3. Writing

Ex.7. Write a brief autobiography for the position of a radio technician. Use the sheme:

— I am a dedicated (effective, proactive) professional... with successful (extensive, comprehensive) experience in… specifically in…

— Five years experience encompassing (involving) diverse areas of…

— Expertise in…

— Strengths include in-depth (sound, profound) knowledge of…

— Proven talent for…

— …skills

— Ace / good at

— Excellent (exceptional)… techniques

— Licensed and certified in…

— Strong background as…

— A professionally educated…

— I have developed / devised / worked out / created / ellaborated

— I have implemented / introduced

— I have improved / excelled / stepped up / enhanced

— I have succeeded in, achieved, advanced to

— Passion to do / for doing

— Striving for…

— Eager to…

— Interested in…

— Looking to…

— Strong desire to…

— Looking for / seeking

— Aimed at

— Focused on…

Ex.8. Make a reference of the given text.

WHAT IS INFORMATION

The term we need to clarify is information. In the discussi­on of computers, the word information has a rather special definition. Information is a set of marks that have meaning. Physically, the set of marks is a set of physical objects or a set of arrangements of some physical equipment. Then, out of this set, a selection is made in order to communicate, to convey meaning. For meaning to exist, there has to be a society of at least two persons or machines, a society that requires communication that desires to convey meaning. By convention, the society establishes the meaning of the marks. The kinds of physical objects which can be used to express information are extremely varied. Мany different kinds of equipment inside a machine may be used to record and manipulate information. In a desk calculating machine, information may be stored and manipulated in small counter wheels bearing geared teeth, and usually having ten positions corresponding to the digits 0, 1, 2 up to 9. For the purposes of computing machines, information is an arrangement or positioning of equipment, and the social meaning of the arrangement except at the input and the output, makes no difference.

Ex.9. Make an annotation of the given text.

4. Speaking

Ex.10. Answer the questions:

1. How to begin a presentation? ______________________

2. What is a four-part structure for a presentation? ________

3. What lexique should be used in a presentation? ________

Литература:

Основная

1. Мезенцева А.И. Специальная тематика для чтения, письма, говорения, аудирования: учебно-методическое пособие / Севастополь: ЧВВМУ им. П.С. Нахимова, 2016.– 200 с.

Дополнительная

2. Слепович b.C. Деловой английский язык. Business English. Мн.: «ТетраСистемс», 2012. - 270 с. Изд. 7-е испр.

5. курс 9 семестр

1. Vocabulary and grammar

Ex.1.Translate the words:

An article, a title, a paragraph, a cover letter, a discourse, an essay, a text, a research proposal, a letter of motivation, written language, academic letter, original scientific text, hypothesis, a definition, a conception, reasoning, verification, work technique, research proposal, statement of purpose.

2. Reading

Ex.2. Read the article, state the topic and the idea of the given article.

Windscale Accident

Throughout the years, accidents causing a release of radioactive material to the environment have occurred. Since World War II all over the world large scale nuclear facilities have been built and operated both for civil and defense purposes. Some of the sites on which these facilities were located re heavily contaminated with radioactive substances.

One the first nuclear reactor accidents of environmental concern was the Windscale accident in October 1957. During the accident the military air- cooled graphite-moderated natural-uranium reactor used for plutonium production caught fire during liberation of energy in the graphite. Emission from the Windscale lasted for 18 hours. Radioactive material was detectable in many parts of Western Europe but the majority of it was deposited in the United Kingdom.

Ex.3. Read the text, give it a title, divide it into paragraphs

Snoring is caused when the airway at the back of the nose and throat becomes partially obstructed. This is usually due to the loosening of the surrounding oropharyngeal muscles, but the reasons why this should occur are varied. The most common are smoking, obesity and the consumption of relaxants such as alcohol and sleeping pills. As with any common ailment, there are a host of "miracle" cures advertised - but you should first try a few simple steps to see if you can halt the snoring before adopting more drastic measures. Lifestyle changes can be the most effective. If you are overweight, a loss of weight will help to reduce the pressure on your neck. You should also stop smoking and try not to drink alcohol at least four hours before you go to bed. Beyond this, try to change your regular sleeping position. Raise the head of your bed with a brick, or tie something uncomfortable into the back of your pyjamas to encourage you to sleep on your side. Both of these will help to alter the angle of your throat as you sleep, and may thus make breathing easier for you. It is also important to keep your nasal passage clear and unblocked. Allergies, colds and hay fever can temporarily cause you to snore; nasal decongestants may help, but you are not advised to use such remedies for long periods. Nasal strips, as worn by sportspeople, have been proven to reduce nasal airway resistance by up to 30 per cent, so consider these as a long-term alternative. If this fails, then you may wish to look at the varied snoring aids that are on the market. They range from neck collars that stop your neck tilting, through to mandibular-advancement devices (such as gumshields) which reduce upper airway resistance, and tongue-retaining devices. You can also buy essential-oil products that are added to warm water and infused or consumed before bedtime. They claim to tone up your palate and unblock your nasal passage. Finally, if your symptoms persist, visit your GP or contact the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association (01737 557 997) for advice. If you do not, your partner might. (Mark Irving, Esquire, March 1999)

Ex.4. Identify the topic sentences in the following paragraph.

The maintenance of order in prestate societies is rooted in a commonality of material interests. The greater the amount of common interests, the less need there is for law-and-order specialists. Among band-level cultures law and order stem directly from the relations between people and the natural habitat from which subsistence is derived. All adults usually have open access to this habitat: the rivers, lakes, beaches, oceans; all the plants and animals; the soil and the subsoil. In so far as these are basic to the extraction of life-sustaining energy and materials they are communal "property." (Marvin Harris, (1975), Culture, people nature, p. 356)

Ex.5. Put the following sentences in the correct order in produce well organised paragraphs.

a. For a lightweight poster or sign, you can use either offset book stock or cover stock.

b. You'll probably have to take your publication to a commercial printer, however, since bristol won't feed through most desktop printers or copy machines.

c. The type of paper you choose for a poster or a sign depends on how it will be reproduced and how it is going to be used.

d. If you need to create a more durable poster or sign, or create packaging, bristol stock is your best choice. (Microsoft publisher CD deluxe companion, p. 185)

Ex.6. Look at the topic sentences below and discuss what kinds of information you would expect to follow.

1. The government of the United States of America consists of three main branches.

2. The world-wide increase in road transport is a serious threat to the natural environment.

3. Deforestation has a direct effect on food supplies.

Ex.7. The passage below contains all the elements of a good paragraph. Read it carefully two or three times and try to analyse its structure.

Gold

Gold, a precious metal, is prized for two important characteristics. First of all, gold has a lustrous beauty that is resistant to corrosion. Therefore, it is suitable for jewelry, coins, and ornamental purposes. Gold never needs to be polished and will remain beautiful forever. For example, a Macedonian coin remains as untarnished today as the day it was minted twenty-three centuries ago. Another important characteristic of gold is its usefulness to industry and science. For many years, it has been used in hundreds of industrial applications.

The most recent use of gold is astronauts' suits. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for protection outside the spaceship. In conclusion, gold is treasured not only for its beauty but also for its utility.