Методические указания к изучению дисциплины «Английский язык» и выполнению контрольной работы №1 для студентов заочной формы обучения (стр. 2 )

1.  The company managers _________ the union about any changes in employee vacation allowances.

(A)  advice

(B)  advising

(C)  advised

(D)  advisor

2.  I like my work because I have the _________ to make my own decisions.

(A)  freed

(B)  freely

(C)  freedom

(D)  free

3.  _________ they were tired, they worked overtime.

(A)  Because

(B)  In spite

(C)  Since

(D)  Although

4.  _________ have the employees complained so much about working conditions in the factory.

(A)  Never

(B)  Ever

(C)  Soon

(D)  Forever

5.  If the student _________ for tomorrow's exam, she’ll be more confident.

(A)  prepares

(B)  prepared

(C)  prepare

(D)  would prepare

6.  The president answers all his calls _________.

(A)  himself

(B)  he

(C)  him

(D)  his

7.  _________ amazes Ms. Fawlty is the speed of her new computer.

(A)  That

(B)  Which

(C)  Who

(D)  What

8.  The management is meeting to determine who _________ promoted.

(A)  must

(B)  will be

(C)  could have been

(D)  might have

9.  Stock prices are _________ they were last week.

(A)  the highest

(B)  high

(C)  higher

(D)  higher than

10.  We’ll stay at this hotel until the car_____.

(A)  will be fixed (B)  is fixed

(C)  will not be fixed (D)  isn’t be fixed

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1.6.  (10 х 2 points) Translate into English.

1.  – Не могли бы мы назначить встречу в четверг на 2 часа?

– Конечно. Мне приятно Вас видеть в любой день и в любое время.

2.  В этом месяце мы заключили контракт на офисное оборудова­ние с фирмой «Браун энд Ко».

3.  Заказчики заинтересованы в покупке этой модели у американ­ской фирмы. Управляющий «Росэкспорта» хотел бы встре­титься с г-ном Хантером, чтобы обсудить некоторые вопросы и получить типовой контракт фирмы.

4.  – Сколько времени вы знаете директора этой компании?

– Я знаю его с тех пор, как начал работать в министерстве.

5.  В нашем офисе 10 инженеров. Двое знают французский язык, а все остальные знают английский.

6.  Вчера у нас была встреча с предпринимателями, которые интересуются нашей продукцией.

7.  Мы согласны с условиями оплаты, но нам хотелось бы уточ­нить условия поставки.

8.  Наш директор уезжает в Лондон послезавтра. Он будет вести переговоры с несколькими фирмами. Он пробудет там месяц.

9.  Г-н Блейк сказал, что обсуждение цены не заняло у них много времени.

10.  Я закажу номер в гостинице, прежде чем поеду в команди­ровку.

2. Business Communication. Telephoning and Business Letters.

2.1. (7 x 1 point) Choose the best responses. Write your answers in the boxes.

1.  Can I speak to Ben Cole, please?	(A)  It doesn't matter. (B)  Speaking. (C)  I'll call back later.
2.  Hello, I'm Sarah. I haven't seen you around before.	(A)  What do you do for a living? (B)  Is that one of your colleagues? (C)  No, I'm new here.
3.  Could you spell that for me, please?	(A)  I'm calling to ask about a quotation. (B)  R-A-C-Z-Y-N-S-K-I. (C)  Yes, it's 9
4.  The name of the person you should contact is Mr. Derrida.	(A)  I see. (B)  Let me see. (C)  See you.
5.  I didn't get that.	(A)  I said I'm afraid I can't come. (B)  I'm afraid not. (C)  Hold the line, please.
6.  Is Carmen in advertising?	(A)  Yes, please. (B)  Yes, that's right. (C)  Yes, certainly.
7.  I'd like to book a table for two, please.	(A)  Certainly, Sir. (B)  That's a good idea. (C)  Goodbye.
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2x 1 point) The following dialogue is in the wrong order. Rearrange it to make a natural flow of conversation.

(A)  I’m sure. I hope to get back here again.

(B)  That’s a pity. There's a lot to see.

(C)  Good. Are you here on business then?

(D)  Are you staying long?

(E)  Really? That's interesting. What line are you in?

(F)  No, just a couple of days.

(G)  Yes, we’re thinking of setting up an office here.

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2.3. (10 х 1 points) This task refers to the following two e-mails. Put the correct word or phrase in each blank. Choose from the following list. Use each item once only. Write your answers (letters A, B … or J) in the boxes.

A.  let me know B.  Also C.  please D.  a lunchtime meeting E.  thank you

F.  on the meeting agenda G.  this is H.  Re I.  conference Room 2 J.  I'm sorry

To: From: Subject:

Ronald Richards, Peter King, Chery Prince, Linda Bertini Isabelle Santelli Meeting Reminder

__(1)__a reminder that this month's department meeting will take place this Thursday at 12:00 in __(2)__. __(3)__ note location change. The meeting will NOT take place in my office. We will review progress on the Lockerman project and look at the budget for the rest of the year. This is __(4)__and sandwiches and coffee will be served. Please __(5)__ by Wednesday if you won't be able to make the meeting. __(6)__. Isabelle Santelli

To: From: Subject:

I. Santelli R. Richards __(7)__: Meeting Reminder

Isabelle, __(8)__I won't be able to make the meeting. I'm leaving for Sydney that morning and can't get a later flight. Before I go, I'll put on your desk the figures you'll need for the second item __(9)__. I've prepared a thorough report, so you'll be able to have that part of the discussion without me. __(10)__, Peter worked with me on this and can probably answer any questions. I'll be meeting with Mr. Lockerman first thing Friday and will send you the particulars later that day, or by Saturday morning at the latest. Ronald

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2x 2 points) For questions 1-5, you have to choose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information in the letters (see task 2.3).

1.  Who should attend the meeting on Thursday?	(A)  Conference committee members (B)  All company personnel (C)  Department members (D)  Mr. Lockerman
2.  Where will the meeting take place?	(A)  In a conference room (B)  In a sandwich shop (C)  In a cafeteria (D)  In an office
3.  When will Mr. Richards go to Sydney?	(A)  Wednesday (B)  Thursday (C)  Friday (D)  Saturday
4.  Who worked on a report with Mr. Richards?	(A)  Mr. Prince (B)  Ms. Santelli (C)  Ms. Bertini (D)  Mr. King
5.  What will Mr. Richards leave for Ms. Santelli?	(A)  Information about the budget (B)  Mr. Lockerman's address (C)  The meeting agenda (D)  His Sydney itinerary

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3. Reading.

3x 2 points) Read the advertisement below. For questions 1-8, you have to chose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information in the advertisement.

Sale! Sale! Sale! McGruder's Department Store announces its biggest sale of the year. You'll find fantastic savings throughout the store. 25% off all men's and women's business suits 25% off all men's and women's shoes 50% off all women's summer clothes Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get stylish designer items at bargain prices. With prices like these, you can't afford not to shop. Now through Saturday at all McGruder's locations: Park Avenue Mall Springfield Center Downtown Manchester Depot Open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a. m.-9:00 p. m. Closed Sunday

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3points) Translate the following text into Russian.

Though the United States has not adopted central economic planning, we have gone very far in the past 50 years in expanding the role of government in the economy. That intervention has been costly in economic terms. The limitations imposed on our economic freedom threaten to bring two centuries of economic progress to an end. Inter­vention has also been costly in political terms. It has greatly limited our human freedom.

An essential part of economic freedom is freedom to choose how to use our income: how much to spend on ourselves and on what items; how much to save and in what form; how much to give away and to whom. Currently, more than 40% of our income is disposed off on our behalf by government at federal, state and local levels com­bined.