Английский. Учебное пособие для аудиторной и самостоятельной работы студентов III курсов ммф йошкарОла пгту 2013 удк 811. 111 (07)
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Speaking and writing assignments
You should mention the following:
Use the following phrases: I have decided to… because… There are several reasons why… I have always given preference to… I have made my choice under the influence of… My main goal is to… To become a good engineer you should be…/have… The most important thing for me is… One of my priorities is… 2. Writing a letter to a foreign friend Your foreign friend wrote you a letter asking about the faculty you study at and the field you specialize in. You should write a reply describing the following: - the brief history of your faculty - the chairs it is comprised of - your major and the subjects you study - what you like most about your university studies Your letter should be written according to the following layout: Dear …, You wanted to know…/you wondered… I would like to tell you/describe/explain… Our faculty was founded… It comprises… I study…/specialize in…/my major is… I give preference to… What interests me most is… I hope that… Sincerely yours, (Your name) 3. Imagine that you are going to apply for the job described in this advertisement. You must send the recruiter your CV and covering letter proving that you meet the job requirements set out in the job advertisement. When making up a CV and a covering letter you should also use the examples of these documents and some necessary clichés contained in the Appendix II and Appendix III. Testing & Evaluation Engineer with ITP experience for award winning English firm
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an expanding and award winning organisation as a Testing & Verification Engineer, developing inspection and test plans. You will come with:
Interested? APPLY NOW! To apply online, please click on the link below. Alternatively, contact Santino Di Fede on (02) 8282 6464 or email jobs@agilepeople.com.au quoting Ref No. 3772. 4. Role play: The job interview. The company that advertised the position of a mechanical engineer received a lot of CVs and covering letters from potential candidates and chose the best of them to attend the job interview. Work in pairs and role-play this job interview. You should decide which of you is going to be an applicant and which one is going to be an interviewer. Description of roles. The interviewers should ask the applicants some questions about their qualifications and previous professional experience. They should find out what skills, abilities and personal qualities the applicants have, what they expect from the job they are applying for, and what contribution they can make to the development of the company. They may also invite the applicants to ask questions about their role in the company, future responsibilities, etc. The applicants should be ready to talk about their education, experience at previous jobs, major achievements and everything that can suit the position they are applying for. They should do their best to prove their suitability to the position. At the end of the interview they may ask the interviewers some questions themselves. When role-playing the job interview you should use some of the questions listed in the Appendix IV 5. Situations for discussion in pairs
b) Discuss the properties, advantages and disadvantages of metals and non-metals and decide which materials should dominate in modern engineering and why. c) Discuss which machine tools and machining techniques are widely used in modern engineering and which have become obsolete. d) Think of some metal properties and discuss what metalworking and heat treatment techniques are used to obtain these properties. e) Think about the engine in a vehicle you are familiar with and discuss specific aspects of it – the type of fuel it uses, the number of cylinder it has, and how much power and torque it produces. Use the following phrases: It seems to me that… I believe that… In my opinion… It’s no exaggeration to say that… I agree (disagree) I think you are mistaken/wrong You probably know that… As I have already mentioned… It’s a well-known fact that… It goes without saying that… It should be said that… There is no doubt that… It should be kept in mind that… On one hand/on the other hand That’s absolutely true but also… 6. Presentation of a product Imagine that you have created a new engineering product (device, structure etc. ) and are going to present it to the general audience. Your presentation should include the following points:
When making a presentation, refer to Appendix V. Appendices Appendix I Фразы для пересказа текста The text deals with... /dwells on / touches upon / focuses on / The article is devoted to... / is dedicated to /covers broadly / narrates about/ The author analyses / provides a deep analysis of / presents the survey of / The purpose of the text.....is ... The main purpose of the text is the description / explanation / analysis… The author emphasizes the idea of... / points out that... Attention is drawn to the fact that... In the opinion of the author it is ... The author covers the following points /underlines that /singles out / confirms /explains / illustrates… The author describes / gives a description / provides a detailed description of / provides the history of / provides a thorough review of /represents / The author reveals / investigates / points out / emphasizes… Particular attention is drawn to / is paid to / is focused on… An attempt is made to define… A comparison is made between… The basic approach of the author is ... The author concludes by saying that... /doesn't agree with / opposes the idea of… The author comes to the conclusion that... The author draws the following conclusion... / states that / puts forward the idea of… Appendix II Пример резюме и сопроводительного письма: Curriculum vitae 1. Personal Details ROBYN A. MATTHEWS 15 Elm Lane Sometown, IN 55555 Home: (555) 555-5555 rmatthews@somedomain.com 2. Objective Seeking a position of a mechanical engineer in a well reputed company that will allow me to use my designing skills and leverage my experience 3. Education
4. Professional Experience ABC Manufacturing Co Mechanical Engineering 2008 - present Job Responsibilities: Vehicle model development and implementation Process plans development New assist lift systems design Estimation and calculation tools creation Foreign business trips 5. Skills Office 2000 and Windows, Excel, Internet, Powerpoint Fluent in German and French, can read and write in Spanish Driving license 6. Activities Tennis, swimming, skiing Ski Instructor (grade II) Tourism, music 7. References Name: Jack Mathieu Designation: Senior Manager Organization: ABC Manufacturing Co Phone No: 400-859-3329 E-mail: Frank@examples.com Covering letter ROBYN A. MATTHEWS 15 Elm Lane Sometown, IN 55555 Home: (555) 555-5555 rmatthews@somedomain.com May 6, 2010 Mr. Andrew Smith Director of Operations 123 Company 15 Lafayette WaySometown, IN 55555 Re: Mechanical Engineer Position (Ref. Code: 12345), advertised on Monster.com Dear Mr. Smith: Your job description for a mechanical engineer perfectly matches my qualifications, and I am very interested in the opportunity. I have enjoyed a progressively responsible engineering career with ABC Manufacturing Co., and participated in the engineering of three major car model changes. I am experienced in all phases of new vehicle model development and implementation, from conception to production stages. Most recently, I have:
In addition, I have served as lead engineer in establishing standards that have reduced costs, enhanced efficiency, improved production methods and simplified equipment and part needs. Mr. Smith, I have received repeated commendations from ABC Manufacturing Co. for my work quality, revenue contributions and commitment to achieving company goals, and I know I would be a valuable asset to your North American Division. Please feel free to call me at 555-555-5555 or send an email to rmatthews@somedomain.com to arrange a meeting. I look forward to speaking with you! Sincerely, Robyn A. Matthews Appendix III Useful clichés that can help you write your own covering letter: I was interested to see your advertisement for (position) in (paper) / on (site). I am applying for the position of (position), which was advertised (date) in (paper). (Name) advised / informed me of a (position) that is available at your company. I was referred to you by (name), who informed me of a (position) that is available at your company. (Name) informed me that you are / your company is / (name of the company) is looking for someone with (skills). (Name) suggested I contact you regarding the position of (position). When I read your advertisement for (position) in (paper) / on (site), I could not help noticing how well your requirements align with my experience / education / background / skills / career interests / The position seems to fit very well with my experience / education / background / skills / career interests / ... I am very interested in applying for the position (of ...) My experience / education / background / skills / ... make me an ideal candidate for the position. I have the experiences / skills / ... you desire (in your advertisement). From my enclosed CV / Resume you will find that my experiences / skills / ... meet the requirements you have outlined for the position. I believe that my enclosed CV / resume will demonstrate that I have the experiences / skills / ... you seek. While my enclosed CV / resume provides a good overview of my experiences / skills / ..., I have also listed some specific skills that meet your requirements for the position. According to your advertisement, your position requires (skills). These skills I have developed during ... (experience). I understand the position requires (skills). I ... I recently graduated from (university) with a degree in (field). Since 2002 / For 2 years I have been working for (company). As (current job) for (company), I have developed my skills and experience as (job title). Prior to my current position, I was working for (company), where I ... (jobs, tasks, skills). Throughout my career I have acquired a thorough knowledge of ... I have solid experience in ... I have more than ... years of ... experience. My experiences / skills / ... will provide your company with a highly productive (job title). I have always had a strong interest in ... My experience in (field) have convinced me that (future position) is a career option I would like to explore. My high degree of motivation has been appreciated by my previous employers. Thanks to my high degree of motivation I was quickly promoted to positions of greater responsibility. The enclosed CV / resume elaborates on the details of my skills and experience. I would like very much to talk with you concerning a position at your company / (name of the company). I am eager to talk with you about the contribution I could make to your firm. I would appreciate the chance to meet with you to discuss how I could be a vital part of your company. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these and other qualifications with you. If you would like to schedule an interview or otherwise discuss my interest in this position, please call me at the number listed above. If you are interested, please contact me at (number). You may reach me at the above phone number or email address. I am sure my services would be useful to you. I will call you in a few days / next week / in early July / ... to discuss an interview. Should you have any questions before that time, feel free to call me at the number listed above / to contact me via the email address listed above. I look forward to meeting you (to talking with you, to hearing from you soon). I look forward to meeting with you to discuss the ways my skills may best serve your company. Thank you for your time and consideration. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. Appendix IV Questions that can be asked by the interviewer: Could you tell me about yourself? How would you describe your personality? Why are you interested in our company? Can you describe one or two of your most important accomplishments? What would you say has been your greatest achievement so far? Why did you leave your previous job? What is important to you in a company? What are your strong points for this position? What are your major weaknesses? Why do you think you would be good at this job? Do you prefer working alone or in groups? What has been your most valuable experience? Can you describe for me a difficult obstacle you have had to overcome? How did you handle it? How do you feel this experience affected your personality or ability? How would you describe yourself as a person? What things give you the most satisfaction at work? What things frustrate you most? How do you usually cope with them? Have you ever been in a situation in which you lost your temper? How do you deal with difficult people? In your work experience, what have you done that you consider truly creative? Do you belong to any clubs, associations, or groups? What do you like to do in your spare time? What standards of success do you set yourself in your job? What are the most important rewards you expect from your career? Have you ever done any public or group speaking? How did it go? Describe your most significant success or failure in the two last years. Describe your ideal boss. Questions that can be asked by the applicant: What will be my responsibilities? Who will I report to? Who will be my supervisor? What do you expect me to do in my company role? Who are your customers/clients? Where is the company going? What are its plans for expansion? Appendix V Useful phrases for making up presentations:
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