but is quite serious about his/her
choices. Fight for your place in life: change a negative into a positive: you
are young, but you are strong and can learn fast.
EXERCISE 1. Translate the first paragraph
of the text
EXERCISE 2. Say whether the following
statements are true, false or not stated:
1.
This is an interview for candidates who
have successfully passed the first hurdle.
2.
Many personnel managers often turn
candidates down only for lack of experience.
3.
Things like jeans and T-shirts are not
suitable for a business office.
EXERCISE 3. Find lexical equivalents to the
expressions from the text
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1. to draw the interest of the employer 2. to get an invitation for a job 3. the way to succeed at an interview 4. to reject a candidate 5. to impress in person 6. to make a good impression 7. to decide 8. not feeling confident or relaxed 9. to examine smth. very carefully 10. to be like an adult person |
a. to arouse b. to land a c. to d. to turn a e. to f. to convey g. to make h. to get i. to go j. a |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on the
text
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.
Вариант
10
Drawing
up and Filling in Documents
Part 1
1. Here are the information and official records that
you should gather before you apply for any job.
2. You will need a Social Security number for almost
any job.
3. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and
even foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.
4. If you are not a US citizen, you will have to
explain what kind of visa you have and give visa number.
5. If you are a foreign student at a US university,
you usually can be employed only by your university.
6. Some foreign university students earn small amounts
of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign
language tutors.
7. In addition, after graduation, foreign students are
sometimes permitted to work in this country for one year to gain more
experience and knowledge.
Part 2
1. If you are younger than 18, you must have a work
permit.
2. You can get a work permit from the principal‟s office of a high school
or from the county school board office.
3. Some jobs require you to drive during working
hours.
4. Most states require a written test and a driving
test.
5. Being limited-English-proficient or a foreigner
should not, normally, stop you from getting a driver‟s license.
6. If you went to high school in another country, you
should do everything possible to get a copy of your foreign high-school
diploma.
7. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
8. If you completed a vocational technical training
programme, you should have a certificate to verify that you had such training.
9. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work. These professions include cosmetology, nursing,
medicine, law, accountancy, pharmacy, engineering, teaching and others.
10. To get the license, you must take an exam. To find
out about getting a state license, contact the state licensing board in the
capital of your state.
11. Employers may be interested in knowing the kind of
training and experience you received in the military, even if you served in the
military of another country.
12. You may have skills that you developed without
special training. List anything that shows that you have good leadership,
communication or manual skills. And don’t forget to say that you speak another
language!
Part 3
1. A personal data sheet is a form that has
information about you that an employer might want to see.
2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper
before you write on the form.
3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell
correctly.
4. A completed job application provides the employer
the answers to questions about your education and work experience.
5. The answers to unstated but important questions
tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide
accurate and complete data.
6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of
your personal, educational and experience qualifications.
7. If you are looking for a professional, technical,
administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume.
8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.
9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression
of you while presenting your abilities and experience.
10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job
you have had.
11. For each job include the dates and places you
worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.
12. You should list your most recent job first and
your first job last.
13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms,
including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications
and companies.
14. Also, give specific information about foreign work
experience, including cities and countries and a description of your exact
duties.
EXERCISE
1. Translate Part
3
EXERCISE 2. Find in the text above the
English equivalents of the following words and word combinations: разрешение
на работу; директор школы; экзамен по вождению автомобиля; плохо владеющий
английским языком; водительские права; копия свидетельства о среднем
образовании; официальная выписка из диплома; лицензия; комитет по лицензиям;
подготовка и обучение в армии; служить в армии; особые навыки
EXERCISE 3. Say whether the following
statements are true or false:
1. No jobs require you to drive during working hours.
2. If you attended a college or university, you should
get an official transcript of your record.
3. If you are younger than 21, you must have a work
permit.
4. Some professions require you to have a state
license in order to work.
5. You shouldn’t mention speaking another language.
EXERCISE 4. Make up 5 questions on Part 1
EXERCISE 5.
Write chronological resume of your own. Don’t forget to mention your full name,
address, cell phone number, brief information about yourself, education, work
experience, personal qualifications.