Engineer

Engineering is an old profession. Engineers use such sciences as physics and mathematics in their work. Engineers work with new and strong materials, new equipment, and different sources of power. Engineers design and make machines and equipment. Engineers can work in the organization of manufacture, research, development, design, and construction. They are responsible for good operation of machinery, its preventive maintenance and repair.

An engineer must be interested in technique. He must be independent, active, creative. He must have technical abilities, technical observation, and technical thinking. An engineer must have a sense of responsibility and managerial abilities

This profession requires special education. That’s why I entered Altay State Agrarian University. I’m studying at the Engineering Department now. We study many theoretical subjects and have practice on different farms. And one day, as I hope, I’ll become a good engineer.

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Engineer

The engineer typifies our century. In the organization and direction of large-scale enterprises we need his analytical frame of mind and imagination.

He is either designing the product itself or inventing new products or testing the product, its components and the materials in it; or analyzing its performance and making a mathematical analysis.

He may be engaged in the development of the new product, making drawings and specifications.

He may deal with the development of a new production process or the adaptation of a current process to a new product.

He may use his engineering know-how in determining the best processes and equipment for the mass production of high-quality products.

He may be the project engineer in charge of the design and installation of a highly automatic conveyer system for handling different kinds of parts between various assembly stations.

He may be working on designing and developing tools, dies, jigs, assembly fixtures and welding fixtures for the production of an automotive body.

He has many new sources of power. He works hard to develop better materials, new alloys for special purposes.

II. Read, translate and reproduce the dialogues: Dialogue 1.

Peter: I have just finished school and I want to work at a plant.

Misha: That's a good idea. You may learn to become a turner like me. It is a very good specialty.

Peter: What can you tell me about the plant where you work?

Misha: Our plant is very big. It is equipped with modern machines. We produce high-quality goods.

Peter: How much do you work every day?

Misha: We work in two shifts. Every shift lasts about 12 hours.

Peter: What can you say about people working with you?

Misha: Oh, they are different as so often is the case in such matters. Some of them are cheerful and the others are gloomy. A plant is a good school to learn how to be on friendly terms with many people.

Peter: What are your wages?

Misha: My wages are high as I am a qualified turner.

Peter: Please tell me, what do you do after working hours?

Misha: Last year I entered Altai State Agrarian University. Now I am an external student of the Engineering Faculty. I want to become an engineer. So I am busy with my studies.

Peter: I see. But have you time for the cinema, theatre or concerts?

Misha: Yes, I have. I go to the theatre on my days off. I like music very much and I often go to concerts.

Peter: Now I understand that you have a really interesting life.