Closing the Business Lunch

Sergei: Frankly speaking, we are interested in our collaboration. And your proposals are sure to be prospective, especially in our region.

Paul: I agree with you. We could set up ecologically safe high-tech production. We’ll need labor force, additional material resources and management experience.

Sergei: So we’ll establish a joint enterprise and I offer to discuss its management system, personnel problem, organizational and legislative norms tomorrow at the office.

Paul: I look forward to implementing our plans.

Sergei: I hope you have enjoyed the lunch.

Paul:Yes, thank you. Russian food is really tasty.

Ex.6. Find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.

Совместное предприятие, начать обсуждение, ждать с нетерпением исполнения планов, дополнительные материальные ресурсы, поговорить о предложениях, создавать экологически чистое производство, организационные и правовые нормы, сказать по правде, рабочая сила, высокотехнологичный, система управления, проблема кадров, опыт в управлении, быть заинтересованным в сотрудничестве.

Ex. 7. Use exercises 1, 3, 5 to make up your own dialogue “At the Business Lunch”.

Ex. 8. Open the brackets using the appropriate measure of comparison. Translate the sentences.

1. We need (much) labour force than management experience. 2. The (much) material resources we use the (little) we save for our offsprings. 3. This company has (much) (many) personnel problems than we have considered. 4. The chicken soup is as (sustainable) as the vegetable one. 5. We are planning to set up a joint venture as (quickly) as it’s (possible). 6. The (few) business contacts they have the (few) chances to get investments they have. 7. He enjoyed the lunch (much) (much) than the business conversation during it.

Ex. 9. Read and share your opinion on the idea of the text.

Today more and more people try to combine work and holiday. They travel both on business and for pleasure saving time, money and nerves. Others want the independence and prefer to relax away from their office routine.

Sometimes people just need a change of scene and go fishing or gardening at weekends. Those who enjoy fresh air and exercise play tennis, football or go swimming.

Watching TV or video is also popular pastime. But often it stops people from mixing or going out. Tastes differ.

A lot of people like visiting theatres, movies, concerts or circus very much. They can exchange impressions and see a live performance on the stage.

There are scores of hobbies people do to rest, spend spare time, exercise or develop their talents. They are reading, embroidering, playing computer games, drawing, dancing, collecting coins and other things.

Ex. 10. Translate the sentences using other / another and the phrases above.

1. Вкусы наших гостей разные. Один любит тренироваться на свежем воздухе, другой предпочитает смотреть видео. 2. Некоторые люди часто ходят в кино, а другие посещают хоккейные матчи. 3.Давай пойдем на рыбалку! – У меня другое предложение. Ты не хотел бы посмотреть концерт? 4.Во время обмена впечатлениями нас поразил Олег. У него было совершенно другое мнение, отличное от нашего. 5. Одно дело увидеть концерт по телевизору, другое – посмотреть живое представление на сцене. 6. Он решил сменить обстановку и посетить Китай, Корею и другие страны Азиатско-Тихоокеанского региона. 7. Он хочет сэкономить и время, и деньги, и нервы других коллег. 8. У меня два увлечения. Я занимаюсь одним для удовольствия, а другим – для дела.

Ex. 11. Find the odd word in each line.

1. drama, comedy, competition, puppet-show

2. scriptwriter, producer, cameraman, librarian

3. documentary, journal, newsreel, cartoon

4. talk-show, opera, ballet, tragedy

5. play, acting, performance, exit

6. parking-lot, scenery, costume, make-up.

Ex. 12. Give the extended answers.

1. Do you often go to the theatres?

2. What theatres are there in Khabarovsk?

3. What performances can people see here?

4. What performances do your relatives like?

5. Do you like watching films?

6. Who is a cinema-goer in your family?

7. Do you enjoy the same films as your parents do?

8. Are you a TV-addict?

9. How much television does your family watch every day?

10. Which TV programs are favourite ones?

Ex. 13. Express your attitude to theatre, cinema and television using the words below.

1. Theatre performance: acting of actors and actresses; fascinating scenery; costumes; make-up; music; work of the producers; curious plot; voices.

2. Films: newsreel; feature; black and white; history; action; documentary; silent; musical; horror; thriller; fantasy; animated cartoon; science.

3. TV programme: plays; the News; sports; soap operas; game-shows; cartoons; music; wildlife; talk-shows; commercials.

Ex. 14. Insert was or were.

1. Yesterday my cousin and me … at the Lenin Stadium. 2. Their nephew … at the folk music concert last Friday. 3. … there leading actors in the Drama Theatre in 1939? 4. There … no new productions in the repertoire of the Musical Comedy Theatre a year ago. 5. Last evening our relatives … at the circus performance. 6. I … not at the café with our visiting engineer.

Ex. 15. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. This folk song-dance ensemble used to have a success in many cities abroad. 2. Five years ago this company would put on plays by modern Soviet and Western playwrights. 3. In 1990 my secretary didn’t use to book tickets for shows. Today we receive a lot of partners from abroad and show them both our enterprise and interesting places of the city. 4. Where did he see that musical? 5. I would have refreshments and a drink, then I would walk about the foyer during the interval. Now I prefer sitting and discussing the acting and programme. 6. Did it take the director a month to make the film?

Ex. 16. Translate the sentences using Past Continuous or Past Perfect.

1. Вчера в 8 часов вечера гости смотрели наш первый русский триллер. 2. В прошлую субботу господин Миллер встал к 7 часам и поехал на рыбалку. 3. Весь прошлый сезон эта актриса играла ведущую роль в классической пьесе. 4. Прежде он сыграл в восьми художественных фильмах. 5. Мы смотрели видео, пока гости обсуждали программу. 6. Неделю назад в это время делегация смотрела бейсбольный матч.

Ex. 17. Read and translate the conversation.