Проминская.Английский

UNIT X. MY FUTURE PROFESSION

Librarians are the secret masters of the world.

They control information.

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Language focus:

I. Read and memorize the following words:

1)to hold a degree – иметь степень/диплом;

2)to deal with smth.– иметь дело с чем-либо;

3)digital resources – цифровые ресурсы;

4)duty – обязанность;

5)to monitor – следить, контролировать;

6)to advocate (for)– пропагандировать;

7)literacy – грамотность;

8)common – распространѐнный;

9)reference desk – справочный стол;

10)lending libraries – библиотеки с отделом абонемента;

11)to conduct – организовывать/проводить;

12)to foster – стимулировать;

13)research – исследование;

14)to maintain – обслуживать;

15)subscription – подписка;

16)customer – клиент/читатель;

17)essential – неотъемлемый;

18)to apply knowledge – применять знания.

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Vocabulary work:

I. Translate into Russian:

1. I don‘t know how to foster my child‘s interest in history. 2. The professor has finally completed his research in microbiology. 3. You can enter a subscription to this magazine online. 4. What are the most essential tools for a kitchen? 5. Tomorrow there will be the training for managers ―How to deal with difficult people at work‖. 6. The London

Library is the world's largest lending library. 7. The reference desk is located in the main reading room. 8. These digital resources are available to all students and teachers. 9. The most common female name in Pakistan is Fatima. 10. September 8 was officially proclaimed as International Literacy Day in 1965.

II. Translate the following sentences into English using your active vocabulary:

1. Читальный зал – это неотъемлемая часть библиотеки.

2. Администрация нашего города ежегодно организовывает конкурс «Молодые таланты». 3. Вам нужна библиотека с абонементом. 4. Мы бы хотели продлить (to renew) подписку на журнал «Полезные советы». 5. Извините, как найти справочный стол? 6. Малый бизнес (small-scale business) стимулирует развитие эко-

номики. 7. Клиент всегда прав. 8. Результаты исследования будут известны через 3 месяца. 9. Это распространѐнное заблуждение (delusion). 10. Это не входит в мои обязанности. 11. Америка пропагандирует демократию. 12. В следующем году я получу диплом.

Reading:

I. Read and translate the text:

TEXT I. MY FUTURE PROFESSION

A librarian is a person who works professionally in a library, and holds a degree in librarianship. A modern librarian may deal with information in many formats, including books, magazines, newspapers,

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audio/video recordings, maps, manuscripts, photographs, bibliographic databases, web searching, and digital resources.

Basic types of libraries are classified around the world as: public, academic, school, and special. The duties of a librarian depend on the size and type of library. Most librarians spend their time working in one of the following areas of a library:

Archivists are specialized librarians who deal with archival materials (manuscripts, documents and records). Collections development librarians monitor the selection of books and electronic resources. School librarians work in school libraries and perform duties as teachers and advocate for literacy. Instruction librarians teach information literacy skills. They instruct library users on how to find and use information effectively. They are most common in academic libraries.

Public service librarians work with the public at the reference desk of lending libraries. Children's librarians provide material for children at all age levels, conduct specialized programs and work with the children to foster interest in the young readers.

Research librarians help people doing research to find the information they need. Systems librarians develop and maintain library systems, including the library catalog and related systems. Technical service librarians order library materials and database subscriptions, computers and other equipment, and maintain the cataloging and physical processing of new materials.

To become a good librarian a person should have several skills. Interpersonal and communications skills help librarians to understand what a customer need. Computer skills are essential, because library management and cataloging are mostly electronic. Librarians constantly work with new technologies, so they must be adaptable and able to apply knowledge to new practices.

II. Find English equivalents for:

профессионально; библиотечное дело; формат; журнал; аудиозапись; библиографическая база данных; поиск в интернете; размер; рукопись; пользователи; эффективно; предоставлять материал; молодые читатели; оборудование; формирование каталога; межличностный; коммуникационные навыки; управление библиотекой; легко приспосабливаемый.

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III. Translate:

librarian; library; degree; librarianship; information; recordings; databases; resources; special; type; materials; selection; electronic; users; effectively; academic; reference; levels; research; catalog; subscriptions; equipment; processing; skills; customer; essential; to apply.

IV. Say true or false:

1.A librarian is a person who works in school library.

2.A modern librarian may deal with information in many formats.

3.Basic types of libraries are academic, special, public and school.

4.Archivists deal with archival materials (manuscripts, documents and records).

5.Collections development librarians develop and maintain library systems.

6.School librarians are teachers.

7.Instruction librarians instruct readers on how to find and use instructions effectively.

8.Children's librarians work with children and foster their interest in reading.

9.Research librarians help people to find the information on their researches.

10.Technical service librarians order pizza and sushi.

11.To become a good librarian a person should have communications skills.

12.Librarians must be adaptable to new technologies.

V. Make questions to the following answers:

1)Depending on the size and type of library.

2)Manuscripts, documents and records.

3)Systems librarians.

4)Interpersonal and communications skills.

5)They must be adaptable.

Speaking:

I. Answer the questions:

1.What is a librarianship?

2.What is a librarian?

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3.What is the difference between the modern librarians and librarians of the last century?

4.What are the basic types of libraries? What are the differences between them?

5.In what areas of a library can a librarian work?

6.What librarians do specialize in collection development?

7.What are the duties of technical service librarians?

8.What qualities a person need to become a good librarian?

9.What education does a person need to work in a library?

10.In what area of library would you prefer to work?

II. Discuss the following questions in pairs:

1)What comes to mind when you hear the word ‗library‘?

2)Can you remember your earliest visits to libraries?

3)Do you like the atmosphere of libraries?

4)What are the working conditions of a librarian?

5)How much do you think a librarian should be paid a month?

6)What are the advantages and disadvantages of the profession of a librarian?

7)Name three occupations that you could do.

8)Name three occupations that you could never do?

II. Study the following words. Say what these people do at work:

Occupations: body guard, fashion designer, pharmacist, photographer, speech therapist, teacher, coach.

Occupations end with -er

manager, writer, buyer, seller, reporter, designer, cleaner, programmer....

Occupations end in - or

director, conductor, telephone operator, actor, doctor, administrator, inspector, etc.

Occupations end in - man

policeman, fireman, salesman, mailman, milkman, fisherman...

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III. In your opinion what qualities does a person need for these jobs?

Jobs: secretary, doctor, driver, programmer, artist, bank clerk, TV

star.

Qualities: patience, courage, goodwill, charm, reliability, loyalty, energy, experience, talent, creativity, intelligence, training.

IV. Continue the phrase: I would be happy in a job where I

could...

1.work on my own;

2.work with young people;

3.work as a part of a team;

4.work with animals;

5.work in an office

6.wear a uniform;

7.do the same things all the time;

8.work nights;

9.sell things all the time;

10.get up early

Writing:

I. Match the occupation in Column A with the job description in Column B:

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II. Match each person with one of the descriptions:

acrobat clown conductor juggler understudy librarian ballerina vocalist director stuntman composer student of AGAKI

1.someone who makes people laugh at the circus;

2.someone who tells actors what to do;

3.someone who sings;

4.someone who entertains others by throwing and catching

things;

5.someone who entertains others by performing gymnastics;

6.someone who takes an actor‘s place in an emergency;

7.someone who tells an orchestra what to do;

8.someone who performs dangerous actions in place of an actor;

9.someone who dances gracefully in a leading role;

10.someone who writes music for a living;

11.someone who works in a library;

12.someone who can combine all these skills.

III. Translate into Russian:

a popular psychiatrist; a wise realtor; a hard-working social worker; a neat secretary; a highly-qualified lecturer; a brave security guard; a well-read teacher; a helpful lawyer; a stern prison-officer; a talented composer.

IV. Translate the definitions:

Career is a profession or occupation chosen as one's life's work. Job is an individual piece of work or task.

Trade is a personal occupation, especially a craft requiring skill. Occupation is a person's regular work or profession; job or princip-

al activity.

Work is paid employment at a job or a trade, occupation, or profession.

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Grammar:

Модальные глаголы (Modal Verbs)

Can – мочь

Употребляется для выражения:

1) реальной возможности или способности (физической или умственной) совершить действие и переводится на русский язык

могу, умею:

Ex: I can do it now. – Я могу сделать это сейчас. I can speak English. – Я умею говорить по-английски.

2) предполагаемую возможность (вероятно):

Ex: I can see Mary in class today. – Вероятно сегодня я увижу Мэри на уроке.

3)сомнение, неуверенность в вопросительных предложениях:

Ex: Can he help? – Он может помочь?

4)просьбу, разрешение, запрещение:

Ex: Can I take your notebook? No, you can‘t. Можно мне взять твой ноутбук? Нет, нельзя.

May – мочь

Употребляется для выражения: 1) разрешения, просьбы:

Ex: May I come in? – Можно войти?

2) для выражения предположения, возможности, сомнения:

Ex: Не may come to Moscow in summer. – Он, может быть (воз-

можно), приедет в Москву летом.

Must – должен

Употребляется для выражения:

1) в утвердительных и вопросительных предложениях – необходимость, долженствование, обязанность, а также совет, приказ.

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Ex: You must go home and sleep. – Ты должен пойти домой и поспать.

2) в отрицательной форме (must not) – запрет (нельзя).

Ex: You must not smoke here. – Здесь курить нельзя.

Need – нужно

Употребляется для выражения необходимости или отсутствия необходимости:

Ex: I need new shoes. – Мне нужны новые туфли.

Модальные глаголы и их эквиваленты

I. Translate into Russian:

1. Can you name 10 most healthy products? 2. You may choose one of these toys. 3. She needn‘t tickets, I‘ve already bought them. 4. We must air the room. It‘s too stuffy. 5. I am sorry, I cannot help you. 6. Must I drink this milk? 7. Now you may go, but don‘t forget

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your promises. 8. They had to move to another town. 9. Tomorrow they will be allowed to visit Mary in hospital. 10. When I was a teen I could do more crazy things. 11. When I graduate the Institute I will be able to earn more money. 12. If you can go wherever you want to in the world, where would you go? 13. She will have to change her beautiful surname. 14. To prepare this roll I will need Japanese rice, Philadelphia cheese, sushi vinegar and salmon. 15. Our love could change the orbit of the Earth.

II. Fill in the blanks with modal verbs. Translate the sentences:

1.She … not go to the theatre with them last night, she … revised the grammar rules and the words for the test.

2.My friend lives a long way from the office and … get up early.

3.All off us … be in time for classes.

4.You … work hard to do well in your English.

5.―… we discuss this question now?‖ No, we … . We … do it tomorrow afternoon.

6.He … to make a report but he didn‘t come.

7.… you … to come and have dinner with us tomorrow?

III. Translate into English:

1. А мне можно пойти с вами? 2. Он должен показать свою работу. 3. Вам нельзя туда идти без меня. 4. Мы сможем завтра поехать в аквапарк? 5. Можно мне взять твою флэшку? 6. Не нужно повторять, я все слышал. 7. Он не мог опоздать, поэтому взял такси. 8. Мы должны иметь с собой русский паспорт? 9. Можно здесь присесть? 10. Ему не разрешат поехать с нами на матч. 11. Мне нужен мой галстук, где он? 12. Я должен был отдать все деньги. 13. Думаю, она завтра сможет прийти пораньше. 14. Нельзя забывать о ветеранах войны. 15. Она, может быть, забыла про встречу. 16. Мне не нужна твоя помощь.

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