Exercise 9.

Form the possessive case of the following nouns or N+N

constructions. Translate the word combinations from English into Russian.

Model: accountant/desk — the accountant’s desk — стол бухгалтера

life/people — the life of people — жизнь людей

company/car — a company car — служебная машина

· today/plan, the director/car, the manager/opportunities, the

teacher/goals, the secretary/job, the pilot/task, our customer/or-

der;

· manufacturer/computers, director/company, chairman/Micro-

soft, head/department, task/the worker, goal/the meeting;

· world/company, desk-top/computer, software/programme, busi-

ness/magnate, computer/programme, computer/industry.

Exercise 10. Form nouns from verbs using the suffix –er/-or according to

the model.

Model: to write — writ er: писать — писатель

to direct — direct or: руководить — руководитель

to drive, to teach, to play, to buy, to sell, to receive, to retail, to report,

to compute, to develop, to create, to invent, to manufacture, to program,

to produce

HOMEWORK

Exercise 1. Pronounce these words, using the transcription given below.

[ǝʹkauntǝnt], [rɪʹsepʃǝnɪst], [sǝpʹlaɪǝ], [kǝnʹsʌltǝnt], [ʹsekrǝtǝrɪ], [fɪfʹti:n],

[ʹtwentɪ], [inluʹenʃǝl], [ʹwelѲɪ], [ʹbɪgǝst]

Exercise 2. Pronounce the words observing the rules of reading.

trader, waiter, writer, thirteen, specialist, guest, retailer, rich, expensive,

far, manufacture, receive, report, produce

Exercise 3. Translate the sentences using ordinal numerals.

1. В магазине семнадцать покупателей. 2. В компании четыре ме-

неджера. 3. В городе две выставки. 4. Сколько специалистов на вы-

ставке? — Двадцать. 5. Возьмите четыре образца. 6. Напишите два

отчета. 7. Задайте десять вопросов. 8. Возьмите пять журналов. 9. От-

берите двенадцать работников. 10. Получите девять заказов.

Exercise 4. Match the nouns to the adjectives. Translate the word

combinations from English into Russian.

Nouns: product, man, task, partner, job, office, department, car, order

Adjectives: rich, good, large, cheap, clean, influential, difficult,

expensive, big

Exercise 5. Translate the word combinations from Russian into English.

план на сегодня, возможности менеджера, задача бухгалтера, ди-

ректор компании, стационарный (настольный) компьютер, гене-

ральный директор компании Майкрософт, начальник отдела, работа

секретаря, производитель компьютеров, цель собрания

READING

Text 1

Exercise 1. Read the text about Bill Gates.

William Henry “Bill” Gates III is an American business magnate,

computer programmer and philanthropist. He is the current chairman of

Microsoft, the world’s largest personal-computer software company. He is

one the world’s wealthiest people.

Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer

revolution.

Bill Gates is one of the most influential people in the world. He is the

cofounder of one of the most recognized brands in the computer industry.

There is at least one software programme from Microsoft in nearly every

desk top computer.

Based on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates

Exercise 2. Match the words (1–8) with their translations (A–H).

1. magnate A. соучредитель

2. philanthropist B. магнат

3. chairman C. председатель

4. software D. предприниматель

5. entrepreneur E. филантроп

6. cofounder F. программное обеспечение

7. brand G. бренд, торговая марка

8. desk-top computer H. стационарный компьютер

Exercise 3. Find in the text the adjectives which mean

1) now, of the present time

2) popular with a lot of people

3) rich

4) used by one person

5) good or important

Exercise 4. Say whether these sentences are true or false. Use the phrases:

That’s right. That’s correct.

It’s false. It’s not true.

1. Bill Gates is English.

2. He is the chairman of Apple.

3. His software company is small.

4. Gates is one of the least-known entrepreneurs of the personal

computer revolution.

5. Gates is the most influential man in the world.

6. He is the cofounder of one of the most recognized brands in the

computer industry.

7. There is a software programme from Microsoft in nearly every

desktop computer.

8. Bill Gates is popular with a lot of people.

Exercise 5. Answer the questions.

1. What is Bill Gates’ nationality?

2. What is his job?

3. What is his company’s name?

4. Is his company the world’s largest personal-computer software

company?

5. Is Bill Gates a wealthy man?

6. What kind of entrepreneur is Bill Gates?

7. Why is Bill Gates one of the most influential people in the world?

8. What is his most recognized brand?

Exercise 6. Read the dialogue. Complete it using the words from the text.

Reproduce the dialogue in pairs.

– Hello, I am a reporter from American Express. Are you Bill Gates?

– Yes, I am.

– I am happy to meet you.

– Nice to meet you too.

– Are you English?

– No, I am not. I am …... I am from Seattle.

– What line of business are you in?

– I am in ….

– Are your company’s software programmes popular?

– Yes, …...

– Thank you very much.

– You are welcome.

Exercise 7. Work in pairs. Ask each other questions about Bill Gates.

Exercise 8. Translate the text about Bill Gates from Russian into English.

Билл Гейтс — самый известный предприниматель в мире. Его

компания Майкрософт очень популярна. В каждом офисе есть про-

граммное обеспечение компании Майкрософт. Билл Гейтс очень

богатый и один из самых влиятельных людей. Он также филантроп.

Text 2

Exercise 1. Read the text about Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs is a leading manufacturer of electronic devices such as the

Macintosh Computer (MAC), iPod, iPhone, iPad and the music and video

software itunes. He is a business and sales wizard.

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are the developers of the first personal

computer, the Apple I, and the Apple II, a large success for their business.

Steve Job’s company Next is also the inventor of email and the world

wide web. In 1966 Jobs is the Chief Officer in Apple. There are rumours

that he is bad tempered.

Based on http://www.woopidoo.com/biography/steve-jobs/

Exercise 2. Match the words (1–8) with their translations (A–H).

1. manufacturer A. слухи, сплетни

2. wizard B. разработчик

3. developer

4. inventor

5. world wide web

6. rumours

7. chief officer

8. device

C. маг, чародей

D. генеральный директор

E. всемирная паутина

F. производитель

G. изобретатель, создатель

H. устройство, прибор

Exercise 3. Find in the text the adjectives which mean

1) the most important, the most successful

2) individual

3) angry

4) very big

5) having microchips

Exercise 4. Translate the attribute constructions from English into Russian.

a manufacturer of electronic devices, video software itunes, a sales

wizard, the developers of the first personal computer, the inventor of email

Exercise 5. Say whether these sentences are true or false. Use the phrases:

That’s right. That’s correct. That’s true.

It’s false. It’s incorrect. It’s not true.

1. Steve Jobs isn’t a leading manufacturer of electronic devices.

2. Steve Jobs is a producer of software.

3. He is the inventor of iPod, iPhone, and the music and video software

itunes.

4. Steve Jobs is the only developer of the first personal computer, the

Apple I, and the Apple II.

5. The Apple I and Apple II are bad.

6. In 1966 Jobs is a Product Manager in Apple.

7. Steve Job’s company Next is the inventor of the Internet.

8. There are rumours that Steve Jobs is good-tempered.

Exercise 6. Answer the questions.

1. What is Steve Jobs famous for?

2. What are the examples of his production?

3. Is he the only developer of Apple I?

4. Who is the inventor of email and the world-wide web?

5. What is the position of Steve Jobs in the Apple Company in 1966?

6. What are the rumours about Steve Jobs?

Exercise 7. Read the dialogue. Complete it using the words from the text.

Reproduce the dialogue in pairs.

– Tell me about Steve Jobs. What is his job?

– Oh, Steve Jobs is … in Apple. He is a smart computer man.

– What are his inventions?

– His company is the inventor of e-mail, and … … such as iPod,

iPhone, and the music and video software itunes.

– Is he a …. wizard?

– Yes, he is.

– Is he a good manager? Is he good with his workers?

– Yes, he is. He is clever and strong but there are rumours that he is...

Exercise 8. Work in pairs. Ask each other questions about Steve Jobs.

Exercise 9. Translate the text about Steve Jobs from Russian into English.

Стив Джобс — один из самых влиятельных людей в мире компью-

теров. Он — основатель компании Apple. Его самыми важными изоб-

ретениями являются такие электронные устройства, как iPod, iPhone

и компьютерное обеспечение для музыкальных и видео программ.

Его изобретения очень популярны. Они лучше, чем устройства ком-

пании Microsoft. Стив — волшебник. Покупайте продукцию его ком-

пании.

Text 3

Exercise 1. Read the text about Henry Ford.

Henry Ford is an icon of a self-made man. He is a farmer’s son. He is

an industrialist and a designer of the Model T for the masses. He is the

inventor of a mechanized assembly line. His production is cheaper and

faster. It is his idea to institute the $5 per day pay rate for his workers.

Exercise 2. Match the words (1–8) with their translations (A–H).

1. self-made man A. сборочная линия, конвейер

2. industrialist B. промышленник

3. masses C. изобретатель

4. assembly line D. человек, добившийся успеха сам

5. pay rate E. уровень зарплаты

6. inventor F. икона, изображение, символ

7. production G. народные массы

8. icon H. продукция, изделие

Exercise 3. Find in the text the adjectives which mean

1) when you are rich due to your hard work

2) having low price

3) made by machines

4) happening in a short time

Exercise 4. Translate the attribute constructions from English into Russian.

a self-made man, a farmer’s son, a designer of the Model T, an assembly

line, a mechanized line, the inventor of a mechanized assembly line, the

$5 pay rate

Exercise 5. Say whether these sentences are true or false. Use the phrases:

That’s right. That’s correct. That’s true.

It’s false. It’s incorrect. It’s not true.

1. Henry Ford is a worker’s son.

2. He is a designer of cars for simple people.

3. He is the inventor of an assembly line.

4. The assembly line at his factory is slow.

5. His cars are cheap.

6. His cars are popular.

7. The salary of workers is low.

8. He is a good manager.

Exercise 6. Answer the questions.

1. What is the reputation of Henry Ford?

2. Whose son is he?

3. Is he an industrialist?

4. What are his inventions?

5. Is his production expensive?

6. Is his idea to institute the $5 per day pay rate for his workers good?

Exercise 7. Read the dialogue. Reproduce the dialogue in pairs.

– Our talk today is about Henry Ford.

– Who is Henry Ford?

– He is an industrialist and a designer of a new type of cars.

– A new type of cars?

– Yes, Henry Ford’s cars are good and cheap. They are for simple

people.

– Why are they cheap?

– The assembly line at Henry Ford’s factory is fast and there are a lot

of cars per day.

– Is the people’s work at the factory difficult?

– Yes, it is, but the salary is high. Henry Ford is a good manager. This

is a photo of Henry Ford’s car. Look at it.

Exercise 8. Work in pairs. Ask each other questions about Henry Ford.

Exercise 9. Translate the text about Steve Jobs from Russian into English.

Генри Форд — известный промышленник. Он — создатель кон-

вейерной линии и нового типа автомобиля для простых людей. Его

автомобиль не дорогой, а дешевый. Он — очень популярный. Генри

Форд — уважаемый человек. Он — человек, добившийся успеха

своими собственными силами. Работа на его фабрике трудная, но

уровень заработной платы — высокий.

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