Engineering in our life

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1. ENGINEERING IN OUR LIFE

Part I 1. Match the following words (1, 2, 3) and their definitions (a, b, c): a b c 1 2 3 practical application of scientific knowledge in the design, construction and control of machines a machine with moving parts that produces energy (heat, electricity) a person who designs, builds, maintains engines, bridges, buildings, etc

Engine Engineer Engineering

2. Translate the following sentences into Russian: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . This car has got a new engine. This bridge is the best example of modern engineering. Shes studying engineering at the University. He got an engineering degree last year. There are three main areas in Engineering. This is the best engineer in this field. These students are going to become engineers. Something has happened to the engine its not working.

3. Read the following headlines (A, B, C and D). What do you think each paragraph will be about? A Engineers use a method

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B C D

Anyone can use engineering ideas Engineering is everywhere Engineering is both theoretical and practical

4. Read the following text and match the headings (A, B, C and D) from ex.3 to its parts (1, 2, 3 and 4): 1. __________________ Almost everything we use in modern life is made by engineers. For example, if a manufacturer wants a faster car, a smaller personal stereo, or a better pen, they will ask a design engineer to find a practical solution. 2. __________________ Engineers use theory (ideas about engineering) to produce practical answers. The design solution must be a reasonable price, safe, and reliable. A new idea that is expensive, dangerous, or doesnt always work is not a good solution. 3. __________________ Generally, engineers solve problems in a methodical way. Engineers: - define the problem, - design a solution, - test the solution, - evaluate the solution. If the solution isnt right, the process is repeated. When a good solution is found, the next step is to: - communicate the solution. 4. __________________ This method of problem-solving is useful in everyday life. For example, you can use the five steps next time you prepare for a test. 1. Define the problem: I want to pass my test next week. 2. Design a solution: I will study for three hours a day. 3. Test the solution: Study for three hours a day and take the test. 4. Evaluate the solution: Have I passed the test with a good mark? Yes = a good solution. No = a bad solution, so think of a better one. 5. Communicate the solution: Tell your friends about your test-passing technique.
* (the text is from: Engineering Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 1, pg.2, ex.3

5. Read the text again and decide if the sentences (1, 2, 3 and 4) are true (T) or false (F): 1 Lots of things are made by engineers. T F

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Engineering isnt practical. Engineers must think carefully. Only engineers can solve problems.

T T T

F F F

* (Engineering Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 1, pg.2, ex.4)

6. Read the text again and match the highlighted words with the meanings (1, 2, 3 8) 1 2 3 4 plan cost much money a business answer 5 6 7 8 careful, step-by-step assess the success of normal say exactly

* (Engineering Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 1, pg.2, ex.5)

7. Read the text again and find the English equivalents to the following expressions: - - - () - - - - - - - - - 8. Match the following words: the solution technique 1 2 3 4 5 6 a practical methodical define design reasonable made by engineers solution price the problem 7 8 9 10 11 12 carefully a solution think solve everyday test-passing evaluate use way life problems a method

9. Match the words with their definitions. engineering solution to manufacture engineer to communicate

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

methodical engine to evaluate to design A well-organized and careful way of doing something A person who designs, builds, maintains engines, bridges, buildings, etc To study the facts and then form an opinion about something. A way of finding the answer to a problem or dealing with difficult situation. To be in contact with somebody by using different methods of sending information (telephone, radio, voice, gestures, body language, etc ). A machine with moving parts that produces energy (heat, electricity). To invent, plan and develop something for a particular purpose. To make something in large quantities using machines. Practical application of scientific knowledge in the design, construction and control of machines.

10. Find the 5 steps of the process of solving problems. The words may be written horizontally, vertically, diagonally:
a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 b c d e f g h i j k

A V B N M T R E W C

W D E S I G N K Q O

E E S D F G H J M M

R F A R U V I T N M

T I R T Y U I O B U

Y N V B N M X Z V N

U E V A L U A T E I

I W D F J S E A C C

O D E G H S J O X A

P O P W T Q D Y Z T

L K J H G F D S A E

11. Order the steps of solving problems: - evaluate the solution

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- define the problem - communicate the solution - design a solution - test the solution What do we call this way of solving problems? 12. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Translate the idea, not a word for word: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. These goods are made at our manufacture. Where is the manufacture situated? We dont like the quality of these goods, send them back to the manufacturer. The case is very important for us, so we should find a practical solution immediately. Was it difficult to find a good solution? This good is a reasonable price and quality. Your practical solution is quite reasonable. You have designed a reasonable solution. Engineers solve problems in a methodical way. This means there are several steps in the problem-solving process. At first you should clearly define a problem. Its not sometimes easy to define a problem. Different people design different solutions to one and the same problem. Are you sure we should test the solution? The solution was tested and turned to be a bad one. I dont like the way you evaluate the situation. You should be more careful when you try to evaluate something. These goods were produced with the help of modern techniques. The problem-solving process technique includes 5 steps. You need to check up the engine.

13. Read the following text and fill in the gaps with suitable words: What is Engineering? Practically everything we use in our modern life is made by (1) ___________ . If a (2) ___________ wants to upgrade something, they ask a design (3) ___________ to find a (4) __________ solution. (5) __________ is both (6) __________ and (7) __________ . Scientific knowledge is used to (8) __________ practical answers. A good design solution must be a (9) __________ price, not dangerous and reliable. Usually problems are solved in a (10) __________ way. There are 5 steps in this process-passing (11) __________ :

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(12) __________ the problem, (13) __________ a solution, (14) __________ the solution, (15) __________ the solution, (16) __________ the solution. This method is very useful and can be used in our (17) __________ life.
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