- •Introducing myself (my family)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Family tree
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •You will read & translate a text about accommodation. Then tell your partner about your flat. My flat
- •Exercise5.
- •Daily routine
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Make a list of all the things you want or need to accomplish in your weekly life.
- •Exercise4.
- •My Hobby
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Russia (Its geographical position, climate, natural and mineral resources & industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •1) Match items from columns (1-12) and the second one (a-l) to form phrases which describe geographical facts of Russia:
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •(B) Complete the table with appropriate information.
- •Answer the following questions about the text:
- •Great Britain (its geographical position, climate, relief)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Test yourself.
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Arkhangelsk
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Test yourself
- •Customs and traditions of Great Britain
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •British customs
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Travelling
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Accommodations
- •Exercise3. Going on a trip
- •If you were going to spend a week in a large unfamiliar city, which ten of these things would you take with you? Work in pairs or groups. Begin your sentences with:
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about travelling.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after m.V. Lomonosov
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. Read the dialogues. Who might say them and in what situation? Work in pairs. Complete the dialogues with your own phrases.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •My speciality
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about specialties and jobs.
- •Political system of Russia
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Answer the following questions
- •Exercise4. Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (a) or disagree (d) with these statements about the political system of Russia.
- •Russia’s ancient capital
- •Answer the following questions
- •Great Britain (its political structure and industry)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •Answer the following questions:
- •English-speaking country (the usa)
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4.
- •The Pomors
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •My plans for the future
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise2.
- •Attending a job interview
- •Topical vocabulary
- •Exercise1.
- •Exercise 2.
- •Exercise3.
- •Exercise4. (a)
- •071 68409
- •Test yourself with «Psychology Questionnaire 1»: This questionnaire is intended to help you to think about your psychological portrait and your ambitions. Discuss these questions in small groups.
- •Embarrassment
- •Exercise 5. Answer the following questions.
- •References
Topical vocabulary
the working population |
работоспособное население |
a wage which is paid monthly |
ежемесячная заработная плата |
unemployment statistics |
статистика безработицы |
a job centre |
служба занятости |
to get a job |
устраиваться на работу |
an application letter |
сопроводительное письмо |
as far as I can figure it out… |
насколько я понимаю … |
a personnel officer |
сотрудник отдела кадров |
a standard application form |
стандартная форма заявления |
to be invited for a job interview |
быть приглашенным на собеседование |
to apply for a job |
подавать заявление о приеме на работу |
to look for a chance to… |
искать случай, чтобы … |
true potential |
реальный потенциал |
to be brilliant at smth |
блестяще в чем-нибудь разбираться |
a candidate = an applicant |
cоискатель, претендент |
questions which seem to have no point |
вопросы, не имеющие отношения к делу |
smb’s academic career |
научная карьера |
to reveal smb’s personality |
раскрыть индивидуальность |
general suitability for the job |
профессиональная пригодность |
to bewilder smb |
ставить в тупик; сбивать с толку |
artificial |
неестественный |
an encounter |
встреча |
to set a pattern |
подавать пример |
an overtone |
намек, подтекст |
consideration |
предупредительность, уважение |
fiddle about her or his hair |
крутить волосы |
to get short-listed for interviews |
быть занесённым в перечень претендентов |
satisfactory work |
работа, которая устраивает |
the industrial scene |
положение дел в промышленности |
to re-train for new jobs |
проходить переподготовку |
Exercise1.
Match the highlighted words or word combinations in the text with their definitions.
persons who are asking someone questions at an interview;
forms of communication which doesn’t involve words or speech;
something known by most people;
feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome;
a particular way in which a person's hair is cut or arranged;
substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive;
all the people in the area who have a job or who are of a suitable age to have a job;
when you keep moving an object or touching it with your fingers;
a brief written account of your personal details, your education, and the jobs you have had. You can send it when you are applying for a job;
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Exercise 2.
During an interview be ready to answer some questions about your strong points (strengths) and weak points (weaknesses).
Assess yourself. Look at the chart. Count how much you are e.g. modest (3-0), serious etc. Get your total score.
Trustworthy 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Irresponsible
Modest 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Pretentious
Adaptable 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Uncompromising Capable 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Inefficient
Hardworking 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Lazy
Tolerant 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Intolerant
Active 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Slow
Smart 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Stupid
Extroverted 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Introverted
Serious 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Light-hearted
Well-mannered 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Rude
Sincere 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Hypocritical
Tactful 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Tactless
Unselfish 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Selfish
Sympathetic 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Cruel
Open-minded 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Prejudiced
Which of the following do you think are the five most important points in your future career? Make your list of priorities, then discuss in pairs. a ) professional prospects, b) professional security, c) professional qualification, d) professional reputation, e) financial security (материальное благополучие), f) educational background (подготовка, образование), g) social background (социальные условия), h) moral values (моральные ценности), i) sense of humour, j) attractive appearance.