JoB hUntIng

Цілі: вдосконалювати навички аудіювання, читання й усного мовлення; роз- вивати мовну здогадку й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; виховувати зацікавле- ність у розширенні своїх знань.

Клас

Дата

1. Warm-up

Procedure

Read the joke and have fun.

READING BETWEEN THE LINES

1) Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found

2) hard at work at his desk. He works independently, without

3) wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never

4) thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and always

5) finishes given assignments on time. Often he takes extended

6) measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee

7) breaks. Bob is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no

8) vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound

9) knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Bob can be

10) classed as an asset employee, the type which cannot be

11) dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Bob be

12) promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be

13) executed as soon as possible

Addendum:

That idiot was standing over my shoulder while I wrote the report sent to you earlier today. Kindly re-read only the odd numbered lines.

2. speaking

Describe some jobs for guessing by the class. (Homework)

3. speaking

Do ex. 5, p. 63.

4. Listening and speaking

Which factor is most crucial when looking for a new job?

Rank the following points in terms of importance and then discuss your

reasons: opportunities for promotion or advancement, working hours, va-

cation days, pension plan, interest level, salary, benefits such as health and life insurance, sick or maternity leave.

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.

JOB HUNTING K e l l y. So, have you found a job yet?

J o s h. No, but, I have a few leads, so things are looking up. K e l l y. But isn’t that what you always say?

J o s h. Well… uh… this time is different.

K e l l y. What are you looking for this time, then?

J o s h. Actually, I want to work for a Web hosting company. K e l l y. What would you do there?

J o s h. Well, in a nut shell, Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their Websites. Does it sound like I know what I’m talking about?

K e l l y. Oh, yeah, sort of.

J o s h. Well, and then, sort of? Well, they allow people to run their Web

sites without having to buy and maintain their own servers, and I’d like to work in technical support, you know, helping customers resolve computer-

related problems with their sites. And you know I’m a good communicator.

K e l l y. So, how’s the pay for that kind of job?

J o s h. Well, most people l know start out with a very reasonable sa- lary; you can earn pay increases depending on your performance.

K e l l y. So, what about benefits?

J o s h. Oh, the benefits are pretty good. They provide health insurance, two weeks (of) paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I’d like to work in a management position. You know, sit- ting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-story window of the office building. Something like that.

K e l l y. Well, is there any long-term job security in a job like that?

J o s h. Uhh. That’s hard to tell. I mean, the Internet is booming, and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere, which is a good thing, but just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last.

K e l l y. Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to im- prove your job skills?

J o s h. Wait, wait. What are you suggesting?

K e l l y. Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job. J o s h. Wh… wh… Are you trying to say something about my current

job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what are you saying?

K e l l y. You know, you did drop out of college.

J o s h. I know, I know, but I don’t know. I’m just seeing my current job at McDonalds as a step up. McDonalds! Yeah, but, you know, I don’t have the resources to go back to school at the moment; however, the job I am looking at will pay for some classes after I have been with the company for six months.

K e l l y. Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time. J o s h. If I last that long.

1) In which field is the man looking for a job?

a) education b) medicine c) technology

2) Which statement best describes the pay for the job?

a) Employees can receive periodic pay increases based on their work. b) The salary for the position is above the industry average.

c) Workers are paid on a commission basis depending their sales.

3) What are some of the benefits that the company provides?

a) insurance, paid vacation, and a company vehicle

b) paid vacation, opportunities for promotion, and insurance

c) opportunities for advancement, insurance, and a free bus pass

4) What does the future hold for the industry that he is considering?

a) growing, yet uncertain b) expanding and secure c) contracting, yet stable

5) From the conversation, what do we know about the man’s educational background?

a) He dropped out of high school.

b) He has some post-secondary education. c) He has a college degree.

Key: 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b.

5. speaking

Do ex. 6, p. 63.

6. summary

1) What are ten common questions asked during a job interview in your opinion?

2) What questions would you ask the interviewer to show you are informed about the company and you are serious about the position?

7. Homework

Ex. 8, p. 64.

Lesson 21

wrItIng ForMal letterS

Цілі: формувати навички письма; вдосконалювати навички усного мовлен- ня, читання; розвивати культуру спілкування й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; ви- ховувати зацікавленість у розширенні своїх знань.

Клас

Дата

1. Warm-up

Procedure

Discuss the differences in layout and language between informal and informal letters (indentation, the use of contracted verb forms, the use of

phrasal verbs and idiomatic language, etc.). Fill in the chart with the follow-

ing expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms and slang, contracted verb forms like

we’ve, I’m, etc., short sentences, polite phrases, fewer passive verb forms:

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

I am sorry to inform you that… I am very grateful for…

Why don’t we…

I will not be able to attend the… Give my regards to…

I look forward to hearing from you… Let me know as soon as…

Dear Tom,

Dear Ms Smithers, Best wishes,

Yours faithfully, I’m really sorry I…

Unfortunately, we will have to postpone… We had a little bit of luck…

Our computers are used for a variety… I use my pencil sharpener for…

2. speaking

Do ex. 1, p. 66.

3. Reading and writing

Do ex. 2, p. 66.

4. Reading

Do ex. 3, p. 67.

5. Writing and speaking