- •2. Work with a partner to discuss the following.
- •3. Read the text and draw a diagram of main branches of engineering using the information from the text.
- •4. Match each item in column a with an appropriate item from column b and link the two in the sentence.
- •5. Fill in the gaps in the following description of the different branches of engineering using the information from the text and language you have studied in this unit.
- •6. Rewrite each sentence in the passive form.
- •8. Read the text and say if the sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones:
- •9. Make pairs of words by matching a word in column a to a word in column b. Then complete the sentences 1-7 with each pair. Use the correct form of the verbs.
- •10. Complete the text with the correct form (active or passive) of the verbs in brackets.
- •11. Read the text and arrange the sentences in a logical order according to the text:
- •12. Read part of a cv and then listen to an interview. Complete the gaps and update some of the information.
- •13. Write the questions from the interview, using the prompts. Then listen again and check.
- •15. You are Hans and you want to apply for the job in this advertisement in Robotics magazine. Write a cv and a covering letter to send with your cv.
- •In the United Kingdom
- •In the United States
12. Read part of a cv and then listen to an interview. Complete the gaps and update some of the information.
CURRICULUM VITAE |
|
PERSONAL INFORMATION |
|
Surname/First name(s) |
Gallini, Laura |
Position applied for |
Technician (1)________________ |
WORK EXPERIENCE |
|
Dates |
2005- (2)___________ |
Position |
Junior Technician |
Responsibilities |
(3)________________________________ |
Name and address of employer |
Horton Engineering, Cleveland |
Type of business |
(4)_______________________ |
WORK EXPERIENCE |
|
Dates |
(5) ____________-____________ |
Position |
(6) _________________________ |
Responsibilities |
Machining, finishing and some (7) _________ |
Name and address of employer |
Farley Marine, Long Creek |
Type of business |
Marine Engineering: manufacture of engines and pumps |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
|
Dates |
(8) ___________-____________ |
Qualification |
(9) ________________________ |
Subjects/Skills covered |
(10) ______________ and______________ |
Name of institution |
Albany College of Engineering, Albany |
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES |
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Technical |
CAD/CAM |
Personal |
Hard-working, punctual, reliable |
Interpersonal |
Willing to learn, a good team worker |
Social and organisational |
Captain of the college volleyball team |
13. Write the questions from the interview, using the prompts. Then listen again and check.
1 which / job / interested ____________________
2 long / work / there ____________________
3 responsibilities / current / job ___________________
4 exactly / kind / business / your company ____________________
5 long / work/ Farley Marine ____________________
6 what / description / there ____________________
7 long / course / start ____________________
8 why / leave / Horton Engineering ____________________
Writing: Covering Letter and CV |
14. Read the job advert and the covering letter. Rewrite the letter, dividing the long paragraph into the five paragraphs according to the sections below.
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Electronics Systems Engineer – F1
Excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join our team.
Interested?
Click here
Paragraph sections for a covering letter:
1. Reason for writing
2. Factual information
3. Reference to CV
4. Skills you have for the job
5. Closing comment
Dear Mr Jones,
I would like to apply for the position of Electronics Systems Engineer, as advertised on your website. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Leeds University and five years experience working for Renault as an engineer for their F1 team. As you can see from the attached CV, I have experience in digital signal processing and design methodologies. I have recently taken a course in Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS). I am confident and have good problem-solving skills. I speak German, French and English and I am also willing and able to travel globally. I look forward to hearing form you.
Yours sincerely, Andy Smith |