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‘Yesterday, I had an interview for a holiday job at the construction company. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to 1) __________ about the organization, but I did 2) _________ all the things I am good at, like surfing the Internet! In the morning I woke up late and quickly 3) ____________ some jeans and a T-shirt. I 4) __________ at the office 5 minutes late, so I walked straight in and 5) ________. I couldn’t 6) _________ what the interviewer was saying and I had to ask him to 7) _________. He asked about my experience of working in a team, so I 8) _________ a lot of detail about my colleagues. Then he asked me to tell him about my work experience and I 9) __________ a story about some work at the construction site. He stopped asking questions, so I 10) _________ and 11) _________ of the room. I think I’ve got a good chance of getting the job. What do you think?’
XIV. Read the interview for a holiday job. Do you think James got the job? Why? Why not? Then act out the interview.
Interviewer: Good morning, take a seat.
James: Good morning. Thank you.
Interviewer: My name is Steve Brown. I’m the Personnel Manager for Modern Residential Structures. And you are James Parker?
James: That’s right.
Interviewer: I see that you are in your second year of studying at university.
James: Yes, I am studying construction at university.
Interviewer: So why do you want to work with us at Modern Residential Structures?
James: Well, your company has a good reputation. I know some people who have been working at your firm for a long time and they say everything is well-organized. I enjoy working in a team and I’d like to get some more work experience.
Interviewer: What experience do you have?
James: I worked at the construction site as a shop-hand and did the preliminary site clearance work that was needed such as demolishing old buildings, grubbing and removing trees and shrubs, digging trenches.
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Interviewer: What qualities do you think are important for a job?
James: I’m sorry, what do you mean exactly?
Interviewer: I mean the qualities you need to work in a team at the construction site.
James: Well, you certainly must have responsibility and patience. Another important thing is diligence. And well, you also have to be careful. Accidents can happen very easily, so need to be well organized.
Interviewer: OK. Are there any questions you would like to ask me?
James: Yes, just one thing. Does your company provide shop-hands with overalls or industrial clothing?
Interviewer: Yes, we give all the necessary things for work at the construction site.
James: Right, I see.
Interviewer: Well, thank you, James. I’ll be getting in touch with people next week.
James: Thank you very much. Goodbye
XV. Study the following written patterns used in business correspondence
Opening phrases
| Dear Sirs, We have received your letter of …. We thank you for your letter of …. Your letter enclosing (stating that …, asking us to do ….., requesting us to do) has been considered. In reply (in response) to your letter of... In confirmation of our (their) telephone conversation (talks, held in …) we wish to inform you that … With reference to (referring to) our letter of we wish to inform you that … We are pleased to inform you that …. We are sorry to have to remind you that … We learn from your letter that …. In connection with our letter of …. We offer apologies for the delay in answering your letter We apologize for …. Please accept our apologies for …. We are sorry we are unable to meet your request You are no doubt aware that … You may know that ….. Please note that … We enclose a copy of a letter from … about …. | Уважаемые господа, Мы получили Ваше письмо от ….. Благодарим за письмо от … Ваше письмо с приложением (с указанием, просьбой о …) рассмотрено В ответ на Ваше письмо от … В подтверждение нашего (их) телефонного разговора (переговоров, состоявшихся в...) сообщаем, что …. Ссылаясь на наше письмо от …. сообщаем, что …. Рады сообщить Вам, что ….. К сожалению вынуждены напомнить Вам, что …. Из Вашего письма мы узнали, что …. В связи с нашим письмом от ….. Приносим извинения за некоторую задержку с ответом на Ваше письмо Пожалуйста, примите наши извинения за ….. К сожалению, мы не можем удовлетворить вашу просьбу о …. Вам несомненно известно, что …. Очевидно вам известно, что …. Просим принять во внимание, что … Прилагаем копию письма фирмы … по поводу …. |
Binding phrases
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| At the same time we would like to remind you that …. We find it necessary (important, reasonable) to note …. Apart from the above (said) …… In view of the above … In this connection …. Otherwise we shall have … The matter is …. The point is …… In the circumstances ….. We have to admit that … Further you write ….. In accordance with the contract enclosed In fact (actually, virtually) …. Besides … | Одновременно хотели бы вам напомнить, что ….. Считаем необходимым (важным, целесообразным) отметить …. Помимо вышеуказанного ….. Ввиду вышеизложенного ….. В связи с этим …. В противном случае, мы будем вынуждены …. Дело в том, что …. Дело в том, что ….. В сложившихся обстоятельствах … Необходимо признать, что ….. Далее Вы пишите …. В соответствии с прилагаемым контрактом … Фактически …. Кроме того … |
Closing phrases
| Your early reply will be appreciated If we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us Your prompt execution of our order will be appreciated We wish (would like) to maintain cooperation with you We are expecting your representatives (officials, engineers) to arrive for the talks We are looking forward to hearing from you We expect your early reply Faithfully yours Sincerely yours | Мы будем признательны за быстрый ответ Просим обращаться к нам, если Вам потребуется помощь (содействие) Будем признательны за быстрое выполнение нашего заказа Надеемся поддержать сотрудничество с Вами Ждём приезда ваших представителей для дальнейших переговоров Надеемся получить Ваш ответ в ближайшем будущем Надеемся получить Ваш ответ в ближайшем будущем С уважением С уважением |
