XVI. Translate the following letter into Russian in writing

Correspondence relating to cooperation on “Turn–Key basis” (Переписка по вопросам сотрудничества на условиях подряда «под ключ»)

Dear Sirs,

We thank you for your comments and proposals on our Draft Contract for the construction of the food processing plant.

We have studied your amendments and on the whole we are ready to incorporate them into the contract.

At the same time we would like to re-state that in accordance with our Draft Contract the Contractor assumes full responsibility for the organization and execution of all civil works.

The civil works will be carried out by both Polish specialists and local firms engaged as subcontractors. The work to be executed by your local firms will be supervised by competent Polish specialists and the cost of their services is included in the contract price. We have already familiarized ourselves with the firms and believe that they have sufficient experience, competence and facilities to execute the work we intend to entrust to them.

In view of this we would ask you to consider the present letter and if you are agreeable to the above please let us know by fax when you will be ready to sign the contract.

We look forward to your prompt reply.

Yours faithfully,

Steven Halliday

XVII. Read the following letters of application and underline any words or phrases in the letters, which you think would be useful when you write a letter of application.

Dear Mr. Stevens,
I am writing to you to enquire about a Structural Engineer position with your organization. After reviewing your company's current developments, I feel that I can assist your company in achieving its purposes in commercial development in the Chicago metro area. I am impressed by the extent your company has taken to ensure successful projects in the country and would like to join the team in its efforts.

Due to my creatively innovative thinking skills, I have helped various companies in assembling structures in the Chicago, IL, Newark, NJ, and Houston, TX metro areas since 2003. I have technical training and knowledge of AutoCAD, C++, JavaScript, Java, and proficiency in HTML and Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Your company is known for its successful expansions; it intrigues me to know that your firm is a leading commercial development within its 12 years of establishment. If you would like to learn more regarding my qualifications, please visit www.example.com to review examples of my structural designs I have created during my career. You can also contact me at 8911-325-4437 or 77-34-25 to discuss a potential interview for this position. I have also enclosed my resume for you to review.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

Gordon Brown

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing in response to your advertisement in the Herald-Tribune for a Carpenter-Construction Worker for your organization. I feel that I am an exact and successful match for the experience, education, and skills you seek in the position. I am an experienced Carpenter with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering and Architectural Design as a minor. The skills I have acquired in my four years offer an advantage for your firm's needs.

My current position as a Carpenter with Meyer Construction, Inc. in Greensboro, NC entails completing structural designs for commercial development, managing contractors in various locations, and drafting proposals for building permits. Meyer Construction has saved approximately 300 man hours due to my diligence and capabilities to coordinate multiple projects without exceeding budgets. I feel that my ability to implement cost-effective solutions in commercial projects will benefit your firm's financial status if I am given an opportunity to work with your team of professionals.

For further evidence of my qualifications, I have enclosed my resume and three reference letters from clients and former employers. I am available Monday - Thursday at 10am to 3pm if you would like to discuss this opportunity in detail. Please feel free to contact me at 8905-326-5184 or 21-44-22 if you require more information regarding my application.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Peter Wilson

XVIII. You have seen this advertisement on the Internet and you have decided to apply for a job. Read the advertisement and the task. Then write a letter to Mr. Macfane, using all your notes.

Job location: Galway, Ireland

Job description: Get work experience doing a variety of jobs at the construction site, e.g. shop hand, painter, joiner, carpenter, plumber assistant

Employment type: Temporary summer job – June /August

Minimum experienced required: would suit a student who studies construction and speaks English and wants to get some professional skills and improve English while earning

Minimum age required: 18

Salary: Depending on position

Benefits: Room and meals provided, great location, time off to explore the West of Ireland

Applications to: Mr. James Macfane, Green building Company, Galway

The task: 1. Say which job you want to apply for; 2. Explain why you want the job; 3. Ask how much money the company can pay; 4. Describe yourself briefly.

XIX. Study the information about making a presentation, pay attention to the words given in bold type.

The language of presentations often contains less formal vocabulary than of academic writing.

A. Introducing the presenter

- Let’s welcome Dan Brian, who’s going to talk to us today on the subject of ‘Green Architecture’.

- Now I’d like to call on Mary to make/give her presentation. Mary,thank you.

- OK, thank you everybody. Now, Dr Ulla Fensel is going to present her research to us.

- I’d like to introduce Dr Li Stan, who’s going to address the topic of /speak to the topic of / talk about ‘Structural elements’.

B. Getting started

‘In this presentation I’d like to focus on recent developments in building materials. I’ll speak for about 45 minutes, to allow time for questions and comments. Feel free to interrupt if you have any questions or want to make a comment’.

‘First I’ll give a brief overview of the current situation with regard to precast construction, then I’d like to raise a few issues concerning site works. I’ll try to leave time for questions at the end’.

‘ I’d like to begin by looking at some previous studies of. There’s a handout going round / which is being distributed, and there are some spare/extra copies here if you want them’.

‘In this talk I’ll present the results of a study I did/carried out/conducted for my course paper. I’ll try not to go over time and keep to 15 minutes.