صادرات وواردات بلدنا

صادرات وواردات بلدنا
Our country’s imports and exports
في هذا التقرير
سننظر الى الدول
التي لها علاقات تجارية مع الاردن
وما هي السلع
التي تصدرها
In this report, we will look at the countries that Jordan trades with and what goods it exports and
وتستوردها
اولا
دعونا ننظر للصادرات
الاردن غنية بالبوتاس والفوسفات
التجارية
imports. First, let’s look at exports. Jordan is rich in potash and phosphate, and the extraction
والصناعات
لهذه المعادن
هي واحدة من أكبر الصناعات بالعالم
industry for these minerals is one of the largest in the world.
ليس من الغريب
اثنان من اكبر صادرات الاردن
هي المواد الكيميائية والاسمده
Not surprisingly, two of Jordan`s largest exports are chemicals and fertilisers.
تمثل الصناعات الدوائية والصناعات الاخرى 30 %
من أجمالي صافي الانتاج المحل الاردني
Pharmaceuticals and other industries represent 30% of Jordan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP),
و 75 % من الصناعات الدوائية في الاردن يتم تصديرها
على أية حال
65 % من أغلبية
and 75% of Jordan’s pharmaceuticals are exported. However, the majority (65%) of
الاقتصاد
يسيطر عليها قطاع الخدمات
وغالبا من قطاع السياحة والسفر
تذهب معظم صادرات الاردن الى
the economy is dominated by services, mostly travel and tourism. Most of Jordan’s exports go to
العراق
وامريكا
والهند
والسعودية
Iraq, the USA, India and Saudi Arabia.
والان دعونا ننظر للواردات
على خلاف بعض الدول
في الشرق الاوسط
ان الاردن لا يملك
Now let’s look at imports. Unlike some other countries in the Middle East, Jordan does not have
احتياطات كبيرة من النفط والغاز
ولهذا السبب
على الاردن ان تستورد النفط والغاز
لاحتياجاتها من طاقة
large oil or gas reserves. For that reason, Jordan has to import oil and gas for its energy needs.
ان واردات الاردن الرئيسية الاخرى هي السيارات
والدواء
والقمح
في عام 2013 م
23.6 % من واردات الاردن
Its other main imports are cars, medicines and wheat. In 2013 CE, 23.6% of Jordan’s imports
كانت من السعودية
يليها الاتحاد الاوروبي
بنسبة 17.6 % من وارداتها
were from Saudi Arabia. This was followed by the EU, with 17.6% of its imports.
تأتي الواردات الاخرى من الصين والولايات المتحدة
Other imports have come from China and the United States.
export
goods sold to another country
يصدر
extraction
the process of removing and obtaining something from something else
استخراج
Gross Domestic Products
the value of a country’s total
output of goods and services
الناتج المحلي
import
goods bought from other countries
يستورد
reserve
something kept back or set aside, especially for future
use
مخزون
fertiliser
a substance that is put on the land to make crops grow
سماد
agreement
an arrangement or promise to do something, made by
two or more people, companies or organisations
اتفاق
dominate
to be the most important feature of something
يسيطر على
minerals
a substance that is present in some foods and is needed
for good health; a substance that is found naturally
in the earth
معادن
pharmaceuticals
companies which produce drugs and medicine
شركات
الصناعات الدوائية
knitwear
clothing made from wool
ملابس صوفية
) محبوكة بالصنارة (
goods
things that are produced in order to be sold
بضائع
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تعقد الاردن اتفاقيات تجارية حرة
أكثر من اي دولة عربية اخرى
وهي تقوم بتجارة حرة
Jordan has more free trade agreements than any other Arab country, and it trades freely
مع العديد من الدول
تشمل
امريكا
وكندا
وماليزيا
ما هي المناطق الاخرى ذات الاهمية لتجارة الاردن؟
with many countries, including the USA, Canada and Malaysia. Which other areas are important
وقعت الاردن اول اتفاقية تجارية
مع الاتحاد الاوروبي في عام 1997 م
for Jordan’s trade? Jordan first signed a trade agreement with the EU in 1997 CE.
وقعت اتفاقية تجارية حرة
مع
مصر و المغرب
و تونس
في عام 2004
في عام 2011 م
It signed a free trade agreement with Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia in 2004 CE. In 2011 CE,
عقدت اتفاقية تجارية اخرى
مع الاتحاد الاوروبي
ومصر و المغرب
و تونس
another trade agreement was made with the EU, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
ان التجارة مع بلاد الاتحاد الاوروبي و شمال افريقيا من المحتمل ان تنمو
Trade with the EU and North Africa in particular is likely to grow.
5 / SB page 67
Read the report again and answer the questions.
1. What does the article suggest that many of Jordan’s fertilisers are made from?
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2. Why does Jordan import a lot of oil and gas?
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3. Which country supplies Jordan with most of its imports?
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4 .Why is trade with the EU and North Africa likely to grow?
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Quotation / SB page 67
Read the quotation. Do you agree with it? Why/Why not?
‘Unless the exchange be in love and kindly justice, it will but lead some to greed and others to hunger.’ Gibran Khalil Gibran (1883 CE–1931 CE)
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COMPREHENSION TEST
Name two exported and imported goods in Jordan.1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Name two countries that Jordan exports its goods to.
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3. Write down the sentence which indicates that Jordan has the world's largest extraction industry for potash and phosphate. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
According to the text, what countries does Jordan import its good from? 4.
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5. What dominates the economy of Jordan?
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6. What do the underlined abbreviation (GDP) stand for ?
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‘ mean? reserves7. What does the underlined word ‘
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8. What do the underlined words “ pronouns ‘ refer to ?
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9. Jordan needs to increase its exports in order to improve its economy . Suggest three ways to increase Jordan’s exports.
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10. Jordan has to introduce important procedures in order to decrease its import of gas and oil.Think of this statement and, in two sentences, write down your point of view.
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كيف تقدم عرضا تسويقي اً
How to make a sales pitch
sales pitch
a presentation made by someone who is trying to sell a product
عرض
تسويقي
target market
people who are identified as possible customers
السوق المستهدف
age group
a set of people of similar age
مجموعه من
نفس العمر
department group
a large shop that sells many different types of things
متجر كبير
package holiday
an organized trip with everything included in the
price (travel, accommodation, food)
اجازة مغطاة التكاليف
سواء كنت تبيع
نوع جديد من معجون الاسنان
الى سلسلة من الصيدليات
او تبيع احدث
Whether you’re selling a new type of toothpaste to a chain of pharmacies, the latest computer
برامج الحاسوب الى مدرسة
او تبيع نوع جديد من رحلة شاملة النفقات لوكالة سفر
يجب عليك ان تعرف
software to a school or a new kind of package holiday to a travel agency – you need to know
قم بالبحث
1. Do your research
لا تتراجع عن تقديم عرض تسويقي
متمنيا لو أنك كنت مستعد بشكل أفضل
من الضروري
Don't come away from a sales pitch wishing you had been better prepared. It is essential to
ان تعرف كل شيء عن منتجك
know everything about your product.
هل تعلم متى تم تطويره؟
و أين تم انتاجه؟
يجب عليك أن تعرف أيض اً
Do you know when it was developed, and where it is produced? You also need to know who
ما هو السوق المستهدف
على سبيل المثال
الفئة العمرية أو دخل الناس
الذين يمكنهم شرائه
the target market is – for example, the age group or income of the people who might buy it.
ليس فقط ذلك
يجب أن تعرف عن جميع المنافسين
المنتجات المشابهة في السوق
Not only that, you should know all about the competition – that is, similar products on the
لماذا منتجك يتفوق على المتجات الأخرى و لماذا له قيمة أفضل ؟
market. Why is your product superior to others and why does it have better value?
بالاضافة لذلك
يجب عليك أن تعرف تماما نوعية الناس الذين تتحدث إليهم
وما هي احتياجاتهم
In addition, you should know exactly which people you are speaking to, and what their needs
على سبيل المثال
اذا هم يمثلون متجراً للطبقة الوسطى
في حي بسيط
are. For example, if they represent a middle-class department store in a humble
كن على استعداد لتوضيح
لماذا منتجك الخاص يمكن ان يناسب الزبائن
الذين
neighbourhood, be ready to explain why your particular product would suit customers who do
لا يملكون الكثير من المال
ما الذي يجعل منتجك ملائم لهم؟
الأهم في ذلك
يجب أن
not have lots of money. What makes your product perfect for them? Most of all, you need to
تؤمن
لماذا تقوم ببيعه
و أفضل طريقة لذلك هي إستخدامه
believe in what you’re selling, and the best way to do that is to use it!
marketing
the study of selling products to the appropriate customer
تسويق
extensively
in a way to cover or affect a large area
ممتد
machinery
machines, especially large ones; a system or set of processes for
doing something
آلية
corporate
belonging to or relating to a corporation, a big
company or a group of companies acting together as a single organization
تضامن وشراكة
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استعد و تدرب
2. Prepare and practice
خطط لعرضك التسويقي بعناية
ليس فقط ما الذي ستقوله
ولكن كيف ستقوله
Plan your presentation carefully, not just what you will say, but how you will say it.
هل ستقرأه كلمة كلمة أو انك تستخدم ملاحظات لتتذكره؟
مهما تقرر
Will you read it word by word, use notes or memorise it? Whatever you decide,
انها دائما فكرة جيدة
ان يكون لديك دائما قائمة بالنقاط الاساسية
في حين ان شيئا ما قاطعك
it is always a good idea to have a list of your main points, in case something interrupts you, or
إن أمكن أمام زملائك ثم تدرب عليه ) وهذا يحصل ( أو ببساطه أن تكون أعصابك بارده
you simply freeze with nerves (it happens!). Then practise it, if possible in front of colleagues.
قم بالتعديلات
وتدرب عليه
مرة أخرى
Make changes and practise it again.
كن محترف
3. Be professional
اجعل خطابك بسيطا و قصير
ابدأ ببعض التعليقات اللطيفة
على سبيل المثال
Keep your presentation short and simple. Start with some friendly comments. For example,
اشكر المضيفين للسماح لك بالحديث اليهم
و امدح رفقتهم
thank your hosts for allowing you to speak to them, and compliment their company.
تذكر ان تتحدث ببطئ و وضوح
من المهم ان تبدو واثق اً
حتى لو كنت متوتر
Remember to speak slowly and clearly. It is important to appear confident (even if nervous!).
اثناء التحدث
لا تجعل رأسك منخفضا
بدلاً من ذلك
انظر حول الغرفة
While you’re speaking, don’t keep your head down. Instead, look round the room and
وقم بتواصل بصري مع الحضور
ابتسم
عندما تنهي الحديث
استقبل الاسئلة
make eye contact with your audience. Smile! When you’ve finished speaking, invite questions.
اذا لم تكن تعرف الاجابة
لا تتظاهر بمعرفتها
اشكر السائل
و تعهد بمعرفة
If you don’t know the answers, don’t pretend! Thank the questioner and promise to find out
الاجابة
وقم بذلك
اخير اً
يجب ان يكون ملخص خطابك جاهز اً
توزعه
the answer (and do it!). Finally, have a summary of your presentation ready to hand out at the
في نهاية الجلسة
اتمنى لو انني كنت اعرف كل هذا
عندما بدأت العمل
حظا موفق اً
end of the session. I wish I had known all this when I started out in business! Good luck!
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Find the expressions 1–5 in the text, then match them with their meanings.
1. package holiday ………………………….
2. sales pitch ………………………….
3. target market ………………………….
4. age group …………………………
5. department store ……………………….
a. people who are identified as possible customers
b. a set of people of similar age
c. a large shop that sells many different types of things
d. a presentation made by someone who is trying to sell a product
e. an organised trip with everything included in the price (travel, accommodation, food)
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COMPREHENSION TEST
1.You need to know different things about your product . Write down two of them.
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2. In order to be a professional sales person , you should have some qualities. Write down two of them.
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indicates that using what you sell is the best way to believe in Quote the sentence which 3.what you sell.
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4. Give two examples of friendly comments.
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5. Write down the sentence which shows that salesperson has to be honest if if he / she doesn’t have enough details about the product.
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6. What should you do if you do not know an answer to a question?
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7. What does the underlined expression ’ target market’ mean?
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8. What do the underlined words “ pronouns ‘ refer to ?
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9. A successful salesperson needs to acquire some properties . Explain this statement , suggesting three qualities that a salesperson should have.
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10. Planning is the first step to success. Think of this statement and , in two sentences, write down your point of view.
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يمكن أن نعبر عن الأشياء المفضلة ) - preferences ( بإستعمال العبارات التالية:
I would prefer , I would rather
- يمكن أن نعبر عن الآراء ) opinions ( بإستعمال العبارات التالية:
I think , In my opinion , I believe , I'm against
Read the following two mini-dialogues and answer the question that follows each one.
Ayman : I think that too much fatty food is bad for your health.
Taha : I agree.
What is the function of Ayman's statement ?
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Reem : I would rather go to a natural attraction to a historic city.
Nada : You are right.
What is the function of Reem's statement ?
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Giving Preferences and Opinions التعبير عن الأشياء المفصلة والآراء
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1 / AB page 44
Complete the collocations with the verbs in the box. One verb is not needed. The first one is done for you.
ask, cause, do, earn, join, make (x2), shake
1. make a mistake
2. ……………… questions
3. ……………… hands
4. ……………… respect
5. ……………… a company
6. ………………offence
7. ………………small talk
I should make a break after a hard day's work.
Replace the underlined misused verb with the correct one.
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2 / AB page 44
Complete the sentences with collocations from exercise
1. Be very careful when you answer the questions, and try not to .............................
2. If you are polite, you won’t……………………or upset anybody. 3. Before the serious discussion starts, we always………………..; it’s often about the weather!
4. Nasser has applied to………………… the …………………where his father works .
5. In business, when you meet someone for the first time, it’s polite to………………….. 6. After the talk, there will be a chance for you to ………………. about anything you don't understand .
7. By working hard , you will …………..the ……………of your boss.
By working hard, you will cause offence of your boss.
Replace the underlined misused collocation "cause offence" with the correct one.
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Arabic Meaning
Collocations يرتكب خطأ make a mistake
يقدم حديثا قصيرا
make small talk يسبب استياء / يضايق cause offence
يكسب احترام
earn respect ينضم الى شركة join a company
يصافح
shake hands
يطرح اسئلة
ask questions
Collocations
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4 / AB page 44
Complete the explanations with words from the box. One word is not needed.
Compromise , conflict , negotiate , patient , prepared , previous , track record
1. When you talk about business and try to do a deal, you ……………………….
2. When you are ready for something, you are ……………………………for it.
3. When you can prove that you have experience, you have a ………………………...
4. When two sides disagree and argue, there is ………………………………
5. When each side changes their position a little so that they can agree, they have managed to …………………………..
6. When you stay calm and take your time, you are being ………………………..
6 / SB page 67
Choose the correct word(s) to complete the text about exports from Jordan to
the European Union.
exported , had exported , imported ,was exported , was imported , were exported
Jordan has sold goods to the EU for many years. In fact, it (1) ……………………… many products to the EU even before the 1997 CE trade agreement was made. The chart shows goods that Jordan …………………….. (2) to the EU in 2011 CE. Chemicals accounted for about 37.2% of its exports. Jordan also exported a lot of metals (16.8%) as well as manufactured goods (11.2%). Smaller amounts of food, live animals and machinery (3) ……………………… to the EU. The section called ‘other’ included sales of goods related to forestry and mining.
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ولا يوجد هناك فرق بينهما. (wish or If only) يمكن التعبير عن التمني سواء بالماضي أو الحاضر بإستخدام
● We use (wish or If only + Past Perfect) to express regrets about the past.
للتعبير عن الندم و الحسرة على شئ حصل قي الماضي
I wish I had done more work for the exam. (I didn’t do much work for my exam).
I wish I hadn’t bought these shoes. They hurt my feet.
We’re late. If only we had caught the earlier bus.
● We use (wish or If only + Past simple) to express wishes about the present that are impossible or unlikely to happen.
للتعبير عن أمنيات في الوقت الحاضر ومن غير الممكن حدوثها.
I wish I knew the answer.
I wish we lived in a bigger flat.
He wishes he were taller.
If only we were older.
في جميع الحالات مهما كان الفاعل. (were) * لاحظ استخدام
5 / SB page 65
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Ali did not pass his exams. If only he ………………….. harder last year. (study)
2. Ziad did not know about Chinese culture when he went on a business trip to China.
He wishes he …………………….. a cultural awareness course. (do)
3. It was too hot to go to the beach yesterday. If only it ……………………. cooler. (be)
4. I feel ill. I wish I ……………………………... so many sweets! (not eat)
5. Ziad is not very good at basketball. He wishes he……………….. taller! (be)
6. I can’t do this exercise. I wish I……………….. it. (understand)
7. Mr Haddad does not understand the Chinese businessman. If only he ………..……. Chinese. (speak)
8. Jordan needs to import a lot of oil. If only it …………. larger oil reserves. (have)
Unreal past forms صيغ الماضي الغير حقيقي
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5 / AB page 45
Complete the sentences with words from the box. The first one is done for you.
1. I couldn’t understand anything. If only I’d studied Chinese!
2. Ibrahim was right and I was wrong. I wish I ……………. listened to him.
3. I …………. I’d known more about the company. If……………… I’d done some research!
4. I am very hungry! I wish I ……………. eaten before I went to the conference.
5. I regret the deal now. I wish we …………… done it.
7/ AB page 45
Use the prompts and write sentences with I wish and If only. The first one is done for you.
1. I’m cold. (bring a coat)
If only I’d brought a coat.
I wish I’d brought a coat.
2. We’re late. (get up earlier)
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3. I feel ill. (not eat so many sweets)
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4. Fadi has lost his wallet. (be more careful)
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5. Huda was too busy to visit us yesterday. (be able to come)
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6. I’ve broken my watch. (not drop it)
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hadn’t
If
wish
had(x2)
only
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•Extra Exercise:
Complete each of the following sentences so that the new one is similar in meaning to the one before.
1. Sultan forgot to do his Science homework.
If only …………………………………………………………………………….
2. I regret going to bed late last night.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………..
3. Nahla could not find her way round the city very easily.
If only …………………………………………………………………………….
4. Oh no! I’ve forgotten my library book. I left it at home.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………….....
5. Our team didn’t play very well yesterday.
If only …………………………………………………………………………….
6. Our flat is very small.
If only …………………………………………………………………….………
7. Jaber isn’t old enough to drive a car.
He wishes ……………………………..................................................................
8. My brother and I never want to watch the same TV programme.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………….
9. I’m looking at a beautiful view, and I’d love to take a photo.
If only I …………………………………………………………………………..
10. My cousins don’t live near here.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
11. I want to go out this afternoon, but I don’t feel well.
If only I ………………………………………………………………………….
12. What a pity! I don’t have any kind of job.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
13. I regret I ask my parents for everything.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………….
14. I regret the English teacher didn’t give me my note book.
If only ……………………………………………………………………………
15. I regret going to bed late last night.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
16. Rami should have trained well. He lost the match.
Rami wishes …………………………………………………………………….
17. I can’t help my friend.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
18. I am not fluent in French.
If only …………………………………………………………………………..
19. Foods are expensive during Ramadan.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
20. I drink too much coffee.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………
21. Oh no! I forgot to buy salt.
If only ………………………………………………………………………….
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22. I’ve left my job. It was a big mistake.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………….
23. My nephew don’t live near here.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………
24. I didn’t take a course in computer science when I was a child.
If only …………………………………………………………………………
25. My bedroom is messy.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………
26. I regret speaking aloud in the class.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………….
27. I wish I had done my best in my work.
If only ………………………………………………………………………….
28. If only I had concentrated properly in class today. This homework is really difficult.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………..
29. I am sorry that I didn’t read that book. ( I wish )
………………………………………………………………………………….
Study of the following sentences and answer the question that follows each one.
1. I am sleepy. I wish I had slept early last night.
What is the function of using wish in the above sentence?
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2. I miss my girlfriend. I wish she were here right now.
What is the function of using wish in the above sentence?
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READING VOCABULARY
The word
English Meaning
Arabic Meaning
adaptable
able to adapt to new conditions or situations
متكيف مع
ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement
طموح
attribute
a quality or feature that is considered to be good or useful (in a person)
صفة / ميزة في الشخص
competent
having enough skill or knowledge to do something to a satisfactory standard
كفؤ
conscientious
showing a lot of care and attention (to a task)
واعي ومدرك/ حي
الضمير
Curriculum Vitae
CV a short, written description of a person’s qualifications, skills and work experience that they send to potential employers
سيرة ذاتية
enclosed
surrounded, especially by a fence or wall
مرفق
enthusiastic
showing a lot of interest and excitement about something
متحمس
fond of
having an affection or liking for someone or something
مغرم ب
Full time
happening or working for the whole of the working week, and not only part of it
كامل الوقت
headphones
a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears to listen privately to the radio, music, etc.
سماعات رأس
intern
someone who works for a short time in a particular job in order to gain experience
متدرب
interpreter
someone who translates spoken words from one language into another
مترجم فوري
keen
having or showing eagerness or interest
مهتم /محب
reference
a person who provides information about your character and abilities
مرجع/ معرفين
regional
relating to a particular region or area
إقليمي
seminar
a class on a particular subject, usually given as a form of training
حلقة دراسية / ندوة
surveyor
person whose job is to measure the conditions of a building or to record the details of an area of land
باحث مسحي
voluntary
done or given by choice
تطوعي
work experience
a period of time that someone spends working in a particular place
خبرات العمل
rewarding
giving personal satisfaction
مكافىء
secure
safe; free from danger
امن
translation
expressing of something in different language
ترجمة
concentration
attention, or attention span
تركيز
post graduate
someone who has finished their first degree and is continuing to study either a Master’s or a PhD; ~ degree a second degree of Master’s or PhD level
خريج
degree
a qualification that is given to you when you have successfully completed a course of study
شهادة / درجة علمية
qualifications
official record of achievement
مؤهلات
pensions
money you save over your lifetime to pay for your old age
رواتب تقاعدية
web inquiries
online questions
استفسارات على النت
calculations
maths; work with numbers
عمليات حسابية
recruiting
finding suitable employees
توظيف
marketing
promoting your product; finding customers
تسويق
UNIT TEN
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عملي كمترجمة فورية
My job as an interpreter
أسمي فاطمة مصطفى
وعملت كمترجمة فورية لمدة 5 سنوات
العديد من الطلاب
My name is Fatima Musa and I have worked as an interpreter for five years. Many students have
راسلوني بالايميل
مستفسرين عن عملي
لأنهم يريدون أن يعرفوا
ما هي طبيعة عملي
emailed me about my work because they want to know what it would be like to do my job.
ولذلك هذا ردي
So here is my reply.
كنت دائما مولعة باللغات
عمل والدي في كثير من البلدان المختلفة
عندما
I have always been fond of languages. My father worked in many different countries when
كنت صغيرة
وعادة ما كنا نسافر معه
عندما كنا نزور بلدا ما
كنت دائما اريد
I was young and we usually travelled with him. When we visited a country, I always wanted to
أن اتعلم لغتها
كنت في المدرسة جيدة جدا في الانجليزية
ولذلك
قررت ان اعمل في وظيفة
learn the language. At school I was very good at English. Therefore, I decided on a career as an
مترجمة فورية
interpreter.
عملي الان يتضمن الذهاب الى
مؤتمرات مهمة
وندوات
حول العالم
My job now involves going to important conferences and seminars around the world.
عندما يتحدث شخص ما اللغة الانجليزية في مؤتمر ما
فانني استمع لما يقولون
When a person speaks in English at a conference, I listen to what they say through headphones.
ثم أقوم بالترجمة للعربية
بينما يتحدث المتحدث
اعطي الترجمة
I then translate into Arabic while the speaker is talking. I give the translation through
عبر السماعات
لاشخاص اخرين في الاجتماع
وهذا يعني
ان اي احد في الغرفة
يتحدث
headphones to other people at the meeting. This means that anyone in the room who speaks
اللغة العربية
يمكن ان يفهم ما يقوله الناس
Arabic can understand what people are saying.
headphones
a piece of equipment that you wear over your ears to listen privately to the radio, music, etc.
سماعات رأس
interpreter
someone who translates spoken words from one language into another
مترجم فوري
regional
relating to a particular region or area
إقليمي
rewarding
giving personal satisfaction
مجزي
seminar
a class on a particular subject, usually given as a form of training
حلقة تدريسية /ندوة
secure
safe; free from danger
امن
translation
expressing of something in different language
ترجمة
fond of
having an affection or liking for someone or something
مغرم ب
concentration
attention, or attention span
تركيز
post graduate
someone who has finished their first degree and is continuing to study either a Master’s or a PhD; ~ degree a second degree of Master’s or PhD level
خريج
qualifications
official record of achievement
مؤهلات
degree
a qualification that is given to you when you have successfully completed a course of study
شهادة / درجة علمية
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هل هو عمل سهل؟
ليس على الاطلاق
ان اللغة الانجليزية ليست واحدة في جميع الدول الناطقة بها
Is it an easy job? Not at all. English is not the same in all English -speaking countries.
على سبيل المثال
كلمات اللغة الانجليزية
المتحدثة في الهند
احيانا تكون مختلفة
عن الكلمات
For example, the English words that are used in India are sometimes different to the words that
المستخدمة في بريطانيا
وامريكا
واستراليا
بالاضافة لمعرفة الانجليزية الاقليمية
يجب عليك ايضا
People use in the UK, the USA or Australia. As well as knowing regional English, you also need
ان تعرف
أكثر عن اللغة الانجليزية المتخصصة
بعض الكلمات التي تستخدم للحديث عنه
الاعمال
to know a lot of specialist language. Some of the words that are used to talk about business,
والعلوم
او القانون
على سبيل المثال
تجعلها لغة مختلفة تقريبا
science or law, for example, make it almost a different language!
اذا لم تكن تحمل شهادة في اللغة
فانك لن تكن قادرا ان تصبح مترجم فوري
اذا
Unless you have a language degree, you will not be able to become an interpreter. Provided that
كان لديك مؤهل دراسات عليا
فانك من المحتمل ستحصل على وظيفة مترجم فوري
you have a postgraduate qualification, you will probably get a job as an interpreter quite
بشكل سريع
اذا كان لديك مقابلة عمل
فيجب عليك ان تظهر
بان لديك استماع جيد
Quickly. If you get an interview for a job, you will need to show that you have good listening
مهارات
وصوت واضح في الحديث
ويجب عليك ان تظهر
انه يمكنك ان تفكر بسرعه
skills and a clear speaking voice. You will also need to show that you can think quickly and that
وانه لديك القدرة على التركيز
لفترات طويلة من الوقت
ان كنت ناجحا
فانه
وامن
you are able to concentrate for long periods of time. If you are successful, it is a secure and
عمل مجزي
ربما ستحتاج للسفر كثيرا
لكن هذه ليست مشكلة
لطالما
Rewarding job. You will probably need to travel a lot, but that is not a problem as long as
تستمتع بزيارة دول اخرى
you enjoy visiting other countries.
انه عمل يتطلب الكثيرمن المسؤولية
انني ادرك
اذا ترجمت اشياء بشكل خاطىء
فان ذلك يؤثر
It is a very responsible job. I am aware that if I translate things badly, it could affect
على اتفاقية تجارية او قانونية مهمة
بين الدول
على اية حال
ينتابك شعور كبير
an important law or trade agreement between countries. However, you get a huge feeling
بالرضى
عندما الناس يفهمون كل شيء تترجمه
of satisfaction when you know that people understand everything that you translate.
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At international conferences, how do people from different countries understand each other?
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4 / SB page 73
Listen to and read the talk again and complete the sentences.
1. Fatima Musa’s job involves going to ………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………
2. As well as knowing regional English, you also need to know ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………
3. Unless you have a language degree, you will not ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Provided that you have a postgraduate qualification, you will probably get ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. You will probably need to travel a lot, but that is not a problem as long as …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………
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Do you think you have the necessary qualifications to be an interpreter? Would you like to be an interpreter? Why/Why not? Discuss with a partner.
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Quotation / SB page 74
Read the quotation. Do you agree with it? Why/Why not?
“I’ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.”
Maya Angelou (1928 CE–2014 CE)
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COMPREHENSION TEST
1. Many things encouraged Fatima to decide on a career as an interpreter . Write down two of them .
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2. You have to show some skills in an interview for the job of an interpreter . Write down two of these skills.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Write down the sentence which indicates that the interpreter will feel rewarded if the listeners understand the translated information.
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4. Quote the sentence which shows the consequence of bad translation.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Mention the main reason that made Fatima talk about her job as interpreter?
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6.What does the underlined phrase fond of mean ?
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7. Find a word in the text which means” giving personal satisfaction"
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8. What do the underlined words ‘pronouns ‘ refer to ?
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9. If you want to get a good job , you have to be well-qualified. Suggest three things you can do to get a good job.
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10. It is said that if you love your job, you will achieve success . Think of this statement and , in two sentences , write down your point of view.
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