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Exercise 12. Imagine that you are going to study abroad. Tell about your future journey.
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Exercise 12. Imagine that you are going to study abroad. Tell about your future journey.
1. What are my objectives and reasons for wanting to study overseas?
2. What are my academic and career goals?
3. How will I finance 6 months or a year overseas?
4. When will be the best time to go abroad?
5. What are my outside interests? (Student Governments; sport competitions; Volunteer Activities (rebuilding homes, planting trees, etc. ); Multicultural Activities; plays; musicals; dance concerts; singing groups; Religious organizations; Media organizations)
6. What sort of accommodation do I want to live in? (Family homestays; university halls of residence; independent hostels; private rented accommodation)
7. What are my language skills? (My English is fluent and accurate; I can speak English with some confidence; I have a good basic ability to communicate and understand; I can communicate in a very basic way; I have never studied English)
Exercise 13. In each of the following sentences there is a mistake. Find it and correct it.
1. She told me that she is an apprentice with the construction company.
2. The tutor told we that exams measured a small part of a person’s abilities.
3. The dean asked me what science subjects I have chosen.
4. She asked me if I want to attend this conference.
5. My friend advised me don’t take a gap year.
6. He told me he has had practice in a big plant.
7. The interviewer wondered if my English is fluent.
8. The employer assured my work experience will earn me credits.
9. He asked me how has technology improved the educational system.
Exercise 14. Watch a video “Apprenticeship: Building Your Career” https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=DU6jEK7coc0 and answer the questions.
1. Why is an apprenticeship also called ‘earn as you learn’?
2. What do apprentices learn in the classrooms?
3. How long does it take to complete an apprenticeship?
4. What are the reasons to choose the apprenticeship path?
5. Who can be an apprentice?
Exercise 15. Make a report on your university referring to its website and highlight the following points: mission statement, departments, degrees, ratings, etc.
D. ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Exercise 1. Connect with the topic.
- What department do you study at?
- Who helped you to make a choice?
- What subjects do you study?
- What subjects are you good at?
- What personal traits are required for your future job?
- What are the career opportunities for the graduates of your department?
Exercise 2. Match the words with their meaning
| 1. top-rated | a. the skills and abilities that allow you to be employed |
| 2. to benefit | b. considered to be the best or among the best |
| 3. requirement | c. requiring great effort and determination |
| 4. advantage | d. the temporary posting of someone in a workplace to enable them to gain work experience |
| 5. challenging | e. something that you need or that is demanded |
| 6. processing | f. to perform or carry out a duty or task |
| 7. failure | g. the carrying out of operations on data, especially by a computer, to retrieve, transform, or classify information |
| 8. employability | h. to receive an advantage; profit |
| 9. placement | i. nonperformance of something required or expected |
| 10. to fulfill | j. a way in which one thing is better than another |
Exercise 3. Fill in the gaps using the words from Exercise 2.
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1. The accident was caused by engine _____.
2. All the conditions _____ in the experiment.
3. Both countries _____ from the treaty.
4. He was good at solving _____ problems.
5. Our company is one of the 10 _____companies in the region.
6. The department I work in deals with the _____ of data.
7. If you are unemployed you should consult a job _____ expert.
8. Before entering the university study the entrance _____.
9. The university tries to provide _____ for its graduates.
10. This system has one great _____ over other ones.
Exercise 4. Read the information from the university prospectus and compare it with your own university. Make a list of university subjects.
Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London is one of the largest and most advanced departments in mechanical engineering in the UK. We were the top-rated Department of Mechanical Engineering in the recent Research Assessment Exercise 2008, held by the UK Government.
Mechanical engineering continues to play a key role in developing, operating and manufacturing new machines, devices and processes to benefit mankind. Mechanical engineers apply their creative imagination and professional skills to combine both theory and practice in a variety of situations. For this, they need an in-depth understanding of scientific principles and engineering processes. They also need to be able to develop solutions to real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements. Mechanical engineers in the commercial world combine technical and management skills to retain the competitive advantage for their companies.
The overall mission of the Department is to deliver world-class scholarship, education and research in Mechanical Engineering, with particular regard to their application in industry, healthcare and commerce.
Mechanical engineering study is an excellent springboard for careers not only in engineering, but also in many other challenging fields. There is a lively and consistent demand for our graduates from a broad spectrum of industrial, government and commercial organizations.
First and second years.
During these years, a careful mix of lectures, practicals and case studies develops your understanding in: mechanical engineering (engineering design, mechanics, modelling and mathematics); professional skills (teamwork, communication and management); and materials (the properties, selection, processing, failure and protection of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites). These are related to industries such as aerospace, automotive, sports, and power generation.
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At the end of your second year, a ten-week, paid industrial placement allows you to put these skills into practice; eligible students can choose the special programme, which involves a six-month industrial project in the fourth year.
Third and fourth years.
The third year advances your understanding of mechanical engineering whilst you gain specialist knowledge in areas of materials, such as aerospace, sports and biomaterials, that interest you most. You also take part in an individual research project or a multidisciplinary project.
Year in industry.
We help and encourage you to gain work experience in an engineering firm. Industrial experience increases your employability, helps you to choose your career path and increases your motivation to succeed in your chosen profession. This could be a placement between your second and third years, a single semester of the fourth-year project, a summer vacation job, or a gap year between school and university.
Career opportunities.
Our many close industrial links mean that your employment prospects are excellent. On graduation you will have the specialist knowledge, understanding and transferable skills needed to fulfill a challenging and rewarding career in any industry making or using materials; such as, for example, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Cars, GSK and Corus.
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