K e l l y. Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that?
J o s h. Uhh. That’s hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last.
K e l l y. Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to im- prove your job skills?
J o s h. Wait, wait. What are you suggesting?
K e l l y. Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job. J o s h. Wh… wh… Are you trying to say something about my current
job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying?
K e l l y. You know, you did drop out of college.
J o s h. I know, I know, but I don’t know. I’m just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a step up. McDonalds! Yeah, but, you know, I don’t have the resources to go back to school at the moment; however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months.
K e l l y. Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time. J o s h. If I last that long.
1) In which field is the man looking for a job?
a) education b) medicine c) technology
2) Which statement best describes the pay for the job?
a) Employees can receive periodic pay increases based on their work. b) The salary for the position is above the industry average.
c) Workers are paid on a commission basis depending their sales.
3) What are some of the benefits that the company provides?
a) insurance, paid vacation, and a company vehicle
b) paid vacation, opportunities for promotion, and insurance
c) opportunities for advancement, insurance, and a free bus pass
4) What does the future hold for the industry that he is considering?
a) growing, yet uncertain b) expanding and secure c) contracting, yet stable
5) From the conversation, what do we know about the man’s educational background?
a) He dropped out of high school.
b) He has some post-secondary education. c) He has a college degree.
Key: 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b.
5. speaking
Do ex. 6, p. 63.
6. summary
1) What are ten common questions asked during a job interview in your opinion?
2) What questions would you ask the interviewer to show you are informed about the company and you are serious about the position?
7. Homework
Ex. 8, p. 64.
Lesson 21
wrItIng ForMal letterS
Цілі: формувати навички письма; вдосконалювати навички усного мовлен- ня, читання; розвивати культуру спілкування й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; ви- ховувати зацікавленість у розширенні своїх знань.
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1. Warm-up
Procedure
Discuss the differences in layout and language between informal and informal letters (indentation, the use of contracted verb forms, the use of
phrasal verbs and idiomatic language, etc.). Fill in the chart with the follow-
ing expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms and slang, contracted verb forms like
we’ve, I’m, etc., short sentences, polite phrases, fewer passive verb forms:
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I am sorry to inform you that… I am very grateful for…
Why don’t we…
I will not be able to attend the… Give my regards to…
I look forward to hearing from you… Let me know as soon as…
Dear Tom,
Dear Ms Smithers, Best wishes,
Yours faithfully, I’m really sorry I…
Unfortunately, we will have to postpone… We had a little bit of luck…
Our computers are used for a variety… I use my pencil sharpener for…
| Formal letter | Informal letter |
2. speaking
Do ex. 1, p. 66.
3. Reading and writing
Do ex. 2, p. 66.
4. Reading
Do ex. 3, p. 67.
5. Writing and speaking
Work in pairs
Finish the sentences and discuss possible variants.
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I would like to thank you for… I would like to request that… Would it be at all possible for…
I would be grateful if you could… Yours…
Thank you for your… Thanking you in… Please find…
I would like to place an…
I am sorry to have to inform you that…
6. Reading and writing
Read the text and do the tasks.
The defining feature of distance learning is that you do not need to at- tend the awarding university institution in person. This style of study is not new. The University of London established its external programme in 1858 to make the degree accessible to students who, for one reason or another, could not come to London to study, and it now offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications to almost 24,500 students in over 157 countries around the world. Now, a growing number of other UK institutions are de- veloping distance learning programmes to offer students the chance of study- ing without leaving home. Distance learning suits people for many different reasons. For Petrakis, “Family and financial circumstances prevent me from studying abroad for extended periods, but I could manage a couple of short visits”. For Teresa, “I now have two small children, it is impossible for me to attend University. I would, therefore, like to study at home”.
Finding the finance to study may be difficult, “Due to financial con- straints; I could not further my education in any conventional way, and so I joined the bank, my present employer. My ambition is to improve my career prospects by obtaining a university degree”, said George Morgan.
