- •Міністерство освіти і науки україни
- •Удк 802 ббк 81.2 англ.
- •Introduction welcome to the course of special english for the future specialists in the field of civil engineering!
- •Contents
- •Supplementary Texts for Discussion:the system of education in great britain and america
- •R e a d I n g Key terms
- •1. Study key words and their definitions before reading Text a:
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •3. Make up all possible questions:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the texts:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •2. Analyze the details:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •3. Make up sentences using the given words:
- •3.1. Translate two abstracts in a written form.
- •1. Agree or disagree with the statements using the following
- •2. Discuss the information about:
- •In pairs ask and answer questions about:
- •R e a d I n g
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •3. Answer the questions using the key terms and their definitions:
- •International words
- •1. Read and give Ukrainian equivalents:
- •1. Match English and Ukrainian equivalents :
- •2. Choose the phrases in the Text a to complete the following sentences:
- •4. Answer the questions to Text a:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the texts:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •W r I t I n g
- •1. Agree or disagree with the statements using the phrases given in brackets: indeed, of course, certainly, that goes without saying
- •2. Discuss the information about:
- •3. Make an overview of the issues:
- •1. You are a participant of the conference “Role of a transport engineer in modern city”. Be ready to take part in the discussion. Use the information given below as a guide:
- •3. Make a presentation of the profession of environmental engineer, which is crucial for the present and future well-being of the planet.
- •R e a d I n g
- •2. Match these terms with their definitions:
- •1. Make up infinitive phrases using the text:
- •2. Choose the phrases in Text a to complete the following
- •3. Make up all possible questions:
- •4. Answer the questions to Text a:
- •1. Match English and Ukrainian equivalents:
- •2. Choose the correct questions to the italicized words:
- •1. Analyze main issues:
- •2. Analyze the details:
- •1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
- •2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
- •3. Make up sentences using the given words:
- •3.1. Translate two abstracts in a written form.
- •4. In pairs ask and answer questions about:
- •Specialized Roles of Computers
- •1. Learn the meaning of these terms and use them when discussing the topic.
- •2.Learn the following words and phrases and use them when discussing the topic.
- •3.Learn the following English-Ukrainian topical glossary to understand the text and discuss the topic.
- •Give /conduct examination Проводити (приймати) екзамен
- •I. Read, translate and discuss the text
- •2. Match the following words with their respective definitions:
- •3. Look through again and answer the following comprehensive questions:
- •4. Complete the following sentences, selecting words from the list given below:
- •5. Look through the text again and render it in English.
- •6. Prepare a short presentation about:
- •Text 2. The British Universities
- •1.Read and discuss text 2
- •Text 3. A National Institution with International Perspectives
- •1.Read and discuss text 3
- •2. What did you know from the text about:
- •8. Using the above conversational phrases and English-Ukrainian glossary discuss the following topics:
- •9. Begin your questions with phrases like:
- •10. Read and learn the following interview and make up a similar interview of an English student about university education in Ukraine.
- •Text b College Life in England
- •The Open University
- •R e f e r e n c e s
- •English for civil engineers
1. Read and translate into Ukrainian the following English phrases:
Civil engineering establishment of higher learning; to plan well in advance; acquire educational qualification; to be a challenge; competitive and challenging environment; educational endeavour; solid background
2. Read and translate into English the following Ukrainian phrases:
Твердження; мати інтелектуальний потенціал; досягати мети; галузь , що користується попитом; наукові факти; сучасні економічні технології; вивчати економіку, як основний предмет; зштовхнутися з проблемою; кінцева, головна мета; перехід до ринку; міцні, спеціальні знання, компетентність; середовище, що пред'являє великі вимоги.
3. Make up sentences using the given words:
1. Establishment, engineering Kyiv , University, and, Architecture, a prominent, of, civil of higher Construction, learning, National.
2. Career, this, by building, could be achieved, a successful, best intellectually- rewarding, objective.
3. Degree, years, requires, is professionally oriented, of, Bachelor, require, and, four, study.
4. Purpose, foreign, the, at, main, of, capable, to train, the, to make, use, teaching, a, language, practical, specialists, university, is, of, it.
5. The, of, sciences, languages, computer, should not be, and, foreign, underestimated, role.
W r I t I n g
3.1. Translate two abstracts in a written form from Text A.
3.2. Write a short summary of Text B.
3.3. Make up theses for rendering Text C.
3.4. Look through Texts A, B, C and make a report about
subdivisions of civil engineering
a career in civil engineering
T A L K I N G
Talking Points
1. Find in the texts and present the information about:
construction engineering
environmental engineering
water resources engineering
structural engineering
land surveying
construction surveying
transportation engineering
2. Make up a dialogue using the following questions:
What criteria do you think people use when they choose their future profession?
What has inspired you to choose this profession?
What is your future speciality?
How long does the course of study last in your university?
How do you plan to become a skilled graduate out of a green freshman?
Are computer sciences and foreign languages in the focus of the civil engineering curriculum nowadays?
What subjects do you consider to be the most important for you to gain your professional skills?
Will the knowledge of any foreign language promote your career?
What kinds of companies can employ you?
10.Are people who have civil engineering training in demand in modern society?
Points of view
1. Agree or disagree with the statements using the phrases given in brackets: indeed, of course, certainly, that goes without saying
Civil engineering is a profession concerned with virtually all aspects of the urban environment and the interactions between constructed, natural and human environments.
Environmental engineering is concerned with the collection and management of water as a natural resource.
Civil engineering is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines.
Surveying equipment, such as levels and theodolites, are used for accurate measurement.
5. The main objective of earthquake engineering is defence against
flooding and erosion.