English PREPARING FOR EXAMS

44 WORK & CAREER

May 2013

Подготовка к ЕГЭ

Цели:

Практические: формирование практических умений в чтении, аудировании, письме и говорении. Образовательные: повторять ЛГМ по теме “WORK & CAREER”, пополнять словарный запас учащихся, повторять английские времена, словообразовательные суффиксы и префиксы, учитьправильноупотреблятьязыковыесредства, строить фразы, понимать высказывания на слух, повышать общую культуру выражения мысли, расширять кругозор по теме. Развивающие: развивать мышление, память, логику, воображение, самостоятельность, умение работать в группе. Воспитательные: формировать мотивацию к изучению иностранного языка, интерес и уважение к стране изучаемого языка.

ХОД МЕРОПРИЯТИЯ I. Организационный момент

Teacher: Hello. I am glad to see you. Today we continue studying the theme “WORK & CAREER”.

II. Вводная часть

Warm-Up

Teacher: Look at the pictures and choose the descriptions below which represent these professions. Use the following words and word-combinations:

to protect property and people;	to select and play recorded music;
to prevent illegal and inappro-	work with an audience; to work in
priate actions; to observe for	nightclubs, discothèques and bars;
signs of crime, fire or disor-	to use CD players; to mix tracks;
der; to make a citizen’s arrest;	to add a bit of energy to a track; to
patrolling; working with alarm	love one’s job
systems and video cameras;
to wear a uniform
to love animals; to examine;	to deal with patients; to suffer men-
to detect and determine the	tal health problems; to provide smb
nature of diseases and inju-	with counseling or psychotherapy;
ries; to treat sick or injured	to diagnose mental and emotional
animals; to prescribe medi-	disorders; to use observation, inter-
cation; to set bones; to dress	views, and psychological testing; to
wounds; to perform surgery;	formulate and administer programs
to give advice; animal feed-	of treatment; to help people; to
ing, behaviour and breeding	bring relief to troubled minds

III. Основная часть 1. Аудирование.

A. Listen to what people say in different situations and for questions 1–4, choose the answer (A, B, C) which fits best according to the text.

1.You will hear a boy talking about his new job. What he likes best of all is that…

A.his new job is well-paid and prestigious

B.it gives him an opportunity to speak to his customers

C.it gives him an opportunity to save some money

2.You will hear a woman talking about her career. How does she feel about it?

A.She is sure that women should stay at home and care for their families instead of making a career.

B.She believes that it is possible to combine the demands of a job and family.

C.She thinks that a woman who has children should leave her job or work fewer hours.

3.You will hear a woman talking about her business trip. What are her impressions?

A.She had a good time with her 3-year-old daughter and decided that she would bring her on a business trip the next time.

B.She didn’t have any problems with her child because the hotel in Washington offered babysitting services.

C.She didn’t have much free time in Washington and constantly worried about her daughter.

4.You will hear a boy speaking about work in a foreign country. How does he feel about it?

A.He thinks that working in one’s own country is much better than working abroad.

B.He believes that all people feel ill at ease in a foreign country.

C.He is sure that working abroad is useful and interesting in spite of some problems that may arise.

TEXTS FOR LISTENING

1.I’m working in a newsagent’s. Of course, this kind of job is neither well-paid nor prestigious, but I like it. First of all it’s not difficult. My job involves serving customers and providing information on our products. Besides, I work only at weekends. But the main reason why I like this job is that I’m glad to earn

a little money instead of asking my parents for some. I hope I’ll be able to buy a new bike in a couple of months.

2. I don’t understand why many people think that women should stay at home to care for their families. We have the same ambitions to get to the top as men. Women now outnumber men in many positions. Some big corporations are run by women. I try to keep a balance between my work and familylife. When my second child was born three years ago, I didn’t leave my job because I decided to do as much work as I could handle. Of course, I worked fewer hours. Now I’m Vice President in charge of commercial design and I’m happy I didn’t quit three years ago.

3.Last month I had to leave for Washington on business and I had to take my 3-year-old daughter Ann with me. My friend Rachael always takes her 9-month-old son with her when she travels. She says that many hotels have various services for business travellers with children. They offer babysitting services, camps for children, child-friendly foods, toys and so on. So I didn’t hesitate when I decided to take Ann with me to Washington. But as soon as I arrived, I faced a number of problems. My client required my immediate attention and I had to find somebody to care for my daughter. I had to leave my child with a stranger in a strange city! During the meeting with my client I felt nervous and couldn’t help thinking about Ann. I don’t think I’ll bring her on a business trip next time.

4.Nowadays many graduates have a chance to work in a foreign country. According to the World Bank, one in six UK graduates are now working overseas. That’s well over a million people! It gives them a wider view of the world and helps them gain a higher level of experience. However, getting a work permit and settling in can be a problem. Some people also find having to speak a foreign language 24 hours a day really exhausting. But despite the problems, many graduates find working abroad extremely fulfilling.

Keys: 1. C; 2. B; 3. C; 4. C

B. Listen to the dialogue and say if the statements A–G are True (T) or False (F). If there is no information in the dialogue, choose Not Stated.

True False Not

stated

A.Rachael’s family owned a hotel on Cape

Cod.

B.Rachael’s mother cooks better than other members of her family.

C.Rachael Ray teaches people simple recipes that can be quickly prepared at home.

D.Rachael’s programs are losing their popularity with the audience.

E.Yum-O! is Rachael’s new magazine which was launched in 2006.

F.Rachael Ray appeared on “Who Wants to

Be a Millionaire” because she wanted to help poor people in developing countries.

G.Rachael admits that she cannot bake or make coffee.

AN INTERVIEW WITH RACHAEL RAY Interviewer: Hello, everybody! Welcome to our program “Ameri-

can Stars”. Today we are talking to Rachael Ray, a television personality, celebrity chef and author. Well, Rachael, tell us a few words about your family.

Rachael Ray: I was born in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and grew up in Lake George, New York. My family owned a restaurant on Cape Cod and my mother managed restaurants in upstate New York. So, I grew up in food. Everyone on both sides of my family cooks.

Interviewer: Tell us about your concept of “30 Minute Meals”. Rachael Ray: You know, many people are reluctant to cook. So,

I teach them simple recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less and that anyone can do at home. I like finding simple solutions to everyday problems. I wrote cookbooks based on the “30 Minute Meals” concept, and launched a magazine, “Every Day with Rachael Ray”, in 2006.

Interviewer: Your programs “Rachael Ray”, “30 Minute Meals”, “Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels” and “$40 a Day” are very popular with the audience. Besides, I know that in addition to all your books, programs, and products, you have devoted much of your time to charity.

Rachael Ray: In 2006 I established Yum-O!, a nonprofit organization which aims to help children and families develop a healthy relationship with food. The organization introduces children and families to the kitchen, helps combat childhood hunger in the U.S., and raises money for food-based educational programs and scholarships.

Interviewer: In August 2009, you appeared on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” for charity for Yum-O!.

Rachael Ray: You are right. The second charity was for animal rescue. I want to help at-risk animals.

Interviewer: Do you have any shortcomings?

Rachael Ray: Well, it’s difficult for me to be critical of myself. I acknowledge that I cannot bake because it requires measured ingredients. Besides, I cannot make coffee and I often burn bread under the broiler.

Interviewer: Thank you for coming and talking to us, Rachael. Good luck!

Rachael Ray: Thanks. Goodbye!

Keys: A. False; B. Not stated; C. True; D. False; E. False; F. False; G. True

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2. Заполнение пропусков в тексте

Read the text below. Complete the sentences. Choose from the sentences (A–I) the one which best fits each gap (1–7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).

A job interview is a process (0) D. During this process, the employer hopes to determine (1) ____.

The interview is usually preceded by an evaluation of submitted résumés from interested candidates, from which a small number of candidates for interviews is selected. Multiple rounds of job interviews may be used (2) ____.

A common initial interview form is the phone interview, (3)

____. This is especially common (4) ____.

The bulk of the job interview will entail the interviewer(s) asking the candidate questions about his or her job history, personality, work style and other factors relevant to the job. The candidate will usually be given a chance to ask any questions at the end of the interview. These questions are strongly encouraged (5)

____.

Most job interviews are formal; the larger the firm, the more formal and structured the interview will tend to be. Candidates generally dress slightly better than they would for work (6) ____.

Additionally, some professions have specific types of job interviews; for performing artists, this is an audition (7) ____.

A.where there are many candidates or the job is particularly challenging or desirable.

B.which is a job interview conducted over the telephone.

C.because it demands significant resources from the employer

D.in which a potential employee is evaluated for prospective employment.

E.since they allow the interviewee to acquire more information about the job and the company.

F.when the candidates do not live near the employer.

G.with a suit being appropriate for a white-collar job interview.

H.in which the emphasis is placed on the performance ability of the candidate.

I.whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job.

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
D

Keys: 1. I; 2. A; 3. B; 4. F; 5. E; 6. G; 7. H

3. Грамматическое повторение

А. Словообразование.

Read the text below. Think what part of speech you must form to fill the gaps. Add suffixes or prefixes to the words given in capitals. There is an example at the beginning.

Nowadays (0) employers (EMPLOY) demand perfect knowledge, work experience, a range of (1) _______ (TRANSFER) skills and such qualities as (2) _______ (EFFICIENT), (3) _______

(PUNCTUAL), (4) _______ (PRACTICAL), (5) ________ (CREATIVE) and many others. In choosing your future job, you should take your interests, abilities and opportunities into (6) _______

(CONSIDERATE). Besides, you should know your employer’s

(7) _______ (REQUIRE).

If you want to get a (8) ________ (PROMOTE), you should be competent. Competence is a (9) ________ (COMBINE) of knowledge, skills and behaviour, the (10) ________ (ABLE) to perform a specific role.

Many companies need people who can work (11) _______

(EFFECTIVE) in different countries and cultures. Therefore, it is

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important to develop one’s intercultural competence. A person must remember that the traditions and customs that he or she is used to may be (12) ______ (ADMISSIBLE) in another country. That is why one should be aware of intercultural (13) _____ (DIFFER) to avoid mistakes and (14) ______ (UNDERSTAND).

Keys: 1) transferable; 2) efficiency; 3) punctuality; 4) practicality; 5) creativity; 6) consideration; 7) requirements; 8) promotion; 9) combination; 10) ability; 11) effectively; 12) inadmissible; 13) differences; 14) misunderstanding

В. Английские времена.

Complete the text. Put the verbs into the right form.

These days women (0) are starting (START) to make a place for themselves in the world of business. And not just as personal assistants or public relations officers, but right up there at the very top. Some of the most successful companies across the world (1) __________ (OWE) their success – at least in part – to the organisational skills, hard work and foresight of a breed of women who (2) __________ (DECIDE) that they can indeed (3)

__________ (HAVE) it all – a family, a home and control of billion dollar bank accounts.

Indra Nooyi (4) __________ (MOVE) up through the ranks of President and Chief Financial Officer to become the Chief Executive for PepsiCo in the USA. Her recent promotion (5)

__________ (BE) partly due to her role as negotiator in the company’s takeover bids for Quaker Oats and Tropicana. PepsiCo

(6) __________ (BE) worth around $100 million today.

Being the Chief Executive (7) _________ (COME) with serious responsibilities. Nooyi (8) _________ (BEAR) in India and (9)

_________ (ENJOY) a certain amount of success as a product manager at Johnson & Johnson before (10) ________ (DECIDE) to try her luck in the States. Before (11) _________ (START) work at PepsiCo, Nooyi (12) _________ (ENJOY) executive posts at other multinational companies such as Motorola.

One of Nooyi’s great passions (13) __________ (BE) music. At college she (14) __________ (BE) the singer of an all girl rock band and she currently (15) __________ (SIT) on the board of the Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Fumiko Hayashi is the chief of Japan’s biggest chain of grocery stores, Daiei. Hayashi’s father was a shopkeeper who (16)

______ (SELL) vegetables for a living and (17) ______ (HAVE) a keen eye for business. Hayashi (18) ______ (LEAVE) high school and (19) ______ (FIND) a job as a secretary for a small business. She later (20) ______ (MOVE) on to work at a Honda outlet where it (21) ______ (RUMOUR) that she (22) _____ (BREAK) the company’s monthly sales record almost immediately.

She (23) _______ (WORK) her way swiftly up to become the head of sales at BMW, Japan and later (24) ______ (TAKE) on her current job at Daiai. The company’s president is male and Hayashi (25) ______ (QUOTE) as saying “I thought I (26) ______ (BE) able to create an example of success in male-female collaboration”. So far she (27) ______ (NOT DISSAPOINT) her admirers.

Keys: 1) owe; 2) have decided; 3) have; 4) moved; 5) is; 6) is; 7) comes; 8) was born; 9) enjoyed; 10) deciding; 11) starting; 12) enjoyed; 13) is; 14) was; 15) sits; 16) sold; 17) had; 18) left; 19) found; 20) moved; 21) is rumoured; 22) broke; 23) worked; 24) took; 25) is quoted; 26) would be; 27) has not disappointed

4. Linking words.

Today we continue speaking about linking words. They help you to connect ideas and sentences, so that people can follow your ideas. And now look at the table and read some linking words which you should use when you write your opinion essay.

	Giving	Adding	Summarizing	Sequencing
	examples	information	In short	ideas
				The former, …
	For example	And	In brief
				the latter
	For instance	In addition	In summary
				Firstly,
	Namely	As well as	To summarize
				secondly, finally
		Also	In a nutshell	The first point
		Too	To conclude	is
				Lastly
		Furthermore	In conclusion
				The following
		Moreover
		Apart from
		In addition to
		Besides
	Giving	Giving	Contrasting ideas
	a reason	a result	But
	Due to/due to	Therefore	However
	the fact that	So	Although/even though
	Owing to/
		Consequently	Despite/despite the fact that
	owing to the
		This means	In spite of/in spite of the fact that
	fact that
	Because	that	Nevertheless
		As a result
	Because of		Nonetheless
	Since		While
	As		Whereas
			Unlike
			In theory… in practice…

Don’t forget that your opinion essay must include four paragraphs: an introduction, your personal opinion and reasons for it, some arguments for the other point of view and a conclusion.

IV. Подведение итогов

And now look at the blackboard and read the quotation by Confucius: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Do you agree with these words? At home I want you to write an opinion essay. Comment on the following statement.

Some young people say that they want their future job to be well-paid. Others believe that the most important thing is to love what you do.

What is your opinion? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:

−make an introduction (state the problem);

−express your personal opinion and give reasons for it;

−give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it;

−draw a conclusion.

These words and word combinations may help you: to choose between love and money, to have great financial rewards, to satisfy the soul, challenging, to give smb an opportunity to do smth, to develop in new directions, poor working conditions, boring work, lack of communication, feel stressed, to earn much money, to be promoted.

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Светлана Юнёва, Губернский профессиональный колледж