ISBN 978-5-9900942-3-9
New insights into engineering

Riabtseva Е. V. New insights into engineering: work book for technical students. Tambov: “Gramota” Publishers, 2008. 171 p. ISBN 978-5-9900942-3-9.
Recommended by Russian State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg.

The aim of this work book is to help students master different types of reading professional texts which is necessary for future engineers and to form the skills of oral and written speech and translation. Students master language skills effectively due to the system of exercises, stimulating creativity and interest in future profession.

Dear colleagues!

This work book can be used while working with first- and second-year technical students. It helps to develop the skills of oral and written speech and translation, creativity and the ability to read authentic professional texts. This work book provides the expansion of students’ vocabulary and the intensive activization of accumulated lexical units, the development of the skills of reviewing and translating professional texts from English into Russian. The work book helps to develop communicative and discussion skills and acquaints the students with authentic English prose and the peculiarities of everyday and professional life in the United Kingdom and the USA.

The work book comprises two parts (Part I is for first-year students and Part II is for second-year students). The work book comprises four chapters, and each chapter comprises four blocks:

1. Professional Matters.
2. Everyday Speaking.
3. Revision Grammar Exercises.
4. Supplementary Reading.

Block A is based on the subject principle and includes the following themes:

• Introduction into Engineering.
• Development of Science and Engineering.
• Ceramic and Material Engineers.
• Chemical Engineers.
• Technological Progress.
• Transport Industry.
• Scientists.
• Computers.
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.
• Different Types of Engineers.
• The Scientific and Industrial Revolution of Our Time.
• Different Forms of Power.
• Civil Engineering.
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Inventions.

Block B is communicatively oriented and includes the following themes:

• Having Holidays.
• Your Likes and Dislikes.
• Getting to the Place.
• Culture Shock.
• Sharing Impressions.
• On a Business Trip.
• Driving Laws and Safety Guidelines.
• Adventures and Mysteries in Our Life.
• Cultural Roots.

Block C comprises grammar exercises consolidating the following themes:

• Present Tenses.
• Past Tenses.
• Future Tenses.
• Modals.
• Passive Voice.
• Reported Speech.
• Conditionals.

Block D comprises supplementary texts (with comments) for reading and reviewing.

In “Supplement” section you will find scripts for listening exercises.