- •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)
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- •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
Exercise3.
Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (A) or disagree (D) with these statements about job applications, CV, and interviews.
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1. It is not necessary for applicants to put their date of birth on their application. |
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2. You should communicate your strengths and your achievements during the interview. You should highlight achievements to demonstrate your successes. |
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3. Your CV should be no longer than two pages long. |
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4. It is a good idea to mention your competence in foreign languages (basic, good, fluent) during the interview, but you should be honest. |
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5. Be positive - don't be too modest and don't lie about your experience. |
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6. It is a good practice to include a photograph on curriculum vitae. |
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7. You should tailor your CV to each job application. Aim to make an impact on the reader. |
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8. Don't provide personal information such as weight and height. |
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9. Make sure your CV has a clear structure - include career overview, skills overview, qualifications (education/professional) and employment history. |
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10. Don't include your required salary. You cannot win - the figure will often be too high, or sometimes even too low. Negotiate this after you've got the job! |
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11. Look committed and find out as much as possible about the company. Visit their web site for more information about the company. |
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12. Read the job description carefully. Be confident that you are technically qualified to do the job. Have examples from your previous roles to demonstrate your ability to do this job. Make sure you meet all the criteria detailed in the job description. |
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13. During the interview you should demonstrate that you can contribute to the company or industry. You should show an interest in its products and/or services. |
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14. At an interview it is appropriate to ask female applicants about their plans for starting a family. |
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15. Uncertainty and disorganization show the interviewer that you are unprepared and unclear what your goals are. |
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16. You shouldn’t express strong prejudices or any personal intolerance. |
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Exercise4. (a)
Here are some job advertisements (объявлений о приеме на работу). One of the ads is a joke. Read and find it. Choose one of them and write an application letter.
Petroleum Industry Electrical Association seeks a service manager.
Our businesses all require common skills: adaptability, service attitude and responsiveness. They also require a high level of professionalism. For this reason, your training is an integral part of our business strategy. Prefers: fluency in English. A valid driving license necessary. If you pass the test, and you are equally convincing, you will be likely to receive a prompt offer to join.
Please contact our HR specialist. Tel: +44 7593 412955
E-mail: +44 7593 360576
Management consulting firm is
seeking a Training manager.
Workplace location – Russia
Key duties – to design, develop, and carry out general training
programs for Russia based personnel with particular emphasis on IT
and team building related training.
The job involves substantial travelling in America (e.g. to visit
branch offices and carry out training programs).
Please contact Igor Smirnov, tel.095812346