The interest inventory that follows covers the major fields in which most
people find careers: science, arts, social service, business, sales.
Then find where your interests lie...
Notes to the Text 1. Manana [manja:na] (исп.) – завтра
Vocabulary
career – профессия, род
деятельности, карьера
occupation – занятие, род занятий,
профессия
job – работа
sight – зрение, взгляд
to apply – обращаться (за работой),
заниматься
to employ – нанимать,
предоставлять работу
labour – труд, работа, задание
costly – дорогой, ценный
to search – искать, разыскивать
complex – комплексный, составной,
сложный
list – список, перечень, реестр
Упражнения ●
Упражнение 1. Переведите предложения на русский язык.
1. Unfortunately not many people take the trouble of discovering their
own interests and talents. 2. Teenagers are a lot of trouble to their parents.
3. The trouble is that some people tend to underestimate the importance of
choosing the right career. 4. She couldn't stand the sight of blood. 5. It stands to
reason. 6. Indecisive people refuse to face the career problem. 7. The sitting-
room windows face a beautiful lawn. 8. Negotiations between the two sides
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were broken off. 9. In 1945 Allied Forces broke through the German defences.
10. Fighting broke out between Hindus and Moslems. 11. Bangladesh broke
away from West Pakistan in 1971.
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Упражнение 2. Подберите словосочетания из левой части к слово-
сочетаниям в правой части, согласно их значению:
to be good at
what's the use
good-for-nothing
poor
good for you
you've done it perfectly
no good
to do well in
to do good
of no use
what's the good of
to have a positive effect
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Упражнение 3. Переведите английские пословицы. Дайте их рус-
ские эквиваленты, если это возможно.
1. A good beginning makes a good ending.
2. Business before pleasure.
3. Jack of all trades and master of none.
4. No pains, no gains.
5. Every man is the architect of his own fortunes.
6. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
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Упражнение 4. Дополните предложения, используя слова из текста.
1. When you finish school you should have … of what you want to do in
life. 2. He was offered hundreds of different ... . 3. Enjoying work means
choosing ... in the first place. 4. It is necessary to … yourself if you want ... of
your own special talent. 5. It took her a month to think over the proposal before
she ... . 6. Children often ... of their parents or relatives choosing a career.
7. Don't … of taking this course as your major. 8. He was exhausted in ...
of a job.
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Упражнение 5. Ответьте на вопросы.
1. What are the problems facing many high school leavers associated
with?
2. What is the advantage of new industries?
3. Why is it so important to know your personal interests?
4. Why does it pay to explore your choice of occupation?
5. Why can't some people evaluate themselves?
6. What are the most common mistakes in choosing a career?
7. What are the necessary steps if you want to avoid errors?
8. What are the author's recommendations to average people (those who
are not obviously talented)?
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9. Do you agree with the author's procedure of making a list of your
interests?
10. Could you add anything else to the list?
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Упражнение 6. Speak about how do you choose a career.