Английский язык. Higher education

ACTIVITY D

READING COMPREHENSION

PART 1

DIRECTIONS:

Find the English equivalents for the following sentences in the text:

1. Я так считаю, потому что многое в нашей жизни меняется в один миг.

2. Если нам небезразлично наше будущее, обдумывая свою карьеру, мы должны обратить внимание на многие вещи.

3. Мы должны быть уверены, что избежим безработицы или, по крайней мере, сможем применить свои знания в других областях человеческой деятельности.

4. Кроме того, наш институт уделяет большое внимание изучению иностранных языков.

5. На мой взгляд, настоящий менеджер должен знать бухгалтерское и банковское дело.

PART 2

DIRECTIONS:

Fill in the blank with the correct word:

1. It's rather difficult sometimes to choose a ... and to speak about the future ....

2. We should ... our abilities and ....

3. We are to decide what we are going to do in our life and feel..., but not bored or ....

4. I wanted to be a ... and treat people and ... their lives.

5. I decided to … the Institute of Parliamentarism and Entrepreneuship because it trains … for all kinds of … .

PART 3

DIRECTIONS:

Complete the sentence with the best answer (a, b or c) according to the information in the text:

1. There are lucky people who

a) chose their profession in childhood.

b) do everything possible to acquire proficiency.

c) avoid unemployment.

2. We must know whether the profession we have chosen will

a) be interesting and entertaining.

b) guarantee good living conditions and high salary.

c) be in fashion.

3. Our Institute gives knowledge in

a) economy, principles of management and other subjects.

b) art and music.

c) humanitarian subjects only.

4. A good specialist should make decisions quickly and

a) be well-dressed.

b) be a reliable partner in business.

c) have a good sense of humor.

ACTIVITY E

ORGANIZING YOUR THOUGHTS

PART I

DIRECTIONS:

Answer the questions:

1. Are there many people who chose their career in childhood?

3. What should we pay attention to while choosing a career?

4. What do you know about your future profession?

5. Why are the professions of an economist and a manager very important now?

6. Why did you decide to enter this Institute?

7. What kind of knowledge does it give?

8. Do you think that it’s very important to know a foreign language?

9. What traits of character are necessary for a manager?

PART II

DIRECTIONS:

Working in groups discuss possible answers:

1. What we think about while choosing a profession.

2. Your plans for the future.

3. What do you think is better: working for someone else or being “your own boss”? Why?

PART III

DIRECTIONS:

What can you say in the following situations?

You are applying for a job you have been dreaming about for a long time. Try to persuade the interviewer that you are suitable for this job, by enumerating your abilities, skills and speaking about your educational background.

Your friend has lost her job. She is at a loss and thinks that her career is over. She can't imagine how to succeed in life. Give her the advice.

PART IV

DIRECTIONS:

Role play the following situations:

Student A

You are a mother of a 15 year old girl. She is finishing school this year and can't decide which job to take. She even thinks about starting to work right after school. Explain her the importance of choosing the right career. Discuss together what career she can choose.

Student B