Контрольная работа по английскому (продвинутый) на тему Углубленное изучение английского языка с учетом специфики предпринимательских классов

Topic Business Skills

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компетенция Topic: Negotiating Supply Chain Disruptions Task 1. Functional Language (Controlled Practice) Identify the function of each phrase commonly used in business negotiations. Match the phrases (1–5) with their communicative purposes (a–e). 1. "I am calling regarding a delay in the production schedule..." 2. "Could you please specify the exact date the shipment will arrive?" 3. "I understand the situation; however, this delay affects our launch." 4. "We are prepared to offer a 10% discount to compensate for the inconvenience." 5. "I will send you the revised contract by the end of the business day." a. Requesting clarification/facts. b. Promising action and confirming a deadline. c. Stating the purpose of the call/Establishing facts. d. Proposing a solution/Negotiating terms. e. Expressing a concern/Clarifying the impact. Task 2. Contextual Flow (Semi-controlled Practice) Complete the dialogue between a Startup Founder and a Supplier using the phrases from Task 1. Ensure the tone remains professional. · Founder: Hello, this is Alex from GreenTech. I’m calling to check on our order status. · Supplier: Hello, Alex. (1) __________ due to a shortage of raw materials. · Founder: That is problematic. (2) __________? We have a demo next Friday. · Supplier: We expect to finish by Wednesday. To make up for this, (3) __________. · Founder: That sounds fair. Please confirm this in writing. · Supplier: Certainly. (4) __________. Task 3. Business Roleplay (Free Practice) Work with a partner. Roleplay a phone conversation based on the following scenario. Use the strategies of requesting information, clarifying facts, and promising action.

Student A: The Entrepreneur Student B: The Logistics Manager Situation: Your online store has received 50 complaints about late deliveries. Situation: A technical glitch in the sorting center caused a 48-hour backlog. Goal: Call the logistics company Goal: Explain the problem clearly,

to establish why this is happening and demand a solution. clarify which regions are affected, and promise a fix. Deadline: You need a status update for your customers by 6:00 PM today. Action to promise: Manual processing of the backlog / Email confirmation of new delivery dates.

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компетенция Topic: Pitching and Financial Negotiations Task 1. Controlled Practice: Register Matching Match the informal sentences used in internal team discussions (1–10) with their formal equivalents suitable for a business proposal or a meeting with investors (a–j).

Informal / Direct Style Formal / Professional Style 1. We want some money to start the project. a. The company has demonstrated consistent growth. 2. Tell me if you like the idea. b. We would like to request an extension of the deadline. 3. Our business is doing really well. c. Please find the financial forecast attached. 4. We can't do what you asked. d. We would appreciate your feedback on the proposal. 5. Can we meet to talk about it? e. Could you please clarify the factors that led to this outcome? 6. Give us more time. f. We look forward to receiving the requested files at your earliest convenience. 7. Here is the budget. g. We are seeking seed funding for our venture. 8. We’re sure it will work. h. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate your request. 9. Why did this happen? i. Would it be possible to schedule a meeting to discuss the details? 10. Send us the info j. We are confident in the long-term viability

soon. of this project. Task 2. Semi-controlled Practice: Style Transformation You are an entrepreneur. Rewrite the following informal message into a professional email to a potential partner. Use the formal vocabulary from Task 1. Informal Message: "Hey! We need more money for our startup. I've sent you the budget. Can we meet next week to talk? I'm sure this idea will make a lot of money. Let me know what you think." Your Formal Email: Task 3. Free Practice: Professional Communication Imagine you are presenting your startup to a board of investors. Write five formal sentences describing: 1. The current success/growth of your project. 2. A request for a specific meeting or action. 3. Your confidence in the project's future.