“Money talks they say. All ever said to me was ‘Goodbye’.”Gary Grant (1904-1986), American film star
"A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. "
Bob Hope (1903-2002), American comedian
1. Do the quiz individually. Then compare answers with a
partner.
1. How much cash do you have with you at the moment? Do you:
a)know exactly? b) know approximately? c) not know at all?
2. Do you normally check: a) your change? b) your bank statements and
credit card bills? c) restaurant bills? d) your receipts when shopping? e) prices in
several shops before you buy something?
3. Do you: a) give money to beggars? b) give money to charities? c) give
away used items, such as clothing?
4. If you go for a meal with someone you don't know well, do you: a)
offer to pay the whole bill? b) suggest dividing the bill into equal parts? c) offer
to pay the whole bill but expect them to pay next time? d) try to avoid paying
anything?
5. What do you think about people who do not pay correct amount of
tax? Is this: a) a serious crime? b) morally wrong but not a crime? c) excellent
business practice?
6. If you lend a colleague a small amount of money and they forget to
pay it back, do you: a) say nothing b) remind them that they owe you money?
c) arrange to go for a drink with them and say you've forgotten your wallet or
purse?
Write one more question to add to the quiz above. Ask a partner to answer
it.
Discuss your answers to the quiz. What do they say about your attitude to
money? What do they say about your culture?
Useful expressions
Can you change a ten-pound note, please?
How are you paying?
How much is it?
I can’t afford it. –
I don’t have any change.
I’ll take the cheaper pen
It is incredibly expensive!
Learn these expressions by heart and make your own dialogue as in the
example.
Section 2.
Texts on medicine.A good example of translation practice.Pregnancy
As with any investigational drug, the effect of XYZ11 on the unborn child is unknown and so you must take care to avoid becoming pregnant during this study. No studies have been done on XYZ11 in pregnant women or women who are nursing their infant. It is not known if XYZ11 is safe for pregnant women, unborn babies and infants who are nursing. It is also not known if XYZ11 has an effect on sperm or eggs. You cannot be in this study if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. In addition, all women who are able to become pregnant must be using two effective methods of birth control (one barrier and one non-barrier) while in this study. The study doctor will discuss these contraceptive methods with you.
Any female subject who is capable of becoming pregnant will have a pregnancy test before going into the study. If you become pregnant or suspect you are pregnant while participating in this study, you must notify the study doctor or study assistant as soon as possible. If you do become pregnant during the study, you will be removed from the study, and with your permission, your health and your baby's health will be monitored throughout your pregnancy.
Перевод на русский язык:
Беременность
Как и при применении любого другого исследуемого препарата, влияние препарата XYZ11 на плод в утробе матери неизвестно, поэтому в период участия в исследовании необходимо использовать противозачаточные средства. Исследования влияния препарата XYZ11 на организм беременных и кормящих женщин не проводились. Неизвестно, является ли препарат XYZ11 безопасным для беременных женщин, плода и детей, находящихся на грудном вскармливании. Также неизвестно воздействие препарата XYZ11 на сперму или яйцеклетки. В данном исследовании не могут принимать участие беременные или кормящие женщины. Кроме того, при участии в исследовании пациентки, способные к деторождению, должны использовать два надежных метода контрацепции (один барьерный и один не барьерный). Врач-исследователь проведет консультацию по поводу методов контрацепции.
Для всех пациенток, способных к деторождению, будет проведен анализ на беременность до начала участия в исследовании. Если Вы забеременели во время участия в исследовании или предполагаете, что забеременели, незамедлительно сообщите об этом врачу-исследователю или его помощнику. Если беременность подтвердится, Вы будете выведены из исследования. С Вашего разрешения наблюдение за Вашим здоровьем и здоровьем Вашего ребенка будет проводиться в течение всей беременности.
Обратный перевод:
Pregnancy
Like during administration of any other study drug, the effect of XYZ11 on the fetus in the womb is unknown, therefore, during participation in the study it is necessary to use contraceptives. The studies of the effect of XYZ11 on the body of pregnant and breastfeeding women were not conducted. It is unknown whether XYZ11 is safe for pregnant women, the fetus and breastfed children. The effect of XYZ11 on the sperm and ovum is also unknown. Neither pregnant nor breastfeeding women may take part in the study. Furthermore, during participation in the study women patients with a childbearing potential must use two reliable methods of contraception (one barrier and one non-barrier method). The study doctor will provide a consultation on the contraception methods.
To all women patients with a childbearing potential a pregnancy test will be performed before the beginning of their participation in the study. If you get pregnant during your participation in the study or if you suspect that you are pregnant, promptly notify study doctor or his/her assistant. If your pregnancy is confirmed, you will be withdrawn from the study. Subject to your authorization your health and your child's will be monitored during the entire pregnancy period.
