1.8.2. Say that you would act otherwise (иначе) using conditional sentences (II type).

If I were you I ..................................................... .

For example:

If I were you I wouldn't refuse from a full-time job.

1. I refuse from a full-time job.

2. I don't know how to write a letter of application.

3. I accept this part-time job.

4. I am not at work.

5. I don't apply for this job immediately.

6. I don't include Ann into the shortlist.

7. I don't hire a private detective to find out who is blackmailing you.

1.8.3. Translate the conditional sentences (III type) into Russian paying attention to the past actions.

1. If he had been an experienced engineer he would have given us good advice.

2. If Tom hadn't been so busy he could have made a call.

3. If Nancy hadn't been so old she could have found a job.

4. If the price of petrol hadn't risen I wouldn't have sold my car.

5. If he had had a clean current driving licence it would have been very essential for decision making.

6. If he had had some experience in operating hydraulics, pumps, and heat exchangers he would have been hired for the post of a design engineer.

1.9. Looking for a job

When a company intends to recruit or employ new people it may decide to advertise the job or position in the “NEED HELP” section of a newspaper.

Read and analyse the job advertisement. Answer the questions below.

Engineering Technicians

c.₤ 13,000

In this multi-skilled role you will carry out corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical plant. You will use computer-based monitoring systems for effective control, fault diagnosis, and operation of plant and equipment.

Applicants should have a recognized HNC or National Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and have served a recognized apprenticeship. Experience in the operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical plant utilizing electronic system control including experience of HVAC plant and systems, electronic PLC systems, positional and electronic speed control systems including hydraulics, pumps, and heat exchangers would be desirable.

This demanding position requires effective communication skills together with a flexible attitude.

A clean current driving licence is essential.

In return you can expect an attractive salary and benefits package.

Please forward a comprehensive CV to Denise Dickens, Personnel Department, Administrative Block A, Castleton Airport, Castleton CS21 3SL. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 31 December.

Notes:

advertise – помещать объявление, рекламировать

advertisement – объявление, реклама

c ( from Latin circa ) – приблизительно

apprenticeship – обучение, опыт

plant – установка, оборудование

HVAC plant – High Voltage Alternative Current plant

PLC system – Production Line Control system

HNC – Higher National Certificate

1. What company is advertising?

2. Where are the jobs based?

3. At what professional level are the jobs available?

4. Applicants from which branch of engineering are preferable?

5. What qualifications are required?

6. In addition to qualifications, what must the applicants have completed?

7. List some of the areas in which experience is necessary.

8. In addition to qualifications and experience, what characteristics should applicants have?

9. Which non-professional qualification is essential?

10. What might a benefits package include?