Answer the questions. Give your reasons :

UNIT 1

 WRITTEN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

1. Read the text:

  In spite of the great advances made in the field of communication the letter remains one of the most effective ways of conveying information from one person to another. 

  The critical importance of the letter is its impact on the receiver. We are dealing with customers or members of the public without whose support the business would fail and our jobs disappear. Of course this is true of all our contacts with the public but the letter is difficult to retract or to deny, and these features mean that we need to be particularly careful and precise when we compose letters.

  The most important quality to cultivate for writing letters is empathy. Empathy requires you to ‘stand in the shoes’ of the recipient. How would you react to this letter if it was addressed to you? The other guidelines which you will need to bear in mind are:

1. Reply to letters as promptly as possible. Time is sometimes of the essence.

2. Keep the language as simple as possible particularly when you are writing to a non-expert. At the same time do not go too far in that direction so that the recipient feels he or she is being treated as an idiot.

3. Avoid irrelevancy and triviality.

4. Use only as many words as you really need.

5. Check the letter carefully before it is signed and leaves the office.

6. Avoid making promises you cannot keep.

7. Avoid attacking other people or firms particularly by name. Your letter must be produced in court when you are charged with damaging a person’s reputation.

8. Be careful you are not committing your organization to an unwanted course of action.  

9. Deal with all the points raised in an incoming letter.

 

Notes to the text:

to convey - передавать      - відбивати

to retract - отменять         - скасовувати, відміняти

empathy - сопереживание - співчуття

recipient - получатель      - адресат, одержувач

Example 2

Dear Mr Brown:

We are sorry to have to tell you that we cannot use your offer of 3 March. We do not plan any seminars in Insurance at present. But as soon as we resume our seminars we shall send you a notification.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rose White

 

Training Programs Secretary

 

5.Study the following:

Layout of a Letter

Business letters today usually use one of the three letter styles: block style (every letter feature begins at the left margin), modified style (the return address, the date, the complimentary close, signature, and typed name and title begin at the horizontal centre of the page),  or simplified style (salutation and complimentary close are omitted, the subject line serves as a title to the letter).

A neatly arranged letter will certainly make better impression on the reader.

The layout of business and private letters are more or less common in all countries and include the ten elements in the following order:

1. Return address

2. Date

3. Inside address

4. Salutation

5. Subject line

6. Letter body

7. Complimentary close

8. Signature

9. Typed name and title

10. Reference information (initials of the person who composed the letter and preparer’s initials: PSA/tid; enclosure; names of persons whom you sent a copy of the letter; postscripts).

Write a bad news letter and a good news letter following a block style.

LETTERHEAD or Return address * Date * Addressee’s Name Address * Salutation * Subject: * Body * Complimentary close * Signature * Sender’s Typed Name Official Title * Reference Information

Write a bad news letter and a good news letter following a modified block style.

LETTERHEAD or                                                                Return address                                                                *                                                                Date * Addressee’s Name Address * Salutation * Subject: * Body *                                                                                                  Complimentary close * Signature * Sender’s Typed Name Official Title * Reference Information

UNIT 2

HOW TO FIND A JOB?

Read the text:                              

 

It’s not always easy to find a job. The best way to get information about available job is to read various advertisements. You can find them in papers, magazines, and journals. Some firms and enterprises advertise over radio or TV. Nowadays Internet is a popular source of information for those looking for a job.

External advertising is a good source for attracting candidates, but for job ads to bring results, there are two issues to address: the media to be used, and the construction of the ad. The selection of the best medium – be it the local paper, a national daily or a technical journal – depends on the types of positions to be filled. The local newspaper is usually the best source of blue-collar jobs, clerical employees, and lower-level administrative employees. The advantage of this medium is that the job ads are more likely to be read by those seeking local employment, and therefore the ad should land in the right hands. The drawback of using the local press is that it tends not to be read by professional and technical people seeking vacancies. 

    For specialized employees, advertisements can be placed in trade and professional journals. These reach a specific population with a minimum waste and a minimum standard of applicant can be guaranteed. However, one drawback to advertising in this type of trade paper is the relatively infrequent publication which may require advertising copy six weeks before appearance of ad.

  National press offers another way of targeting middle and senior management personnel. One significant advantage of using national papers is that they reach large numbers of readers. However, the major drawback to national advertising is the cost. 

 

2. Answer the questions:

ü What does the selection of the best medium depend on?

ü In what cases should we use the local medium?

ü In what cases should we use the national medium?

ü What are the advantages and drawbacks of the local and national   

ü medium advertisement?

ü What should we use for specialized employees search?

ü What kind of medium should we use to hire middle and senior

ü personnel?

ü What are the most popular local newspapers in your region?

ü What are the most popular national newspapers in your region?

 

3. Look through the following advertisements. Say:

ü what information about the future work is presented;

ü what are requirements to the future employee;

ü what knowledge and skills are expected;

ü what other in formation is necessary to present;

ü could you apply for this job.

Example 1

Sandvik  is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for stainless materials, special alloys, and ceramic resistance materials. As part of the strategic expansion plan, we are looking for long-term oriented, energetic and highly self-motivated persons to join us:

 

PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Job Responsibilities:

ü develop new production schemes;

Requirements:

ü Master degree in Production Engineering;

ü a minimum of 3 years experience with Machine-Building Enterprise;

ü good interpersonal skills, service-minded and able to meet tight timeliness;

ü decision-making abilities;

ü good computer literacy.

ACCOUNTANT

Job Responsibilities:

ü prepare monthly accounts and balance sheets;

ü maintain fixed asset register.

Requirements:

ü Bachelor degree in Accounting;

ü a minimum of 5 years experience in general accounting;

ü good interpersonal and analytical skills;

ü good knowledge of national and international accounting system;

ü good computer literacy.

PORTAL SYSTEM ANALYST

Job Responsibilities:

ü support and enhance critical Internet web applications.

ü net development.

Requirements:

ü Specialist or Master degree in IT related fields;

ü 1 year+ related work experience;

ü good interpersonal and analytical skills;

ü portal experience is a big plus.

We offer an attractive package commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please send your Application Letter and

Resume to:

 

Sandvik Limited

Human Resources Department

43, Frunze Street

Lugansk, 91000

Example 2

Interplast Limited has vacancies for the following positions:

Designer                                                    

- male/female, age over 25 years;

- Bachelor/ Specialist/Master degree in Design or related field;

- creativity and understanding of commercial design;

- ability to use computer for design purpose;

- experience will be an advantage.

Production Manager

- vocational certificate with 5-10 years direct experience;

- Bachelor degree in Engineering;

- computer literate in basic software;

- good interpersonal skills.

Production Engineer

- Bachelor degree in Engineering;

- experience is not necessary, eager to learn and able to work in production line.

Financial Officer

- Specialist degree in Accounting, Finance;

- 1-year+ experience in related field;

- computer literate;

- good interpersonal skills.

An attractive salary and opportunity for career advancement will be offered to the right candidate. Interested persons, please send your letter of application and Resume to:

Bogdan Shevchenko

Interplast Limited

109 Lugovaya Str.

Lugansk, 91053

 

4. Use the words to complete the advertisments:

Cleaner

Local hotel_____ cleaner Monday – Friday, 9 am – 1 pm. Good ____ of pay. Tel:[phone]

 

Accounts

Full-time _____ in busy car hire company. To start immediately. Computer skills essential. _____  accounting to age and experience.

Phone Bushy’s on 10267 435 985.

 

Sales Assistant

The successful _____ must be hard-working, responsible and honest. Previous _____ is an advantage but full _____ will be given. _____ to

Mr P. Dale, Tel: [phone].

 

Nurse

_____ position for three months to replace nurse on maternity _____.

                                                                                                                                                                               

UNIT 3

 A COVER LETTER

 

1. Read the text:

 

The first piece of employment communication is the application letter. You will write the application letter to a potential employer and ask for some specific action in the hiring process. Your purpose in the application letter is not usually to ask for a job. Since the letter serves as only one step in the job search process, its purpose is to get you an interview. The letter accomplishes this task by introducing and referring your reader to your accompanying resume. By sending your letter and resume together, you hope to create interest in yourself as a potential employee. Then, the reader will want to talk further with you. The application letter should answer the question for the reader, “Why should I see you?”

An application letter serves as a sales letter for your services. When an application letter accompanies a resume that details the writer’s education and work experiences, it becomes a cover letter.

Your application letter helps develop the reader’s first impression about you as a potential employee. Your application letter must be neat, polite, purposeful, accurate, and technically correct. Make your letter brief, one typed page, consisting of four elements that contain the following information:

1. Design the first paragraph to gain attention and make your reader want to read further. Your first paragraph can accomplish this purpose in one of several ways:

ü By briefly summarizing your qualifications

ü By mentioning the name of a mutual acquaintance, or where you saw the job ad

ü By referring to news about the company or current activity

ü By asking the reader a challenging question.

2. State the job you are after. The paragraph should state what job you are applying for. Mention the source you got an information about a vacancy.  

3. Sell yourself. The paragraph should emphasize the skills that will be most attractive to that employer. Begin to convince the company to hire you. Your purpose in paragraph is to create interest in examining your background further. Here is where you discuss the benefits the company would derive from hiring you. Your goal is to convince the reader that you can satisfy the need that the company has for a new employee. Don’t go too far and outwardly boast about your skills and abilities. However, do present a businesslike and objective description of what you can do.

4. Be positive. Close your cover letter with a request for an interview. State that you will be calling within the week to arrange a time and date for your meeting, and then be sure to make that follow-up call.

  Letters of application arise from two situations – either someone solicits the application or not. In either case, your purpose is to convince the reader to examine your resume.

  If someone solicits your application, you are applying for a known job opening. The potential employer advertises the available position, you respond to a job announcement or recruitment bulletin, or someone personally notifies you about an available job.

  In an unsolicited situation, you are initiating the search. You are seeking an interview where, as far as you know, no one has sought applicants. You are attempting to generate interest for a potential position, or you are working your way into a situation where you can respond when an opening does occur. In either case, the purpose of the letter is specifically definite. You want to create enough interest for the reader to review your resume and then to talk with you.

 

 

2. Answer the following questions. Give your reasons:

ü Is it important to attract the reader’s attention?

ü Why is it important to attract the reader’s attention in the first paragraph of your cover letter?

ü What are the most common ways to attract the reader’s attention?

ü Which of them is the best one? Why?

 

3. Ask your group mate about the information you must present in your cover letter. Begin your questions with: Could you tell me…?, What can you tell me about…?, Why should I…?

 

4. Analyze the following cover letter. As you study the letter, note the four components of the cover letter:

ü Gaining attention by making a connection

ü Introducing the “product” by briefly outlining your background and situation

ü Giving evidence of value by emphasizing the benefits to the employer and referring to the attached resume

ü Asking for action by asking for an interview.

 

Charles Jacobs

188 East Taylor Drive

Mayfair, OH 44533

 

May 3, 200…

 

Mr. Hardly Samuels

Personnel Director

Merchants Department Store

222 Medium Road

Columbus, OH 44512

 

Dear Mr. Samuels:

 

Cover Letter

 

Please consider my application for administrative assistant that you advertised in the May 1 edition of the Columbus Herald. The requirements you describe match my qualifications.

 

I will be graduating from the business program at Pace County Community College at the end of the month. I’m planning to enroll part time at the Ohio State University in the fall to complete a bachelor’s degree in business administration. However, I would like to begin working full time to apply what I’ve learned at the college.

Please note on my enclosed resume the part-time and temporary positions I’ve held over the past three years. As a result, you could hire an administrative assistant with experience in office management and customer relations with strong word processing skills.

After you have read my credentials, I would like to meet you to discuss how I can contribute to Merchants’ operations in the Columbus area. I will call next week to see if we can arrange a convenient time. If you wish to reach me before then, please leave a message at [phone].

Sincerely,

Charles Jacobs

Enclosure: Resume

   

5. Study the following cover letter and answer the questions:

ü What does this letter respond to?

ü What kind of cover letter is it?

ü What are the main parts of the letter?

ü What information is presented in the letter?

ü What are the purposes of giving this information?

 

Dear Mr. Jones

 

Since Computer Systems is a fast-growing company, you are likely in need of young and energetic people with a good knowledge of computers. In one month I will be graduating from University with a Computer Science degree and would like to join your company as a programmer.

In addition to my university courses, I have had work experience in programming and operating computers. Last summer I implemented programs for the design of loudspeakers at Nortec Industries.

At your convenience, I would like to meet you to discuss how my qualifications could benefit Computer Systems.

I am looking forward to our meeting. Next week I will call you to try to arrange an interview.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Runnels

Enclosure: Resume

6. Study the following cover letter. Add everything that has been omitted:

David Benton

Worldwatch UK Ltd

357 Ferry Rd

Basingstoke RG2 5HP

 

Dear Mr. Benton

 

I saw you advertisement for the job in sales department. I am very interested in the job.

I graduated from a college.

I worked in a related field.

I enclose a copy of my resume.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please let me know if you need more information.

Yours sincerely,

Nancy Mann

UNIT 4

PREPARING EFFECTIVE RESUME

TYPES OF RESUME

 

Read the text:

                                What is a Resume?

   In the language of careers, your resume is like a balance sheet. Just as the balance sheet is a current snapshot of a business’s financial position, the resume is a snapshot of the status of your career. However, while a balance sheet includes both assets and liabilities, the resume presents only your assets. Do not include weaknesses.

  The resume is a job search tool that you design to present your skills, abilities, and experiences to potential employers and others interested in your background. A variety of formats, styles, and types of resumes are acceptable. Since your resume reflects you, it shows the individual choices you make when preparing it.

The diversity of some resumes can help stimulate your thinking. Remember that a real value of a resume comes from your background and skills, and you will tailor your resume to present that information. Very important is the fact that your resume will be different from everyone else’s. The resume is one of several tools that you will use to communicate your qualifications to potential employers. Your application letter, the firm’s application form, your interviews, and other correspondence you send work together to present your qualifications for a particular position.

The resume has a specific purpose – to create enough interest in you so a potential employer will grant you an interview. The resume serves as an extension of the application letter and a prelude to the interview.

Although no standard form or style really exists for a resume, readers of resumes have certain expectations that you must meet. How you meet them is a matter of choice. The types of details included and the format chosen can vary widely from person to person. You can choose from among many “correct” ways to present your qualifications in resume form. Since diversity is acceptable, you can use it to your advantage in presenting the best picture of your qualifications.

In the same way that a snapshot doesn’t reflect your entire personality, the resume cannot fully reflect all your qualifications, it does not provide every detail. Although it will show your educational level and briefly describe your work experience and accomplishments, it is not a complete picture of you. Remember, the resume, like the application letter and the interview, is simply one step in the process. It helps get you in the door.

 You must select the facts you want to include. You want to highlight those facts that reflect a favorable picture. You want to be accurate. However, you may also omit facts that don’t show you in the best way. You must select elements of your background that are your strongest qualifications and strengths. Remember, we all have our weaknesses. Employers, though, will hire you for your strengths, and these are what you want to show.

While preparing your resume, you have to make some choices. Revolve your choices around the type of resume you choose to prepare. The type of resume will determine which information you will include and exclude and the order in which you will present it. It will also dictate the format of presentation and the structure of the wording you’ll use to present this snapshot of your qualifications.  

 

Notes to the text:

balance sheet - балансовый отчет               - балансовий звіт

snapshot         -  фотография                    - фотографія

assets and liabilities - активы и пассивы - активи та пасиви

to tailor    - специально приспосабливать - навмисно пистосовувати

accomplishments   - достижения            - досягнення

to omit - не включать                              - не включати

 

2. Answer the question:

  

ü What can a resume be compared with?

ü What information can be included in a resume?

ü What information can be omitted?

ü Why is it necessary to write a resume?

ü What can a resume show?

ü Why can’t a resume reflect all your personality?

 

3. Read the text:

Types of Resumes

There are six different kinds of resumes. The most common are:

ü The chronological resume – list education and work history in reverse chronological order with the most recent activity first.

ü The functional resume – emphasizes your abilities and achievements rather than your work history. The skills listed should correspond to skills which are important to the position for which you are applying.

ü The targeted resume – focuses on a specific job and lists only capabilities and accomplishments which relate to that job.

ü Electronic resume - serves for sending your resume through Internet.

ü Combined resumes - different parts of resume may be presented in different formats.

Job applicants who use the chronological resume present information based on time. A potential employer will read about your education and work history. He or she will want to see your most recent experiences first, followed by previous experiences. A chronological resume is useful to emphasize the steady and systematic development of an individual’s education or work experience. It’s the most used type of resume.

Job applicants who choose the functional resume present information based on skills and abilities that they have acquired at various jobs. This type of resume will let you emphasize what you can do instead of what you have done or when you did it.

The functional resume is especially useful for people who are making significant changes in their careers, for people who have a chronological gaps in their work experience or educational development and recent graduates. The functional resume allows applicants to focus attention on the positive aspects of what they can do. In the functional resume, people do not raise questions about what happened during a specific time.

The third option is to combine the two approaches. The combined resume lets you focus attention on your specific skills and abilities and yet still include a chronological listing elsewhere in the resume.

 

4.Agree or disagree with following statements. Support your answer by the facts from the above text. Use the phrases: It goes without saying…, One can’t deny…, I don’t think…, It is not right to …

 

ü Resumes are grouped into two basic types: chronological and functional.

ü Functional resume presents information based on the skills and abilities.

ü Functional resume is the best type of resume for recent graduates.

ü You are not allowed to combine different types of resumes.

ü The chronological resume allows applicants to focus attention on the positive aspects of what they can do.

ü A chronological resume is useful to emphasize the steady and systematic development of an individual.

ü A potential employer never pays attention to any gaps in your resume.

ü There is one generally accepted type of resume.

 

Example 1:  

Nataliay Rudenko

Tel.: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

 

Job Objective: Leading economist of industrial enterprise

 

Education:

2006-2010 - Master Degree in Economics, Kiev National University

2003-2006 - Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, College of

                     Commerce, Kiev

 

Work Experience:

2009- present - Assistant to the Head of Financial Department,

                       Brown & C°, Kiev

2005-2009  - Economist of Financial Department, Brown & C°.

 

Personal Information:

Computer Literate: C-1, Microsoft Office 10.

Languages: Russian, Ukrainian (native), English (fluent)

 

Ref. Available on request

 

Ward Gantney

Tel: [phone]

 

Job Objective: Leading Engineer specializing in machine-tool design

Work experience:

2008- present - Engineer of Design Bureau, Lugansk Pipe Works.

2002-2004   -  Entry-level Engineer of Design Bureau, Holding

                        Company ‘Lugansklocomotive’

Education:

2001-2005 - Master Degree in Metal-cutting Machine-tools, East-

                       Ukrainian National University named after V.Dal.

 

Professional Affiliations

                      Member of Machine-Builder’s Association of Ukraine

 

References:

Dr. Ivanovsky T. B.,

Head of Production Engineering Department    - tel: [phone]

 

Popov N.N.,

Chief Engineer of Lugansk Pipe Works             - tel: (0642)  57-48-09  

 

 

UNIT 5

Think about the ideal job you would like to have after graduation.    Write a description of this job, and then prepare a resume for it. Assume any necessary information that would present a good case for yourself in applying for this position.

 

Take any resume that is in chronological format and put it in a functional format. Then find a resume that has been done in functional format, and put it in a chronological format. Do you see any advantages and disadvantages in changing one format to the other?

UNIT 6

JOB INTERVIEW

 

1. Read the text:

 

Most communication involved with the job search serves one purpose: to get an interview. Your cover letter attracts the attention of potential employers and encourages them to look at your resume. Your resume then generates enough interest to obtain an interview.

In the interview, you will prove your potential worth to the organization in a very different way. You’ll have to make a good impression. You’ll also have the chance to communicate precisely what you want to the decision makers who will be eventually hiring or not hiring you. Once you’ve reached the interview stage, the other communication becomes secondary. You now have to make a visible and personable impression.

   There are many types of interviews in business today; traditional one-to-one interviews, panel interviews where one or more candidates are interviewed by a panel of interviewers and even a “deep-end” interview where applicants have to demonstrate how they can cope in actual business situations. Moreover, the atmosphere of an interview may vary from the informal to the formal and from the kindly to the hostile. The interviewers may take a friendly, neutral or even hostile approach. Fashions seem to change quite rapidly in interview techniques and the only rules that applicants should be aware of may be “Expect the unexpected” and “Be yourself!”

2.Answer the questions. Give your reasons:

ü What is an interview?

ü What types of interviews are mentioned in the text?

ü What is the difference between the types of interviews?

ü Do different interviewers use different interviewing techniques? Why?

ü What is a “deep-end” interview?

ü What are the rules an applicant should be aware of?

ü What is meant by “Expect the unexpected”?

ü What is meant by “Be yourself”?

ü Do they always use an interview when hiring staff in this country?

ü Is an interview a good method for hiring staff?

ü What can an interviewer find out while interviewing applicants?

ü What can an applicant show while being interviewed?

3.   Read the text:

UNIT 7

TEST

1.Choose the right answer:

1. The letter remains one of the most ______ ways of conveying information.

a) out of date b) effective c) speedy

 

2. The most important quality to cultivate for writing letters is _____.

a) empathy b) emphasis c) efficiency

 

3. Good messages call for _____ plan for structuring ideas.

a) inductive b) deductive c) neutral

 

4. Communicating bad news call for _____ plan for structuring ideas.

a) indirect b) direct c) neutral

 

5. Business letters today usually use one of the _____ letter styles.

a) two b) unlimited c) three

 

6. The best way to get information about available job is to _____.

a) communicate with friends    b) word-of-mouth recommendation

c) read advertisement

 

7. The _____ is usually the best source of blue-collar jobs, clerical employees and lower-level administrative employees.

a) local newspapers b) national daily newspapers c) journal  

 

8. The resume presents _____ your assets.

a) both b) particularly c) only

 

9. The resume is _____ tools that you will use to communicate your qualifications to potential employers.

a) the only b) one of several c) the first

 

10.The resume has a specific purpose: _____.

a) the create enough interest in you b) to grant you a job

c) to make you a preposition

 

11._____ resume is useful to emphasize the steady and systematic development of an individual’s education or work experience.

a) A chronological b) A functional c) A targeted

 

12. Applicants should first present their _____ qualifications.

a) all b) relevant c) strongest

 

13.Traditionally, resumes have been _____ long.

a) unlimited b) three-to-five pages c) one page

 

14. In the interview, you will prove your _____ to the organization.

a) desire to work b) potential worth c) expectations for bonuses

 

 15. Employment interviews generally have _____ stages.

a) limited number of b) unlimited number of c) four

 

16. _____ the immediate offer.  

a) Don’t expect b) Expect c) Ask for

 

17. During _____ interview applicants have to demonstrate how they can cope in actual business situation.

a) panel b) “deep-end” c)  one-to-one

 

18. Your purpose in the application letter is _____.

a) get you a job offer b) to get you an interview c) to get bonuses

 

19. Your application letter must be_____.

a) neat, polite b)  purposeful, accurate c) all of these

 

20. In an unsolicited situation, you are _____ the search.

a) initiating b) answering  c) discussing

UNIT 8

First circular

The XXI Conference on problems and methods of machine-building design will be held in the East Ukrainian National University named after V. Dal, Lugansk, Ukraine, May 25-30, 20….., under the sponsorship of the Academy of Engineering of Ukraine. The primary objective of the conference is to encourage scientists in various areas of machine-building and related branches of engineering to present their latest findings and discuss their ideas.

The scientific program encompasses fundamental problems and specific technological applications. It will involve invited lectures, contributed papers, which may be presented in oral or poster form, and round table discussions. All papers are to be delivered in official languages of the conference (Ukrainian, Russian, English). All contributing participants are required to submit one printed copy of thesis of their proposed presentations and CD-copy together with their registration forms. The dead line for receipt of abstracts is March 15, 20…. The thesis must be prepared as a camera-ready original, not exceeding two pages. It should be typed clearly with 1.5 spacing and with 20 mm margins. The page should be headed by the title (centered and in bold capitals). The author’s name should also be centered below the title, followed by affiliation and name of the establishment.

We cordially invite you to participate in the conference and to treat this letter as our formal invitation. If you are interested in attending, please complete and return  the enclosed Application Form before March 15, 20…

 

3.Replace the words and phrases in italics with suitable expressions from the text:

ü The annual conference on Economic Development of Lugansk region is to take place under the sponsorship of the Institute of Regional Development.

ü The chief aim of this fundamental research is to fill in the gaps in our knowledge of the nature of financial crises.

ü The range of the problems to be discussed will cover some aspects of basic theoretical and experimental knowledge of this phenomenon.

ü The invited papers are to be read at a special session.

ü Prospective contributors are required to present their registration forms.

ü The closing date for the submission of thesis of proposed presentations is October 10, 20…...

ü The International conference on Environmental Protection is organized under the auspices of UNESCO.

 

4.Answer the following questions. Use the phrases: As to …; Frankly speaking…;

ü How often are seminars (conferences, workshops) held at your University? Use the time expressions: once (twice, three times…) a month (year, quarter); annually, regularly, seldom, etc.

ü Have you participated in any scientific conference? When? What was its subject? Use the time expressions: last week, (month, year); two weeks (months, years) ago; on June 9, 2010; etc.

ü Are you planning  to take part in any conference (seminar, workshop) in the near future? When is it to be held? What is its objective?

 

Use the following phrases:

Time: next week (month, year); in a week (month, year); in March;

Objective: to clear up the problem of …; to discuss the question of…;to obtain better understanding of the problem of …; to understand the mechanism of…; to consider the recent developments in the field of …; to report new data on ….

5.Your friend is going to submit a paper to the conference. Say what requirements his/her paper is to meet. Mention the following points: the required format; the deadline for submission, a form of presentation.  

 

6.Fill in the gaps with the words given in the box:

 

accepted; discussions; be held; sectional; be located; to welcome; to submit; be provided; devoted; information; theme; be organized; contributing;

 

The symposium _____ between the 5^th and 10^th of June 20….. The _____ of the symposium is to be “Economic Aspects of Nature Protection”. Those _____ papers are asked _____ thesis to the Program Committee. All papers _____ for the symposium will be published in the symposium proceedings. We shall also be very happy _____ those who intend to take part in the _____ which will follow each paper.

The major part of the program will be _____ to_____   meetings and informal group discussions. The headquarters for registration, the _____office and travel office will _____ in the main building of the Science Centre. Accommodation will _____in the students’ hostel and city hotels. A bus tour round the city will_____.                                                         

7 .Give English equivalents to the following, use the words:

UNIT 9

CORRESPONDENCE FOR CONFERENCE

1.Study the content and composition of a personal invitation to a conference:

Dear Dr. Carry:

 

On behalf of our Organizing Committee I would like to invite you to the XXV Regional Conference “Scientists to the Industrial Development of the Region” which will be held in Lugansk under the auspices of the East Ukrainian National University named after V. Dal on April 21-26, 201… The topic of this year’s conference is Global Warming. In view of your active interest in this field, I would like to extend to you an invitation to present a paper on a subject of choice. If you are interested in attending, please forward the enclosed application form to the Organizing Committee. An Early reply will be appreciated.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Paul Brown

The Head of Organizing Committee

 

UNIT 10

ABSTRUCT WRITING

1. Information presented in an abstract usually includes a description of:

 

ü the research subject;

ü methods used;

ü results obtained.

 

The results obtained

The relationship between … was/has been established.

The interaction between … was/has been determined.

The parameters of … were/have been calculated.

Some information concerning … was/has been obtained.

The properties of … were /have been evaluated.

 

It was/has been found that …

It was/has been shown that …

It was/has been postulated that …

It was/has been established that …

It was/has been suggested that …

It was/has been concluded that …

 

The conclusion was/has been made that …

An assumption was/has been made that …

A suggestion was/has been made that …

 

The results suggest that …

The results indicate that …                            

UNIT 11

PREPARATION FOR CONFERENCE

APPLICATION FORM

 

1.Study the following form:

Application form

For participation in the II international scientific and practical conference “Problems and perspectives of region economical development”

Family name ____________________

Name __________________________

Father’s name ___________________

Organization ____________________

Position ________________________

Scientific degree_________________

Academic rank ___________________

Paper title _______________________

________________________________

I plan to make a report (underline):

□ at the plenary meeting (up to 15 min);

□ at the section meeting (up to 10 min);

□ to participate at the conference without making a report:

□ to publish thesis without making a report.          

Required equipment:

□ overhead projector;

□ multimedia complex.

Accommodation:

□ I need an accommodation;

□ I do not need accommodation.

Contact address:

Mail: ____________________________________________________

Tel: ______________________________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________

 

__________                                               _____________________

Date                                                                 Signature

 

2.Chose the kind of participation and the type of report at the conference:

Key (lead, main, principal) speaker - основной докладчик - основний доповідач

Plenary speaker     - докладчик на пленарном заседании - доповідач на пленарному засіданні

Poster speaker      - стендовый докладчик - стендовий доповідач

Poster presenter

Keynote report               - основной доклад - основна доповідь

Principal report

Plenary report                - пленарный доклад - пленарна доповідь

Brief (summary) report - краткий доклад  - кратка доповідь

Poster report                  - стендовый доклад  - стендова доповідь      

Review (overview)        - обзорный доклад - оглядова доповідь

Dialogue

Rensky: Hello.

Derby: Dr. Rensky?

Rensky: Speaking.

Derby: Good morning, Dr.Rensky. This is Prof. Derby calling.

Rensky: Good morning Prof. Derby. I am glad you have called. Thank you

          for accepting my paper. I received the notification from your

          secretary.   

Derby: You are welcome, Dr.Rensky. We do appreciate having you as a

          conference participant. Dr. Rensky, I have a request to make.

Rensky: Yes, what is it?

Derby: I wonder if you could chair one of the conference sessions. We

         would be grateful if you would accept.

Rensky: Thank you very much for the invitation. May I have a day or two

          to think it over?

Derby:  Yes, of course. I’ll be sure to provide you with the abstracts of the

          papers in your session and all other necessary information about

          the program.  

Rensky: Thank you. I’ll call you back as soon as possible.

Derby: I’ll be expecting for your call then. Goodbye, Dr. Rensky.

Rensky: Goodbye Prof. Derby.

 

Dialogue

Rensky: Good afternoon. I am Dr. Rensky.

Registrar: Good afternoon, Dr. Rensky. Welcome to the conference.                       

              Did you have a good trip?    

Rensky: Very good, thank you.

Registrar: Let me see if everything is all right with your registration fee…

              It’s OK. Here is your conference folder. It contains the

              conference program, abstracts of the papers, your identification

              badge, and some local maps.                                                     

Rensky: Oh, fine. Thank you. Are there any messages for me?

Registrar: No, there are none here. You might want to check with the

             message centre in the Registration Hall over there. The bulletin 

              boards are identified by the name and registration number of the

              participant.

Rensky: Thank you. I’ll have a look.

Registrar: Also I’d like to call your attention to the notice boards just

             opposite the registration counter. All the information about

             current changes in the program will be posted there.

Rensky: Thank you for the information. Good bye.

Registrar: Good bye, Dr. Rensky. Good luck to you.

UNIT 12

 

PRSENTING A REPORT

UNIT 13

REPORT DESCUSSION

Dialogue

Dr. A. Dr. Curry, you said, if I followed you, that the use of animals for   

        cruel experiments is justified if these experiments are conducted for

        the benefit of mankind.

Dr. C. Yes, that’s what I said.

Dr. A.   Does this mean, then, that the suffering and death of thousands of

        living things can be beneficial to the well-being and harmonious

        development off another living-being – man?

Dr. C. Well, that’s not exactly what I mean. What I was trying to say is

        that new areas of medicine and surgery must be safe for human

        beings. When considered from this point of view, I strongly believe

        that the life of just one animal may be taken to save the lives of

        thousands of people.

Dr. A. I don’t see it that way.

Dr. C. You don’t?   

Dr. A. The point is, animals ought to be allowed to enjoy the gift of life. In

        my opinion, one can’t take the responsibility of disposing of the life

        of anything or anybody.

Dr. C. Do you mean to say then that you volunteer, or allow a member of

        your family to volunteer, to test new medicine, rather than use an

        experimental animal?    

Dr. A. That’s a good question. But I think I would volunteer. I would if the

        motivation to do it were strong.

Dr. C. Suppose you would. But do you expect there would be enough 

        volunteers for a drug to be fully tested? Don’t you think that the

        practice of using human volunteers might result in another

        thalidomide (a drug once prescribed to pregnant women and proved

        to be fatal for their babies) babies phenomenon?

Dr. A.    Sorry, I didn’t catch the last point. Would you mind explaining it?

Dr. C.   Not at all. What I mean is that the experiment might bring no

        damage whatever to the subject himself. But nobody knows how

        harmful the effect of it may be on the descendants.

 

2.Memorise the organizing elements of discussion:

a) reference to what has been sais

you mentioned that…

you argued that…

you said that…

 

b) inviting to expand on the previous point

Could you specify what…

Would you say that again?

Your point is not quite clear yet.

 

c) making sure you understand

Did I understand you correctly that…?

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that …

So, what you are saying is …

3.Complete:

a) the questions using the following words:

UNIT 14

TEST

Broughton Street, Brighton

Telephone: [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail]

15 January 2012

 

Dr.Higgins

Zacron Engineering

4, Keen Street

Cambridge

CA25 3VC

 

Dear Dr. Higgins,

We have pleasure in inviting you to our annual conference. This year it will be taking place at the Metropole Hotel, Brighton, from 24 to 28 July.

We enclose details of the conference, accommodation arrangements and a provisional program.

Last year you gave a very interesting presentation on the subject of ‘Purchasing High Technology.’ We would be very grateful if you would consider giving us an update on this.

We would appreciate it if you confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

P. Metthuse

Conference Organiser

Enc. 1. Provisional program

     2. Accommodation propositions

ADDITIONAL READING

A COVER LETTER

 

1. Gain the reader’s attention.

 

Provide a summary of qualifications. The summary beginning is the opening that most closely matched your qualification to the job you want. To write it, think first of the one most important quality you have that relates to the job.

 

Example 1:  A bachelor degree in Management Information Systems and my internship experience with DataStop International make me a strong candidate for your MIS Management Training Program.

 

Example 2: My recent study of marketing principles and five years’ experience as a commercial artist provide me with a unique background to seek the advertising position you announced June 2 in the Seattle Sentinel.

 

Refer to the name of a mutual acquaintance or job ad.  Beginning the letter by mentioning the name of a mutual acquaintance allows you to begin with a point that the applicant and reader know. If your reader respects the individual, this approach lends strength to our qualifications.

 

Example 1: Ms. Joan Jurina of your Accounts Management Unit mentioned that you need additional auditors. My degree in accounting from Southern Connecticut University qualifies me for the position.

 

Example 2: Professor James Drexler suggested that I should send my credentials to you for consideration. He understands that you are planning to expand your sales staff in the Houston area.

 

Example 3: I want to apply for the computer analyst position you placed in the October 10 issue of the Kansas City Star. I have the knowledge of and experiences with the hardware and software your company uses.

 

Refer to current news or business activities.  By starting with some mention of recent business news that relates to the organization, you show an awareness of the company’s current activities. This beginning may set you apart from other applicants.

 

Example 1: A recent article in the Wall Street Journal detailed Intershore’s interest in increasing its investment in enterpreneurial activities. My degree in finance with a minor in enterpreneurship would provide you with someone who understands the challenges your company faces.

 

Example 2: Please consider my four years’ experience as an assistant branch manager for Minnesota National Bank as you look for new branch managers to serve three new branches of Queen City State Bank.

 

Ask a challenging question. Although more risky, this approach could set you apart from others. By questioning your readers or challenging them to take action, you assert yourself confidently.

 

Example 1: Could your office use someone who not only knows how to operate all the latest versions of microcomputer publication software but also knows how to modify the applications to meet your office’s specific needs? I’m that person.

 

Example 2: Does your sales division need a regional manager who has motivated a sales staff to set new sales records in each of the past five years?

 

Ask for action.

The final paragraph is where you ask for action. Remember, though, the action you request is for the employer to read the resume and to grant an interview. That initial interview can take place at the company’s local office or at the placement office of your college or university.

In your closing paragraph, be specific. Ask for an interview. Several examples of closing paragraphs follow that are specific. However, they still respect the reader’s right to make a decision about whether he or she wished to grant the interview:

Example 1: May I have an interview? I will call your office next week to see if we can arrange a convenient time. If you wish to arrange a time before then, you can call me at 698-3457.

 

Example 2: After reading my resume and examining my qualifications, I hope that you will be interested in talking with me further about an opportunity to work in your organization. Before May 20, please call me at my campus number [phone]. After May 20, you can reach me at [phone].

 

 

RESUME WRITING  

1.You will have to answer the following questions before you can decide what kind of job you wish to apply for. Use the material of the previous exercises:

   Who am I?

   What do I like to do?

   What skills do I have?

   What kind of work have I done?

 

Education

    For job applicants who are just finishing college, education is probably their strongest qualification. If it is your strongest qualification, highlight it.

      If you are applying before you complete your degree, include the date you expect to finish. If you have not finished a degree, do not deliberately deceive your reader, but you can explain positively what you have completed. Include the number of years and the subject areas you studied. Don’t go too far. Elementary schools are not of interest to most employers. Even high school work is irrelevant once you have progressed to the later stages of your bachelor’s degree. However, an exception could be if you return to your hometown for work after being away for a while. Showing facts about your high school work would indicate that your knowledge of the city is stronger than that of a non-local applicant.

   However, while going to college you may not have other experiences to include on your resume. Therefore, using some of your significant activities during high school might be better than including nothing.

   Include training that is not college related. Include company training programs, special seminars, and courses completed for certificates. These experience have contributed to your education as well. Also include that you have paid for all or most of your college expenses if you have done so.

Work experience

If you choose to use a chronological resume. You will want to list your recent work experience first. Then work back in time. If you choose to use a functional approach, you may want to group your work experience by skill or by type. In other situations, you would mix the chronological order and functional approach (combination approach); therefore, you may want to list only the numbers of years or months of experience in each of these categories.

Be sure to include any volunteer or unpaid work activities.

Personal information

What personal details, if any, would be helpful in obtaining your desired job? The law does not require, nor are you expected to provide, any personal information except your name and citizenship. The law makes it illegal for employers to ask for personal information such as gender, age, marital status, health (unless it would affect performance on the job for which you are applying), ethnic background, religious orientation, number of dependents, and any physical challenges. By law, companies cannot make employment decisions based on this information. Certain “bona fide” (добросовестный, подлинный; сумлінний, справжній) exceptions exist, as when a job specifically requires a characteristics, on which job performance depends. Include other personal information that you think will be helpful or that relates to the job.

References

   Many firms contact references to obtain more information about you. Therefore, carefully select three to five people as references who know how well you work. They should be people you have worked for or with in current or past, or they could also be former professors you’ve studied with in school. You want to choose people who can speak objectively about you.

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