"What is your favourite place on earth?"

A. Make notes about it and write a description of it in the style of a travel brochure, making it sound as attractive as possible. Make use of the following words and phrases:

vivid comfortable clean water

peaceful hotel unique nature

picturesque fresh air sandy beaches

views wonderful weather exotic food

mountain (sea) sports

B. Take it in turns to read your "brochures". Decide which one was the most attractive, and what made you want to visit the place described.

Ex. 22 Your pen-friend wrote you a letter giving his ideas about travelling. Write him an answer. Tell him what do you think of travelling and what was your favourite journey (holiday).

Brighton

15 July, 2005

Dear friend!

I'm fond of traveling. I see and learn a lot of things I may read about them in books and newspapers, and see pictures of them on TV. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes. It is always interesting to discover new things, different ways of life, to meet different people, to try different food, and to listen to different musical rhythms. Travel broadens your mind and scope.

Travel has always been a part of people's education. It teaches people about art and culture. You can also improve your knowledge of foreign languages.

I don't like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains with nothing to do but walk and bathe and laze in the sun. I'd rather travel to see different countries, modern cities and the ruins of ancient towns.

What do you think of travelling?

Did you have your favourite holiday?

All the best,

James.

Ex. 23 Give the Russian equivalents to the proverbs. Think about situations where you can use them. Learn the proverbs by heart.

1. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

2. Every country has its customs.

3. East or West, home is best.

4. So many countries, so many customs.

Unit VIII

BUSINESS ENGLISH

Writing resume

Ex. 1 Read the resume and write down your own.

The sample of the successful resume in English

John Doe

Address: Ekaterinburg,

Telephone: [phone],

E-mail:

Personal Information:

Date of birth: April 5, 1981 Marital status: single Nationality: Russian

Objectives:

A position of Credit Department Specialist

To use my special knowledge and professional experience in a banking sphere to full potential.

Work Experience:

04/2004 – to date: JSC Russian Global Industrial Corporation Financial Department Specialist, Ekaterinburg.

Collection and handling of budgets for affiliate companies Consolidated budget process and control Making reports for CEO and shareholders Correspondence and negotiations with foreign customers

06/2003 – 08/2003: JSC Ural Metro Bank Credit Department Economist of the 1st category, Ekaterinburg.

Credit operations with physical entities Consulting, reception of documents, client’s creditworthiness evaluation Customers’ record management

05/2001 – 06/2003: JSC Ural Metro Bank 2nd category specialist of Currency Settlements Department, Ekaterinburg.

Correspondent accounts management (loro and nostro). Opening of correspondent accounts; SWIFT foreign currency transfers

Receipt and transfer of funds by “Contact” payment system (for physical entities without banking accounts)

Investigations Аccounting reports for Central Bank of RF

04/2001 – 05/2001: JSC Ural Metro Bank Accountant of Currency Settlements Department, Ekaterinburg Foreign currency accounting operations Customers service by client-bank system

Education:

10/2003 – to date: Ural State;Technical University UPI, Ekaterinburg Postgraduate student of the Faculty of Economics and Management

09/1998 – 06/2003: Ural State Technical University UPI, Ekaterinburg Faculty of Economics and Management, Specialization: Finance and credit. Honors Degree

09/2002 – 10/2003: Ural State Technical University UPI, Ekaterinburg Institute of Advanced Training , Specialization: Bank Management and one month special course in France: Bank Credit Mutuel and High Business School of Grenoble (L’Ecole Superieure des Affaires de Grenoble, France );

09/1988 – 06/1998 English Language — lyceum # 2, Ekaterinburg

Professional Skills:

Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, IBSO, SWIFT. Driver’s license, personal car, 4 years experience.

Foreign languages:

English (Intermediate) (Technical translation certificate) French (Intermediate)

Personal Skills:

Responsible and hard-working person, good decision making, administrative, communicational and interpersonal skills.

Hobbies:

Tourism, aerobics, books (history novels).

Ex. 2 Read the text.

Recommendations for resume writing

Whether it’s fair or not, having a resume gives you an air of credibility. Writing a resume doesn’t have to be all that difficult, so there is no reason not to do it. It’s something that can take an hour or less of your time, and the benefit of being able to submit a resume is well worth the time it’ll take you to write it up. Most employers will admit that those that have resumes attached to their applications are more attractive, so make yourself more attractive by writing a resume.

In addition to writing a resume you’ll also want to write a great cover letter. A cover letter is something that you will attach to the resume to explain what you are applying for and why. Writing a cover letter should be an easy and straightforward process and will help give your resume even more professional credibility.

If you are intimidated by the idea of writing a resume, that’s still not a reason not to have a resume to give to employers. There are actually professional resume writers out there that can take your information and format it so that you’ll have a very effective resume. In fact,

if you’ve never written a resume before and you aren’t sure how to start the process, you can learn a lot by having one written for you.

Resume writers actually specialize in writing resumes for individuals that need help presenting themselves well on paper to prospective employers, so there is no reason to feel shy or uncomfortable about approaching a professional resume writer.