- •© Мурманский государственный технический университет, 2016
- •Оглавление
- •Введение
- •1. Read aloud:
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •6. Read the following phrases and translate them into Russian.
- •7. Guess the meanings of the italicized words.
- •8. Read and translate the text. First Technical Schools in Russia
- •9. Agree or disagree with the following statements.
- •10. Match the following verbs with the appropriate nouns.
- •11. Answer the following questions.
- •12. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •13. Find in each line the word with has the most general meaning.
- •14. Make up sentences.
- •15. Translate the following sentences using the following word combinations:
- •16. Express your agreement or disagreement using the following phrases.
- •I don’t think so; on the contrary; to my mind; in my opinion; as far as I know; as is known; in fact
- •17. Discuss with your partner
- •18. Speak on the following topic:
- •Unit 2 Higher Technical Education in Russia
- •Read aloud:
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •7. Guess the meanings of the italicized words.
- •8. Read and translate text a. Find in the text sentences concerning:
- •9. Find in the text and write down
- •11. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •12. Match the following nouns with the appropriate adjectives.
- •Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •14. Complete the following sentences.
- •15. Discuss with your partner
- •16. Speak on the following topic:
- •Read the text without dictionary. Sum up the information from the text. Text b
- •Unit 3 Technical Education Abroad
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •Read the following word combinations and translate them.
- •Guess the meanings of the italicized words.
- •7. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •8. Match the following verbs with the appropriate nouns.
- •9. Read and translate text . Underline sentences characterizing the system of training engineers at the University of Nottingham:
- •9. Express your agreement or disagreement using the following phrases.
- •I don’t think so; on the contrary; to my mind; in my opinion; as far as I know; as is known; in fact
- •Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •11. Complete the following sentences.
- •12. Complete questions to the text and answer them.
- •13. Discuss with your partner
- •18. Speak on the following topic:
- •Unit 4 Technical education in Great Britain and usa
- •A. Read the following words aloud and memorize how to pronounce them.
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •5. Read the following word combinations and translate them.
- •6. Guess the meanings of the italicized words.
- •7. Read and translate text b. Find in the text sentences concerning:
- •8. Express your agreement or disagreement using the following phrases.
- •I don’t think so; on the contrary; to my mind; in my opinion; as far as I know; as is known; in fact
- •9. Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •10. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •11. Fill in the blanks using the following words.
- •12. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the translation of the words only and the only.
- •13. Match the synonyms.
- •14. Complete the following sentences.
- •Text b.
- •Technical Schools
- •Learn by hear phrases which express you agreement or disagreement.
- •3. Express your own opinion on the problem of high technical education answering the following questions.
- •Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words and read them aloud.
- •Read new words aloud and memorize them.
- •Match the names of the following branches of engineering with their Russian equivalents.
- •Read and translate the text using a dictionary.
- •Translate the underlined words and word combinations into Russian.
- •Find in the text English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
- •Find in the text synonyms to the following words and word combinations:
- •Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.
- •Answer the following questions.
- •10. Speak about different branches of engineering using your answers to questions in Task 9 and information from the text.
- •11.Translate the following sentences into English.
- •Unit 2 What is engineering? (text 2)
- •Read new words aloud and memorize them.
- •Choose the correct title for every part of the text
- •Find words in the text with a similar meaning to the following words/phrases.
- •Find words in the text which mean the opposite of the following words.
- •Answer the following questions using the information from the text.
- •Translate the following sentences into English.
- •Unit 3 How materials react to external forces.
- •In pairs answer the following questions:
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words and phrases into Russian.
- •5. Translate the following sentences using the words and phrases from tasks 2, 3 and 4:
- •6. Read the following words and guess the meanings of these words.
- •7. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •8. Read the text and say how materials react to external forces.
- •9. Find Russian equivalents to the following words and phrases in the text:
- •10. Match pairs of words having similar meanings.
- •11. Find English equivalents to the following words and phrases in the text:
- •12. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.
- •13. Choose a phrase from the list below that has the same meaning as the italicized phrase:
- •14. Choose the correct variant without consulting the text. In case you fail to do it, revive the corresponding material:
- •15. Complete the following sentences:
- •16. Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •17. Match the following definitions with their terms:
- •18. Speak on the following topic:
- •19. Translate the following sentences.
- •Unit 4 properties of materials
- •Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words and read them aloud.
- •Read new words aloud and memorize them.
- •Read and translate the text using a dictionary.
- •4. Translate the underlined words and word combinations into Russian.
- •5. Find in the text English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
- •6. Match the following words with their synonyms from the opposite column.
- •7. Match the following words with their antonyms from the opposite column.
- •8. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.
- •9. Answer the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •9. Translate the following sentences into English.
- •Unit 5 Composite Materials
- •Read the text.
- •6. These are answers to the questions about the text. Write the questions.
- •6. Are the following sentences true or false? If they are false correct them.
- •Translate into Russian the third paragraph starting with the words
- •Part III Famous people of science and engineering.
- •M.V. Lomonosov
- •1. In pairs answer the following questions:
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •5. Translate the following sentences using the words and phrases from tasks 2, 3 and 4.
- •6. Read and guess the meanings of the following words.
- •7. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •8. Read the text and say what you have learnt about Lomonosov `s contribution to science. Text m.V. Lomonosov (1711—1765)
- •9. Find Russian equivalents to the following words and phrases in the text:
- •10. Match pairs of words having similar meanings.
- •11. Find English equivalents to the following words and phrases in the text:
- •12. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.
- •13. Express your agreement or disagreement using the following phrases.
- •14.Complete the following sentences:
- •Unit 2 Marie Curie
- •What do you know about Marie Curie? Think of three questions you would like to ask about her. Read and see if you can answer them. Explain the words in bold.
- •Choose the correct word a-d to complete the gaps.
- •Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words and read them aloud.
- •List the events in Curie’s life in order they happened. Use your list to present Marie Curie to the class. Unit 3
- •Choose the correct word from the table to complete the gaps in the text.
- •Pay attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words and read them aloud.
- •James prescott joule
- •2. Read the following words and pay attention to their correct pronunciation.
- •3. Learn new words and phrases.
- •4. Translate the following words into Russian.
- •6. Read the following phrases and translate them.
- •7. Guess the meanings of the italicized words.
- •8. Read and translate text a. Say what scientific problems a.M. Terpigorev paid great attention to:
- •9. Agree or disagree with the following statements.
- •10. A. Find in the right column Russian equivalents of the following word combinations.
- •11. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate preposition.
- •12. Find in the text answers to the following questions. Work in pairs. Use such expressions as:
- •13. Complete the following sentences.
- •14. Complete the following sentences translating the following phrases:
- •14. Express your agreement or disagreement using the following phrases.
- •15. Ask questions using the model:
- •16.Sum up the information from the text, using the following expressions:
- •Литература
12. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the translation of the words only and the only.
Until the nineteenth century Oxford and Cambridge were the only two universities of England.
The colleges of Oxford and Cambridge provide instruction chiefly by means of lectures and they use only a tutorial method.
The Civil Engineering Department is the only one in the University of Wales.
The University has only two types of laboratories.
At the University of Newcastle it has become a tradition that the courses are based only on a tutorial system.
13. Match the synonyms.
to obtain |
to establish |
to call for |
to combine |
to understand |
to realize |
to found |
to get |
to provide |
to transform |
to connect |
to set up |
to consist of |
to require |
to change |
to supply |
to receive |
to be made of |
to demand |
to gain |
14. Complete the following sentences.
1. At present in Great Britain there are a number of universities and colleges which give instruction in … .
2. Technical colleges … on college graduates.
3. University graduate leaves with the degree of …. , which is ….. awarded by universities.
4. … a student can be recommended for entry to the university by … and he can … to the university.
5. At the Universities students may …. and they are based on … .
6. The organization of the academic year is based on …
7. Students course is designed …..
8. When a student … a module, he (she) … a credit.
9. Each module is … by …. and/or … .
10. …. is by examination and selection.
15. Discuss with your partner
Admission requirements to Universities
Modules
18. Speak on the following topic:
The system of the university education in Great Britain.
19. Sum up the information from the text, using the following expressions:
to provide full-time and part-time education; to confer diplomas; to take courses; to become a tradition; to take examinations; to interview the students; an intensive tutorial system; to train engineers; a three-term system
20. Discuss with your friend the system of higher education in Great Britain using speech patterns.
model |
A: |
Have you read anything about mining education in Great Britain? |
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B: |
Yes, I have. I know that... |
C: |
I agree with you but I’d like to add... |
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D: |
I see. Let me say about... |
Read the text without dictionary. Sum up the information from the text.
Text b.
In the USA the basic aim of technical higher education is the training of qualified specialists in a selected field of technology.
In the field of technical education they have a three-part programme: 1) The University programme for engineers and scientists. 2) The technical institute programme for engineering technicians. 3) The vocational trade programme.
The students can get technical education at special colleges and universities. For example, one of the oldest technical schools in the USA is the Colorado School. The Colorado School is situated in the industrial area of the Rocky Mountains.
The field of study includes engineering. The students may specialize in different disciplines.
Field work is an important part of training. All students take part in a summer field course during their undergraduate programme. Different laboratories are available for study and research.
The engineering students study the basic sciences, principles and technologies, ventilation, surveying, safety, operating research, etc.
The education is fee-paying. The School collects fees at the beginning of each semester. Semester fees include fees for health service, athletics, student canter and others. A student will not be allowed to take final examinations or be graduated if he (or she) has debts (долги) to the college.
Express the main idea of the text in some sentences.
Find in the text sentences that characterize the peculiarities of the system of education in the USA.
Decide which title is the most suitable.
Education in the USA.
Higher Education in the USA.
Technical Higher Education in the USA.
Make up 5 questions to the text.
Discussion
Read the text Technical Schools and prepare discussing problems touched upon in it.
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to abandon
reward
accountancy
staff
award
stock broking
fame
supervisor
to gain experience
to tend
to hold in high regard
trainee
maturity
waste
recruitment
wealth