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b) Brainstorm on the following points.

What skills are relevant in a CV?

What hobbies can be included in a CV?

What information should be presented in the reference section?

4. a) Read through the following CV. Do you think the company will consider the candidate? Why?

b) Work in pairs. Make corrections in the CV so that it looks appropriate.

5. You are applying for a certain position in a company. Fill in your Curriculum Vitae.

Speaking: Now You

1. a) Read the following job advertisement and answer the questions.

1. - What kind of company is advertising?

2. - Where is the company located?

3. - What special skills are required?

4. - How does the company pay?

5. - What is the first step to apply for this job?

b) Discuss which of these people you think would be the best candidate for the job advertised. Give your reasons. Agree or disagree with your group mates. Make use of the following phrases.

2. a) To make its decision for the best person for the job, the company needs to find out about these four areas:

- their skills

- their experience

- their personality

- their expectations

b) Now look at the questions below. Which of the four areas is each of the questions asking about?

1. Do you think you are a natural communicator?

2. What did you like most about your last job?

3. How do you try to motivate the people you manage?

4. How do you spend your free time?

5. What kind of job would you like to have in five years’ time?

6. Why did you leave your last job?

7. What do you think are your weak points?

8. How much do you expect to earn?

c) Expand the list with some more questions to ask the applicant about each area.

3. a) Do the following quiz. Three people who give the maximum of right answers will be in the Board of Directors at ULI interviewing applicants for the position of a logistics manager.

b) According to the results of the quiz divide into two groups. Role play the job interview.

c) The Board of Directors should decide upon the best candidate and explain their choice.

Tapescript.

Module 1.

Pronunciation

1. We recommend you to visit Thailand, because the Thais are very friendly. But if you want to go to the Royal Palace in Bangkok, don’t forget to put on long-sleeve clothes.

2. The most densely-populated country is China, only in Beijing there are more than 8,5 mln of Chinese.

3. The largest coconut plantations are located in Malaysia, near Kuala Lumpur. So, 80% of the Malay are involved in agriculture.

4. Romania is not only Count Dracula. Its capital, Bucharest, is one of the most important industrial centres of Europe and Romanian steel products are considered to be one of the best.

5. Indian films are known all over the world, but they are not shot in Delhi, the capital of India, but in Bombay.

6. Argentina is famous for its football team. Argentinians have built the sports ground for training in Buenos Aires, the largest in South America.

7. Pakistan has a highly-developed textile industry and there are a lot of factories in Islamabad, but the Pakistani themselves prefer hand-made goods.

8. The largest industrial centre in Canada is Vancouver. It is the place where most Canadians can easily find a job.

9. The largest city of Taiwan is Taipei. Our everyday products – rice, tea, sugar – are grown on Taiwanese plantations.

Listening

- So, what exactly is logistics anyway? And what does someone in Logistics actually do?

- Well, I’m glad you asked. The term Logistics has its origins in the military. From that perspective, it applies to the process of supplying a theatre of war with troops, equipment and supplies. We in industry borrowed this term and have applied it to the discipline known as ‘business logistics’. In our discussion we will use a less accurate, but simpler term ‘logistics’ to categorize what we do.

The Council of Logistics Management (CLM) has defined logistics as “… that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements.” A second, more concise definition offered by CLM is “the management of inventory, at rest or in motion”. Personally, I like the second definition a lot.

Logistics plays a major role in the US economy. In fact, a study released by Cass Logistics stated that for 1999, Logistics costs accounted for nearly 10% of the US Gross Domestic Product. Not too shabby!

As a piece of corporate landscape, Logistics covers a broad array of functional areas. At a bare minimum, Logistics organizes transportation, shipping and receiving, warehousing and import/export operation. Many times, the additional areas of inventory management, purchasing, production planning and customer service can fall under the umbrella of logistics as well.

It encompasses so many jobs, that people with talents and interests in one area can specialize. For example, if you like working with numbers and are analytical, inventory might suit you. If you prefer dealing with different countries and cultures, international transportation might be the ticket, or import/export if you are good with details.

Whatever area you specialize in, you will work closely with other areas, because they are all interrelated. And you may start out in transportation, but later want to switch to warehousing, where you will also use your transportation knowledge. The beauty of logistics is that it is a huge field, encompassing many jobs and personality types.

Module 2

Listening

Extract 1.

A: Ok, we both know the problem. Basically, we can’t get retail stores to stock our new product. They say it’s too expensive. So, the question is: how do we get access to the customer?

B: What if we offered it on a sale?

A: No, I don’t think so. If we did that, we’d just create cashflow problems for ourselves.

B: Hmmm. Well, another option would be to sell it direct online.

A: It’s a possibility, but I really don’t think we know enough about e-commerce to take the chance. And if we start bringing in Internet specialists, we would spend a pretty sum of money.

Extract 2.

A: Right, our objective for this meeting is to think of ways we can get the supplies we need. As I am sure you’ve all heard our only supplier is about to go bankrupt!

B: Hopefully, it won’t come to that, but if it does, we’ll certainly have to act fast. Supposing we bought the company out?

A: What? And took on all their debts? I don’t think so!

C: WE could just manufacture our own components. I’ve spoken to our technical department. They say they can do it.

A: Yes, but do you have any idea how long it would take?

C: Well, what choice do we have? Unless we do something, we’ll be out of business within six months!

Extract 3.

A: What I want to know is: how do we maintain our profit level with rising labour costs?

B: Well, it seems obvious, but how about raising prices? I mean, even with a 2% price rise, we’d still be very competitive.

C: No, I’m afraid, that’s not an option. Let’s think about our consumers!

B: I know that, but what else do you suggest? If we don’t cover our costs, we’ll soon be running at a loss.

A: Let’s not panic. The answer could be to shift production to somewhere like South-East Asia. We’ve talked about it before.

C: And close down our plants here? Wouldn’t be easier if we just tried to contact with the personnel unions – get them to accept a lower salary?

Extract 4.

A: Now, what are we going to do about all these unsold goods stored in the warehouses? If we don’t move it soon, there will be no space for a new product and we’ll be left with a lot of old product nobody wants! So, ideas? Anybody?

B: Well, in my opinion, our product development cycle is too short. Why don’t we delay the new product launch to give us time to sell existing stock?

A: This is a technology-driven business, we have to continually upgrade our product, the rival companies will!

C: Wait a minute! This old stock, couldn’t we just sell it off at a discount to create space for the new stuff? Say, 15%?

Extract 5.

A: Now, I’ve brought you all here to discuss a very serious matter. Someone in the company – we don’t know who – is passing on information to the rival company. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that in a business like ours it is essential we protect our competitive advantage. So, … what do we do?

B: Well, let’s think. We already restrict access to important files, but what about encrypting our most confidential information as well? It’s common practice in most companies these days, I’m surprised we don’t do it already.

A: I’m afraid it’s more serious than just downloading data off the company server. This person seems to be recording meetings and private conversations as well.

B: Well, maybe it’s time we involved the police. Clearly a crime is being committed here.

A: It most certainly is. But I don’t want our spy – whoever it is – to know we know.

Module 3

Pronunciation

1. Because of the accurately planned distribution system, Tibbet and Britten increase its production capacity every year.

2. The UK Institute of Logistics and Transport defines logistics as: ‘ the management process of inventory in motion and at rest’.

3. Improvement of logistics processes can lead to increase of competitive advantage.

4. The last abstract of the agreement has been changed according to up-to-date world standards.

5. Because of the words threat of terrorism, explosives and flammables are a subject of many government’s arguments. They say companies should subject their packages to special expertise.

6. It can also prepare complete cost models for customers – purchase price, transit costs to central warehouse and inland transport.

7. The logistics manager told his secretary to abstract information from the latest newspaper report about the policy of the new president.

8. Decrease in tobacco export is caused by lack of raw materials.

9. Finished goods are stored on behalf of retailers until they pick them and transport to stores and customers.

10. Western Logistics decrease costs by offering users solution achieving.

11. Great Britain relies heavily upon import of raw materials for textile industry.

12. The group of companies object to consolidation of their budget, as it will cause financial crisis.

Listening

Hello. This is Alex Hitch at XL Logistics.com I’m not here at the moment. Please leave your name and number after the beep.

Message #1. Alex, hello. It’s Max Ford here, from the Information Department. It’s about the list of warehouses available for the next month. Can we have a meeting on Tuesday? Is 11:00 am OK with you? Goodbye.

Message #2. Hi, Alex. This is William Helton here. How about lunch? Haven’t you forgotten to get in touch with Kevin Ray, you know, my project work on optimizing manufacturing operations. Maybe Wednesday? I pay. Call me in the office on 5797432. Thanks. See you.

Message #3. Oh, hello, Mr. Hitch. My name is Diana Bissell. I’m a sales person with Light Weight Industries. Thank you for your call. We are very interested in your offer. I can meet you next week on Friday. Is 4:00 pm possible? Thank you very much. Bye.

Message #4. Hi, Alex, it’s Susan here. I’m in town this weekend and I have prepared a report on the recent changes in International Regulations. How about meeting on Sunday, 3:00 pm? 3:15? I know, I know it’s Sunday, but hope it’s OK for you. Call me at the New York office. Bye now.

- Hi. Susan Martin speaking.

- Hello, Susan. It’s Alex here.

- Hey, Alex. How are you?

- Fine, thanks, fine. It’s about this meeting. I’m sorry, but I can’t meet you then, I never work on Sundays. How about Friday?

- Oh, sorry, I’ll be in Chicago only for the weekend.

- Well, that’s a problem. Anyway, Saturday afternoon?

- That sounds perfect. 2:00 pm?

- Can you make it 2:15?

- 2:15 – great! At the office?

- Sure. See you there.

- See you. If there are any changes, call me in my New York office on 8633468.

- Ok. Bye.

MODULE 4

Listening

- Hello, can I speak to Mary Smith, please?

- Yes, hello, speaking.

- Michael Pearson here, from My Company Inc. I’m calling to confirm your order.

- Ehm… Oh, is it about the vacuum cleaner?

- Yes, that’s right. Do you have our catalogue with you?

- Yes, sure

- Well, could you please look the item ID up in it?

- Certainly, hold on, please… Well, it’s 281259, the one that costs $139,99.

- Right, so that’s Sharp EC – 12TWT4 Vacuum Cleaner.

- And don’t forget about the paper bags! Its ID code is 281260, make it two packs.

- Ok, $24.50 multiplied by 2 is $49.00.

- Any discounts?

- Sorry, no discounts.

- Well, ok, no problem. So, $139,99 and $49, that’ll be 188,99, right?

- Yes, but don’t forget about the shipping costs– that’s ehm… $26,75, and tax - $18,90. $234, 64 all together.

- Ok, when am I to expect my order?

- On the 29^th of September.

- Good, thank you. Good bye.

- Good bye. Have a nice day!

MODULE 5

Listening

1. On July 11, 2006 Samsung Heavy Industries launched the World’s largest container ship, The Xin Los Angeles is the new heavyweight champ and carries 9600 teu - equivalent to 1.3 million 29 inch color TVs, or 50 million mobile phones. How many crew does it take to comfortably man the world’s largest container ship? Thanks to incredibly sophisticated automation, the answer is a staggering 19 men. The principal dimensions of the ship are: • 336.7 metres length overall • 45.6 metres beam • 15.0 metres draught.

2. The world's biggest transport plane is the Antonov AN-225. With a cargo capacity of over 250 tons, this plane can haul not just one, but three or four military tanks. The An-225 maiden flight took place on December 21, 1988. The length of the airplane is 84 metres, which is 4 metres less than its wingspan. It can develop the maximum speed of 850 km/h, equivalent to 460 knots or 530 mph.

3. The BHP Iron Ore train carrying iron from Port Hedland, Australia, first launched on June 21,2001 is the world's longest train. Normally its length is more than 7 kilometres, which consists of 682 cars. The whole journey covers 275 kilometres, equivalent to 171 miles.

4. On December 10 2005 a Boeing 777-200LR dubbed the Worldliner completed the world's longest non-stop airline flight traveling 13,422 miles or 21,602 kilometers from Hong Kong to London, UK in roughly 22 hours and 40 minutes. Onboard the 777-200LR were eight pilots including Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, Boeing's first woman test pilot.

5. At about 10,000 KM or just under 6,000 miles the Trans-Siberian Railway covers over 1/3 of the circumference of the Earth and is the world's longest railroad. Czar Alexander III designed the railroad in 1891 to give Russia an accessible port on the Pacific. By 1905 the railroad was finished. The Trans-Siberian Railway stretches from Moscow to the port city of Vladivostok on the east coast of Russia.

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