- •Математическое обеспечение и администрирование информационных систем mathematical software and computer systems administration
- •Unit I what do you major in?
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Read and memorize
- •Vocabulary and Text-Based Exercises
- •I. Answer the questions to the text.
- •II. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the proper words and word combination.
- •IV. Read the names of the subjects given below and say:
- •II. Find in the text b the English for the following Russian words and phrases:
- •III. True, False or No Information?
- •I. Read the sentences and define the tense and voice of the boldfaced verbs.
- •II. Put the verb to take into the proper tense form in accordance with the given context.
- •III. Put these sentences into the Passive Voice according to the model.
- •IV. Max is an it major. Read his letter to his American friend and put the verbs in the brackets into correct tense forms.
- •V. Work in pairs: you are Max and his friend. Ask and answer the questions.
- •I . Follow the link and watch the video.
- •II. Complete the sentences with the right option
- •III. Discuss the point below (first in pairs, then with the class brought together).
- •Unit II
- •In the world of mathematics
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Read and memorize
- •Vocabulary and Text-Based Exercises
- •I. Answer the questions to the text.
- •II. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
- •How to Read Mathematics
- •I. Now see how it works. Read aloud the examples written in words.
- •I I. Visit YouTube web site and watch his video.
- •I. Find in the text b the English for the following Russian words and phrases:
- •II. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text b or is not true?
- •I. Fill in the gaps with the given modal verbs.
- •II. Change these sentences, substituting the modal verbs with their equivalents.
- •III. Choose the proper modal verb or equivalent for the Russian words in the brackets.
- •I . Follow the links above and watch the video “Famous Women Mathematicians”.
- •II. Complete the sentences with the right option.
- •Unit III computer software
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Read and memorize.
- •Vocabulary and Text-Based Exercises
- •I. Answer the questions to the text.
- •II. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the proper words and word combination.
- •I. Put the jumbled paragraphs into right order within each part.
- •II. Place the proper title to each part.
- •III. Find in the text the English for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •I. Choose the right form of the Infinitive.
- •II. Complex Object or Complex subject? Choose the right form of the Infinitive and translate the sentences.
- •III. State the function of the Infinitives and translate the sentences.
- •I . Follow the link above and watch the video.
- •II. True or False?
- •III. Describe the range of responsibilities of a software engineer, using information from the video.
- •Unit IV computer programming
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Read and memorize.
- •Vocabulary and Text-Based Exercises
- •I. Answer the questions to the text.
- •II. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with the proper words and word combination.
- •Text b. 10 Programming Languages You Should Learn
- •I. Read the text and put the names of programming languages into the right passages.
- •II. Find in the text the English for the following Russian words and phrases:
- •I. Replace the Infinitive in brackets with Participle I or II.
- •II. Absolute Participle Construction. Read and translate the sentences.
- •III. State the function of the participles, given in italics, and translate the sentences.
- •I . Follow the link above and watch the video.
- •II. True or False?
- •III. Speak about programming classes in your university (what programming techniques you study, if it’s also fun as j. Madine says, etc.)
- •Unit V
- •Information systems administration
- •Topical Vocabulary
- •I. Read and memorize.
- •Vocabulary and Text-Based Exercises
- •I. Answer the questions to the text.
- •II. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.
- •I. Find the English for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •II. True, False, or No Information?
- •III. Write a resume of your own on the analogy.
- •I. Choose the right form of the Gerund.
- •II. Complexes with Gerund. Translate the sentences.
- •III. State the function of the Gerund and translate the sentences.
- •I . Follow the link above and watch the video.
- •II. True or False?
- •IV. Pair off, discuss in dialogues the range of Information Systems Managers’ responsibilities.
- •Bibliography
- •Test for Unit I
- •Contents
I. Find in the text b the English for the following Russian words and phrases:
имеющий отношение, озадачиться, подтвердить правильность, глубокий подтекст, полностью, последний (из упомянутого), проблема, простой вопрос, пространственно-временной, разобраться, спорный вопрос, существовать, утверждение.
II. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text b or is not true?
Passage A
Math philosophers deal with two basic issues: mathematical sentence interpretation and existence of abstract objects.
Semantic theory is the principal study goal for the philosophy of math.
The existence of Mars and the Mississippi River is proved by the philosophy of math.
Passage B
The passage B explains why philosophers of math are interested in providing semantic theory for the language of mathematics.
Math philosophers get puzzled with even numbers.
Philosophers of math are unanimous in thinking of the nature of the numbers.
Some realists think of numbers as mental objects, others – take them as physical objects.
Platonists share the same point of view with realists.
Passage C
Philosophers have studied weird, occult entities for more than 2,000 years.
The passage C touches upon the second major issue of the philosophy of mathematics.
Two major questions of the philosophy of math are interrelated and interconnected.
It is proved that abstract objects don’t exist.
Grammar Section |
I. Fill in the gaps with the given modal verbs.
are to can could have to is to may must needn’t ought to should (x2) |
1. Who ____ draw a straight line without a ruler? 2. ____ we define all the plane geometric figures? No, you ____. You ____ perform the construction first. 3. I ____ make another drawing as this one is inaccurate. 4. ____ you help me with this equation? 5. He’ll explain how this construction ____ be performed. 6. We ____ use only a straightedge (линейка) and a compass (циркуль) in ruler-compass constructions. 7. You ____ work harder to improve your skills in mathematics. 8. Your papers ____ be submitted by the end of the term. 9. You ____ pay more attention to polynomial equations.
II. Change these sentences, substituting the modal verbs with their equivalents.
1. He is good at mathematics and tomorrow he can get top marks in his math exam. 2. They may use reference manuals while doing tests. 3. You must evaluate the area of the floor. 4. He could define all possible types of triangles. 5. We’ve had a good training in mathematics and now we can apply these theories in practice. 6. I failed to find the solution, so I think I must try again. 7. If you prepare your own translation of this article you may use it at the lesson. 8. She works so much at algebraic problems, she must have a rest.