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A. Good afternoon. Could you/ Do you want to give me some/ an information about flights to Lisbon, please? I like to/ I’d like to travel on Monday morning at 8 if possible.
B. Monday. OK. Let me/ Can you check.
A. There aren’t any/ some flights at 8, but there’s an/ some earlier flight at 6:30.
B. How much does that cost/ is that cost?
A. 750 Euros.
B. That’s much/ a lot! Do you have/ Are you having any cheaper flights/
A. Sorry, not then. There’s a flight at 15:30 on Sunday which costs/ is costing 280 Euros.
B. Can I/Let me get a seat on that flight?
A. Yes – but there’s only one seat left! Do you want to/ Do you like to book it?
B. Well, I wait/ I’m waiting to hear from my colleague.
A. I would/ could hold it for you, if you like.
Complete the text with these words.
Partners produce run set up founders
Jack Russell and Ray Fox are the _______ of a film company that makes cartoon films. The two ______ know each other from their student days. They decided to ______ the company after making a video together at university. Now they _____ a big organization with over five hundred employees. They _____ some of the best known cartoon films in the business.
REFERENCES:
Adapted from Intelligent Business by Christine Johnson,p.23
Unit 7. Data. No Privacy
Vocabulary.
Browse-искать в интернете
Data-информация
Database-база данных
File-файл
Information Technology-информационные технологии
Record-записанная информация
Research-искать новые вещи, обновлять
Security-безопасность
Store-1)хранить вещи в специальном месте 2)сохранять информацию на диске
Website-программа на компьютере
Information technology (IT) makes it easy to store huge amounts of data, or information, on computer databases. Companies and organizations collect information about people all the time. Companies conduct research into people’s buying habits so that they can improve their marketing. Organizations collect data for surveillance purposes: to help stop criminal activity and increase security. Someone somewhere is recording nearly everything we do.
Lots of people have to manage large amounts of information. You may be a manager, a secretary, or a student. When you have information that you may want to use in the future, you have to store it where you can find it again.
The first step is to decide how to structure your filing system. Ask yourself: What are the main categories of information that I deal with? Then divide them into sub-categories.
The second step is to create files for each kind of material. Give each file a name. Ask yourself: Is this name helpful when I want that file again?
The third step is to arrange your files for easy access. Ask yourself: Which files do I use often? Which are important? Put these files at the front of the filing area. Or on a computer, create a short-cut to those files.
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Finally, keep your filing system up-to-date. Delete or throw away old material. File new information immediately in the right place. And review your system often. Ask yourself: Does this system work for me? Can I organize it better?
Finding information takes time. A good filing system can save you a lot of time.
Answer the questions according to the text:
1. Why is it useful to collect information about customers’ buying habits?
2. Why is important to manage information well?
3. What are three steps?
4. How do companies collect information about people?
5. What do most people think about having so much surveillance?
Exercises:
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Leader: Good morning everyone. Are we all here?
Bertrand: Er, no – Daniella isn`t here.
Leader: What (happen) _________ to her?
Bertrand: Her assistant (call) __________ a few minutes ago. Apparently she (have) __________ an accident. She (fall) ____ down. Some stairs earlier this morning and she (have to)
______ go to hospital. They think she (break) ______ her ankle.
Alicia: How terrible! I hope she`ll be OK.
Leader: Well, we must make a star. When we (meet) ___________ last week, we (decide)
________ that we (need) ______ to review the procedure for Rewarding good
Performance. Since then, two of you – that`s Philippa and Duncan - (do)____ some research into several different models which we might consider. Philippa, can we start with you?
What you (find) _______ out?
Decide if the sentences below contain mistakes. Change the form of the verb where necessary.
1 I`m working in this company since two years.
2 I have been in the US a year ago.
3 I was there for five weeks in 1999.
4 The price has increased several times this month.
5 I was in this job for 30 years.
The computer crashed – probably a virus.
Write the questions for the answer below.
1 We`re leaving on Friday at 4 pm.
2 I`m having dinner with our Japanese partners.
3 We employ 6,000 staff.
4 We`ve known each other for six years.
5 I didn`t tell you because it was confidential.
6 I recommend the more expensive model.
7 It cost $12,000.
8 We`ve decided not to do anything.
Make these questions more polite.
1 How much are they going to pay you?
2 Where`s the accounts department?
3 Can I leave my coat here?
4 What did you pay for your car?
5 What`s your name? I can`t remember.
REFERENCES:
Adapted from Intelligent Business by Christine Johnson,p.15.
English in Civil Construction.
Unit 1. Construction documents.
Vocabulary.
Working drawings – рабочие чертежи
Specification – технические требования, проектное задание
Bill of quantities – смета, ведомость объёмов работ
Architect - архитектор
Architectural technician – зд. проектировщик
Contractor - подрядчик
Symbols – символы, знаки
This very important topic describes the functions of the main documents, such as the working drawings, a specification and a bill of quantities.
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The working drawings are the basic documents prepared by the architect or architectural technicians to show the detailed plans, sections and elevations. They are drawn to a suitable scale and show the location and shape of the building. They also provide information about the dimensions, levels and general layout and services. They are used by the main contractor or subcontractors on site to construct the building. They are also used to obtain local authority’s approval, to prepare the specification, a bill of quantities and others.
The working drawing consists of site, floor, roof, foundation plans, elevations and sections. The plans show the details like the roof and floor. The sections show the internal parts like foundations and the floor. The elevations are the views of doors and windows.
All the symbols must be common to all drawings.
The specification is a document describes the construction standards, required materials, the sizes and shapes of different parts. It describes how to do the building.
The bill of quantity allows the contractor to price the work, to determine the volumes of work and the number of workers.
All abovementioned documents should be made by specialists according to the code of practice and standards of appropriate countries and be approved by local authorities.
Answer the questions according to the text:
What documents are needed for approval for building construction?
What main construction documents do you know?
Why do we need specification?
Why are all symbols common?
Exercises:
1) Match the English and Russian equivalents. Make up the sentences with these words and word combinations:
| 1. suitable scale 2. working drawings 3. specification 4. bill of quantities 5. to describe 6.to provide 7. dimension 8. elevation 9. local authorities 10. general layout 11. common 12. required 13. according to 14. abovementioned 15. appropriate | a.вышеупомянутый b.генеральный план c.органы местной власти d.в соответствии с e.требуемый, необходимый f.соответствующий масштаб g.общий, одинаковый h.рабочие чертежи i. соответствующий j.смета k.размеры, габариты l.вертикальная проекция, высота m.спецификация, технические требования n.описывать, изображать o.обеспечивать, снабжать |
2) Complete the sentences:
The working drawings are the basic documents prepared by………………………………………………………………
The working drawing consists of……………………………………………………………….
The bill of quantity allows the contractor……………………………………………………….
All construction documents should be made by specialists according to……………………………………………………..
The specification is a document describes………………………………………………………...
3) Complete the sentences using Present Perfect Active:
f.e. I am very tired because (to work). - I have worked hard.
a) She can speak English because……………………………………………… (to learn).
b) He can share his impressions about the film because……………………… (to see).
c) I’m upset because…………………………………………… (to fail an exam).
d) I have no money because…………………………………. (to spend).
e) She’s looking for her gloves because ………………………. (to lose).
f) He is absent because…………..(to fall ill).
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4) Complete the sentences using Present Perfect Passive:
f.e. The students have already done this job. - The job has already been done by students.
We have just received this letter.-
They have offered her some interesting work.-
I have invited some friends to tea.-
The students have written the test-paper without mistakes.-
They have built excellent hotels for tourists in the mountains.-
I have already ironed this dress.-
We haven’t discussed this question yet.-
Has anybody explained the rules of this game?-
REFERENCES:
Adapted from Building Construction Principles and Practices by D.Walton.,pp.13-17.
Unit 2. Health and safety.
Vocabulary.
Safety – безопасность, техника безопасности
Accident - несчастный случай, травма
Hygiene – гигиена
In advance - заранее
Hazardous - опасный
Scaffolding – установка строительных лесов
Voltage – величина электрического напряжения
First aid – оказание первой медицинской помощи
Deasease - заболевание
A building site can be a dangerous place because machinery, hazardous materials, scaffolding create risks for people. To reduce accidents it is important to work out the safest methods rules in advance and follow them.
First of all, you should wear suitable proper working clothes such as overalls, strong or rubber boots and keep them in secure place. If you work in excavations you must wear a hard hat to protect your head. Moreover, put support against the sides of the excavation so that the soil cannot fall on you. Excavations should be expected daily before work and especially after heavy rain.
The dangerous materials, such as explosives, petrol and others must be listed, controlled and stored in a locked compound.
The wiring must be inspected regularly and the voltage should be reduced to avoid electric shocks on a site.
Working on scaffolding is very dangerous to prevent accidents experts must erect scaffolding to the biggest safety standards. Workers on scaffolding must always be careful and check the position of scaffolding.
Working with bricks, blocks, cement is unsafe but you need to be careful of yourself and wear protective gloves to safety your hands from skin diseases and also wear protective mask.
All dangerous places in construction must be surrounded by secure barriers. There must be a box of first aid with plasters, bandages, ointment, disinfectant to deal with broken bones, burns and electricity shocks. The site should employ someone who is experienced at first aid.
In conclusion, a healthy building site will have adequate rest and sanitation facilities. Remember about health and hygiene of workers and organize WCs, dry areas to prepare food and wash hands.
The rules mentioned above must be kept and known by everyone on the site.
Answer the following questions:
Why is it important to work out the safest rules in advance?
What are the suitable clothes on a building site?
What and why should be kept in a box of first aid?
Explain what facilities make a healthy site.
Exercises:
1) Match the Russian and English equivalents. Make up the sentences with these words and word combinations:
| 1.scaffolding 2.trench 3. overall 4.excavation 5.shallow 6.to blast out 7.cellulose thinner 8.caustic cleaner 9.compound 10.temporary lighting 11.timber props 12.wheelbarrow 13.reinforced concrete 14.fibre cement 15.ointment 16.disinfectant | a.временное освещение b. взрывать c. деревянная стойка d. траншея, канава e.неглубокий, мелкий f.разбавитель, разжижитель g.железобетон h.тачка i.спецодежда, рабочий комбинезон j.строительные леса k.выемка грунта, раскопка l.каустическое очистительное ср-во m.соединение, смесь o.дезинфицирующее ср-во p.волокнистый цемент q.мазь, протирание |
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Is it True or False?
The site shouldn’t employ someone who is experienced at first aid.
Working on scaffolding is very dangerous that’s why experts must erect scaffolding to the different standards.
Healthy building sites should have adequate rest and sanitation facilities.
Working with bricks, blocks, cement is safe.
The dangerous materials must be listed, controlled and carefully stored.
3) Translate the following verbs and make up the sentences with them in Present Continuous if it’s possible:
F.e. The builders are trenching on the building site now.
To trench- рыть канавы, копать рвы, траншеи
To scaffold
To light
To inhale
To remind
To reduce
To prevent
To carry out
To work out
To improve
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