Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: «Английский язык в инженерной сфере: чтение, лексика, грамматика»

I. READING

1. Read the text

The future engineer

What will it take for the engineers of the future to meet society’s challenges? The NAE report “The Engineer of 2020” paints a picture of a dynamically changing and evolving world. In 2020, technological innovation will continue its rapid pace; the world will be intensely interconnected; those involved with technology will need to be multidisciplinary; and social, cultural, political, and economic forces will impact technological innovation. Ever-shorter product development cycles through innovation will help drive society’s economic growth, and remarkable opportunities will arise through new developments in nanotechnology, logistics, biotechnology, and high-performance computing.

The successful future engineer will need strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity, good communication skills, business and management knowledge, leadership, high ethical standards, professionalism, dynamism, flexibility, and the pursuit of lifelong learning, the report says.....

 

2. Mark these statements (1-5) true (T) or false (F) according to the article. Correct the false sentences.

1. By 2020 engineers still need not to be multidisciplinary because with the increasing sophistication of engineering software, many of the routine engineering tasks in future projects will not require a professional engineer.
2. According to the NAE report “The Engineer of 2020” strong analytical skills and practical ingenuity are the only skills of any successful engineer.
3. University education should produce engineers who can be lifelong learners.
4. According to the ASCE future engineers would demonstrate mastery in 50 key areas.
5. The master’s degree should become the recognized pre-engineering or “engineer in training” degree.

3. Choose the best answer – A, B or C – for each of these sentences (1-5).

1. What are the great problems that future engineers will need to solve?

A). Make solar energy economical, prevent nuclear terror, advance personalized learning.

B). Develop virtual reality, introduce interdisciplinary learning, and solve economic problems.

C). Get rid of routine engineering tasks, restore and improve urban infrastructure, secure cyberspace.

2. With the ever increasing sophistication of engineering software, … … … .

A). the engineering work can not be performed even by laymen under the responsible charge of engineer leaders.

B). all engineering tasks in future projects will need a professional engineer.

C). the routine engineering work will not require a professional engineer.

3. To prepare the engineer of 2020 for the challenging future, engineering undergraduate programs should introduce …. … … and use case studies of both engineering successes and failures as a learning tool.

A). multidisciplinary learning

B). professional teaching

C). general learning of each engineering discipline

4. What does “the NAE” stands for?

A). National Academy of Engineering

B). National Academy of Educators

C). New Age Exploration community

5. Engineers would be entrusted by society … … … .

A). to perform routine engineering tasks.

B). to develop the tools of scientific discovery.

C). to increase the global quality of life.

II. VOCABULARY

4. Choose the best answer – A, B, C or D – for each of these sentences (1-10).

1. I would be very interested in … … … for that job.

A). entering B). working   C).  applying D). writing

2. I've always been a team … … … .

A). employee B). worker   C).  player D). man

3. Who is your … … … ?

A). now employer B). employment C).  present employer D). real employer

4. Please provide a copy of your … … … .

A). CV B). job list C).  BSc D). job advert

5. How long have you been working for your … … … ?

A). work experience B). present employer C). present job  D). present work

6. What qualification do you … … … ?

A). pass B). held C).  finish D). hold

7. Do you have any previous … … … ?

A). work experience B). hobbies and interests C).  history D). qualification

8. Do you have … … … in case we need to contact you?

A). an application form B). an employment history C).  CV D). an e-mail address

9. Tell me a little about your … … … job.

A). past B). finished   C).  previous D). before

10. An interviewer might ask you what your "salary … ... …" are. This is the formal way of asking how much money you require.

A). needs B). requirements  C).  desires D). levels

11. Many companies want to hire someone who can … … … well.

A). take pressure/stress     B). have pressure/stress       C). get pressure/stress      D). handle pressure/stress

12. An interviewer will ask you about your strengths, but he/she might also ask about your … … … .

A). challenges B). week C).  characteristics D). weaknesses

13. I developed good communication skills … … … as a customer service representative.

A). when working B). while working C). at working D). by working

14. We need someone who can work under minimum … … … . 

A). supervision B). supervisor C).  superior D). supervise

15. Instead of using the word "difficult" to describe something, you should use a more positive word like: 

A). really hard B). awful C). not easy D). challenging

III. GRAMMAR

5. Fill in the gaps (1-5) with the suitable prepositions if necessary (A, B or C).

1. If possible, get advice from someone working … … … the field you are applying … … … . 

A). in; - B). at; for   C).  in; for

2. It is a good idea to stay … … … touch … … … as many of your former course mates as possible.

A). in; with B). in; -   C). at; with 

3. Adapting to life … … … graduation can be very stressful … … … many, but it is yet another step on the ladder of life. 

A). from; for B). after; for   C). behind; at  

4. I graduated … … … North Carolina State University … … … a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Then I worked … … … as an industrial engineer for a few years before coming to the University of Maryland, College Park to study Higher Education.

A). from; with; - B). at ; with; -   C). from; at; like

5. I started my career … … … Siemens Group after graduating … … … NSTU as I am excellent … … … thinking through details and making a plan.

A). at; from; at B). along; at; with  C). in; from; in

6. Complete the gap (1-8) in each sentence with one of the following words in the correct form:

accept      sign      answer      send      attend      apply      fill      target      offer      call

 

1. Nearly 200 people … … … for the job that was advertised in the local newspaper.
2. Before you … … … the contract, make sure you have read it through carefully. 
3. You should always … … … in the application form as honestly as possible.
4. Do you know that job I applied for? Well, I've been … … … for an interview. 
5. I've … … … 5 interviews so far and still haven't been … … … a job.
6. In the end I decided to … … … the job and started last week. 
7. This job looks interesting. I think I'll … … … off for more information.
8. When … … … this question, interview coach Pamela Skillings recommends being accurate (share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear); relevant (choose your strengths that are most … … … to this particular position); and specific (for example, instead of “people skills,” choose “persuasive communication” or “relationship building”). 

7. Choose the best answer – A, B or С – for each of these sentences (1-5).

1. What your interviewer is really trying … … … with this question is … … … your self-awareness and honesty.

A). to do; to estimate B). do; estimating C).  doing; to estimate

2. A hiring manager wants to know if the position … … … with your goals and growth. 

A). align B). will align   C).  aligns

3. The new methods of work … … … very effective.

A). appeared to be B). are appeared C).  are appeared to be

4. Knowledge of office equipment, familiarity with computer operating systems, software programs (such as Microsoft Office Suite or Adobe Creative Suite), typing speed, database experience, and other relevant information should … … … in your resume.

A). to be included B). be included   C). be including

5. I want … … … my resume and cover letter for typos. 

A). you review B). you to review   C).  you reviewing