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2	EL MUNDO DE LOS NEGOCIOS INDEX Reading / cloze: How do you choose the right job? Writing: Steps to writing an application letter. Oral practice: A business maze= life decisions. More exercises on business?
3	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: READING/CLOZE (1st part) How do you choose the right job? Click on the word that best fits each space. A few people decide early in life what they want to do and then follow a prescribed path of training to reach their (1) _____ More often, a young person takes the best job available, and that (2) _____ to a lifetime in a particular field. There is probably no single “right” job for anybody. Out of the (3) _____ 20,000 types of occupations available in modern society, there are probably hundreds that you could perform well and find rewarding. a. plan b. goal c.end d. object a. leads b. directs c. conducts d. introduces a. expected b. assessed c. estimated d. calculated INDEX WRITING ORAL Continue the exercise
4	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: READING/CLOZE (2nd part) Although circumstances (4) _____ one’s choices, there are still more possibilities than most people realise. Chance always (5) _____ a part in finding a job you like, but vocational counsellors believe that a person can improve the (6) _____ by analysing his or her ambitions, interests and (7)____. a. shorten b. press c. shrink d. narrow a. takes b. gives c. puts d. plays a. odds b. difference c. angles d. favour a. faculties b. aptitudes c. inclinations d. tendencies INDEX WRITING ORAL Continue the exercise
5	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: READING/CLOZE (3rd part) One person may (8) _____ priority to being active, helping people or having a low (9) ___ of becoming unemployed. Personal interests, such as love of the (10) _____ or a fascination with computers, may point the (11) ______ to a job a person enjoys and respects. a. make b. set c. give d. place a. risk b. hazard c. danger d. uncertainty a.outwards b. outside c. outdoors d. outback a.course b. way c. passage d. progress INDEX WRITING ORAL
6	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: WRITING (1st part) Steps to writing an application letter Read the job advertisements carefully. Decide which job you want to apply for and write down the reason why. Make a list of the qualities and qualifications the job requires. Note down any relevant experience you may have. Ask for extra information. Give details about yourself. Begin and end with a formal greeting. Letter plan Language bank Model answer INDEX CLOZE ORAL
7	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: WRITING (2nd part) Follow this plan for your application letter. Paragraph 1: Say who you are and why you are writing. Paragraph 2/3: Give reasons why you are interested in the job and why you think you are suitable for the post. Say what experience you have had and what sort of person you are. Concluding paragraph: Ask for more information about the job. Steps to writing Language bank Model answer INDEX CLOZE ORAL
8	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: WRITING (3rd part) Language Bank for your application letter. I am writing to apply for the post/position of … Giving reasons: I believe that I have the necessary experience and personal quatities ... Firstly, I am used to organising outings ... In addition, I have already done some part-time work I would appreciate the chance to Asking for information: I would like to know if/whether ... I would appreciate it if you could send me further details about ... Concluding: I enclose a completed application form/my curriculum vitae with full details of ... I am available for interview at any time convenient to you ... I look forward to hearing from you ... Steps to writing Letter plan Model answer INDEX CLOZE ORAL
9	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: WRITING (4th part) Model answer of your application letter. Dear Ms Clairmont I am writing to apply for the post of tour leader with your company. At present, I am in the final year of an Economics course at Bologna University. I am very interested in working as a tour leader as I believe that I have the qualities and experience necessary for the job. Firstly, I speak ltalian and French fluently, as well as English. Secondly, as president of the university cycling club I am used to organising outings and events for large groups of people. Thirdly, I have already done some part-time work for a local travel agency during the holidays, so have some experience of planning travel schedules and arranging accommodation. ln addition, as this is my final year at college, I would be available for work beyond the summer period. I would appreciate it if you could send me more details. I would like to know when the job would begin, where the students are from and where the study tours are based. Would knowledge of a specific language be required? Could you also send me more information about the hours of work and salary? I am available for interview from next week. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Steps to writing Letter plan Language bank INDEX CLOZE ORAL
10	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: ORAL PRACTICE - A BUSINESS MAZE - INSTRUCTIONS Work in small groups. You have reached one of life's crossroads! You've been made redundant and some big decisions about your future have to be made. Read the problem on the card and talk together until you all agree on what to do next. Then click on your next card with more information and more decisions. Carry on talking until you get out of the maze. You might succeed, or you might fail! Start the activity INDEX CLOZE WRITING
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30	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: MORE EXERCISES - WEB LINKS - vocabulary http://www.better-english.com/vocabulary.htm http://www.englishpage.com/vocabulary/interactivelesson18.html reading http://www.smic.be/smic5022/ReadcompVladi.htm http://vlc.polyu.edu.hk/comp/frame2.htm http://vlc.polyu.edu.hk/comp/frame5.htm fill-in the gaps http://www.smic.be/smic5022/ReadcompVladi.htm listening http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/news/words/business/030328_witn.shtml http://www.esl-lab.com/market/marketrd1.htm INDEX CLOZE WRITING ORAL
31	THE WORLD OF BUSINESS: MORE EXERCISES -MORE WEB LINKS - definitions http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqbusiness1.htm http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqbusiness2.htm http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqbusiness3.htm http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqbusiness4.htm http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqbusiness5.htm http://www.smic.be/smic5022/vocqletters2.htm writing http://ec.hku.hk/writingmachine/ http://lsa.colorado.edu/summarystreet/ http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/english/writing/process.html news on business http://business.englishclub.com/ INDEX CLOZE WRITING ORAL