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B: Excuse me. Do you need any help?

A: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I’m really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.

B: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. From here, it’s a hundred and thirty yen.

A: A hundred thirty yen. Okay.

B: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.

A: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?

B: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.

A: Alright. And where do I get off the train.

B: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you’ll be able to read it.

A: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.

B: No problem. Good luck.

***VI***

A: Excuse me, miss! Could you tell me how to get to the bank, please?

B: Sure. When you leave the hotel, turn left and walk three blocks. Make a left turn at the bookstore. You will see a cafe and a post office. The bank is next to the post office.

A: How long will it take to get there?

B: About ten minutes.

A: Thanks a lot.

B: You're welcome.

***VII***

A: Excuse me. How can I get to the city centre?

B: Oh, let me see. O.K. You can go there by bus or by taxi. You can also get there by subway.

A: And where is the taxi stand?

B: It's outside the airport, on the right.

A: By the way, how much does it cost to get to the centre?

B: I think, it's about 25 dollars.

A: And where is the subway station?

B: It's also right outside, on the left.

A: Does it work overnight?

B: I don't think it does.

A: Which bus do I take to get to the centre?

B: Buses 16 and 35.

A: Thanks!

B: You're welcome!

***VIII***

A: Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the Jumbo Department Store?

B: Yes, of course. Go along this street and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights. The department store is on the opposite side.

A: Oh, I see. I should go to the traffic lights…

B: No. Go along here and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights.

A: Sorry, yes. Turn right first, go to the traffic lights, and the department store is on the opposite side.

B: Yes, that’s it.

A: Thank you very much.

***IX***

Jim: Can you show me around the city today?

Tom: Yes, sure. I promised, I will. I'm sure, you'll love New York.

Jim: Thanks. Otherwise, I can get lost here. First of all, it's my first visit to New York. Secondly, the city is huge and one can easily get lost in it.

Tom: You're right. When I was first visiting here I had the same thoughts. But, as I've been living here for more than 8 years now, I know almost every street in the city. So, I can be a good guide. The only problem is that I need to be at work in three hours, so I'll spend this time with you and then I'll leave, ok?

Jim: Ok, thank you! Just tell me how to navigate here and after a few hours I'll be able to find the places of interest myself.

Tom: Agreed. Let's go then.

Jim: Can we start from Manhattan?

Tom: Yes, that's exactly what we're going to do.

(40 minutes later)

Tom: This is one of the most famous streets of New York. Wall Street is regarded as the financial and business center of the city. Soon we'll see the Brooklyn Bridge and Woolworth Building. Other sights which I'll show you here are the Empire State Building and the Times Square, which you'll like the most. It's a busy street, full of tourists and entertaining facilities.

Jim: I can't believe I'm in the heart of New York!

Tom: Great! I also like taking walking tours across the Manhattan Island.

Jim: Another sight I want to see is the Statue of Liberty. Can we go there? I've heard it's situated on a separate island.

Tom: Yes, it's true. The Statue of Liberty is on the Ellis Island. Unfortunately, it needs lots of spare time, which I don't have, but I'll tell you how to get there. And when I leave for work, you can take a ferry to the island.

Jim: Sounds good. I'm also curious to see the Rockefeller Plaza. My friend saw it and said it looks magnificent. Will we be able to go there together.

Tom: Yes, we will. We can make it, while I'm here. Your friend is right. It's a beautiful building. Let's go there now. But I should tell you that it's even more attractive here at night time with millions of lights illuminating the building. So, try to remember the way, and you can come here in the evening as well.

Jim: Ok. Good idea. I have a good visual memory.

Tom: If you're interested in art and history, you should definitely visit numerous museums of New York, among them, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and several others. They are worth it. We can't make it today, but I'll tell you how to find them and you can go there sometimes this week.

Jim: Yes, I am interested in museums, especially in modern art. So, I would certainly like to see the expositions there.

Tom: That's it by now, Jim. I need to run. Call me in case of getting lost.

***X***

Andy: Excuse me, do the buses stop here?

Passerby: Yes, most downtown buses stop here.

Andy: I want to go to Washington Avenue. Can I take any bus that stops here?

Passerby: You can take any bus except number 12. The number 12 turns off at Richmond

Street.

Andy: How often do the buses run?

Passerby: They are supposed to run according to the schedule that you can see over

there. In fact, the buses don't always run on schedule.

Andy: What are the usual intervals between the bus arrivals?

Passerby: About every fifteen minutes. You won't have to wait any longer. A bus is coming. It's number 5. You can take it.

Driver giving a transfer

Driver: A transfer, please.

Andy: How much is the fare?

Driver: One dollar.

Andy: Will you accept a dollar bill?

Driver: No. Only exact change is accepted- coins or tokens. Stand back from the door. Move to the rear. Let the passengers off.

Andy: I'm afraid of missing the public library.

Driver: Which one?

Andy: The library on Washington Avenue.

Driver: Okay. I'll tell you when you've to get off.

Several minutes later

Driver: Get off at the next stop. Cross the street. It's a big building. You can't miss the library there.

Andy: Thank you so much.

Driver: Not at all.

Practice area

• Make up a dialogue of your own.

• Practice the dialogue with your partner.

Unit V a job interview

Vocabulary area

Learn the following vocabulary items:

Warm up area

Answer the following questions:

• Do you consider yourself an ambitious person? Why?

• What do you think of your career prospects?

• Which is more important: money or job satisfaction?

• Can you characterize a good specialist?

• Is unemployment a big problem nowadays?

Discussion area

Look through the text. Get ready to discuss.

How to write a cv/resume

Your CV will look far more attractive if you can convince the employers that you have the qualities they require. Your CV could be your ticket to an interview. Think about what particular employers want, and how you will be an asset to their company. On average an employer spends two minutes reading a CV.

Layout Guidelines (up to 2 A4 pages of information is standard):

Step 1. The first thing is the document title, Curriculum Vitae, followed by your name. This should be in bold with a lager font, but not too big.

Step 2. General and contact info: Your address, contact details should be neatly presented, with date of birth, nationality and marital status also possible.

Step 3. Objective: The objective is a short sentence describing the job you hope to get. This is common only in an American-style CV (called a resume).

Step 4. Brief Personal Profile: This will be about 3 to 4 lines of text giving a brief overview of your key skills and attributes, and perhaps your objective regarding such a position.

Step 5. Work experience (employment history) starting with your current or most recent job first, then go backwards through your career. State the company name, job title and the period you worked there. List your duties and responsibilities. List specific achievements and any industry training or qualifications you gained while in that employment.

Step 6. Education: Briefly list your school qualifications, college certificate/diploma, university degree, major courses giving dates, names and location. Again start with your highest level or most recent training first.

Step 7. Additional skills: List your important everyday skills such as some IT skills, programs used, professional skills, languages spoken.

Step 8. Interests: Employers are usually more interested in activities which require you to show team commitment or personal initiative and drive.

Step 9. References: Write 'References available on request' if you prefer that the employer asks your permission before writing or ringing them up.

Step 10. Do not expect to produce a great looking CV at your first attempt. You may need to make a few drafts. Make sure your grammar and spelling are correct. Show your CV to someone you trust. Welcome constructive criticism.

More tips:

Spacing, aligning and layout are very important in order to create a positive and professional impression.

Use ‘dynamic’ and ‘action’ verbs such as attained, accomplished, conducted, established, facilitated, founded, managed, etc.

Do not use the personal pronoun ‘I’ in your CV.

Read and translate the text.