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the same thing. She (prepare) __________ dinner and he (read) __________. They are very
predictable people!
9. By this time next summer, you (complete) __________ your studies and (find)
__________ a job. I, on the other hand, (accomplish, not) __________ anything. I (study, still)
__________ and you (work) __________ in some new high paying job.
10. The students (be, usually) __________ taught by Mrs. Monty. However, this week
they (teach) __________ taught by Mr. Tanzer.

Task 4. Dictation

manila envelope
pad of paper
to jot down
to clear off
stack
deadline
filing cabinet
paper clip to take notes
to analyze
data
to skim
to scan
stapler
to get down to business

III. MAIN PART

Task 5. Read, translate and retell.

BODY LANGUAGE
According to psychologists, more than half of what we communicate is done through
body language. This includes our posture, facial expressions and gestures. People can
relatively easy control their speech, but controlling body language is more difficult
Controlling body language is more difficult. Paying attention to the body language of
the people you are talking to can tell you a lot about how they feel about what you are saying.
A careful reading of other people's body language can tell you whether what they feel or think
differs from what they say they feel or think. Because body language is so important, business
people want to be aware what impression they produce non- verbally and how to interpret
other people. Here are some examples of body language and its meaning.
Controlling body language is more difficult. Paying attention to the body language of
the people you are talking to can tell you a lot about how they feel about what you are saying.
A careful reading of
POSTURE
If a person's posture is slumped and his head is down, this could mean that he is sad or
has a lack of confidence. If his posture is straight but relaxed, he is expressing confidence and
friendliness.
FACIAL EXPRESSION
A smile is a sign of friendliness and interest, but people sometimes smile just to be
polite. To get another clue from people's faces, notice their eyes. Friendliness and interest are
expressed when a person's eyes meet yours (especially when you're the one who's talking) and
then look away and meet yours again. A person who stares at you and doesn't look away is
expressing a challenge. A person who doesn't look at you is expressing lack of interest or is

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