- •Моя специальность my speciality
- •Содержание
- •1. Read and translate the text Text a. My Speciality
- •2. Answer the questions to the text.
- •4. Read and translate the text Text b. Three Types of Automation
- •5. Text-based activity. Specify which of the following characteristics, given in Russian, have to do with fixed, programmable, and flexible automation.
- •6. Read the text and do the following tasks:
- •Text c. Job ads
- •7. Prepare a topic for oral reproduction “My Speciality is Automation”
- •1. Read and translate the text Text a. My Spesiality
- •Installation – оборудование, установка
- •2. Answer the questions to the text a.
- •4. Read and translate the text Text b. Mechatronics Engineering
- •6. Read the text and do the following tasks:
- •Text c. Job ads
- •7. Prepare a topic for oral reproduction “My Speciality is Mechatronics”
- •1. Read and memorize words and word combinations:
- •2. Match English and Russian equivalents:
- •3. Read and translate international words:
- •4. Make up sentences:
- •5. Fill in the gaps with these word-combinations:
- •6. Read and translate the text My Speciality
- •7. Answer the questions to the text:
- •8. Classify these jobs under the heading that best describes their function:
- •9. Make up true sentences about jobs:
- •10. What jobs are being offered in these advertisements?
- •11. Complete the text with words from the vocabulary:
- •12. Answer the questions.
- •13. Read the information about different jobs in it and define what kinds of specialists are presented:
- •14. Define what kinds of jobs are performed by these specialists:
- •How to become a programming expert
- •How to become a Computer Consultant
- •How to become an it Manager
- •16. Fill in the gaps with prepositions for, since, ago, until:
- •18. Read and define particular features of these specialists:
- •19. Read the text and answer the questions:
- •20. Read and translate the text Becoming Certified
- •Qualifications
- •21. Read the text again and define which qualification would be most useful if you wanted to do each of the following:
- •22. Mark the following statements as True or False:
- •23. Work in pairs. Study these job requirements. Then try to match the requirements to the list of jobs which follows:
- •1. Systems Analyst
- •2. Software Engineer/Designer
- •3. Computer Services Engineering Technician
- •4. Network Support Person or Computer Engineer: Network Support
- •1. Computer Salesperson
- •2. Applications Programmer
- •3. Systems Support Person
- •4. Hardware Engineer
- •I have knowledge of these areas:
16. Fill in the gaps with prepositions for, since, ago, until:
Dear Mr. Scott,
I am writing to apply for the position of Senior Programmer, which was advertised on 28th March in The Times.
I graduated in May 2002 and did a work placement with British Gas as part of my degree. Before taking my present job I worked for a year with NCR. I stayed in this job (1) …………….. March 2004.
(2)………. the last three years I have been working as a software engineer for Intelligent Software. I have designed four programs in COBOL for commercial use, and (3)……….. January I have been writing programs in C for use in large retail chains. These have been very successful and we have won several new contracts in the UK and Europe on the strength of my team's success.
Two years (4)…….. I spent three months in Spain testing our programs and also made several visits to Italy, so I have a basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian. I now feel ready for more responsibility and more challenging work, and would welcome the opportunity to learn about a new industry.
I enclose my curriculum vitae. I will be available for an interview at any time.
I look forward to hearing from you.
17. Answer the questions:
Which job is Sarah Brown applying for?
Where did she see the advertisement?
How long has she been working as software engineer?
What type of programs has she written?
When did she spend three months in Spain?
18. Read and define particular features of these specialists:
Job Ads.
Digitum-UK
SENIOR PROGRAMMER required by DIGITUM-UK, a leading supplier of business systems to the insurance industry.
You will be able to work on the full range of software development activities - analysis, design, coding, testing debugging and implementation. At least two years' experience of COBOL or C++ is necessary.
As we are active in Europe, fluency in French, Italian or another European language is desirable.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career.
Send your CV to CHRIS SCOTT, PERSONNEL MANAGER, DIGITUM-UK, 75 PARKSHILL STREET, LONDON SW14 3DE
DTP operator required for a leading financial magazine.
We are looking for a bright, competent QuarkXPress operator with at least three years' experience in design and layout. Skills in Photocopy, Freehand or Illustrator an advantage.
Ability to work in a team and to tight deadlines is vital.
Please apply in writing, with CV and samples of your work, to Tom Parker, Production Manager, Financial Manthly, Stockton Street, London ES1A 4WW
Or apply online: Apply now.
Senior programmer DIP operator
1 . logical reasoning
2 . patience and tenacity
3 . being good with figures
4 . imagination
5 . self-discipline
6 . accuracy
7. leadership skills
8 . efficiency
9 . creativity
1 0. drawing skills
19. Read the text and answer the questions:
1. What advice is given for someone who is stuck in a computing support job?
2. What questions should you ask yourself if you are thinking of getting extra training?
3. What computer program is mentioned in the text?
4. Name two ways of studying that are mentioned in the text.
5. What two factors will be affected by your level of experience?
6. Why is it important to become used to answering exam questions?
7. What factors help you decide whether the course will be suitable or cost effective?
8. What happens if you don't upgrade your certification?