МІНІСТЕРСТВО ОСВІТИ І НАУКИ УКРАЇНИ

УКРАЇНСЬКА ІНЖЕНЕРНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНА АКАДЕМІЯ

Кафедра іноземних мов

Англійська мова

Методичні матеріали та завдання

по проведенню практичних занять

з англійської мови

для аспірантів

інженерних та

економічних спеціальностей

Для інженерних та економічних

спеціальностей

Затверджено

Науково-Методичною Радою

Української інженерно -

педагогічної академії

Протокол № _____

від _________________ 2007р.

Харків 2007р.

Навчальне видання Англійська мова

Методичні матеріали та завдання по проведенню практичних занять з англійської мови для аспірантів інженерних та економічних спеціальностей

Упорядники: Пономарьова Ольга Ігорівна,

Зеленін Геннадій Іванович

Відповідальний випусковий: ст. викл. Склярова С.С.

Формат 60x84. 1/16. Умов.друк.арк. 3. Тираж 50 прим.

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©Українська інженерно-педагогічна академія

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61003, м. Харків, вул. Університетська, 16.

УДК:

Англійська мова. Методичні матеріали та завдання по проведенню практичних занять з англійської мови для аспірантів інженерних та економічних спеціальностей

Упорядник: Пономарьова О.І., Зеленін Г.І. – Харків: УІПА, 2007. – ..... с.

Подані методичні матеріали призначені для підготовки аспірантів та пошукувачів до кандидатського іспиту з метою вдосконалення і розвитку знань, навичок і вмінь з іноземної мови в сферах наукового, професійного та ситуативного спілкування в усній і письмовій формах.

Відповідний випусковий: ст. викл. Склярова С.С.

Рецензент: доктор пед. наук, проф. зав. каф. теорії та практики англ.. мови ХНПУ ім. Г.С. Сковороди Кузнєцова О.Ю.

упорядники:

© Пономарьова О.І.

Зеленін Г.І.

© УІПА

UNIT 1

Post-graduate studies

BEFORE READING: Why have you decided to continue your studies at the post-graduate courses?What were the requirements for the applicants? Was the admission competitive? What exams were you to take?

PRE-TEXT EXERCISES:

Task1 Match the words in column A with their description in column B

A B

1.analysis A an idea which is suggested as a possible explanation for a

particular situation or condition but which has not been

proved to be correct

2.hypothesis B the central and most important part of something, from

which it has been or can been further developed

3.synopsis C a summary of a longer piece of writing or work

4 thesis D the process of considering something carefully and in detail

in order to explain or understand it.

Task 2 Choose the correct definition of the word:

1) doctor - a) professional singer, actor, dancer

b) a person who receives the highest university degree

c) person with much knowledge

2) degree a) academic title

b) advantage, profit, help-

c)a mixture of flour, eggs and butter

3) applicant - a) a newly married man

b) a person who applies for a position

c) structure of wood

4) grade a) document that gives higher rank

b) shortness or statement

c) the mark received for school work at an examination

Task 3 Read the text and discuss the differences of the admission procedure in this country and that one in the USA

The primary responsibility of graduate school is to offer doctoral programs. The amount of time required to complete the Ph.D can vary depending on whether or not the student holds a Master’s degree at the time of enrollment, the nature of the dissertation project, and other factors. However, there are some general guidelines apply to all students who pursue a doctorate.

In addition to courses in their major discipline, students may take courses in foreign languages, statistics, computer languages, and other skills essential to research in a given discipline. Once the student has successfully comleted course work, qualifying examinations and special requirements, he or she is certified as a candidate for the Ph.D. The final step is to write and defend the doctoral dissertation.

Admission to doctoral program is very competitive. The prospective student must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its United States equivalent from a recognized college, university or other institution of higher learning. The student’s record should be a strong one with an average grade of B (i.e.”very good”) or better.

In addition to an earned Bachelor’s degree, applicants are normally required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Some professional programs require specialized admission test instead of, or as an option to, the GRE. They include the Graduate Managment Admission Test (GMAT) and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).

All international students are expected to submit a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) when their native language is not English. Students who intend to apply for a teaching assistantship also should take the Test of Spoken English(TSE).

Typically, a prospective student is to submit the following documents to the Graduate School:

1. an application form;

2. three letters of recommendation;

3. transcripts ( an official document, enumerating the exams and courses taken and grades received, coming from the University with a University seal and signed by a University official);

4. record of scores on TOEFL, GRE, etc.,

5. financial information and documents;

6. a personal statements;

7. an application fee.

(from “American English for everyday and academic use”)

POST-TEXT EXERCISES:

Task 1 Find in the text and give English equivalents of the following words/expressions;

В час реєстрації( запису); природа(тема) дисертації; загальні правила; вміння, необхідні для досліджень в певній галузі науки; щоб поступити до аспірантури слід витримати конкурс, майбутній студент; заява; рекомендаційний лист; виписка з диплому; відмітки(список) про бали; інформація про фінансовий стан; обгрунтування мети.

Task 2. Find factual information in the text to prove the following

1.The. amount of time required to complete the Ph.D. is different.

2.Admission to doctoral programs is very competitive.

3. In addition to an earned Bachelor degree, applicants are required to take some more examinations.

Task 3 Fill in the blanks with necessary prepositions.

1.The amount of time required to complete the Ph.D. depends___ whether or not the student holds a Master’s degree. 2.Students usually take courses _____ their major discipline, as well as statistics, computer languages and other skills essential to research. 3.She is certified as a candidate ____ the Ph.D. 4.I am to submit the documents ___ the Graduate School. 5. Most students finish graduate school ___ four to six years. 6.Many students augment their student career _____teaching assistantship.

Task 4 Ask your co-worker

.....what institute he/she graduated from

.....whether admission to doctoral programs was competitive

.....what degree he/she held (after he/she graduated from the institute)

.....what kind of activities he/she is involved in

.....whether he/she participates in national, international conferences

.....how long it will take him/her to be certified as a candidate for the Ph.D.

.....what exams he/she was expected to take before applying to Graduate School

.....whether he/she is working hard on his/her academic degree

Task 5 Speak on the following situations and try to make use of Vocabulary List

1. speak on admission requirements to the Graduate School

Vocabulary List: to pass the admission tests; to get B.S with honors; to feel a little nervous about this application business; to enter the Graduate school; to submit the documents to the Graduate School;

2. your study and research

Vocabulary List: to consider all the data; to be involved in the planning of doctoral programs; to apply for a teaching assistanship; to give a full analysis of the program;

to finish course work and qualifying exams; to be approved as a candidate for a Ph.D.; to major in area of specialization; to defend the dissertation.

3. test taken by international students

Vocabulary List: to speak English well enough; to pass the TSE exam; to submit a satisfactory score; to be going to study abroad; to pay for education; to apply for financial aid to several foundations.