- •Getting to know each other contents
- •Introductory Word
- •Symbols used in the book
- •Introducing Yourself and Others. Starting a Conversation
- •3 Read the dialogues. Decide whether they are taking place in formal (f), semi-formal (s) or informal (I) situations:
- •4 Choose from Appendix 1 (c. Making introductions) the most suitable phrases to introduce yourself to:
- •1 How important are good manners for successful communication
- •In professional (business) situations
- •In everyday life?
- •3 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Find words or phrases in the text which mean.
- •5 Use the text and choose the best words to complete the short conversations below.
- • Grammar Review: Basic Word order. Word order in questions
- •1 Put the words in the correct order and write the statements.
- •2 Make questions from the following words. Use the pronoun you in each case. Add necessary auxiliary verbs. For example:
- •3 Fill in the spaces with the correct tag
- •4 What questions would you ask in the following situations?
- •5 Think of some other questions you often need to ask in class. Make a list of such questions to remind you how to ask these questions.
- •1 Here are some more phrases that are often used with get. Check their meaning and write them into a correct place on the diagram
- •2 Match a first part (1-10) with a second part (a-j) to make correct sentences.
- •3 Complete the sentences using a phrase with get
- •Part c. Additional Reading: Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication Text 1
- •Do you know the basic rules of introductions?
- •Safe and Unsafe Subjects for Talk
- •2 Make the list of safe and unsafe subjects for small talk. Use the information from the text and add some ideas of your own. Reason your choice.
- •2 Mark these sentences as true () or false () according to the text. Correct the false sentences.
- •Unit 2 Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •In making a presentation
- •In discussing personal goals and strategies to achieve them
- •Vocabulary and speech patterns
- •Part a. Skills Development
- •2 Presenters can use different techniques to get their audience’s attention at the start of a presentation. Match the techniques below to the examples.
- •3 Address the audience, adding an opening sentence or two
- •6 Study the Useful language for Presentation given below and decide whether each sentence in the box is formal (f) or informal (I).
- •Useful Language for Presentations
- •Introducing the topic
- •Inviting questions
- •Welcome to University
- •2 Now read the text carefully and answer the questions.
- •4 Give your opinion. Use the following expressions:
- •I think that ... I strongly believe that ...
- •I am sure that ... I am convinced that ...
- •5 Which three aims of learning English mentioned in the text above are most important for you?
- •8 Set your personal of learning English.
- •Transition Words and Phrases
- •Giving Your Opinion
- •1. My Language learning biography.
- •2. My significant intercultural experience.
- •3. My expectations from the University course of English.
- •11 Study the examples of Internet sites which can help in your independent learning of English. Choose one of them or add some of your own choice.
- •Part b. Grammar and vocabulary
- •1 Do or make? Complete the questions and then write the answer. Are you a good student?
- •2 Use the word given at the end of each line to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. A formal letter
- • Grammar Review: Tenses
- •1 Choose the best variant.
- •2 Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
- •Speeches of Introduction
- •Case study: Organising a Seminar
- •The participants of the seminar are expressing their opinions
- •1 Read the short text. In the exercise that follows it circle t (true) or f (false).
- •5 Write an appropriate question for these answers.
- •6 Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.
- •7 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use them in the correct tense forms
- •8 Rewrite the selection below. Two ways are provided. Follow the direction in each step.
- •Rewrite the selection, changing “Jack” to “Betty”. Make all other necessary changes. Your first sentence will say:
- •9 Rearrange the steps of a presentation to make it according to the accepted rules.
- •10 Arrange the phrases from a presentation below in a proper order.
- •Appendix 1 Phrasebook
- •In a formal situation
- •In an informal situation:
- •Appendix 2
- •What is an essay?
- •How to organize an essay?
- •Hints for Success
- •Hints for Success
- •Keys unit 1.
- •Vocabulary Focus
- •Achievement Test
- •Tapescripts
- •Методическая записка
- •Структурное построение учебного пособия
- •Тема 1 (Unit 1.) «Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation», работа над которой может быть ограничена 2-3 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Тема 2 (Unit 2.) «Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future» работа над которой может быть ограничена 5-6 часами аудиторного времени в рамках действующей программы бгу.
- •Содержание учебного пособия Unit 1. Introducing yourself and others. Starting a conversation
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 1 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы. Unit 2. Language learning experience. Defining objectives for the future
- •Раздел Vocabulary File for Unit 2 содержит список слов и выражений, активизируемых в процессе работы.
- •Методические рекомендации и примерный график прохождения
- •2. Addressing the audience in a formal (semiformal) situation
- •References
1 Choose the best variant.
1. We are good friends. We ________________ each other for a long time.
a) know b) have known d) knew
2. I have known Andrew since I _____ a child.
a) was b) has been c) were
3. We have been learning English ________.
a) last year b) for six years c) often
4. It is obvious that linguistic proficiency often ________ graduates a vital edge over other applicants.
a) has given b) gives c) is giving
5. Today English ___________ the world’s most important language in science and cultural relations.
a) became b) will become c) has become
6. Knowledge of a foreign language _____________the career prospects of future graduates.
a) is increasing b) increased c) will increase
2 Underline the correct tense in the following sentences.
I (1) hated/have hated languages at school. I just wasn’t interested in learning, so I never (2) did/was doing my homework and I (3) was/have been always bottom of the class when it (4) has come/came to exams! Maybe it wasn’t her fault, but I really didn’t get on with my teacher. She seemed to think I (5) am/was a stupid young girl just because I didn’t know a past participle from an auxiliary verb (I still don’t actually). And even if I (6) did learn/will learn English, there were no English-speaking people in my town, so who would I ever speak English to ?
Things (7) have started/started to change when I (8) has got/got my first job, though. I (9) was spending/spent my first two years in the Sales Department, and I (10) had to/have to speak English on the phone almost every day, which wasn’t easy. I didn’t really have enough time to go to classes, so at first I (11) tried/have tried to study on my own.
I also (12) was persuading/persuaded an English-speaking friend to give me some private lessons and I (13) started/was starting to make progress. I don’t know when it (14) has been/was exactly that I (15) realized/was realizing my English (16) has been/was good enough to do First Certificate, but I did .... and I passed!
So I don’t hate English any more. In fact it (17) has made/made quite a big difference to my life!
Part C. Additional Reading
Communication of Cultures and Culture of Communication
Text 1
Read the text and make use of the given recommendations when presenting your reports.
Cultural hints for performing presentations
Style of presentations
In the USA the presenter has a more informal style. Modern audiovisual aids are used. The audience may ask questions or interrupt while someone is speaking.
In Britain the presenter often has a more formal style. Germans like a presentation with technical details. The French like a formal, logical approach mixed with imagination.
In Latin America and southern Europe presentations are lively and eloquent. The opening includes appreciation of hospitality. Comments are directed to the senior persons. Much use is made of hands and body language to emphasize a point. Audience members may want a more personal ‘extra’ talk afterwards.
In Japan and south-east Asia the audience likes facts and data rather than abstract concepts. The opening is formal and includes appreciation of hospitality. Comments are directed to everyone. The Japanese ask repeated questions to check understanding.
Using your voice
Americans and Germans use a strong, unemotional voice. Most northern Europeans use a moderate tone of voice.
Latin Americans and southern Europeans have a forceful, animated style which is believed to project sincerity.
Asians have a quiet, restrained style. The Japanese use silence to establish harmony and sense the mood of the audience.
(Business Builder. Intermediate Teacher’s Resource Series, P.Emerson, Macmillan Heinimann, 2002)
Text 2
Read the text and make use of the given recommendations introducing the speakers.