- •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
2. What did you know from the text about:
Coventry Polytechnic;
Schools in the Coventry University;
The University library;
Sport facilities of this University.
3. Give an oral summary of the topic.
4. Write a story about your life, studies, recreation at your University (Alma Mater).
5. Make up 5 mini dialogues like those given below.
(1)
How many exams did you take last term?
Four.
Did you pass all of them? Certainly, but I didn't do very well. Unfortunately I got a "sat" in Physics.
How about you? I did poorly this term. Passed three exams and failed math.
(2)
Morning, Fred! What are you doing here, in Oxford?
I've been here since Tuesday came to take an entrance examinations.
At which college?
At Queens.
How did you pass your exams?
I don't know yet. We shan't hear until next week.
I hope, you'll be enrolled.
Thank you.
(3)
I wish I knew how to learn to speak English.
I think you'd better ask the professor. He knows.
I know he does. I only wish he could be my teacher.
6. Read aloud and learn by heart the following dialogue.
What does it mean?
ALAN (first-year student): Mr. Jones, I would like to clear up a few questions. Will you, please, explain some abbreviations in the time - table?
Mr. JONES (tutor): With pleasure.
AL: What does LAB mean?
Mr. J.: It means laboratory class. The students may work with machines, or they may do experiments and write reports about them there.
AL: What about LEG?
Mr. J.: That stands for Lecture class. A professor gives lectures and the students take notes.
AL.: The last abbreviation is SEM.
Mr. J.: It stands for seminar. The professor and the class, usually senior or graduate students, discuss problems connected with a specific subject. The students frequently prepare reports and read them to the class.
AL.: Do all University courses have examinations?
Mr. J.: No, but almost all of them do and there are usually two of them. The one given in the middle of a course is called a MIDTERM EXAM. The other one is given at the end of the course and is called the FINAL EXAM.
AL.: Are there any other besides these?
Mr. J.: Well, some teachers also give short exams, but these are called TESTS or QUIZZES.
AL.: What does a student's final grade depend on?
Mr. J.: It depends on everything: on the examinations, quizzes, written assignments and often on attendance.
AL.: Now I understand it. Thank you very much.
Mr. J.: You are always welcome, if you don't understand something.
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7. Learn the English-Ukrainian in group and pair work:
What college (university) do you study?
What year student are you? I am fresher ( freshman) He is a junior (senior student) I’m attending preparatory courses. He is a postgraduate. What faculty do you study at? I’m majoring in… What subjects do you take? What is your favorite subject? Are you good at math (English)?
She never misses classes. Prof. Brown gave (delivered ) an interesting lecture on … The students listened to the lecture with great interest. How many exams do you have this term? I passed all my exams. I failed in History. She is very gifted. He learns with ease. Nobody can math him in Physics. He is a clever and hardworking student. He is at the top of the group. It takes him an hour to do his home exercises. What have you graduated from? It’s high time to learn the rule. He took his degree last year. |
Conversational Phrases and use them
В якому коледжі (університеті) ви навчаетесь? На якому курсі ви навчаєтесь? Я вчусь на 1 курсі. Він студент молодшого (старшого) курсу Я вчуся на підготовчих курсах Він аспірант На якому факультеті ви навчаєтесь Я спеціалізуюся з… Які предмети ви вивчаєте? Який ваш улюблений предмет? Ви добре знаєте матиматику (англійську) мову Вона ніколи не пропускає занять . Проф Браун прочитав цікаву лекцію з
Студенти слухали лекцію з великим зацікавленням. Скільки у вас екзаменів у цьому семестрі? Я вже склав усі екзамени. Я провалив іспит з історіїю Вона дуже здібна. Йому легко даеться навчення. Ніхто не може зрівнятися х ним у фізиці. Він розумний і працьовитий студент. Він найкращий в групі. Йому потрібно годину (часу), щоб виконати домашні завдання. Який навчальний заклад ві закінчили? Вже давно час вивчити це правило. Він отримав учений ступінь минулого року |