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Подготовка Speaking

Unit 7

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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7. Bargaining culture

Культура торга

Темы для развития

• where bargaining is acceptable;
• bargaining as useful or uncomfortable.

Примеры

• markets;
• cars;
• online marketplaces.

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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.

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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.

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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?