При выборе варианта (1 или 2) письменного контрольного задания студенты должны ориентироваться на первую букву своей фамилии.

ВАРИАНТЫ ПКЗ

Вариант 1

1. Complete the table (10 БАЛЛОВ)

2. Complete the sentences with the words from the box (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1) Russians are a very demonstrative people, and public ________ contact is common.

2) ______ meetings generally begin on time.

3) Understanding _______ language can help you improve your negotiations skills.

4) Body language is a __________ form of communication.

5) John is a very ______ person both at home and at work.

6) Anna is __________ she didn’t like Victoria’s table manners.

7) Did the boss __________ he would be late?

8) The professor _______________ us that sand was used to make glass.

9) Politeness is often linked to _____________.

10) We are more polite to people who are above us in the organizational _____________.

3. Answer the questions on the topics (10 БАЛЛОВ)

1. What are the possible reasons for cultural misunderstandings?

2. What is the difference between Western and Eastern attitude towards time?

3. Why is punctuality important for businesspeople?

4. What leadership styles do you know? Can you give any examples?

5. How can you characterize the style of management in Russia?

4. Turn the sentences from direct into reported speech (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1. “I can’t find my bag”, she said.

2. “They are working in the garden”, he said.

3. “We got married six months ago”, she said to us.

4. “I’ll go shopping tomorrow”, he said.

5. “I bought a new car last week”, he said.

6. “We aren’t doing anything next week”, they said.

7. “Can you open the door for me, Tom?” Ann asked.

8. “Why did Ann sell her car?”asked Jack.

9. “A giraffe is bigger than a mouse”, Tom said.

10. “We haven’t seen Tom for two weeks”, they said.

5. Open the brackets and put the verbs into the form of the infinitive or gerund (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1. Do you mind ______ (travel) such a long way to work every day?

2. I very much enjoy ______ (listen) to classical music.

3. I would love ______ (come) to your wedding but it just isn’t possible.

4. Everyone wanted him _____ (win) the race.

5. Hot weather makes me _____ (feel) uncomfortable.

6. He pretended ______ (not/see) me as he passed.

7. Are you going to give up _______ (smoke)?

8. She kept on _______ (interrupt) me while I was speaking.

9. She wouldn’t let me ______ (read) the letter.

10.  Would you like ____ (go) to the theater?

6. Read the text below and write which statements are true and which are false (20 БАЛЛОВ)

One of the stories that the knights used to tell as an example of politeness was about Julius Caesar. Once when he was entertained for supper by a poor peasant, the man gave him a dish of pickles to eat, thinking that they were the sort of vegetables that a highborn officer would like. Caesar showed his politeness by eating the whole dish of pickles and pretended to like them, although they burnt his mouth and disagreed with him considerably.

In Spain, you ask a man the way - he does not merely point it out, but takes off his hat, bows, and says that it will be a great pleasure to him to show it, and walks with you till he has set you properly upon it. He will take no reward. A Frenchman will take off his hat when he addresses a stranger, even when he asks a policeman the way. The Dutch fishermen, big and brawny as they are, take up the whole street when walking down it. But when strangers come along they stand to one side, and smilingly take off their caps as he passes.

A lady told me that when in one of the far west Canadian townships she met a group of wild-looking cowboys walking down the street, she felt quite alarmed. But as they got near they stood to one side, and took off their hats with the greatest respect, and made way for her.

1) Julius Caesar was entertained for supper by a poor peasant

2) Caesar showed his politeness by eating the whole dish of pickles and pretended to like them.

3) Spanish will take no reward.

4) A Frenchman will take off his cap when he addresses a stranger

5) When a Frenchman asks a policeman the way he put his hat on.

6) The Dutch fishermen take up the whole street when walking up it.

7) This text is about people’s manners in different countries.

8) A lady told me that when in one of the far west Canadian townships she met a group of wild-looking cowboys walking down the street.

9) A group of wild-looking cowboys walking down the street took off their hats with the greatest respect.

10) A group of wild-looking cowboys made way for a young lady.

Вариант 2

1. Complete the table (10 БАЛЛОВ)

2. Complete the sentences with the words from the box (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1. What reasons do office workers give for being _____?

2. Etiquette is the set of rules for being ____ in society.

3. The woman next to me ______ she couldn’t believe it.

4. _______ is the showing of politeness.

5. What reasons do ________ give for their bad manners?

6. “I like you just the way you are,” she _______ him. 

7. How can we improve our ______?

8. In ________ situations it is a good idea to follow standard rules.

9. Remember to _____ hands each time you say goodbye.

10. I had difficulty understanding him, so I _____ him to repeat what he had said.

3. Answer the questions on the topics (10 БАЛЛОВ)

1. Is leadership a skill or a gift?

2. What is charisma? What does it consist of? Do you know any charismatic people?

3. What is the best way to manage people in your culture?

4. Why is it important to be aware of cultural differences in communication?

5. How can hierarchy influence communication?

4. Turn the sentences from direct into reported speech (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1. “I haven’t phoned my uncle for 5 days”, he said.

2. “Birds can fly”, he said.

3. “He is studying for an exam now”, the teacher said.

4. “Leaves fall from the trees in autumn”, they said.

5. “We visited the circus last weekend”, they said.

6. “I’ll paint the house next week”, Ann said.

7. “I’ve put the washing in the washing-machine” he said.

8.”Don’t shout at me“, I said to Jim.

9. “Have you got a driving licence?” Mary asked Ann.

10.”Why did you apply for the job?” Bob asked Tom.

5. Open the brackets and put the verbs into the form of the infinitive or gerund (20 БАЛЛОВ)

1. I can’t stand people _______ (tell) me what to do when I’m driving.

2. I’d like ______ (learn) to play the guitar.

3. I don’t like people ________ (shout) at me.

4. We expected him ________ (be) late.

5. Tom let me _______ (drive) his car yesterday.

6. As it was late we decided ______ (take) a taxi.

7 .Bob suggested ______ (go) to the cinema.

8. I can’t imagine George ______ (ride) a motor-bike.

9. Would you mind _____ (close) the door?

10. I wouldn’t recommend you _____ (stay) at that hotel.

6. Read the text below and write which statements are true and which are false (20 БАЛЛОВ)

Corporate leadership is comprised of the executives and managers who run a company. It occurs when a company foresees ultimate success from the strong leaders that run its daily operations. Leaders themselves are responsible for effectively managing the company's resources, working with advertising teams and inspiring others to do their best work. They also envision ways to improve the company from the perspective of overall involvement. Ultimately, the actions and decisions of executives are what is referred to as corporate leadership.

It takes both training and talent to be able to take on a role as a leader of a company, whether it's in a major international firm or a smaller company that deals only at the local level. It also takes certain character or personality traits to be able to thrive in such a high pressure, often cutthroat environment. Adapting to change is one of the most important traits when leading a company. One must be good at talking with people if not precisely charismatic, and public speaking skills are needed for some roles within a company's leadership.

Corporate leaders know that a customer may leave the company even if they're content if another company is out there offering a better deal, even on a slightly lesser service. It's the job of those in a position of leadership to scout the competition. They need to brainstorm and think of ways to make the company constantly better or consistently successful.

1. It is enough to be charismatic if you want to become a leader of a big company.

2. Advertising teams are inspiring personnel to do their best work.

3. To attract the customers is not the main task of the leadership.

4. The actions and decisions of the leaders are the essence of corporate leadership.

5. Leaders are responsible for motivation of the staff.

6. A good leader should have a strong character to survive in tough competitions.

7. Adapting to change is one of the most important traits then leading a company.

8. To become a good leader you should be charismatic and may not be good at talking with people.

9. Public speaking skills are needed for conducting negotiations.

10. Executives and managers form corporate leadership.