2. Make up a plan in the form of questions.

3. Give the summary of the text according to your plan in a written form.

IV Comprehensive skills

1. Read and remember

to weed out	відбирати; видаляти, вичищати
a peer	колега

2. Listen to the text “The programmers” and try to understand it.

3. True or false statements.

1. The programmer prepares the instructions of a computer program and runs, tests, and corrects the programs.

2. A programmer typically does not interact with a variety of people.

3. Programmers help the users weed out errors in existing programs.

4. If you were a programmer, you might have coordination meetings to evaluate your work.

4. Listen to the text once again and answer the following questions.

1. What do programmers perform as a result of new requirements?

2. Whom might the programmers have coordination meetings to evaluate their work with?

V Communicative skills

Ex. 1 Complete the dialogue using the following words.

aerospace ambitious controversy coordinating liaison mission probe stepping-stone to foster venture

Dennis: What do you do for a living, Frank?

Frank: I am an ________engineer. I have been working for NASA for over fifteen years.

Dennis: Wow, that sounds fascinating. What projects have you been involved in?

Frank: Well, until recently, I was heavily involved in the Cassini ______. I don't know if you're familiar with it or not - it's one of NASA's most expensive and ______ projects. We are sending a _____ to explore Saturn and its moons.

Dennis: That sounds really interesting. Are you in any way involved in the construction of the International Space Station?

Frank: Actually, that's what I'm working on now. I'm currently a technical _____between NASA and several European space agencies. It's an interesting job, but it can be a bit too much at times. The International Space Station is probably the largest international ______ ever attempted, and I am constantly dealing with technical difficulties, budget problems, and delays. It's not easy ______ the efforts of all those countries. I have been to Europe three times in the last month, and I have to go to Kazakhstan next week.

Dennis: I understand there's some _______ surrounding the space station. Don't some people worry that NASA is spending too much money on the project?

Frank: Many experts have complained that the project has grown out of control and become far too expensive. But I look at it as more than a space station; I believe it's helping ______ international scientific cooperation. It's nice to see the scientists of the world working together to create a ______ to the future.

Ex. 2 Be ready to reproduce it in pairs.

VI Additional task.

1. If you decide to apply for a job in the western countries, you will probably need to form two documents: a letter of interest and a resume. This is a way to do it. In your resume, you should:

Include you contact information (address, e-mail address, if any)

Provide your educational background

List your professional and search experience

Indicate significant honours and accomplishments

Describe your skill and language knowledge

Sample

Parts	Samples	Recommendations
PERSONAL DATA	Jack Doe 90 Wood Avenue, Apartment #23 Teacher Hill, MA 01832 978-212-64447 e-mail: jackdoe@yahoo.com	remember to include only those particulars which are strictly necessary
EDUCATION	1987-1990 − Kyiv State University. Post graduate course 1983-1985 – Lviv State University, Computer science. Diploma 1999-2003 University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) 2003-2007 Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering	with the highest degree mentioned first − written in tabular form to take the least space without compromising on information
EXPERIENCE	Sales and Marketing Specialist 1992- current time Project Engineer - Nobis Engineering (Concord, NH) 1990-1992 Applications Engineer - National Environmental Systems 1988-1990	in reverse chronology highlighting those aspects which are the best match for the job you are applying
ACTIVITIES	Provided technical and application support to Compound Semiconductor, MEMS, Automobile, Nano-technology and several high-tech industries. Performed day-to-day product sales, marketing, and service activities Managed all technical and commercial aspects
PUBLICATION	Two Technical Publications	give titles of publications and conferences
SKILLS	Foreign languages English: fluent German: good reading/writing, moderate speaking Russian/Ukrainian: native Computer Skills Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Power Point	important and job-pertaining extra skills (technical or soft skills or both) - mention here only those skills which can add value to your resume (CV) and not everything you did from college to present
PERSONAL INTERESTS/ ACCOMPLISH-MENTS	Fitness and Aerobics Instructor Certificate Competitive road cycling certificate Reading, travelling, fitness, running, cycling, skiing, swimming, yoga