- •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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Vocabulary:
to solve problems – решать проблемы, задачи
theoretical (pure) mathematics – теоретическая математика
applied mathematics – прикладная математика
to conduct research – проводить исследование
to advance – развиваться, делать успехи, продвигать вперёд
to exist - существовать
to employ – нанимать на работу
envision – воображать, предвидеть
to be under consideration – рассматриваемый, обсуждаемый
10. to reduce – понижать, сокращать
mathematical variable – математическая величина (переменная)
reasoning ability – способность к рассуждению, аргументации
persistence – настойчивость, упорство
full-time position – работа на полный рабочий день
2.3 Match the words and expressions in column A with the definitions in column B:
A B
1. to solve problems a). to demand
2. solution b). to regard
3. to be under consideration c). answer to a problem
4. to require d). to find the answer
5. to advance e). to decrease
6. to employ f). to make progress
7. to reduce g). to work for one
2.4 Read the following words and state the part of speech:
Mathematics, mathematician, apply, application, solution, reduction, existence, employment, research, advance, advantage, reasoning, differential, probability, extensively, substantial, basic.
2.5 Complete the table:
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To reduce |
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To secure |
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Application |
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To insure |
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Requirement |
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To manage |
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To supervise |
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Computation |
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To vary |
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2.6 Fill in the blanks with the corresponding words:
1. Mathematics is one of the oldest and most … sciences.
2. … use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms.
3. The work of mathematicians falls into two broad classes… .
4. Many theoretical mathematicians are … as university faculty, and divide their time between teaching and … .
5. Applied mathematicians start with … .
6. Theoretical mathematicians … mathematical knowledge by developing new principles and recognizing previously unknown relationships between principles of mathematics.
7. Mathematicians who work in academia usually have a mix of teaching and research….
8. About 20,000 persons held … mathematics faculty positions in colleges and university in 2002.
9. Mathematicians also should have substantial knowledge of….
Mathematicians need good … … and … in order to identify, analyse, and apply basic principles to technical problems.
Mathematicians must … jobs with people who have degrees in other disciplines.
2.7 Make up questions to which the following sentences might be the answers:
1. It consists of two main classes - theoretical and applied mathematics.
2. Mathematicians work for Federal and state governments.
3. A Ph.D. degree is usually needed for Federal government.
4. It is offered by most colleges and universities.
5. Mathematicians need good reasoning ability and persistence.
6. Mathematicians should have good knowledge of computer programming.
7. The aerospace and pharmaceutical are the main employers.
8. Their average salary is $ 42,348.