17. Выучите диалог:

- What can you tell about the development of petroleum refining, petrochemical industry and biochemical technology?

- It should be noted that petroleum refining and the production of chemical goods are a leading branch of in Russia. It started intensive development in the 1950’s. The introduction the catalytic reforming process solved the problem of upgrading straight-run gasolines, especially those derived from sulfur bearing crudes with simultaneous extraction of hydrogen and individual aromatic hydrocarbons. Development of the petrochemical industry is based on the pyrolyses of straight-run and gas gasoline as well as petroleum. Today we see the development of a new scientific and technological branch – biochemical technology. The combination of biological or microbiological processes with those of direct chemical synthesis helps to obtain new substances of microorganisms.

- I see. And what is the consistent policy of our country in petroleum refining?

- As I can judge the country’s consistent policy is that of comprehensive petroleum refining. Along with the setting up of new processing plants during the past years, many large-scale processing units have been built and put into operation with hydrocarbons as raw materials. This accounts for a multiple increase of output and an expansion of production of many petrochemicals.

- Can you tell me anything about the leading trends of petroleum processing?

- With pleasure. The leading trends of petroleum processing are: maximum specialization of petrochemical plants, maximum concentration of petrochemicals production by integrated units and full automation of control of technological process by modern computers.

- Thank you for the information.

- You are welcome.

18. Английский юмор:

Be Careful

The chemistry professor wrote the formula HNO3 on the blackboard. Then he pointed a finger at the inattentive student and said: “Identify that formula, please”.

“Just a moment”, answered the student, “I’ve got it right on the tip of my tongue, sir”.

“Then”, said the professor softly, “you’d better spit it out. It is nitric acid”.

Notes:

point – указывать

on the tip of one’s tongue – вертеться на языке

softly – тихо

spit out – выплевывать

nitric acid – азотная кислота

Урок 11

AUTOMATION

Грамматика: 1. Модальный глагол + инфинитив (Perfect, Continuous, Passive)

2. Сложное дополнение

Текст: Automation

1. Прочтите вслух слова:

– dial, environment, device

– previously, resemble, equipment, period, efficiency, initial

– productive, punch, non-productive

– draw, automation

– assembly, manipulate, facilitate, investment

– feedback, sequence

2. Прочтите следующие слова, обращая внимание на ударение:

manipulate [ ], assembly [ ], monitor [ ], particular [ ], sequence [ ], resemble [ ], efficiency [ ], dimension [ ], transfer [ ], period [ ], initial [ ], facilitate [ ], machine [ ], assembly [ ], area [ ], investment [ ].