- •«Финансовый университет
- •Предисловие
- •Часть 1:
- •Часть 2:
- •Into the Modern Era (1950s – Present)
- •Vocabulary list
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Violence in Schools
- •Ian says:
- •Unit II
- •Vocabulary list
- •Text b What are Microeconomics and Macroeconomics?
- •Vocabulary List
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Part 2 Text a The system of higher education in the United States
- •Text b Education in the United States
- •Community Colleges
- •The Ivy League
- •Glossary
- •Unit III
- •Opportunity Costs
- •Vocabulary list
- •Planned Economies
- •Market Economies
- •Vocabulary list
- •Mixed Economy
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •How to Choose a University Course
- •Unit IV Part 1 Competition
- •Vocabulary List
- •Vocabulary List
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Part 2 TextA
- •Strengths and Weaknesses of a Student
- •How to be motivated to start studying
- •Instructions:
- •Tips & warnings
- •How to be a good student
- •Instructions:
- •Unit V Part 1 Money: History and Functions
- •History of the word “money”
- •Functions of money
- •Money as a medium of exchange
- •Money as a store of value
- •Money as a unit of account
- •Vocabulary list
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Money and the Meaning of Life
- •Respect & recognition
- •Personal satisfaction
- •Unit VI Part 1 Forms of Money
- •Commodity money
- •Metallic money
- •Metallic coins
- •History Paper money
- •Obligations
- •Gold Standard
- •Gold Exchange Standard
- •Vocabulary List
- •Intrinsic value, bill of exchange, scarcity, durability, fiat money, nominal value, gold standard, legal tender
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •It’s All Who You Know
- •The Effect of Part-Time Jobs on Students
- •Unit VII
- •Movements in individual prices and in the general price level
- •Measurement issues
- •Consumer Price Index
- •Measurement problems
- •Nominal and real variables
- •Vocabulary list
- •Hyperinflation
- •Vocabulary list
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Part 2 From College to Career
- •Navigate Change: 3 Tips to Manage the Transition from College to Career
- •1. Small Steps
- •2. Small Dreams
- •3. Big Belief
- •1. Do you prefer to study…
- •2. Do you study best…
- •3. Do you prefer to work…
- •Goldsmith to Banker
- •Vocabulary list
- •Text b The Bank of England
- •Vocabulary list
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Career: Economist
- •Unit IX Part 1 Globalization
- •The Pros and Cons of Globalization
- •Vocabularylist
- •Interaction, globalization, cross-border, controversial, vulnerability, interdependence, integration
- •Text b Russia and Globalization
- •Vocabulary list
- •Writing
- •Part 2 Why learn languages?
- •10 Good reasons why you should be learning a foreign language
- •Text a British educational and foreign language policy
- •I. Single European Market
- •II. European Monetary Institute
- •III. Ecb and the euro
- •Vocabulary List
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Part 2 Defining a 21st Century Education: At a Glance
- •Appendix I Communication Skills
- •Greetings and Introductions
- •Introductions – Social Language
- •Informal Greetings: Arriving
- •Informal Greetings: Departing
- •Travel Greetings - Social Language
- •Social Contacts: Starting a Conversation
- •Five Basic Facts
- •Hobbies / Free Time
- •Social Contacts: Speaking to Strangers; Special Days
- •Interrupting
- •Special Days
- •Social Contacts: Small Talk
- •Social Contacts: First Name, Last Name Or Title?
- •Expressing opinion
- •Making Suggestions
- •Construction
- •Stating a Preference
- •Construction
- •Disagreeing
- •Giving Advice
- •Construction
- •Contrasting Ideas
- •Construction
- •Asking for Information and Explanations
- •Construction
- •Task: Make up short dialogues using the above constructions. Demanding Explanations
- •Construction
- •Telephoning (I) Telephone English - Important Phrases
- •Telephone English - Leaving Messages
- •Telephoning (II) Business Telephone Conversation Patterns
- •Interrupting
- •Negotiations
- •Glossary
- •Negotiations Stages. The language
- •1 Opening the Negotiations
- •2 Clarifying Proposals
- •3 Exploring the Zone of Bargaining and Options
- •4 Bargaining
- •5 Entering the Critical Phase
- •Identifying obstacles:
- •6 Closing
- •The Negotiation Process
- •Language to use to show understanding/agreement on a point:
- •Language to use for objection on a point or offer:
- •Markus Opens the Negotiations
- •Appendix II
- •Summary Writing
- •If you must use the words of the author, cite them.
- •Gist Writing
- •Getting the gist
- •Appendix III
- •I. Preparation and Planning
- •I.1 Essential Preparation and Planning Checklist
- •I.2 Other questions concerning physical aspects.
- •II. Structure of an Oral Presentation
- •II.1.D Give title and introduce subject
- •II.1.E Give your objectives (purpose, aim, goals)
- •II.1.F Announce your outline.
- •II.3 The end or conclusion
- •II.3.A Content
- •II.3.B Dealing with difficult questions
- •Summary of Part II
- •III. Visuals
- •Vocabulary of graphs/chart
- •IV. A Relationship with the Audience
- •V. Body Language
- •VI. Voice and Pronunciation
- •Заключение
- •List of Literature
- •Internet sources:
- •Благодарности
- •Contents
Writing
Task I. Write a Summary and a Gist of Texts A and B.
Task II. Fill in the tables on different types and forms of competition.
Type (form) of competition
Participants
Features
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Type (form) of competition |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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Speaking
Task I. Comment on the tables from Task II (Writing)
Task II. Make a presentation in class on one of the following topics. Use the appropriate structure and visual aids to make it more interesting.
The role of competition in countries’ economic development.
Advantages and disadvantages of competition for the economy.
Competition between countries.
Competition and the state.
Task III. Act as an interpreter for Parts A and B.
1. Предмет нашей дискуссии сегодня – конкуренция и ее роль в функционировании рынка. Мы рады приветствовать профессора Роберта Райха из Университета Брандис (США). Профессор любезно согласился ответить на некоторые вопросы, связанные с такими понятиями, как «рынок» и «конкуренция». Итак, профессор, что же экономисты включают в понятие «рынок»? 2. Мы часто встречаемся с такими выражениями, как «поведение рынка». Что в данном случае имеется в виду? 3. Не могли бы вы подробнее остановиться на понятии “конкуренция”. Ведь не секрет, что природа и интенсивность конкурентной борьбы оказывают большое влияние на характер функционирования рынка, что в свою очередь, определяет так называемую рыночную политику. 4. А может ли модель идеальной конкуренции служить отправной точкой для выявления реальных сил, определяющих поведение компании на рынке? 5. В заключение, профессор, мы бы хотели поблагодарить Вас за исчерпывающие объяснения и выразить надежду на последующие встречи. |
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As far as the notion “market” is concerned…
IfeelIshouldpointouttoyouthat…
Speaking of this issue I can’t but mention that …
I absolutely agree that …
You must bear in mind the fact that …
I’m sure that it is beyond doubt. As I said previously … Ioweyouthepleasureof … |
Part 2 TextA
Readthetextbelow, answerthequestionsanddotheassignments.
Do you agree with the statement that being organized and hardworking, a student can do much better in his studies than those who do not possess these qualities?
Name other qualities that can be considered as strong points for students.
Name other qualities that can be weak points.
Can you refer the strong/weak points mentioned in the text to yourself?
Strengths and Weaknesses of a Student
Being organized is an example of a student’s strength.
A student is responsible for attending classes, taking detailed notes, reading the required materials and studying for tests and examinations. Since each student is different in terms of skills and motivation, the strengths and weaknesses of each student will differ. A student's strengths and weaknesses may also depend on the courses being taken. A student may thrive in one area of study but struggle in another. Nevertheless, there are some qualities that may be considered as uncontestable.
Being organized
A powerful strength of a student is the ability to remain organized. A student has several courses and reading lists at a single time, so the student must have the ability to stay organized. This can include having a calendar on which the student writes the deadlines of projects, assignments and examinations so she or he does not miss an important deadline. If the student also needs to read chapters or books before attending a class, the student could write each chapter onto the calendar to ensure that all tasks are completed before entering a class or seminar.
Being hard working
Another strength that is beneficial for a student is the ability to work hard. Working hard can include staying at the library late at night, staying home while other students go out and party on the weekend and completing projects well in advance of their due dates. The ability to work hard is considered a strength for a student, as it can be hard to say no to a party with friends or to remain active at the library once it gets dark outside.
Unfortunately, there are things that can hamper the process of studying, especially if the student gives in to them.
Lack of motivation
A lack of motivation can severely hurt a student when it comes to completing projects. The lack of motivation is considered a weakness for many students, particularly those who experience a lack of motivation in all school-related items. Although a project may be inspiring and interesting to a student, the lack of motivation can harm a student's productivity. Some students may copy or purchase completed essays or assignments online due to their lack of motivation.
Procrastination
One of the biggest weaknesses students often face is procrastination, which is finding other smaller things to do even though the student has one or two large tasks at hand. The weakness is giving in to the procrastination, which can include surfing the Internet about related topics, going out for lunch with friends or watching a movie.
Text B
Read the text below and answer the questions.
What is implied in the notion “motivation”?
Why is it important for a student to be motivated?
Do you find the advice given in the text useful? Which recommendations (if any) do you find especially valuable to yourself?