Looking for a job abroad

Foreigner: I hear your friend Mary has left for France. She's taken up a job there.

Russian: France? She can't have done that. I don't believe it. She is so shy.

F.: Neither did I when I heard it.

R.: I don't think I could ever do the same. If I went abroad I'd be homesick, I'd miss my family and friends.

F.: By the way, many British university graduates work abroad though the level of unemployment in Britain is low now and job creation is widely encouraged by the government. I, for one, will work in China soon.

R.: In China? But you don't speak Chinese, do you?

F.: No, I don't. English is spoken in Chinese international companies. I've got the company's invitation. Doesn't it sound fantastic?

R.: Sure, it does. And what about a work permit?

F.: The company that invited me to work in China has arranged for the work permit.

R.: How did you contact them?

F.: I turned to an employment agency in London. They sent my resume to China.

R.: The job counselling must have cost a lot of money.

F.: Yes, it did, but it's worth the expense. China is in transition to a market economy. It has experienced rapid economic growth lately. My work will probably be interesting. Have you found anything? Have you been invited to an interview?

R.: No, not yet. I want a good job, with opportunities for advancement, attractive fringe benefits and short trips.

F.: I see. You should have told me. Why not make another attempt and turn to my employment agency!

R.: Good idea, thank you, but I want to work in Russia.

Exercise 2. Find in the dialogue English equivalents for these word combinations and sentences:

1. согласиться на работу. 2. уехать за границу. 3. тосковать по родине 4. скучать по семье. 5. уровень безработицы. 6. поощряется правительством. 7. Я, например. 8. Разве это не великолепно! 9. разрешение на работу. 10. возможность  продвижения.

Exercise.3. Quote the sentences in which these words and word combinations are used in the dialogues.

           take up a job, neither, level of unemployment, international companies, fantastic, a work permit, a lot of money, an interview, another attempt.

Exercise 4. Give the answers to the questions:

1. Why were the friends surprised at the news that Mary had taken up a job in France?

2. Do many British university graduates work abroad?

3. What arrangements did the foreign student make to get an invitation from a Chinese company?

4. Does China offer good employment opportunities for foreigners?

5. What job does the Russian student want to get?

Exercise.5. Speak about getting job abroad. Share your attitudes on this point with your group mate. Say if you are for or against it. Prove you statements if possible.

SPEECH EXERCISES.

1. You future profession. What are its advantages and disadvantages? Why have you chosen this profession? Why do you think you can become a good specialist?

2. What qualities and qualifications can help to get a good job? What does “a good job” mean?

WRITTEN TASKS

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