Exercise 7A, page 1 - English File Studetn's book, pre-intermediate, Oxford

1 READING

a Imagine that somebody you know is starting a new office job tomorrow. Think of two important tips you could give him or her to make the first day go well.

+ Do

- Don't

b Now read the article. Are your tips there?

c Read Top tips A-G. Then read the article again, and put them in the correct place (1-7).

A Don't make it either very well or very badly.

B Try to remember everybody's name.

C If they invite you to go with them, go!

D Decide what to wear the night before.

E Think about everything that you've learned today.

F Keep your good ideas for the next meeting.

G Try to solve the problem yourself first.

d Which tip do you think is the most important? Do you think any of the tips could also be useful for the first day in a new class or on a course?

How to survive your first day in a new office

Everybody gets nervous on their first day at any job, but these tips can help you to get it right...

6.30

Wake up early, have breakfast, wash, and get dressed. Wear smart work clothes, but not too smart. Check the weather forecast to make sure your clothes are right, and if you're driving, check traffic reports to see if there are any problems.

TOP TIP: 1 Plan to arrive at least ten minutes early, but not more than 20 - you don't want to look too enthusiastic. Say hello to people, smile, and use this time to ask questions.

8.50

TOP TIP: 2 If you can't, admit it and say 'Sorry, I've forgotten your name.'

11.00

Offer to make coffee or to bring water for your colleagues.

TOP TIP: 3 If it's very bad, people will always remember it. If it's very good, they'll always ask you to make it.

12.00

Don't be the first person to ask about lunch. Wait to see what everybody else does.

TOP TIP: 4

13.00

Be prepared to have problems. Many bosses give new employees some difficult work on their first day to see how they manage.

TOP TIP: 5 If you can't, don't be afraid to ask for help.

15.00

If you go to a meeting, listen, keep quiet and take notes.

TOP TIP: 6 You don't want to annoy other people on day one.

17.00

Don't think that staying late will impress your boss. It won't, at least not on your first day. Go home.

TOP TIP: 7 If you made any mistakes, make sure you don't make them again tomorrow.

1a. Представьте, что кто-то, кого вы знаете, завтра выходит на новую работу в офисе. Придумайте два важных совета, которые вы могли бы дать ему или ей, чтобы первый день прошел хорошо. [+] Что делать [-] Чего не делать

Ответ:

[+] Do: Be friendly and smile at everyone you meet.

[+] Что делать: Будь дружелюбным и улыбайся всем, кого встретишь.

[-] Don't: Don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand something.

[-] Чего не делать: Не бойся задавать вопросы, если чего-то не понимаешь.

1b. Теперь прочитайте статью. Есть ли там ваши советы?

Ответ:

Yes, both of my tips are mentioned in the article. It says "Say hello to people, smile" and "don't be afraid to ask for help".

Да, оба моих совета упоминаются в статье. Там говорится: «Поздоровайтесь с людьми, улыбнитесь» и «не бойтесь просить о помощи».

1c. Прочитайте главные советы A–G. Затем снова прочтите статью и вставьте их в нужные места (1–7).

Ответ:

1d. Какой совет вы считаете самым важным? Считаете ли вы, что какие-либо из этих советов могут быть полезны и в первый день в новом классе или на курсах?

Ответ:

I think the most important tip is "If you can't, don't be afraid to ask for help". It's important because pretending you know everything can lead to bigger mistakes. Yes, I think almost all of these tips could be useful for a first day in a new class, especially arriving on time, trying to remember names, and asking for help. It helps to make a good first impression.

Я думаю, что самый важный совет — «Если не можешь, не бойся просить о помощи». Это важно, потому что притворство, будто ты все знаешь, может привести к более серьезным ошибкам. Да, я считаю, что почти все эти советы могут быть полезны в первый день в новом классе, особенно совет приходить вовремя, пытаться запомнить имена и просить о помощи. Это помогает произвести хорошее первое впечатление.