B. Look at the frequently asked questions on the English club's web page and see if you can guess any of the answers

f) The letter "e" is used more than any other. Ernest Wright was very interested in this fact, and wanted to see if it was possible to communicate without using this letter at all.

He wasn't able to write very much! In the end, he wrote a 200-page novel, Gadsby, without using any words containing the letter "e". Sadly, it was not a great success, but here is a bit of it:

A glorious full moon sails across a shy without a cloud. A crisp night air has folks turning up coat collars and kids hopping up and down for warmth.

1) chargeaccount — кредитный счет

2) bank teller— кассир (в банке)

3) corporation— (крупная) компания

4) billion— миллиард

5) gasoline— бензин

6) InternalRevenue Service — Налоговое управление

7) first floor — первый этаж

8) current account — текущий счет в банке

9) zip code — почтовый индекс

10) check (from a bank) — банковый чек

11) downtown — центр города

12) Inc. — общество с ограниченной ответственностью (ООО)

C. Replace the words in italics with their lents. Make changes where necessary.

cash dispenser underground estate agent

I. Complaints should be addressed to the store manager. 2. The easiest way to take money out of your bank account is to use an ATM. 3. If you decide to sell the house, I'll give you a business card of an excellent realtor. 4. Large supermarkets hire hundreds of salesmen. 5. The company aims to build 1,000 new apartments at low rents. 6. Mr. Smith is on vacation this week and next. 7. They've been conducting negotiations since last fall. 8. The fastest way to get lo the city's downtown is by subway. 9. This TV commercial boosted thecompany's profits. 10. The meetings are held every two weeks.

I). There are some differences between American and British English spelling. Decide which of these words are spelled in the American or British way:

1) travelled, quarreled;

2) theatre, center;

3) honor, colour.

1) or is ... but our is ... ;

2) eled is ... but elled is ... ;

3) re is ... but er is ... .

8. Discussion

In pairs or small groups, discuss the answers to the following

Questions.

1. We learn to swim by swimming, to play ball by playing ball,
and to speak English by speaking English. Say what opportunities
for learning languages you have and what you do to enrich your

speech.

2. Suppose you are trying to persuade another person that learning foreign languages is necessary in modern life. What would you say?

3. Express your opinion on the importance of the English language in your future work. Do you think that English will help you make your career in business?

9. Writing

Write a short essay on the topic "English in My Life and in My Future Career". Use the following plan:

1. English as a "world language".

2. The importance of foreign languages proficiency.

3. The importance of English in my future career.

4. My English classes at college.

The following words may be useful for:

• introducing arguments:to begin with, first of all, on the one hand, particularly;

• continuing your argumentation: also, in addition, on the other hand, however, another point is, you can also say;

• writing the concluding paragraph: in my opinion, to sum up, finally.