- •Предисловие
- •The Company Organization
- •Vocabulary
- •I. Match the English words and word combinations with their Russian
- •II. Answer the questions.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
- •IV. Answer the questions choosing the replies from the definitions.
- •VII. Find Russian equivalents.
- •VIII. What department are the following responsibilities associated with? Match the responsibility with the department.
- •IX. Speak about the company’s structure shown in the chart.
- •X. Write a list of departments of a company and explain their functions.
- •XII. Make up a dialogue or a story using the following questions and answers.
- •XIII. Translate small dialogues.
- •The Company Profile
- •Vocabulary
- •II. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the words from the box.
- •III. Match the words with their definitions.
- •IV. Complete the chart below with the information from the box and make
- •VI. Here are some facts about a company. Write a short profile of this
- •VII. Read the text. Make up a dialogue. Use questions and answers below.
- •VIII. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogue.
- •IX. Translate the sentences.
- •Financial Performance
- •XI. Complete the sentences below with the words from the box.
- •XII. Read a presentation about Tara Fashions. Complete the chart.
- •XIII. Read the text. Write out the underlined words and translate them. The History of Marks and Spencer
- •1. Find words to match these definitions:
- •2. Match words with the same meaning.
- •3. Find the words which mean the same as the word below
- •4. Write down the questions to the answers about Marks and Spencer.
- •5. Make a presentation about the above company. Study and use useful
- •Introducing new information
- •XIV. Scan the text, translate and answer the questions. Toyota – a Famous Auto Maker
- •Expanding
- •II. Get information about the company and prepare a presentation of your
- •Investment plan, with reasons for your choices.
- •Valentino Chocolates
- •Advertising
- •I. Read and translate the text.
- •Vocabulary
- •II. Read the dialogue and translate it.
- •III. Complete the questions with the best word or expression.
- •IV. Match the verbs, adjectives and nouns
- •V. Use information from the above texts and complete the table.
- •VII. Translate the sentences.
- •VII. Read, translate the text and speak about the ways the company
- •Coca-Cola and its Advertising
- •Marketing
- •Kristal Water
- •III. Complete the notes with the words from the box.
- •IV. Discuss the keys to successful marketing.
- •V. Match the words to the definitions
- •VII. Translate the sentences.
- •VIII. Read the description of a language training market. Answer the
- •Recruiting people How Companies Fill Job Vacancies
- •Vocabulary
- •I. Match the words to their definitions
- •II. Use the words from the box to complete the text
- •III. Match the verb with the noun.
- •IV. Translate the text into English
- •Information about each candidate. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses
- •VI. Translate the sentences.
- •Talking about Jobs
- •I. Answer the questions in writing
- •II. Here are some different jobs:
- •III. Match the adjectives to their meaning
- •IV. Discuss whether these jobs are highly skilled, skilled, semi-skilled or
- •V. Match the jobs to the professions. Use the table while putting the verbs
- •In brackets into the appropriate form.
- •Personal Features
- •I. Look at the adjectives. Translate them and match definitions with one of
- •II. Match the adjectives in the box to the appropriate descriptions below.
- •III. Which of the qualities above are the most important in the jobs below?
- •VIII. Complete the letter using suitable words and phrases from the box. The
- •IV. Match the following qualities with the appropriate explanations.
- •V. Answer the following questions.
- •VI. Speak about your personal features.
- •Applying for a Job The Letter of Application
- •Curriculum Vitae
- •Vocabulary
- •Writing Letters
- •I. Prepare a short advertisement for one of the jobs:
- •III. – Read and translate the job advertisement.
- •Grammar Part
- •Gerdau - a Brazilian Success Story
- •Vivendi – 150 years of History
- •The Road to Recovery
- •Market Report - a Rocky Road for Tech Stocks.
- •Investment Opportunities
- •In the correct form of the Passive.
- •Список литературы
- •Оглавление
Applying for a Job The Letter of Application
The letter of application is very important because it often provides the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. The letter of application contains three or more paragraphs in which you should confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job; say why you are interested in the position and the company; show that you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant skills and experience and indicate your willingness to attend an interview.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum vitae is usually enclosed to the letter of application. The CV is the “story of somebody’s working life”. It must contain the following items:
personal details – name, date of birth, marital status, etc.
education
qualifications
professional experience
interests
references
Vocabulary
to confirm – подтверждать
to contribute – способствовать, делать вклад
to highlight – подчеркнуть, выделить
to indicate – указывать, показывать
willingness – желание
to enclose – прилагать
marital status – семейной положение
Writing Letters
Letters, the traditional form of business communication, are still generally preferred for confidential and very formal correspondence. How to write a letter?
A letter is usually divided into seven parts:
the Letterhead (including Place and Date) – шапка на фирменном бланке,
включая место и время
the Inside Address – внутренний адрес
the Greeting – обращение
the Body of the Letter – текст письма
the Complimentary Close – заключительная фраза
the Signature – подпись
the References to Enclosures (if any) – ссылки на приложения
(если есть)
Layout (схема) of a letter.
Sender’s Address (house, street, city, country) Receiver’s Address Date
Greeting,
The body of the letter
Complimentary close,
Signature |
Letter-writing expressions.
Greeting |
Dear Sir/Madam Dear Sirs (Br) Gentlemen (Am) |
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Reason for writing |
I am writing
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Stating a reference |
Thank you for your letter of January 23rd With reference to our conversation today/ your fax dated 5 June |
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Giving good news |
I am delighted/glad to tell you that … |
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Giving bad news |
We regret to inform you that … Unfortunately … |
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Making request |
We would be grateful if you could … I would appreciate it if you could … Please … |
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Offering help |
If you wish, we would be happy to … |
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Apologizing |
I am sorry about the delay in replying. I would like to apologize for … We are sorry for … |
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Enclosing documents |
I enclose … Please find enclosed the catalogue. |
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Closing remarks |
If you have any further questions, … If we can help you any way, please contact us again. Thank you for your help. |
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Referring to future contact |
I look forward to Looking forward to |
meeting you next week receiving your comments hearing from you |
Finishing |
Yours faithfully/ Sincerely yours/ Yours truly |
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Use these standard phrases in your business correspondence.