Ενδεικτικές λύσεις των 5 ερωτήσεων κατανόησης (A. Questions) και των 5 κλειστών ασκήσεων λεξιλογίου/γραμματικής (B. Exercises) της ενότητας (σελ. 21-23).
Ερώτηση: What do you think the "Athens News" is?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) I think the "Athens News" is an English-language newspaper published in Athens, where job advertisements appear.
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Ερώτηση: What post did Maria send her application for?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: Maria sent her application for the post of secretary in the Sales Department of EX-EN Ltd.
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Ερώτηση: Who is the letter addressed to?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: The letter is addressed to Mr Dinos Yianniotis, the Sales Manager of EX-EN Ltd.
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Ερώτηση: What did Maria enclose with her letter of application?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: Maria enclosed a full curriculum vitae, a copy of her Diploma from the A.B. School of Commerce, and a testimonial from Mrs Helen Collins.
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Ερώτηση: Has Maria got any previous experience of working in an office? How do you know?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) No, she hasn't. We know because she writes that she is anxious to "supplement her theoretical knowledge with practical experience", which means she has only studied the subject but has not worked in an office yet.
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Ερώτηση: Match the following to make eight pairs of synonyms. a. in reply to 1. examine/look into b. post 2. headmaster c. with reference to 3. concerning d. consider 4. complete e. principal 5. answering f. supplement 6. position g. experience 7. expressing approval h. favourable 8. skill which has come from practice
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: a-5, b-6, c-3, d-1, e-2, f-4, g-8, h-7.
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Ερώτηση: Fill in the blanks with a suitable preposition. …1 reply to the 'EX-EN Ltd.' advertisement that appeared …2 the «TIMES», George sent an application …3 the post …4 the sales representative. He wrote: '…5 reference …6 your advertisement …7 a secretary …8 the Sales Department, I would be grateful if you would consider my application …9 this job. I enclose a curriculum vitae, together …10 a copy of my Diploma. I should be very grateful …11 a favourable consideration …12 my application.'
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: 1. In, 2. in, 3. for, 4. of, 5. With, 6. to, 7. for, 8. in, 9. for, 10. with, 11. for, 12. of.
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Ερώτηση: Read Maria's application again starting like this: Maria wrote that, with reference to their advertisement for a secretary in the sales department, she would be grateful...
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) Maria wrote that, with reference to their advertisement for a secretary in the Sales Department, she would be grateful if they would consider her application for this job. She wrote that she enclosed a curriculum vitae, together with a copy of her Diploma, and that she would be very grateful for a favourable consideration of her application.
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Ερώτηση: "I should be grateful if you would consider my application for this post". (Extremely polite form used instead of "I should be grateful if you considered my application") Rewrite the following sentences in an extremely polite way. a. I should be pleased if you had an interview with me. b. I should be obliged if you sent me a brochure. c. I should be glad if you gave my letter an immediate reply. d. We should be grateful if you informed us about your latest prices.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: a. I should be pleased if you would have an interview with me. b. I should be obliged if you would send me a brochure. c. I should be glad if you would give my letter an immediate reply. d. We should be grateful if you would inform us about your latest prices.
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Ερώτηση: Fill in the blanks with the right form of the words in capitals at the end of each sentence. a. You have to fill in an …… form if you are interested in getting the job. (APPLY) b. Every Monday a large number of …… appear in the newspapers. (ADVERTISE) c. …… isn't everything in life. (APPEAR) d. She is a secretary with 5 years' …… . (EXPERIENCE) e. We shall give your request careful …… . (CONSIDER) f. With …… to your letter, we inform you that your offer has been accepted. (REFER) g. He wanted to supplement his theoretical …… with practical experience (KNOW). h. You'd better get some food …… , because your diet is poor. (SUPPLEMENT)
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: a. application, b. advertisements, c. Appearance, d. experience, e. consideration, f. reference, g. knowledge, h. supplements.
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