3 сем / монологи / engineering

You are going to give a talk

The text of the monologue

Vocabulary,

about ENGINEERING.

Grammar

Structures,

Linking Words

and Phrases

Step 1. Introduction

G. L. Clegg

once

said,

that

a

1. Start with a hook sentence that

scientist can discover a new star but

will attract the listener’s attention (a

he cannot make one. He would have

quote, a proverb, etc.).

2. Lead your speech steadily to the

to ask an engineer to do it for him.

main part of your talk.

Engineering

is

the

backbone

of

3. The introduction may consist of 3-

6 sentences.

innovation and progress in our

modern world. It encompasses a vast

spectrum

of

disciplines,

from

mechanical and civil engineering to

electrical and computer engineering,

all dedicated to solving problems and

shaping the future of technology and

infrastructure.

Step 2. From Engines to

To begin with,

engineers make

To begin with

Engineers

invaluable contributions to society

1. Speak about engineers’

through various types of

for instance

contribution to society focusing on

types of engineering and what each

engineering, each with its own

type is concerned with.

unique focus. Mechanical engineers,

to design new

2. Speak about one of the greatest

engineering achievements. How has

for instance,

work

to design new

products

it improved people’s lives?

products

and technologies, from

cutting-edge consumer gadgets to

Additionally

efficient transportation systems.

Electrical and computer engineers

work in

play a pivotal role in creating

research

advanced technologies that power

laboratories

our digital age.

Additionally,

they

work in research laboratories

to

to solve

solve problems.

Biomedical

problems

engineers contribute significantly by

developing new medicines

and

developing

medical devices. Their efforts in

new

research and development lead to

medicines

innovative medical technologies,

putting theory into practice.

putting theory

Aerospace engineers,

on the other

into practice

hand,

explore new worlds

beyond

our planet. They design spacecraft

and launch vehicles.

After all,

on the other

engineers across various disciplines

hand

work diligently to solve problems,

create advanced technologies,

explore new

prevent pollution,

and

find new uses

worlds

for old products.

Another significant engineering

After all

achievement is the Internet. It has

revolutionized global

create

communication, provided easy

advanced

access to information, created

technologies

economic opportunities, fostered

innovation, enriched entertainment,

prevent

and transformed education, greatly

pollution

improving people's lives.

find new uses

for old

products

Step 3. Survival Engineering

Some of the most hazardous

Certainly

1. Speak about the most hazardous

global threats humanity may face

global threats the humanity may

include climate change, nuclear

assessing the

face.

2. Speak about engineering ways to

weapons, pandemics, terrorism, AI

feasibility of

prevent disasters the threats may

and biotechnology risks, and global

the project

cause.

economic crises.

Certainly,

engineers employ

build models

various strategies to prevent

disasters resulting from global

As a matter of

threats. They begin by

assessing the

fact

feasibility of the project

to determine

if the proposed solution is practical

develop

given. To better understand,

mathematical

engineers

build models

that simulate

models

system behavior.

As a matter of fact,

engineers

develop mathematical

to make

models

to make predictions about

predictions

behavior

of these threats. Before

about

implementing large-scale projects,

behavior

engineers

do safety tests.

They

use

high-powered instruments,

such as

do safety tests

sensors and monitoring devices, to

collect critical data about

use high-

environmental conditions.

powered

Once a solution is proven effective,

instruments

engineers move forward to

implement an engineering project.

such as

Engineers continuously

test theories

and refine them. In summary,

engineers employ these methods and

implement an

tools: using modeling,

making a full-

engineering

size version,

testing and data-driven

project

analysis to prevent disasters.

making a full-

size version

Step 4. Superstructures

One of the most astonishing

at the cutting

1. Speak about the largest man-made

man-made structures is the Three

edge of

structure you’ve heard of or been to.

Specify its size and function.

Gorges Dam in China. This

2. Would you agree/disagree that

engineering marvel is truly

at the

is 185 meters

spending money on building

cutting edge of

modern technology

high

superstructures can be justified.

and innovation. The Three Gorges

covers 1,084

Dam

is 185 meters high,

making it

one of the tallest dams globally, and

square

kilometers

it

covers 1,084 square kilometers.

Its

primary function is to generate

hydroelectric power. In its

implemented

construction, the project

state-of-the-

implemented state-of-the-art

art techniques

techniques.

The dam also

incorporates the latest technologies

keeping up to

to optimize power generation and

date with

water management,

keeping up to

modern

date with modern technologies.

technologies

Additionally, it has contributed to

solving

solving climate change problems

by

reducing China's reliance on fossil

climate

fuels for electricity. This massive

change

infrastructure project has

given

problems

China a profound sense of pride,

representing its technological and

given China a

engineering prowess on the global

profound

sense of pride

stage.

Moreover,

it

has stimulated

the country's economic growth

by

providing clean and reliable energy.

Moreover

The justification for spending

money on building superstructures

has stimulated

depends on the context. In many

the country's

cases, such projects can have

economic

significant benefits, such as

growth

improving infrastructure, stimulating

economic growth, and enhancing a

nation's prestige. However, the

allocation of funds should always be

weighed against competing priorities

and the needs of society to ensure

responsible and beneficial

investments. But for the most part, I

agree that superstructures are a

justifiable waste of money.

Step 5. CREATIVE THINKING

Introduce your own extra idea(s) on

the topic that hasn’t/haven’t been

mentioned before. Justify

your

choice.

Step 6. Conclusion

In conclusion,

engineers play an

In conclusion

Summarise the ideas of steps

important role in the creation and

2,3,4,5.

development of modern technology

and infrastructure. They develop

innovative solutions that help

prevent disasters, increase

efficiency, improve quality of life,

and contribute to economic growth.