4. Give Russian equivalents to the following English words and word combinations.

1) engineering

2) applied science

3) analytical frame of mind

4) essential triangle

5) to compete with

6) large-scale enterprise

7) to cause harm

8) to meet the requirements

9) a factor of safety

10) reasonable solution

a) конкурировать с

b) аналитический склад ума

c) фактор безопасности

d) техника, машиностроение

e) прикладная наука

f) основной треугольник

g) разумное решение

h) удовлетворять требованиям

i) крупное предприятие

j) причинять вред

5. Match a word in a with its synonym in b:

A

1) different

2) to demand

3) to continue

4) manufacture

5) to use

6) to rise

7) engine

8) to attempt

9) at present

10) merit

B

a) to go on

b) nowadays

c) to employ

d) to require

e) motor

f) to increase

g) production

h) various

i) advantage

j) to try

6. Read the text and find English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations.

1. отрасль техники

2. практическое применение

3. вносить огромный вклад

4. с другой стороны

5. не отставать от изменений

6. по крайней мере

7. творческая способность

8. заниматься научным исследованием.

7. Match the words with their definitions:

1) engineer	a) a machine with moving parts that converts energy such as heat or electricity into motion
2) engine	b) careful study or investigation in order to discover new facts or information
3) engineering	c) a skilled person who designs, builds or maintains engines machines, bridges, railways, etc.
4) research	d) a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose
5) device	e) the practical application of scientific knowledge in the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical apparatus

VIII. Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones with the right information from the text and discuss your answers with a partner.

1. The engineer typifies the twenty first century.

2. Engineering is one of the most ancient occupations in history.

3. The work of an engineer requires three years of university study.

4. Engineering has become a profession as a result of the increase of scientific knowledge.

5. The technologist works with abstract things and abstract objects.

6. It is easy to find the proper Russian equivalent to the term «engineering».

7. Engineers should include a factor of safety in their design to reduce the risk of unexpected failure.

IX. Give your definition of the term «engineering»