Upper-Intermediate By Adrian Wallwork, Keith Harding Дополнительнительные материалы

Зуева В.В. Грошева Д.С. Боровский М.Н. International Express Upper-Intermediate By Adrian Wallwork, Keith Harding Дополнительнительные материалы МГИМО Университет 2014 Предисловие Данное учебное пособие предназначено для студентов вечерней магистратуры Международного института управления МГИМО(У) МИД России, где занятия по практике устной и письменной речи английского языка строятся на основе учебного материала, представленного в аутентичном издании “International Express” by Adrian Wallwork, Keith Harding (издательство Oxford University Press), в соответствии с требованиями программы по английскому языку для студентов вечерней магистратуры. Пособие служит основой для совершенствования коммуникативных языковых компетенций студентов на уровне B2. Пособие ставит своей целью оказать помощь студентам в активном усвоении лексического материала в рамках учебно-познавательных тем, предложенных учебником (Units 1-10). В соответствии со ст. 127 Гражданского кодекса Российской Федерации авторы данного сборника использовали в своей работе с обязательным указанием имени автора, произведение которого цитируется, и источника заимствования правомерно обнародованные произведения и отрывки из них в качестве иллюстраций в объеме, оправданном поставленной целью. UNIT 1 Achievement Topical Vocabulary 1.to accomplish/perform a feat совершить подвиг 2. endurance выносливость 3.misconception неправильное представление 4.to think abnormally нестандартно мыcлить 5.to handle failure преодолеть неудачу 6.to overrate smth переоценить что-либо 7.to accept/face a challenge принять вызов 8.fundraising сбор денег, сбор средств 9. to benefit from smth. извлекать выгоду из чего-либо 10.wimp бесхарактерный человек,тряпка 11.commercial телевизионная реклама 12.to win an award for smth. выиграть награду 13.to enhance performance улучшать работу 14.sample образец 15.to endeavor стараться, прилагать усилия 16.to get back to smb. отвечать кому-либо 17.small talk светская беседа 18.to give an edge over smb. иметь пред кем-либо преимущество 19.shortcoming of smth. недостатки чего-либо 20.to pursue a goal достигать цели 21.to withdraw from smth. уходить,отказываться, отзывать 22.to assess the impact of smth. оценить влияние чего-либо 23.to earn a distinction снискать, завоевать известность, признание, уважение 24.feedback отклик, отзыв 25.to get/receive one's reward получить вознаграждение 26.bottom line итог,суть дела 27.sustained устойчивый, непрерывный, продолжительный 28.counterintuitive парадоксальный 29.to blur the distinction between smth. размыть различия между чем-либо 30.to undermine подорвать 31.performance исполнение, действие, проявление, производительность 32.to yield profit приносить прибыль 33 understaffed неукомплектованный 34.to sсhedule назначать, намечать, планировать 35.basically в основном, по существу 36.to set short and long-term goals ставить краткосрочные и долгосрочные цели 37. to handle smth справляться с кем-л./ чем-л., контролировать Task 1. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Endurance races were part of military history and also have a place in the history of the American West. Tim was often called a wimp by the other boys in class because he was smaller than they were. Hiring this new specialist was an attempt to yield increased profits. I don't enjoy parties where I have to make small talk with complete strangers. Have you had any feedback from customers about the new soap? In terms of professional experience, she definitely had the edge over the other people that we interviewed. Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. The film that we saw yesterday blurred the distinction between reality and fantasy. The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project. I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom. Several athletes tested positive for illegal performance-enhancing drugs. The president's speech was greeted by sustained applause. The police offered a reward for any information about the robbery. If you can't handle the job I'll get someone else to do it! Eleven million bottles of water had to be withdrawn from sale due to a health scare. “To get back to somebody” means to talk to someone again, usually on the telephone, in order to give them some information. The main shortcoming of this camera is that it uses up batteries quickly. Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today. The summer fair will be the school's main fundraising event this year. According to Time magazine, there is a common misconception among Americans that Abraham Lincoln freed the American slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1863. Survey results summarized in a recent Wall Street Journal made it clear that too many new front-line managers seriously overrate themselves. She is ruthless in pursuing her goals. Please bring some samples of your work to the interview. I think Phil has to face the fact that she no longer loves him. The whole project was doomed to failure right from the start. Task 2. Translate the following sentences into English. Данная программа упражнений разработана для тренировки мышц, а также для увеличения выносливости. Он говорит парадоксальную вещь: если компания стартует с единственной целью заработать денег, меньше вероятность того, что она станет великой компанией. Согласно официальным данным, чемпионат мира по футболу 2010 года принес ЮАР прибыль в 3,9 млрд долларов. Потребитель имеет право предъявлять претензии в отношении недостатков товара, если они обнаружены в течение гарантийного срока. Специалисты с высшим образованием считают, что непринужденная беседа - это пустая трата времени. Многие уверены, что они сразу же должны сказать что-то очень умное, веселое или оригинальное. Это глубокое заблуждение, считает Аннетте Кесслер. Бюджет телевизионной рекламы в сотни раз больше бюджета рынка интернет-рекламы, в 2010 году он составит 4,2 миллиарда долларов. Все лауреаты, вошедшие в отборный список также получат денежное вознаграждение. Она обладает прекрасным качеством: умеет признавать и извлекать выгоду из своих ошибок. Первая телевизионная реклама стоила всего 10 долларов и была показана в США в 1941 году. Цель деятельности коммерческих организаций- сбор средств. Они предложили бесплатные образцы товара для того, чтобы получить отзывы покупателей. Продолжительный спрос равен продолжительному предложению. Трудно переоценить важность работы Альберта Эйнштейна. Бесхарактерным человеком обычно называют того, кто не хочет и избегает любых споров, а также тот, кто легко поддается чужому влиянию. Вот один из его парадоксальных советов, которые он излагает в своей книге. Чтобы добиться успеха в этом деле тебе нужно проявить терпение и выносливость. «Иностранные компании не должны иметь преимущества перед американскими производителями при освоении новых рынков»,-заявил Президент Барак Обама, выступая во вторник с ежегодным посланием. Конкурс имеет целью выявить студентов с нестандартным мышлением, которые получат возможность дальнейшего профессионального роста в компании. Как можно оценить влияние религии на жизнь людей? Task 3. Match the synonyms. Make up sentences with the words from the left column. feat a.coward commercial b.flaw award c.prize feedback d.exploit endurance e.advantage bottom line f.criticism shortcomings g.staying power edge h.characteristic distinction i.advert 10.wimp j.core Task 4. a)Memorize the following; b) fill in the gaps with suitable words from the table. Evaluation Verbs to evaluate- оценивать (наиболее общий глагол) to estimate- оценивать количество, заранее рассчитывать что-либо to assess- оценивать качество, состояние и т.п. to appraise, to value- оценивать в денежном выражении (например, товар, имущество) to appreciate- оценивать, высоко ценить, быть признательным 1)We really _____________ all the help you gave us last weekend. 2)The _______ of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday. 3)It's impossible to ____________ these results without knowing more about the research methods employed. 4)They ____________ that the journey will take at least two weeks. 5)He coolly ____________ the situation, deciding which person would be most likely to succeed. 6)I don't think you ______________ how much time I spent preparing this meal. 7)Examinations are not the only means of ____________ a student's knowledge. Task 5. Match a word from the box with one of the definitions below. achievement staff trade-off disprove target misconception appraisal 1)_____________ is to prove that something is not true. 2)____________ is when an employee meets with their manager or employer to discuss their progress, aims and needs at work. 3)______________ is a group of people who work for an organization. 4)______________ is an idea which is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation. 5)_____________ is he action of accomplishing something. 6)_____________ is a level or situation which you intend to achieve. 7)_____________ is a situation in which you balance two opposing situations or qualities. Task 6. Read two emails given below. Draft your own two emails in formal and informal styles. Say which one is written in formal style and which, to the contrary, is in informal style. Say what makes you think so. Name the features of each of them. Email 1 Hello, I read on your web site that you offer Music CD copying for large quantities of CDs. I'd like to inquire about the procedures involved in these services. Are the files transferred online, or are the titles sent by CD to you by standard mail? How long does it usually take to produce approximately 500 copies? Are there any discounts on such a large quantity? Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to your response. Best regards, Peter Smith Email 2 Hi George, I am terribly sorry about your plans. Unfortunately, I have already made an appointment on Wednesday that I cannot cancel. I'm sure we can make tremendous progress at our meeting, so I hope you can arrange to be at the university on Thursday. See you then! Bob Task 7. Read the text below. a) Do you think it's important to believe in yourself to achieve the goals you set yourself? Tell the class about your own achievement you are proud of. b) Retell the text. Be A Believer To Be An Achiever The professor stood before his class of 30 senior molecular biology students, about to pass out the final exam. 'I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester, and I know how hard you have all worked to prepare for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical school or grad school next fall,' he said to them. 'I am well aware of how much pressure you are under to keep your marks up, and because I know you are all capable of understanding this material, I am prepared to offer an automatic 'B' to anyone who would prefer not to take the final.' The relief was audible as a number of students jumped up to thank the professor and departed from class. The professor looked at the handful of students who remained, and offered again, 'Any other takers? This is your last opportunity.' One more student decided to go. Seven students remained. The professor closed the door and took attendance. Then he handed out the final exam. There were two sentences typed on the paper: 'Congratulations, you have just received an 'A' in this class. Keep believing in yourself.' I never had a professor who gave a test like that. It may seem like the easy way out of grading a bunch of exams, but it's a test that any teacher in any discipline could and should give. Students who don't have confidence in what they've learned are 'B' students at best. The same is true for students of real life. The 'A' students are those who believe in what they're doing because they've learned from both successes and failures. They've absorbed life's lessons, whether from formal education or the school of hard knocks, and become better people. Psychologists say that by the age of two, 50 percent of what we ever believe about ourselves has been formed; by age six, 60 percent, and at eight years, 80 percent. Wouldn't you love to have the energy and optimism of a little kid? There is nothing you couldn't do or learn or be. But you're a big kid now, and you realize you have some limits. Don't let the biggest limit be yourself. Take your clue from Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest: 'It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.' Believing in yourself comes from knowing what you are really capable of doing. Baseball superstar Mickey Mantle struck out more than 1,700 times, but it didn't stop him from excelling at baseball. He believed in himself, and he knew his fans believed in him. Surround yourself with positive people - they know the importance of confidence and will help you keep focused on what you can do instead of what you can't. Who you surround yourself with is who you become. Be very careful not to confuse confidence with a big ego. If you want people to believe in you, you also have to believe in them. Understand well that those around you also have much to contribute, and they deserve your support. Without faith in yourself and others, success is impossible. At the end of a particularly frustrating practice one-day, a football coach dismissed his players by yelling, 'Now all you idiots, go take a shower!' All but one player headed toward the locker room. The coach glared at him and asked why he was still there. 'You told all the idiots to go, Sir,' the player replied, 'and there sure seems to be a lot of them. But I am not an idiot.' source: www.agiftofinspiration.com.au Task 8. Read and complete the following texts. Keys to success Complete the text with the following adjectives and answer the question: How did John Grisham’s career began? Early, spectacular, long, obsessed, stronger, human, new, legal, best selling. John Grisham Best-Selling Author "I find myself taking _____________ walks on my farm with my wife, Renee, wondering what in the world happened," says Grisham. The __________________ novelist in America. John Grisham showed no __________interest in writing. One day in 1984, three years after Grisham began practicing law in Southaven, Mississippi, he dropped by the courthouse to observe a trial. "This ten year old girl was testifying against a man who had raped her and left her for dead," he says. "I never felt such emotion and ______________ drama in my life. I became _____________wondering what it would be like if the girl's father killed that rapist and was put on trial. I had to write it down." Grisham has hardly stopped writing since then. Grisham's first novel, A Time To Kill, was published in 1989 and sold a mere 5,000 copies. But his second, The Firm, the story of a law school grad recruited by a firm with mob connections, spent a ______________ 47 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. His book, The Pelican Brief, about a female law student investigating the murders of two Supreme Court justices, was judged "an even _____________ performance" than The Firm." Once Grisham started writing, he never stopped. Every year brings a ______ bestseller from the master of the _______________thriller. Complete the text with the following nouns and answer the question: How did Larry Page get to where he is so quickly? Languages, list, space, way, chances, classmate, engine, creation, relevance, dissertation, potential, fraction, service, surfers, idea, revenue, honorees, company, logo. Larry Page Founding CEO, Google Inc. If you use the Internet, _________________ are you use Google every day. The search ____________ and the enormously successful _________ that shares its name were the _______________of a pair of Stanford University graduate students still in their mid-20s, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It was Larry Page who first hit on the ____________of analyzing Internet links to rate their _________________ to a given information search. At first Page was only interested in writing a fun and interesting _________________, but he soon realized his idea had far greater ___________________. With his ________________ Sergey Brin, he presented his work to acclaim at the World Wide Web conference in 1998. Within a year they had raised over $30 million to start a company, Google Inc., providing a free Web search service that can return an ordered ________________of results in a _______________of a second. The simple white page with the multi-colored ________________ was an immediate hit with Web _______________around the world. The web site generates enormous _____________________ by providing advertising ______________, linked by content to the results of a given search. When Page took the company public in 2004, he and Sergey Brin became multi-billionaires overnight. That same year, they joined the select company of Academy of Achievement student delegates who have returned to the International Achievement Summit as ______________ of the Academy. Today, Google is the most-used Web search service in the world, conducting hundreds of millions of searches a day, in over 100 _______________, and has given the English language a new verb: "to Google." Larry Page and Sergey Brin have transformed the _____________ the world accesses and uses information. C. Insert the verbs into the text, using them in the appropriate tense and voice form and answer the question: Did Oprah Winfrey have any idea of what she wanted to accomplish? to retain; to recite; to tour; to own; to visit; to render; to lead; to educate; to produce; to bring; to talk; to make. Oprah Winfrey Entertainment Executive    "I was taught to read at an early age. By the time I was three, I was ___________ speeches in the church. They'd put me up on the program, and say, 'Little Mistress Winfrey will _____________ a recitation,' and I would do 'Jesus rose on Easter Day, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, all the angels did proclaim.'" Oprah Winfrey's public speaking career began in 1957. At three, she was speaking in church, by her teens she was ___________ the churches of Nashville, reciting the sermons of James Weldon Johnson. Other children sang, Oprah talked. And she still _____________ -- but to much larger audiences. The path that ________ from her grandmother's farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi to becoming the first African-American woman billionaire is a story of unwavering focus and unrelenting determination. Taught to read by her grandmother at an age when most children are only learning to talk, Oprah became a voracious reader -- a habit she _____________to this day. Books became her outlet to the world and the basis of her passionate belief in education. An actress of uncommon talent, her first feature film, The Color Purple, ______________ her an Oscar nomination. Some call her lucky, but Oprah Winfrey doesn't believe in luck. She believes "luck is preparation meeting opportunity." Her rise from reading the news on a small radio station to being the first woman in history to __________ and ______________ her own television talk show proves her point. A seeker of truth in herself and in others, her empathy, honesty, and love of people ________________her one of the most beloved women in America; a teacher who _____________ a devoted audience about subjects as varied as sexual abuse, divorce, children's issues, and countless other important subjects; a close friend who ____________ over 20 million homes a day. Task 9. You are going to read a story of a girl who is speaking on her greatest achievement in life. Read and translate her story. Answer the questions: What do you think the character of the girl is like? What do you think of the contribution made by her brother into her life? Write an essay on your own personal achievement of your life.

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