- •Philosophy Task 5
- •Word study
- •5. Find in the text antonyms for:
- •6. Give a complete definition of “Humanism”. Use the necessary word-combinations from the brackets:
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Choose the right statement:
- •3. Divide the text into logical parts and make up an outline of the text.
- •4. Speak on the meaning of Humanism. Task 6
- •Word study
- •6. Give derivatives of the following words:
- •7. Think of all possible situations where you can use the following word-combinations:
- •8. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Explain what is meant by the following statements:
- •3. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •4. Divide the text into logical parts and make up an outline of the text.
- •5. Speak on the following points:
- •Word study
- •7. Complete the sentences with correct words. Put down some questions to the text:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Look through the text and ask ten questions concerning the life story of Kant:
- •Immanuel Kant
- •4. Complete the following sentences:
- •5. Speak on the following points:
- •Word study
- •6. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Complete the following sentences:
- •4. Speak on the following points:
- •20Th century philosophy
- •Word study
- •6. Complete the sentences with correct words. Put down some questions to the text:
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •2. Agree or disagree with the following:
- •3. Discuss the following quotations with your partner(s) and comment them:
- •Task 10
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •Word study
- •In relief to change one’s mind given some time to consider to advocate lonely to share a view to complain of to catch a cold
- •6. Make up your own sentences with the following words and word combinations:
- •7. Develop the following situations:
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Speak on the text as if:
- •3. Do you agree with the idea that:
- •4. Read and translate the quotations of famous philosophers. Develop the situations where they can be used:
- •Eastern Religion and Philosophy
- •Russian religious aesthetics
- •Philosophy in Ukraine
- •Text for Reading and Discussion What is Philosophy?
- •I’m Sorry
- •Moral Miscellany Do You Have to Be Scum to Get Ahead in Business?
- •Killing Bambi’s Mother
- •Business english Lesson 1 the resume / curriculum vitae
- •How to write resume:
- •Sample Resume Name
- •Lesson 2
- •Presenting Yourself Successfully – Before, During & After Your Job Interview
- •How to Give a Good Presentation
- •Discussion Questions:
- •Incoming Calls:
- •Telephone - connecting quiz
- •Telephone - wrong number quiz
- •Telephone - appointments quiz
- •Comprehension сheck and vocabulary exercises
- •Grammar
- •2. Complete the sentences with suitable infinitives which follow adjectives.
- •3. Rewrite these sentences using perfect infinitives.
- •5. Complete the sentences with the words in the list. Use possible forms.
- •6. Change the sentences into the passive.
- •7. Complete the sentences with correct form of the verbs in brackets: infinitive with or without to, -ing form.
- •9. Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given words.
- •11. Underline the correct word(s).
- •2. Complete the sentences. Use gerund phrases as subjects.
- •4. Transform the sentences according to the model. Use gerund phrases as objects.
- •5. Make up sentences from the table. You can use the same prepositions more than once.
- •6. Practice using gerunds following prepositions and answer the questions in complete sentences.
- •7. Choose the correct way of completing each sentence.
- •8. Do you know which verbs are followed by – ing forms and which are followed by infinitives? Make two lists.
- •10. Choose the correct forms of the verbs. Sometimes two answers are possible.
- •11. Supply an appropriate form of the gerund for each verb in brackets (Active, Passive or Past forms).
- •Expressing Preference (-ing forms/infinitive)– The Participle - Expressing Positive/Negative Agreement
- •2. Fill in the gaps with prefer, would prefer, would rather, as.
- •3. Complete the sentences with two to five words including the word in bold.
- •4. Transform the sentences using the perfect participle.
- •5. Transform the sentences using the past participle.
- •6. Transform the sentences using absolute construction with participle.
- •7. Transform the sentences using the present participle.
Sample Resume Name
Street Name 123
1111 Maastricht
The Netherlands
Tel: +55 55 555 5555
Email candidate@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To contribute strong customer service skills and experience within a business hotel by participating in a Rooms Division career program in the role of Supervisor.
EDUCATION
XXXX Hotel School, Maastricht, The Netherlands September 2002 - May 2006
Bachelor degree in Hotel Management
Relevant courses: Hotel management, Financial Management, Food & Beverage Management, Rooms Division Management, Marketing and financial accounting, Business Law
EXPERIENCE
XXXX Hotel, Maastricht, The Netherlands Front Desk Supervisor 4 star, 1,365 room business hotel Assure smooth operation of the front desk through the supervision of 8 Front Desk Agents Ensure that quality standards are met during the check-in and check-out of guests, handling of all guest complaints, following up on guest requests, and handling of VIP guests. Hotel ABC, Maastricht, The Netherlands Front Office Agent 4 star, 227 room luxury hotel, part of XYZ Hotel Group Responsible for check-in and check out of all guests, answering phones, maintaining and balancing a bank, and accepting after hours reservations Ensured that all guest problems are resolved by using the guest response program procedure XYZ Resort, Sea Island, FL, USA Food and Beverage Intern Participated in the Summer Work and Travel Program at this 3 Diamond, 550 room hotel Worked in the restaurant, bar, room service, and banqueting areas of the hotel. Responsible for completing banqueting set-ups, preparing of bar snacks in the kitchen, and acting as server for lunch and dinner service in all restaurant and room service outlets |
June 2006 – Present
September 2003 – June 2006
May 2003 – August 2003
|
SKILLS
Language - Fluent in Dutch and English languages Intermediate Spanish speaking and writing skills
Computer - Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Fidelio Front Office, Micros
REFERENCES References are available upon request
LANGUAGE PRACTICE
Exercise 1. Match the positions with their day-to-day activities.
Clerk |
answer inquiries, welcome visitors; operate the computer, write letters, welcome visitors, answer telephone; prepare invoices, write reports; write computer programs, operate the computer; type letters reports and speeches; |
Computer operator |
|
Typist |
|
Receptionist |
|
Accountant |
|
Manager |
Exercise 2. Match the positions with adjectives which describe the features necessary for the following positions.
Secretary
Accountant
Sales representative
Director/ Manager
active |
cooperative |
energetic |
realistic |
attentive |
creative |
extroverted |
sincere |
broad-minded |
diplomatic |
independent |
systematic |
constructive |
disciplined |
methodical |
tactful |
Exercise 3. Some characteristics can be either positive or negative depending on your point of view. Match the words in the right-hand column with their negative connotations.
Positive |
Negative |
determined |
extravagant |
economical |
inquisitive |
assertive |
obstinate/stubborn |
original |
mean/tight-fisted |
frank/direct |
weird/eccentric/odd |
broad-minded |
naive |
inquiring |
self-important/arrogant |
generous |
pushy |
innocent |
aggressive/bossy |
ambitious |
blunt/abrupt |
Exercise 4. Match the opposites.
clever |
introverted |
extroverted |
tight-fisted |
rude |
courteous |
cruel |
gregarious |
generous |
kin-hearted |
unsociable |
half-witted |
Exercise 5. Look at the words below and match them to the questions which aim to decide whether a person is like that.
pessimistic |
argumentive |
sensitive |
sociable |
extravagant |
assertive |
inquisitive |
reliable |
If you arrange to meet at 7 p.m., do you arrive at 7 p.m.?
Look at the picture. Do you think ‘my glass is half empty’?
Do you prefer to be in the company of other people?
Do you find it easy to tell your boss if you feel he/she has treated you badly?
Do you always look out of the window if you hear a car draw up?
Do you often buy your friends presents for no particular reason?
Do you often disagree with what other people say?
Do you think about other people’s feelings?
Exercise 6. What questions like those in ex.5 could you ask to try in finding out whether a person is the following?
thrifty |
sensible |
even-tempered |
blunt |
intelligent |
obstinate |
Exercise 7. Choose five or six adjectives from this unit to describe either your own or your friend’s character. How do you or your friend demonstrate these characteristics?
Example: Sociable – I am sociable because I love being with other people.
Exercise 8. Write down your Resume according to the following plan.
OBJECTIVE
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
WORK HISTORY
PERSONAL