1. My First Job
to graduate an institute; to look forward to; to be full of new plans and ideas; to be eager to do smth; to make use of one’s knowledge; to turn out; to be different from what one expected; to ask for advice; to be on the safe side; to pick up things quickly; to be satisfied with оne’s job; to manage; to be determined to do smth well
2. The Employment Situation In Capitalist Countries
an article in the newspaper; to attract attention; the headline; to deal with; poor conditions of life; to raise prices; to cut wages (payment); to keep a family; to be unable to do smth; to make both ends meet; on top of all; an employer; to close a factory; to lose one's job; to join the army of millions of the unemployed
3. At the Shoe Shop
to need a pair of walking shoes; to be no good; worn out shoes; сan’t do without; a shoe shop; to hurry to serve; an attendant; to try оn; a size larger (smaller); the exact size; to receive a new stock of shoes; to satisfy a customer; to like smth particularly; to smb's taste; not to mind paying a little extra; to wear well; it pays to buy an expensive thing; to be satisfied; excellent service
4. Sending a Telegram
the New Year; to send a telegram; to dictate smth over the telephone; either ... or; to go to the Post Office; a rush of customers; would rather; to make use of smth; to save time; to dictate the words; to count smth; to pay by post
5. Fire In the House
to leave a child alone; not to be safe; to pick up a box of matches; to burn the matches; to enjoy the new game; dangerous; to catch fire; to get frightened; to start crying; to attract attention; a neighbour; to catch the smell of smoke; to break the door; to rush in; to burn brightly; to save the child; to call the fire brigade; to put out the fire
6. Caught In the Rain
to wake up; a bright Sunday morning; not to lose a minute; to pick up one's things; to rush to the station; to reach a place; to change (about the weather); not to expect; to rain cats and dogs; to get wet through; to ruin one's dress; to carry an umbrella about; to be on the safe side
7. How to Do Business
a new product; to appear in (on) the market; to attract buyers; to be in good taste; to sell at reasonable prices; a rush of customers; to have enough to satisfy smb's needs; to receive orders; to reach an agreement; to do excellent business in smth
Ex. 50. Tell the story of the picture, using the words and phrases given below.
Boss: Say, couldn't we find a job for the fellow's
other leg?
an efficiency engineer; a machine tool; to catch smb's attention; to occur to smb; to be dissatisfied (with); to be idle.
Ex. 51. Subjects for oral and written composition.
1. Give a character-sketch of Danny.
2. Write a story of Danny's childhood.
3. Describe Danny's attempts to find a job.
4. Imagine Danny's life after he got the money, giving the story:
a) a realistic end; b) a happy end (Hollywood style).
5. Explain why Danny believed money to be the most important thing in the world.
6. Mr. Black's methods of doing business.
7. Explain the title of the story.
8. Unemployment in capitalist countries.
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