- •1 My scientific research work
- •1.1 Read the following text paying attention to the similarities and differences in a scientist’s status in different countries
- •Make up English-Russian pairs of words equivalent in meaning:
- •1.1.2 Form nouns by adding suffixes. Read and translate them
- •1.1.3 Find synonyms in the list below, arrange them in pairs:
- •1.1.4 Find antonyms in the list below, arrange them in pairs:
- •1.1.5 Make up sentences using the given words and word-combinations:
- •1.1.6 Agree to the statements of your friend
- •1.1.7 Disagree to the statements of your friend.
- •1.1.8 Agree or disagree to the following statements
- •1.1.9 Answer the following questions
- •Ask and answer the following questions:
- •Read the following statements aloud
- •Make up questions to which the following phrases are the answers.
- •1.2.3 Read the following dialogues in parts
- •1.2.4 Read the text to find the answers to the following questions:
- •Taking a Post-Graduate Course
- •My research work
- •1.2.9 Read the text again to find the answer to the following questions:
- •1.3.4 Use the following situations to start a short talk:
- •1.3.5 Think of situations where the following proverbs can be used:
- •1.4 Additional material for reading
- •1.4.3 Postdoctoral Study
- •1.4.4 Read the following dialogue in parts
- •Research Universities Key to State’s Economic Recovery
- •2.1.1 Discussion
- •Nobel Prizes for Russian Scientists
- •2.2 Read the text and find the answers to the questions that follow it: How British Science Is Organized
- •2.2.1 Answer the questions:
- •3 Conferences and symposia
- •3.1 Read the text to find out the information about a scientific conference
- •3.1.1 Match English words and word-combinations with the corresponding
- •3.1.2 Arrange in pairs the words which are close in meaning
- •3.1.3 Arrange the following words in pairs of antonyms
- •3.1.4 Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the Subjunctive Mood
- •3.1.6 Agree with the following statements.
- •3.1.7 React to the wrong statements below. Use such introductory phrases as:
- •3.1.8 Answer the following questions
- •3.1.9 Make sure you understand the statements right by asking questions
- •3.1.10 Ask and answer the questions to the following statements
- •3.1.11 Translate the sentences below using the given word-combinations
- •3.1.12 Imagine you are delivering the closing part of your report at the
- •3.2 Dialogues
- •3.2.1 Read the following dialogues in parts
- •3.2.2 A) Imagine you want to declare your desire to take part in the conference.
- •3.2.3 Answer the following questions so that the answers would make a
- •3.3 Texts and exercises
- •3.3.1 Read the text and give Russian equivalents to the underlined words and
- •Call for Contributed Papers
- •3.3.2 Use the following speech patterns and make up:
- •4.1.1 Read the following sentences and translate them into Russian paying special attention to the underlined parts
- •4.1.2 Discuss with your fellow-student the books described above. Work in pairs
- •4.1.2.1 Find out who the book is written for. (Use the definite article with the noun denoting profession in the Singular and no article in the Plural)
- •4.2.4.8 Find out whether or not the book is illustrated and how if it is
- •4.1.5 Answer the following questions using the prompts given in brackets
- •4.3.3 Write a review of a book you would like to recommend to your fellowstudents. Bring the book to class for the students to browse through while you talk about it. The points to be covered:
- •4.3.4 Speak about your own publications. Use the following questions as a guide for your talk.
- •6 Supplement
- •6.1 Summarizing
- •6.1.1 Remember the following algorithm of summarizing
- •6.1.2 Learn the following words and word-combinations used for retelling of the text and its summarizing
- •6.1.3 Make a summary of any article you are interested in using the summarizing algorithm
- •6.2 Abstract writing
Read the following statements aloud
. Let another post-graduate student respond by expressing thanks. Change the roles as you go. Use the patterns below: Thank you very much; Many thanks; Thanks a lot; Thank you ever so much; Thank you for the pleasure; That’s very kind of you; You are very obliging; I’m very grateful to you.
1 It’s a fundamental and fascinating research. You can take part in it.
2 We shall publish your research paper in the next issue of our journal.
3 Your report has made a great impression on the head of our department. He wants to offer you a position of a senior research associate in one of our labs.
4 You may consult him on the research next Monday.
5 Your work is of great theoretical and practical significance. We'll give you additional funds to speed it up.
6 You have asked for an interview with the Minister of Education. The Minister will receive you next Friday.
Make up questions to which the following phrases are the answers.
The dialogue is between a research student and his scientific adviser
Scientific adviser: …?
Research student: Yes, I did. I tried hard to find the necessary information in various journals. But I could find nothing.
Scientific adviser: …?
Research student: Yes, of course. I also looked through English literature. But my knowledge of English still leaves much to be desired …!
Scientific adviser: …?
Research student: Of course I will! I‘m going to improve my English by attending the English language courses at the university.
1.2.3 Read the following dialogues in parts
Dialogue 1
Peter: Hallo, Mike!
Mike: Oh, Peter! Haven‘t seen you for ages! What are you doing here in Orenburg? I know you live in Orsk.
Peter: You are quite right. But this year I have become a post-graduate student of the Orenburg State University. Do you remember that I was interested in research work when a student?
Mike: Oh, yes, I do. And, of course, you want to carry on research in applied statistics. Am I right?
Peter: Absolutely right you are. I have a particular interest in this field of knowledge.
Mike:That‘s fine! I congratulate you on a good beginning. They say: "Well begun is half done". I wish you success in your research.
Peter: Thanks a lot.
Dialogue 2
Post-graduate: What is your opinion of my last article?
Professor: There is a great deal in it that is new, and a great deal that is true …
Post-graduate: Do you really mean …?
Professor: … but it, unfortunately, happens that those portions which are new are not true, and those which are true are not new.
Dialogue 3
Post-graduate: I hear you said my new article was the worst I ever wrote.
Professor: No, I didn‘t. I said it was the worst article anybody ever wrote.
1.2.4 Read the text to find the answers to the following questions:
a) What does your research deal with?
b) What are you engaged in at present?
Taking a Post-Graduate Course
1 Last year by the decision of the Scientific Council I took post-graduate courses to increase my knowledge in economics. I passed three entrance examinations – in History, English and the special subject. So now I am a first year post-graduate student of the Orenburg State University. I'm attached to the Statistics Department. In the course of my post-graduate studies I am to pass candidate examinations in philosophy, English and the special subject. So I attend courses of English and philosophy. I'm sure the knowledge of English will help me in my research.
2 My research deals with economics. The theme of the dissertation (thesis) is "Computer-Aided Tools for…". I was interested in the problem when a student so by now I have collected some valuable data for my thesis.
3 I work in close contact with my research adviser (superviser). He graduated from the Moscow State University 15 years ago and got his doctoral degree at the age of 40. He is the youngest Doctor of Sciences at our University. He has published a great number of research papers in journals not only in this country but also abroad. He often takes part in the work of scientific conferences and symposia. When I encounter difficulties in my work I always consult my research adviser.
4 At present I am engaged in collecting the necessary data. I hope it will be a success and I will be through with my work on time.
1.2.5 Read passage 2 and answer the following questions:
What is the theme of your dissertation?
1.2.6 Read passage 3 and speak about your research adviser according to the following plan:
1 Doctor's degree. 2 Scientific publications. 3 Participation in the work of scientific conferences.
1.2.7 Inform your colleague:
a) what candidate examinations you have already passed;
b) what the theme of your dissertation is;
c) how many scientific papers you have published;
d) if you are busy with making an experiment.
1.2.8 Study the text below (work in pairs). One reads the text, another supervises; then post-graduate students change their parts