--- status: seed type: concept tags: [] created: 2025-12-17 updated: 2026-05-21 title: Подготовка Speaking --- # Подготовка Speaking ## Unit 7 ![[Pasted image 20260521131304.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260521132031.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260521132047.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260521132101.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260521132116.png]] ### 1. Should people sue companies for damages? > Стоит ли людям подавать в суд на компании за ущерб? #### Темы для развития - responsibility of companies vs responsibility of consumers; - fair compensation vs exaggerated lawsuits. #### Примеры - hot coffee burns; - computer virus destroyed files. --- ### 2. Are lawsuits in the USA excessive? > Судебных исков в США слишком много? #### Темы для развития - lawsuits protect people; - lawsuits damage businesses and economy. #### Примеры - huge compensation payments; - expensive legal system. --- ## 3. Consumer rights and protection > Права и защита потребителей ### Темы для развития - companies must guarantee safety; - customers should be more careful themselves. ### Примеры - unhealthy food; - dangerous products; - misleading advertising. --- ## 4. Privacy and medical ethics ### Приватность и медицинская этика ### Темы для развития - hospitals need patient permission; - advertising vs privacy rights. ### Примеры - hospital commercial with a real patient. --- ## 5. Negotiating rent and apartment conditions ### Переговоры об аренде квартиры и условиях ### Темы для развития - negotiating the price; - discussing rules and responsibilities. ### Примеры - deposit; - utilities; - pets and guests. --- ## 6. Business contract negotiation ### Переговоры по бизнес-контракту ### Темы для развития - reducing prices; - long-term cooperation and larger orders. ### Примеры - supplier and customer; - discounts and contract conditions. --- ## 7. Bargaining culture ### Культура торга ### Темы для развития - where bargaining is acceptable; - bargaining as useful or uncomfortable. ### Примеры - markets; - cars; - online marketplaces. --- ## 8. Corporate responsibility ### Ответственность компаний ### Темы для развития - companies should pay for mistakes; - too much pressure on businesses. ### Примеры - unsafe products; - legal costs; - lawsuits against corporations. --- ## 9. Fair compensation ### Справедливая компенсация ### Темы для развития - how much money victims should receive; - emotional damage vs real financial loss. ### Примеры - burns; - privacy violation; - damaged files. --- ## 10. Solving conflicts: court or negotiation? ### Решение конфликтов: суд или переговоры? ### Темы для развития - court as the last solution; - negotiation and compromise are better. ### Примеры - business disagreements; - customer complaints; - rental conflicts. ## ## Полезные обороты ## Согласие - I agree to some extent. - That's a good point. - I understand your opinion. ## Несогласие - I'm not sure I agree. - I see it differently. - That may be true, but… ## Выигрыш времени - Let me think about that. - It depends on the situation. - In my opinion… ## Для развития разговора - What do you think? - Can you give an example? - Why do you think so? - Would that really work?