DEVELOPING VOCABULARY. 1. Job adverts often use compound adjectives formed according to the following patterns:

1. Job adverts often use compound adjectives formed according to the following patterns:

good-tempered – (Adj. + N) + -ed;

low paid, newly-formed – Adj. or Adv. + Past Participle

fast-expanding – Adj. or Adv. + Present Participle

The two parts of the words below have been jumbled. Put them together again; give their Russian equivalents.

2. Form meaningful word partnerships and make up sentences with them.

3. Translate the following collocations from the texts of the Unit, mind the approach described in Unit 2.

accounting specialty areas, federal income taxes, a rigorous five-year education program, entry-level accounting clerks, auditing clerk positions, good communication skills, data handling, asset/liability protection procedures, not-for-profit and government organizations,reporting requirements, employees’ salary and wage records, income tax returns.

4. Confusable words: effective vs efficient

Study the dictionary descriptions of these words and choose the appropriate one to complete the sentences.

effective a (→ effectiveness n) –- adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result.

efficient a (→ efficiency n) – performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

Note: Being effective is about doing the right things, while being efficient is about doing the things in the right manner.

1) The process makes … use of limited resources.

2) We find advertising on the radio very ….

3) The heating system is very … in its use of fuel.

4) You need … communication within the organization.

5) He became a highly … Chief Accountant.

6) The new technology is aimed at improving … of customer service.

5. Look at the dictionary definitions of the following words and then complete the tree diagram below

1) Salary – a fixed amount of money agreed every year and paid monthly directly into a bank account, normally to professional people and office workers

2) Wage (often pl) – a fixed amount of money that is paid, usually every week, to an employee, esp. one who does work that needs physical skills, rather than a job needing a college education

3) Fringe benefits (also perks) – extra benefits arising as a result of employment, in addition to regular remuneration such as a car or free accommodation

4). Fee – an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular service, e.g.. a payment to a lawyer, doctor, etc. for professional services

5) Royalty (usually pl) – a payment that someone such as a writer or musician gets each time their work is sold or performed

6) Earnings – a) the total of the sums earned by an employee during a regular pay period; b) what is left of the net profit of a business after allowing for transfers to reserves. the net income or profit of a business

7) Income – money we receive from work, investments, etc. It can be earned income (wages or salary) or unearned income (money from dividends, interest, royalties, etc.)

8) Revenue – a) income, generally, the total income earned by the state or a large corporation; it is not used for people; b) money a government receives through taxation

9) Remuneration (formal) – payment or other rewards that you get for your work

6. Complete the sentences using the appropriate word from the list above.

1) How much … did you earn on your shares last year?

2) A company car, a mobile phone and luncheon vouchers are some of the … that come with the job.

3) The best lawyers often ask for the highest ….

4) Total company … for 20.. was the best yet.

5) My total … this year, including salary, royalties, fees, dividends and perks, should exceed 300,000

6) … levels in manufacturing and mining dropped again last month.

7) The company reported that … were down last quarter.

8) The players are demanding increased … for their services.

9) The publisher paid them … on their dictionary.

7. Translate into English

1) Компания предоставляет дополнительные льготы в виде служебного автомобиля и бесплатной медицинской страховки. 2) Средние заработки квалифицированных рабочих растут. 3) Мы предлагаем привлекательный компенсационный пакет. 4) Рабочие требовали повышения зарплаты. 5) Он многие годы жил на авторские отчисления с повторных тиражей (reprint n) своей книги. 5) Компания официально заявила о том, что в последнем квартале прибыль снизилась. 6) Для малоимущих семей (семей с низким доходом) предусмотрены льготы. 7) Каков Ваш приблизительный среднегодовой доход? 8) За последние десять лет заработки населения росли быстрее, чем цены. 9) Доходы от дивидендов не относятся к заработанным доходам.

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