- •Оглавление
- •Введение
- •Unit 1. The Concept of Biosphere
- •1. Discuss these questions with your partner.
- •3. Skim the text. The biosphere
- •4. Decide if the following statements are true or false.
- •5. Read the text again and answer the following questions.
- •Read the text about the great Russian scientist and comment on his contribution to the development of science.
- •Vladimir Vernadsky
- •8. Choose the correct answer.
- •9. Listen to the class discussion about uranium. Then decide if the following statements are true or false.
- •10. Say it in English:
- •Unit 2. Ecology
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •2. Read the text about the science of ecology and give the definitions to the following: ecology, environment, animal behavior, environmental biology, natural selection, ecosystem,
- •4. Read the information about earth sciences paying attention on the disciplines mentioned bellow.
- •6. Read the text bellow and say why there is a great demand in experts in the field of ecology in our region.
- •7. Read a magazine article about ecologists who have written books. For questions 1-15, choose from the people ( a-d)
- •8. How has each person in the text helped to protect the environment? Unit 3 Ecological problems
- •1. Read the following explanations and translate the underlined words into Russian.
- •3. Read and translate the text using a dictionary. Environmental problems
- •4. Find English equivalents for the following words and phrases in text.
- •5. Match the following words with their synonyms from the opposite column.
- •6. Correct the following statements using the information from the text.
- •7. Answer the following questions using the information from the text. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •9. Read the information about the influence of human activities on the environment. Here are some examples of environmental problems and solutions to talk about them.
- •14. Choose the best suitable subject for the articles.
- •15. Open the brackets using the proper tense forms.
- •Unit 4 Applying for a job.
- •4. Make combinations using the words from the three columns (consult dictionary if needed) and the questions given below.
- •5. Find out and explain the difference among the phrases.
- •7. Choose a statement or a question from the listed above as a theme for your essay.
- •8. Read the title and opening quotation from an article giving careers advice on finding your ideal job. What advice and information do you think the article will give on the following questions?
- •9. Read the article and check your answers in exercise8. Finding your ideal job - its all about… you
- •Firstly, what do you want work to do for you?
- •10. Explain the meaning of these expressions from the article.
- •11. Decide which answer (а, в, с or d) best fits each space. Choosing a job
- •Unit 1. Covering letter and cv
- •Studying the sample
- •2. Read his covering letter and his cv (Curriculum Vitae), and put the missing words in gaps 1-12.
- •Curriculum Vitae
- •Steps to better writing
- •6. Read Susanna's covering letter, find 12 mistakes in what she has written, and rewrite the letter.
- •Writing your application
- •7.Write a letter to a science museum applying for a part-time job (100-140 words). Using Adrian's cv as a model, write your own cv.
- •Use these notes to help you.
- •Характерные черты официального письма
- •Unit 2.
- •Interview
- •1. Discuss the questions with your partner.
- •2. Read the text and questions below. Job interviews
- •3. Scan the text and mark the correct letter а, в, с or d for each question.
- •4. Listen to the first part of an interview with Rob Yeung, a business psychologist, talking about how to succeed at job interviews. Answer the questions.
- •5. Listen to the second part of the interview. Answer the questions.
- •6. Work in pairs. If you were recruiting someone for your own job (or a job that you know well) what interview questions and tests or tasks would you set? What would be the ideal answers?
- •Scoring
- •15 Or more
- •7 Or fewer
Studying the sample
Adrian has finished school and is looking for work. He has decided to apply for a job helping on the Antarctic Research Project.
2. Read his covering letter and his cv (Curriculum Vitae), and put the missing words in gaps 1-12.
join two expand spare enclose hearing helping as fascinated applying interested look |
21 Alexis Mansions
London
N14 7FD
21/8/08
The Antarctic Research Project
15 Queen's Road
London
SW2 WPD
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am …… in …… for the job of helper with the Antarctic Research Project., advertised in the London Times on 18 August.
My reasons for wishing to ……. the team are that I have always been …… by wildlife and I would very much like to …… my knowledge of wildlife by doing research of this kind.
I …… my Curriculum Vitae. … … you will see, I have worked in …… veterinary practices in my … … time and have spent some time in the north of England …… a vet during the lambing season.
I …… forward to …… from you.
Yours faithfully,
Adrian Roberts
Curriculum Vitae
Adrian Roberts
Phone: |
2001567 3456 |
21 Alexis Mansions |
Date of birth: |
19 June 1982 |
London |
Age: |
18 |
N14 7FD |
Nationality: |
British citizen |
|
Education
Hillside Secondary School, London
1998 General Certificate of Secondary Education
Maths, Geography, Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
English, History
2000 Advanced Level examinations
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography
Responsibilities
Editor of the school magazine
Represented the school at cricket, football, chess, swimming
Work experience
2000 Helping at a Veterinary Practice, Bowett, Yorkshire
1999 Winchmore Veterinary Practice, Brighton
1998 London Weekly: assistant typist
Interests
Member of the local Scout group
Rock climbing
Sports diver
Referees
Dr Peter Murray Mr Charles Rowell
3. Answer these questions about Adrian's letter and CV.
Which job is he applying for?
Who is Adrian writing to? Does he know the person's name?
Where and when did he see the advertisement?
What experience does he have which is relevant to the job?
Why does he want the job? Why would he be suitable?
Is he enclosing anything with this letter?
How does he end the letter?
What style is he using to write the letter?
4. How does Adrian organise his letter? Put this information in the correct order.
relevant skills or knowledge
reasons for applying for the job
particular points in the CV that show experience is relevant
why he is writing the letter
reference to the CV enclosed
Steps to better writing
5. Choose the correct preposition in each sentence.
I don't like the idea of working/or/in /by someone.
Paul joined us to /for/as a research assistant.
To join a team as /of /for experts, ring this number.
A knowledge in /of /for wildlife is desirable.
I have always enjoyed working for/with/by animals.
Send in a CV when applying in/ to /for a job.
I am interested for/in/to the job advertised.
Maria has always been fascinated in /with/ by wildlife.
Sam represented his school of /at/ with sports.
We look forward to I of /for hearing from you.