| 1. редкие ресурсы | 6. оптимальные издержки |
| 2. факторы производства | 7. государственное регулирование |
| 3. спрос и предложение | 8. совершенная конкуренция |
| 4. предел производственных возможностей | 9. экономическая эффективность |
| 5. равновесие | 10. вмененные потери |
Переведите следующие слова и выражения на русский язык.
| 1. production theory | 6. mutually exclusive actions |
| 2. inputs and outputs | 7. market changes |
| 3. goods and services | 8. real cost |
| 4. monopoly | 9. buyers and sellers |
| 5. market structure | 10. public goods |
Выберите правильный вариант ответа.
1. A fundamental method for analyzing the economy as a system is …….
a) government regulation b) microeconomics c) production theory
2. Labour services, capital and land are called ……..
a) production process b) costs c) factors of production
3. The market may reach ……….. when price and quantity balance.
a) equilibrium b) balance c) equation
4. ………. is the conversion of inputs into outputs.
a) distribution b) consumption c) production
5. …….. include new buildings, trucks, roads, etc.
a) investment goods b) public goods c) private goods
Ответьте на вопросы.
1. What is microeconomics?
2. What does economic efficiency describe?
3. What is production?
4. How can a market reach equilibrium?
5. What do factors of production include?
6. Выполните КОПР №2 «Группа времен Simple», подтема «Будущее простое время (Present Simple)».
Part 2
Прочитайте незнакомые слова перед прослушиванием текста.
queue – очередь
be under warranty – быть на гарантийном обслуживании
be at wit's end – быть в тупике
ultimate – последний, окончательный
2. Прослушайте текст «Computer Sales and Repairs» (для прослушивания кликните один раз на приведенную ниже ссылку, удерживая клавишу «Ctrl», после загрузки страницы нажмите на кнопку проигрывателя).
Ссылка для прослушивания: http://esl-lab.com/computer/computer-rd1.htm
Выберите правильный вариант ответа.
1. What is the man's main problem with his computer?
A. It crashes a lot
B. His computer has a virus
C. It has a lot of junk software
2. What is the issue with the computer warranty?
A. The warranty has expired since he bought the computer
B. The warranty isn't valid because didn't register the computer
C. The warranty doesn't cover software issues and problems
3. What can we infer from the first company's response to the caller?
A. They sent the man the wrong computer in the first place
B. The company doesn't provide warranties for their products
C. They are understaffed to handle customer complaints
4. Which of the following is a main selling point for the second company being advertised?
A. Their products are the newest on the market
B. The computers are cheaper than those sold by competitors
C. The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines
5. What is the name of the second company?
A. Turbo Command
B. Turvo Computers
C. Turban Camando
Выразите свою точку зрения.
1. What everyday problems do people who work at finance departments of international companies have?
2. How often do you work on a computer? How does computer help you at your work / study?
3. What are some common computer problems that people encounter when running their machines, and what issues can cause them? When you encounter such problems, what do you do to resolve them: seek help from a friend, consult a computer store, or read a computer book or magazine?
При ответе используйте фразы:
| To my mind … | In my experience … |
| In my opinion … | As far as I understand … |
| On the one hand, …on the other hand | From my point of view … |
| If my memory serves me right … | If I am not mistaken … |
| It seems to me that … | Personally, I think … |
| My personal view is that … | I am sure/certain/convinced that … |
| The fact is that … | This proves that … |
| It is obvious that … | There is no doubt that … |
Part 3
Напишите письмо-приглашение используя нижеприведенные задания. Используйте раздел «Полезные фразы для написания письма» приведенный в конце пособия.
You are a Chief Executive Officer of Welldone Computer Corporation. On 12.06.2011 your company holds a business conference dedicated to the issues of Computer Technologies in Economics.
a) write an invitation letter to your partner Jack Halary who works for CompUtair ltd. as a Financial Director;
b) ask him to take part in the conference;
c) express your hope for the future cooperation.
Unit 3
Part 1
