Task 16. Role-play the following situation. You are at a press conference. You and your colleague are journalists and the rest of the group are representatives of Bosch (or any other company). You need to write an article about this company. Ask the employees of Bosch: - when it started; - where its head office(s) is/are; - what it specializes in/produces/manufactures; - how many employees work for this company; - if they have subsidiaries, divisions and where; - what countries they export their products to; - what companies they closely work with; - what its worldwide turnover is; - how much it spends on R&D; - if they are expanding their activities; what famous consumer brands it includes

1. When it was 5 o’clock, all my family was (В Past Simple family - it, поэтому was) at home.

2. Did Mr. Brown come to Moscow two days ago?

ВОПРОСИТЕЛЬНАЯ Ф.: Did + I, you, we, they, he, she, it + глагол (1 форма)

3. These sugar weigh 2 kilos (kilo - kilos)

4. Is your birthday in summer?  (Всегда in)

5. Writing in English is more difficult  than speaking.

6. My friends will play football after school tomorrow.  (Future Simple)

7. Look! Is the friendly dog playing with the scared cat?  (Present Continious - действие происходит прямо сейчас, look указывает на это)

8. Christian isn't here. He's at work.  (На роботе - at work)

9. Rita said she could learn that because she was busy.

10. I find Math the most interesting lesson is our college.

(В другой раз рекомендую Вам делить задания на несколько, так оно не будет "отпугивать" других)

Manager: Hello, Mr. Dickens.

Director: Hello, Anthony. Did you come with a report?

Manager: Yes, exactly.

Director: Let's get right to it.

Manager: I don't mind. So, the monthly figures, as always, are normal, some are even slightly overstated, but it's only for the best. The working team is quite satisfied with the results for this month, the senior manager of the marketing group will be awarded with an award for special efforts. Do you mind?

Director: Of course not, Anthony. Mr. Gilbert will get it deservedly in the coming days. He has put a lot of effort into promoting our projects, please tell him my congratulations and praise.

Manager: Whatever you say, Mr. Dickens. Oh, yeah, there's another problem with funding Anna's project. To me, her suggestions for improving our marketing capabilities are very good. Besides, she is very talented and I think she needs encouragement long ago. What do you say to that?

Director: That's right, that's right. I've noticed it myself for a long time. Really, you're right. Introduce Miss Anna to the award on a par with Mr. Gilbert. She deserves it.

Manager: Well, thank you, Mr. Dickens, that concludes my questions to you. Have a nice day!

Director: Thank you, Anthony. I wish you good luck.

Manager: Goodbye.

Director: Goodbye.