8 Change the direct speech into indirect speech. Use the following reporting verbs only once.
apologize
remind blame threaten announce beg
promise advise
1. “Please, please don’t tell anyone!”
The worker______________ not to tell anyone.
2. «Well, if I were you I ’d start saving for my retirement.”
M y uncle_____________________ me to start saving for my retirement.
3. “Don’t forget to phone the director of the oil company.”
The secretary_____________________ me to phone the director of the oil company.
4. « I’m sorry I didn’t come to the meeting.»
H e________________________for not going to the meeting.
5. «Yes, believe me, I ’ll be there on time. I won’t be late.»
H e______________________ not to be late.
6
. « If you’re late again we’ll start without you.»
They________________________to start without him.
7. « I’m afraid I ’ve got some bad news. The company’s closing.»
The manager___________________ that the company was closing.
8
. «We lost so much money because of the irresponsible manager!»
The executive director______________________ the manager for losing much money.
9 Imagine you are a chief in an organization and discuss the following questions with the whole
group.
1. How would you react to someone being late?
2. Would you demand dress code in your work place?
3. What essential qualities should an employee have?
10 Read the letter written by HR manager to his apprentice who is going
to be appointed to his
position. Decide which statement covers the overall plot of the letter.
a. The professional in human resources department is holding recruitment for the new staff.
b. The experienced chief recommends some useful instructions in company management.
c. Car producing company is announcing a vacancy for a manager position.
Dear Akmal,
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You w ill start running a large car producing
created, and salaries must be paid on time.
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would like to give you some
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essential ideas in management that I have experienced.
геацу devote himself to the company! Fourthly,
Firstly, I advise you to put the company interests be fair and objective. Never make decisions under
at the first place. It should dominate over everything!
strong emotions and subjective opinions.
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responsible, devoted, fair, reliable, enthusiastic and
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strict manager. I hope that our company w ill keep on
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growing rapidly under your managing as well.
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11 Read the statements and write A (agree) or D (disagree). Give specific examples to support your
opinions.
1. Running your personnel is a strategic process.
2. Americans say, “We act, do not plan”.
3. H R means to contribute in different ways.
4. Your H R department
should function without
fanfare.
5. You should give people training in key skills
pertaining to their current roles.
6
. A client is always right.
7. Compete more effectively than your rivals.
8
. We should work together in order to reach
maximum effectiveness.
12 Read the template and write a cover letter for one of the vacancies below. You may use the words
from the box.
Your name
M ailing address
City, district and zip
Contact number(s)
Em ail
Today’s date
Your addressee’s name
Professional title
Organization name
M ailing address
Zip code
Dear Mr. (or Ms.) last name,
Opening paragraph: Hook the employer with something that catches his/her attention (for example: who
referred to you or their need for your special skills). Name the job you want (use a specific job title).
Body paragraph: It should consist of one or two short paragraphs that make convincing points about your
qualifications. Use the language in the job advertisement if possible (for example: «You are looking for
a student who has experience with Excel and Access. I worked for one year as a student assistant in the
Consulting center. W hile I was there, I created an Excel database for the Interpreter Training Programme
and later converted it to Access»).
Closing paragraph: Mention that your resume is enclosed. Say you would like to arrange an interview and
when you w ill contact the employer to schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,
Your name
Your address
Your telephone number
Your email address and/or fax number
