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Issue 72
Деловой английский без отрыва от дел!
ЧТО НОВОГО? /WHAT’S NEW?/Putin Visits Mine as Death Toll Passes 50 - 12 May 2010.About 200 rescuers raced against the clock Tuesday to cover 311 kilometers of tunnels in a Siberian coal mine in a frantic search for survivors of weekend explosions that killed at least 52 people. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered a thorough investigation into the tragedy during a visit to the Raspadskaya mine in the Kemerovo region, as speculation swirled that the blasts might have been caused by human error or even terrorists. Thirty-eight miners and rescuers remained trapped late Tuesday, three days after explosions shook the mine so violently that they destroyed buildings on the surface and other infrastructure. (continued) Vocabulary
ОБЩЕНИЕ /COMMUNICATION/RentBlanca: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you advertised.
Manager: Yes. What kind of apartment are you interested in?
B: I'm interested in a one-bedroom. Do you have any available?
M: Yes. I have one. When do you need it?
B: Sometime around next week. What can you tell me about this apartment?
M: Well, the monthly rent is $650, with a $300 security deposit. You pay electricity only. Gas and water is included. Both the heat and stove are gas. You'll be assigned a sheltered parking space at no extra charge. And...that's probably it.
B: Sounds good. May I come over tomorrow morning to take a look?
M: Sure. May I have your name, please?
B: My name is Blanca.
M: Blanca. I'll see you tomorrow.
ВАРИАЦИИ НА ТЕМУ /MANY AND VARIOUS/Types of peoplethinkers – people, who are motivated by ideals about what is morally right and wrong. Thinkers are typically mature people who value social order, knowledge and responsibility. (мыслитель) achievers – people, who are motivated by a desire for achievement. Achievers are typically people who have a good career and a family, both of which they value very highly. (человек, который добивается успеха в жизни) strivers – people, who are motivated by success and money. Strivers are typically people who are socially active and put a high value on wealth and material possessions. (старающийся, преуспевающий) makers – people, who are motivated by the desire to make or build things. Makers are typically people with practical skills who value their ability to obtain or provide all the things they need without any help from other people. (тот, кто что-л. делает) ТАЙНЫЙ СМЫСЛ /OBSCURE MEANING/OR : owner's risk ord : ordinary share OS : operating system O/S : out of stock OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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