- •Российской федерации
- •Н. Ю. Басуева, канд. Соц. Наук, доцент кафедры иностранных языков мифуб ТюмГу
- •1. 1 Read the text and name the parts. The world of Physics
- •1.2 Find out the Russian equivalents for the words and phrases in italics.
- •1.7 Complete the following sentences:
- •1.8 Speak on the topic.
- •1.9 Read and translate the text.
- •The world of mathematics
- •Vocabulary:
- •1.10 Read the words. State the part of speech.
- •1.13 Match the two parts of sentences :
- •1.14 Comprehension questions:
- •1.19 Complete the gaps in these sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets.
- •Unit 2 Career in science Grammar reference: Passive Voice. Infinitive. Modal Verbs.
- •2.1 Work in pairs and discuss the following questions:
- •2.2 Read the text and name the paragraphs. Translate the text.
- •Vocabulary:
- •2.4 Read the following words and state the part of speech:
- •2.5 Complete the table:
- •2.6 Fill in the blanks with the corresponding words:
- •2.7 Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers:
- •2.8 Comprehension questions:
- •2.9 Translate into English:
- •Careers in Physics
- •2.11 Work in pairs and discuss the following questions:
- •Vocabulary:
- •2.20 Make the nouns plural
- •2.21 The facts:
- •3.1 Match the names of famous scientists with the countries:
- •3.2 Read and translate the text.
- •Stephen William Hawking
- •3.3 Find Russian equivalents to the following:
- •3.4 Read the following words and state the part of speech:
- •3.5 Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers:
- •3.6 Complete the following sentences:
- •3.7 Tell about the outstanding physicist Stephen William Hawking, using the key words:
- •3.8 Read and translate the text. Zhores Ivanovich Alferov
- •3.9 Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and phrases. Read them correctly.
- •3.10 Match the first part of the sentence in a with the second one in b:
- •3.11 Put the sentences in order in which they appear in the story.
- •3.12 Translate the following sentences into English:
- •3.13 Read and translate the text. Nikolay Ivanovich lobachevsky
- •Vocabulary:
- •3.14 Match the words in column a with their synonyms in column b a b
- •3.15 Read the statements below and say if they are true or false:
- •3.16 Complete the sentences:
- •3.17 What do the dates in the text refer to?
- •3.19 Speak on the scientific career of n. Lobachevsky.
- •3.20 Read and translate the text: Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
- •Vocabulary: Ratio – отношение, пропорция, соотношение
- •3.22 Complete the following word-combinations with the prepositions given below:
- •3.23 How did Sophia surprise her teacher when she was 12?
- •3.24 Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers:
- •3.25 Translate into Russian:
- •3.26 Match the first part of the sentence in a with the second one in b: a b
- •3.27 Tell about the outstanding mathematician Sophia Kovalevskaya.
- •3.28 Write a sentence from the words given.
- •3.29 Scientists joke
- •4.1 Discuss in pairs the following questions and compare your answers with your groupmates:
- •4.2 Read the following text. Divide the text into paragraphs and give the title each of them.
- •4.3 Read the following words and phrases. Mind the reading rules:
- •Dialogue III
- •Dialogue IV.
- •4.9 Match the words in column a with the words in column b:
- •4.15 Fill in the gaps with an appropriate word:
- •4.16 Say what you think has happened:
- •4.17 Choose the right word:
- •4.18 Study the situations. Make up your own dialogue.
- •4.19 Read the advertisement and study the letter of application.
- •4.20 Read these three job advertisements and write a letter of application for one of them. Use the letter from below to help you:
- •4.21 Writing a personal factsheet or curriculum vitae (c. V.).
- •4.22 Work in groups of four. Read the letters written by members of your group and decide which is the most effective. (Discuss ways of making the letters clearer).
- •4.23 Match the expressions in the list below which are similar in meaning:
- •Unit 5 Writing a course paper
- •5.1 Discuss the following questions in pairs:
- •5.3 Read and translate the text: Writing a course paper
- •5.4 Match the words in column a with their synonyms in column b
- •5.6 Read and translate the dialogue. Pay attention to the italicised phrases: Dialogue I
- •5.7 Put the sentences in the logical order. Read and translate the dialogue. Dialogue I
- •5.8 Complete the dialogue in English
- •5.9 Translate into Russian. Pay attention to the underlined words and expressions.
- •5.10 Translate into English:
- •Contents
- •Unit 2. Career in science 14
- •Unit 5. Writing a course paper 59
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Dialogue III
Applicant: Good morning, Mr. Hill.
Employer: Good morning, Mr. Brown. Please, fill in the application form.
Applicant: Here you are.
Employer: Thank you. Tell me, how long were you in your last job?
Applicant: Two years.
Employer: Why did you leave?
Applicant: I worked in a branch office and I was made redundant, when the office was closed.
Employer: We need an experienced engineer with your qualification.
Applicant: What will my job involve?
Employer: You’ll be in charge of manufacturing process. You’ll deal with complaints.
Applicant: Will I have to meet clients and attend meetings?
Employer: Yes, sure. First, your salary will be 300 dollars. You’ll also have a fortnight holiday pay.
Applicant: What about sick pay?
Employer: Certainly.
Applicant: What about travels?
Employer: Sometimes. Mostly to Birmingam for one week.
Applicant: It suits me.
Employer: When can you start?
Applicant: Next week. Thank you. Good bye.
Employer: Good bye.
Dialogue IV.
Jack: Hello, Dave! Haven’t seen you for ages.
Dave: Fine, thank you, Jack. How are you? You look great.
Jack: I’m O’K. I’ve heard you were fired.
Dave: Yes. The salary wasn’t fair and it was a nine- to- five job. You
know, it’s boring and it’s not for me.
Jack: So, how do you earn for living now?
Dave: Well, actually, I’m a freelance now. I work as a translator for some companies now. They send me some texts by e-mail and I translate them. What about you?
Jack: The company went bankrupt last year and I was made redundant. I applied for some jobs but nothing so far. I tried our old boy network but you see … . I moonlight sometimes for my friends. But I hope to find something.
Dave: By the way, I know that MVI is looking for a position of an engineer. Here is their telephone.
Jack: Thank you. I’ll call today.
Dave: Good luck. Bye.
Dave: Bye.
4.9 Match the words in column a with the words in column b:
jobbing a) зарабатывать
self-employed б) зарплата служащих
to earn c) работать на компанию
salary d) рано уйти на пенсию
wages e) получить повышение по службе
to be on flexi-time f) зарплата рабочих
to work in g) работать на себя
to work for h) случайная работа
to take early retirement i) работать по гибкому
графику
10. to be promoted J) работать в
4.10 Explain the meanings of these words in English:
jobs for the boys, job-sharing, hunt for jobs, ghost-writing, workaholic, whiz kid, temp.
4.11 Match the verbs on the left with the nouns or phrases on the right. Use each word once only:
to be made a) for
to do b) jobs
to apply for c) redundant
to hunt for d) overtime
to be on e) for a living
to be responsible f) of
to work g) shiftwork
to earn h) maternity leave
to be in charge i) a job
4.12 Make up your own sentences using these words:
Networking, jobs for the boys, job-sharing, hunt for jobs, headhunting, jobbing, ghost-writing, workaholic, whiz kid, self-employed, temp, to earn, salary, wages, to do shiftwork, to be on flexi-time, to work overtime, to work in, to work for, to be fired, to be on maternity leave, to take early retirement, to be promoted.
4.13 Complete the dialogues in English:
- Hi, Alice. What on earth are you doing here? Как дела?
- I’m fine. Thank you. And you?
- Всё хорошо. Меня недавно повысили. Я теперь менеджер отдела продаж.
- Здорово! Что входит в твои обязанности?
- I deal with any complaints. I also advise clients. I’ve heard you’re fired.
- Да, я бросила работу. Я поступила в колледж на вечерние курсы. Через два года я буду консультантом по работе.
- You’re right. All needs a fresh challenge. You know, Jack resigned from his company.
- Да, он решил уйти, так как больничный и отпуск не оплачивался. По-моему, он собирается организовать свою фирму.
- Замечательно. Удачи.
- See you.
4.14 Fill in the blanks with the corresponding words (from the list below):
Twenty years ago a 20 years old Jane … in a local telephone company. First she was a trainee for three months and she also went on. She was an industrious and in two years she … and in three years she was … by her boss. Then she moved another town and she … from the company. She sent her … to some companies and was asked to come for. She got … in a small advertising company. It was … for her. She liked her job and now she … this company.
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to own, an interview, to resign, a part – time job, training courses, to promote, resume, a fresh challenge, to get a good pay rise, to apply for a job |