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Task 2.12. Participles. Look through the table, read and translate the examples below it and then choose proper forms to fill in the gaps in the sentences:

•Testing the installation, the engineer found several defects in its design.

•Having tested the installation, the engineer wrote a report.

•Being still tested, this installation cannot be used in the production process.

•Having been tested two months ago, this installation is widely used in the production process.

•The engineer switched off the installation tested.

1.___ acquainted with the instruction, the students started doing the laboratory exercise.

a)being got; b) having got; c) having been got.

2.___by the experienced specialist, this device measures pressure with high accuracy.

a)adjusting; b) having adjusted; c) having been adjusted.

3.___calculations, he made several mistakes:

a)doing; b) being done; c) having been done.

4.You should be veiy careful,__ with electrical devices.

a)having dealt; b) being dealt; c) dealing.

5.The apparatus was damaged, while___in the study-room.

a)having installed; b) being installed; c) installing.

6.In the laboratory he saw a group of students___out an experiment.

a)carrying; b) having been carried; c) being carried.

7.__ , the information was stored in the computer.

a)having been processed; b) having processed; c) processing.

8. __ for measuring low temperatures, this sensor cannot be used in the hightemperature environment.

a)intending; b) having intended; c) being intended.

9.__this problem, you will be able to complete your course project.

a)being solved; b) having solved; c) solved.

10 . _this substance, one should be careful.

a)heated; b) having heated; c) heating.

11.The data can be___in table 5.

a)finding; b) found; c) finds.

12 . _some parts of the device, they managed to repair it.

a)replaced; b) to replace; c) having replaced.

13.The resulting mixture was filtered under___pressure.

a)reduced; b) is reduced; c) having reduced.

Task 2.13. Absolute Participle Construction.

• If the APC is at the beginning of a sentence, we introduce its translation into Ukrainian with the words “коли”, “ після того як” or “оскільки”:

The experiment having been completed, he wrote down the results. The apparatus being out of order, we couldn’t carry out the experiment.

• If the APC is at the end of a sentence, we introduce it with the words “a”, “причому” or without any conjunction:

The lecture is followed by a discussion, most of the students taking part in it.

• If the APC is preceded by the words “with” or “without”, the translation into Ukrainian depends on the context:

With pressure increasing, the results of the experiment will be different.

I cannot do the calculations without you providing me with all the necessary data.

1.The parameters of the process___, he wrote them down.

a)having defined; b) having been defined; c) defining.

2.The Department’s laboratories are equipped with modern computers, some of them

___last year.

a)having been installed; b) being installed; c) installing.

3.Most of my fellow students spend their holidays at home, some of them___on a parttime job.

a)taken; b) taking; c) to take.

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4.The problem___, we could finish our work.

a)solving; b) having solved; c) having been solved.

Task 2.14. Gerund. Look through the table, read and translate the examples below it and then choose proper forms to fill in the gaps in the sentences:

•Do you mind my installing this program in your computer?

•I count on his having already installed this program in our lab’s computer.

•Before being installed in the computer, the program should be tested for viruses.

•I didn’t know about this program’s having been installed in our lab’s computer a month ago.

1.__ the volume of a substance changes its density.

a)changing; b) having changed; c) being changed.

2.Her___this problem so quickly surprised us very much.

a)solved; b) having solved; c) being solved.

3.Our University is interested in ___highly qualified and experienced specialists.

a)train; b) have trained; c) training.

4.The lab assistant counted on the students’ ___ acquainted with the instruction in advance,

a)having got; b) get; c) being got.

5.There are a lot of ways of__ practical skills in your field of specialization.

a)gain; b) to gain; c) gaining.

6.The students enjoy___in specialized laboratories.

a)work; b) have worked; c) working.

1.We didn’t know about their__ a digital measuring device two years ago.

a)being developed; b) develop; c) having developed.

8.The laboratories are intended for___the basic experimental techniques necessary for further research activity.

a)mastering; b) master; c) to master.

9.Before___the computers, students listen to a course of lectures.

a)operating; b) operate; c) having operated.

10.His___by this research institute is out of question.

a)being employed; b) employed; c) having employed.

Task 2.15. Functions of uIne”-forms in a sentence. Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian. Put questions to the underlined words.

9.You cannot use this equipment

Task 2.18. Work in pairs. Make up sentences using the appropriate word or phrase from each column.

Task 2.19. Complete the following mini-dialogues using proper forms of the verbs given in brackets:

1. A: Oh, I’m so nervous. Tomorrow we are to work in a specialized laboratory, but I have no experience in (to do) lab exercises.

B: Don’t worry. It’s easy. Before (to carry out) an experiment, you should read the instructions carefully. After (to complete) the experiment, every student must write a

report. And you will have no problems with it, if you don’t forget (to take) notes during

D:Yes, of course. Recently our lab (to equip) with IBM computers. (To have) huge memory capacity and (to operate) at a high processor speed, they are of great help to us in our educational, scientific and research work.

3.E: Do your students work with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) or use traditional methods while (to design) new devices in the students’ construction bureau?

F:Well, drawings (not to disappear) totally from the design process, but most pf the work (to do) with the help of computers.

Task 2.20. Choose the correct translation.

1.Закінчивши роботу, студенти аналізують отримані результати.

A.Having completed the work, students analyse the results obtained.

B.Completing the work, students analyse the results obtained.

C.To complete the work, students analyse the results obtained.

2.Оцінювання роботи студентів за допомогою комп’ютерів дає об’єктивні результати.

A.То evaluate students’ performance by computers gives objective results.

B.Evaluating students’ performance by computers gives objective results.

C.Being evaluated by computers students1performance gives objective results.

3.Поєднуючи практичні та теоретичні знання, ви досягнете великих результатів

умайбутній дослідній роботі.

A.Combining practical training and theoretical knowledge, you will achieve great results in your further research activity.

B.To combine practical training and theoretical knowledge, you will achieve great results in your further research activity.

C.Combined practical training and theoretical knowledge, you will achieve great results in your further research activity.

4.Працюючи у хімічній лабораторії, будьте обережними, оскільки деякі речовини

єшкідливі або вибухові.

A.То work in a chemical laboratory, be very careful because some substances are harmful or explosive.

B.Working in a chemical laboratory, be very careful because some substances are harmful or explosive.

C.Having worked in a chemical laboratory, be very careful because some substances are harmful or explosive.

5.У цій лабораторії студенти займаються обчисленням, вимірюванням та проектуванням нових приладів.

A.In this lab students deal with calculating, measuring and designing new devices.

B.In this lab students deal with calculate, measure and design of new devices.

C.In this lab students deal with to calculate, measure and to design new devices.

Task 2.21. Tell your fellow-students the following facts in English:

Багато дослідників у нашій лабораторії займаються експериментальною роботою. Вони використовують сучасні методи та обладнання, широко користу­ ються комп’ютерною технікою. До експерименту проводяться всі необхідні приготування, перевіряються прилади, розподіляються обов’язки. Коли експери­ мент починається, за процесом слідкують різноманітні вимірювальні прилади. Результати вимірювань реєструються регулярно. Метою будь-якого експерименту є проведення вимірів та презентація результатів у вигляді чисел. Коли експери­ мент закінчено, аналізуються одержані дані та робляться висновки. Минув час наукових відкриттів за допомогою інтуіції. Сьогодні необхідно провести сотні складних експериментів, щоб відкрити щось нове.

Task 2.22. Rearrange the following jumbled words and phrases to form sentences:

1.The experiment, wrote down, he, the results obtained, having completed.

2.Is a place, experimental study, of science, laboratory, of different branches, intended for.

3.Our department, there are, laboratories, at, many, equipped with computers.

4.A wide range of devices, the laboratory, necessary for, has, scientific investigations, carrying out.

5.To perfect, work in the laboratory, helps, their, students, in special, knowledge, subjects.

Task 2.23. Put questions to the underlined words:

1.Yesterday we were shown the laboratory of organic chemistry.

2.The new sort of steel is being tested bv the engineer.

3.The experiments have shown to us that the gas is inflammable.

4.The flame of the burner can be regulated by means of a tap.

5.They heated the substance by means of a Bunsen burner.

6.The new lab consists of several rooms.

7.Every working place is fitted with a Bunsen burner.

8.The analytical balance must be kept in a glass case.

9.You will see a great variety of apparatus if you visit this laboratory.

10.All the questions had been answered bv the end of the lecture.

11.A barometer measures air pressure.

Task 2.24. Read the safety rules for those who work in a chemical laboratory and speak about what you must do and what you are forbidden to do there:

Always wear eye or face protection when carrying out practical work.

Always handle flammable liquids such as ethanol and propane with great care and keep them away from naked flame.

Always use a boiling tube when heating a non-flammable liquid over a Bunsen flame and shake very gently during heating.

Never point a test tube containing chemicals which you are heating towards yourself or anyone else.

Always report apcidents, spills, breakage, however small, to your teacher. Always make sure chemicals are labeled and use thouse you need. Always work steadily and without undue haste.

Always pipette liquids with a safety filter.

Always wear a laboratory coat whenever possible, make sure it is fastened and not flapping open.

Always wash your hands after practical work.

Never put your head or clothes near a Bunsen flame. Long hair should be tied

Stopper the tube with a cork or bung.

Never try to force glass tubing when putting it into, or removing it from corks or bungs.

Never hold bottles by the neck. If a stopper is tight, get help. Do not try to force it off.

Never remove chemicals or equipment from the laboratory. Never do practical work alone.

Never perform unauthorized experiments. Never taste anything unless instructed to do so.

Never eat, drink or apply cosmetics in the laboratory.

Task 2.25. Act out the dialogue, employing interpreters from your group:

AT A CHEMICAL LABORATORY

Students: Good morning! We are going to perform three lab exercises in your chemical lab on Friday. Will you tell us a few words about certain procedures to which we must conform while working there.

Lab assistant: With pleasure! As you see our chemical lab is modem and wellequipped. First of all, you should get acquainted with the safety regulations within the laboratory. You will know, for instance, that access to the lab is conditioned upon wearing safety glasses and a lab coat.

S: I’ve heard that lab coats should be cleaned and fastened, shouldn’t they?

LA: You are quite right, besides, they must be worn all the time in the lab. Now note the position of fire blankets and the fire extinguisher (вогнегасник) in the lab.

S: Will you show us the nearest escape route and assembly point in the event of evacuation?

LA: Certainly. It is this way, please. Now look at our apparatus. Take particular care handling delicate apparatus such as thermometers, glass electrodes etc. which are easily broken when their glass bulbs come into contact with other surfaces.

S: Well, I know that many organic solvents are extremely flammable.

LA: Yes, it’s really so. That’s why you must be very careful while heating them. Besides, you should inform about any accidents or spillage either the technician or lab assistant (demonstrator) immediately.

S: At school our teacher of chemistry always asked us not to pipette solutions directly from reagent bottles. Was he right?

LA: Oh, for sure. You should always pour solutions into a beaker (мензурка) first, otherwise they can become contaminated. Besides, dispose of chemicals in the prescribed manner - Do not simply wash them down the sink!

S: It’s clear, and what are we required to do at the end of the experiment?

LA: First of all you must return all the mobile apparatus to the appropriate cupboard and solution reagent bottles to the shelf above the cupboard. Bear in mind that you must leave your bench clean and tidy. You should always remember that while working in our lab you are responsible for the health and safety of other students and staff.

S: Thank you very much for your instruction. LA: You are welcome. Good bye.

Task 2.26. Read the dialogue between two persons, laboratory assistant Roman from our university (A) and student Robert Johnson from abroad (B) . Make up your own dialogues using variations.

A: Are you busy now, Robert?

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B: No. Why?

A: Then follow me, please. I’ll show you our laboratory of Heat Treatment of Metals./ the Thermal Engineering Laboratory/ the Laboratory of Radio Location.

В: Where is it?/Is it far from here?

A:It is housed in an old building just behind the main building. It occupies two big rooms./ It is in the mechanical building / near the main building.

В: Is it well equipped?/ What equipment is there?

A:Yes, it is. The laboratory is furnished with up-to-date devices, instruments and other installations. The main equipment of the laboratory comprises electric resistance furnaces, thermoregulators and other facilities./ It serves as a central heating plant,/ It is a perfectly equipped laboratory.

B:Oh, there are students here. What assignment are they working on now?/ What are they investigating?

A:They are dealing with heat treatment, such process as hardening. Here you can see instruments for determining hardness./ They learn to handle some new devices.

B:What device is it?/ Do they work without any assistance?

A:It is a radio-engineering device for measuring distances./ They usually work by themselves. But if a problem arises, they can ask the experienced laboratory assistant to help them.

B:Oh, you have a very good laboratory. I’m sure your students are eager to work here. Thank you for the excursion.

Task 2.27. Describe one of your lab experiments in a laboratory of your department.

Task 2.28. Role-play: work in groups of two persons, one playing the role of a reporter from a local newspaper, the other - that of a student or staff member of your department. Read your role-card and prepare for your interview carefully.

Reporter’s role-card

You are to write an article about one of the departments of the university.Try to get information about-different laboratories of the department, equipment and students research work. Don’t forget to put down any comments that might make suitable quotes in your story.

Staff member’s role-card

Present your department in a good light. Convince the reporter that students are provided with excellent conditions for studying here, have up-to-date laboratories with all necessary equipment and fulfil very interesing research programs. Invite the reporter to visit the labs.

Student’s role-card

Tell about your work in labs of the department. Compare lab facilities at the university and those at school.