Контрольная работа Вариант 1

Задание 1. Прочитайте текст, переведите и ответьте на вопросы.

The modern office: Russian and Western approaches differ

An opinion poll conducted among designers of office décor has yielded a stunning result: There is a clear dividing line between “Westerners” and “Russian traditionalists” with regard to the appearance of a contemporary office. Although the two groups of designers fulfill different orders to decorate different orders, the former believe that their task is to competently apply Western design solutions in Russia, while the latter counter that “Russia is unique in its specifics, which demand special solutions.”

What are the main differences between these approaches to the organization of office space? If, for example, a Western company organizes a Moscow office, it will practically resemble a standard Western office, which typically has open space with no partitions, with each workplace well planned, with a minimum of furniture, and with a well-defined color spectrum. A Western office strictly conforms to ergonomics as regards lighting, intercom, and computer network - all forming an integral part of the interior décor.

Another characteristic feature of a Western office is its “democratic” styling: The boss’ workplace looks practically the same as that of a rank-and-file office worker. As for the Western manager, he trusts his office designers more than his Russian counterparts do.

A typical Russian boss looks at the designer’s task from a totally different viewpoint. This is due primarily to our Russian traditions and mentality, which the designer has to take into account. Typically, he has to reserve for the boss a vast VIP space that takes up the bulk of the funding. A separate office space - preferable with a waiting room - for the Russian boss is a must. And if funding permits, he must also have a separate toilet, a rest and a billiard room, a sauna, and other luxuries. These normally include a dark-wood-table with inlaid designs, and other high-end furniture. The whole set-up of the boss’ private office gives you to understand that he is a man of considerable stature, manifestations of which are, among other things, his red carpet strips or his Persian carpet, which is more often seen in the management office of big companies nowadays.

Вопросы к тексту

1. Where do “Westerners” and “Russian traditionalists” differ?

2. What is a standard Western office?

3. What is a must for the Russian boss?

4. What does the whole set up of the boss’ private office demonstrate?

Задание 2. Переведите, обращая внимание на формы причастий.

1. Leaving the room he said that he was in a hurry.

2. The man making a report is a good speaker.

3. The tourist stood in front of the monument admiring it.

4. The report made by him was interesting.

5. The children left at home played the computer games.