What parts of speech are the words given in brackets?

 

VERBS

 

undertake select (selection)

hold produce (production)

carry out review

prepare (preparation) appoint

 

conduct complete (completion)

employ (employment) submit

pursue (pursuit) accept

assist (assistance) award (award)

discuss (discussion)

 

NOUNS

 

supervision (supervisor, supervise) qualification

 

staff core

course subject

 

investigation (investigate) advice (advise)

skill (skilful) comment (comment)

 

technique draft

procedure requirement

 

contribution (contribute) paper

 

ADJECTIVES

 

suitable (suit) promising (promise)

 

academic significant

applied (apply, application) major

 

theoretical (theory) critical

regular technical

 

 

1.2.2. For each of the vocabulary items listed above give the phrases from the text. Group them according to the following patterns and give their Russian equivalents:

 

V+N – prepare a thesis N+N – postgraduate student

N+prp+N – a contribution to knowledge Adj+N – theoretical research

 

 

Ved+N – written report

 

Ving+N – promising topic

 

1.2.3. Give English equivalents of the following phrases with ref-erence to the text:

аспирантура; написать диссертацию; делать что-либо профес-сионально; проводить исследование; использовать соответствующие методы; научные методики; личный вклад в науку; сдавать кандидат-ские экзамены; основные предметы (дисциплины) данной области знаний; готовить научные публикации; готовить письменные отчеты; регулярно встречаться с кем-либо; обсуждать ход работы; дать значи-тельные результаты; просматривать (читать) основные разделы дис-сертации; делать краткие замечания; готовить доклады и статьи по теме диссертации; выбрать перспективную тему.

 

1.2.4. Fill in the blanks:

 

A postgraduate student undertakes a programme of... and research under the supervision of a … member who holds a... doctorate. The...

course lasts three years during which... the student has to carry out an … and prepare a thesis on it. The... degree thesis should show that the... has been conducted with a high... of technical skill. The investigation should be an... contribution to knowledge. The supervisor... his student in many ways. The student meets him to... the progress of his work and... his ad-vice in solving …. With his help the student... a promising topic likely to … significant results. The supervisor reviews the … sections of the thesis and makes critical... on each draft of it before the … thesis is submitted. If the thesis... the necessary requirements it is … by the Academic Council which takes the... to award the student the… degree.

 

1.2.5. Which of the following sentences has the same meaning as the sentence taken from the text:

 

1. You will undertake a programme of study and research.

a) You will study and carry out research according to a programme.

b) You will have to carry out research.

c) You will pursue your studies in accordance with a programme.

 

2. The investigation has been conducted with a high level of techni-

cal skill.

a) The researcher should conduct the investigation with a high level of technical skill.

 

 

b) The investigation must be carried out with appropriate skill.

 

c) The investigation has been done very skillfully.

 

3. While pursuing your programme you will attend seminars and col-

 

loquiums.

a) After carrying out his programme the postgraduate student will attend seminars and colloquiums.

b) Before the postgraduate course the student will have to attend seminars and colloquiums.

 

c) While carrying out your programme you will attend seminars and colloquiums.

 

4. You will get your supervisor’s advice in solving problems.

a) Your supervisor will give you advice on how to solve problems.

b) Your supervisor may advise you on how to solve problems.

c) You will take his advice on how to solve problems.

 

1.2.6. Rephrase the sentences with reference to the text:

 

A higher degree thesis should provide a substantial contribution to learning.

Your research may involve further development of some theory, or it may deal with practical application of some experimental results.

You are to take exams in the major subjects of your field. These ex-ams should prove that you have deep and wide knowledge gained through reading and study.

 

The postgraduate student is to submit a yearly report outlining the progress of his work to date.

 

1.2.7. Which sentence best illustrates the word in italics as it is used in the text:

1.... you prepare papers on matters relevant to your investigation

 

a) The plan looks O.K. on paper.

b) Have you read today’s papers?

c) He read a paper at the seminar.

d) The biology paper was difficult.

 

2.... the investigation has been conducted with a high level of tech-nical skill

a) The visitors were conducted over the institute.

b) He has conducted a lot of experiments.

c) Who is conducting the orchestra?

d) Plastic doesn't conduct electricity.

 

 

3. He will also make critical comments on each draft of the thesis.

 

a) The patient’s condition is critical.

b) His critical articles are always stimulating to read.

c) At colloquiums you expect critical remarks on your report.

d) Try not to be so critical of people.

 

1.2.8. Transform the following phrases: a) +N – N+prp+N

 

PATTERN: to prepare a thesis – preparation of a thesis

 

to employ suitable techniques; to prepare research publications; to pursue a programme; to attend seminars; to assist students; to select a topic; to review the major sections; to award a degree;

 

b) +N – N+prp+N

 

PATTERN: a research programme – a programme of research a staff member; a thesis draft; a study programme;

c) dj+N – N+which/that+Adj

 

PATTERN: suitable techniques – techniques that are suitable theoretical research; regular interval; promising topic; significant re-

sults; critical comments; relevant matters; necessary requirements; d) art. II+N – N+which/that+V (pass)

PATTERN: prepared publications – the publications which are pre-pared (by...)

written report; appointed period of time; completed thesis; employed techniques; selected topic

 

1.2.9. Give the sentence that corresponds to each of the following phrases:

PATTERN: the student’s preparation of a thesis – The student (has) prepared a thesis.

 

1) the researcher’s employment of up-to-date techniques

2) the student’s pursuit of a programme

3) the supervisor’s assistance to the student

4) the researcher’s selection of a topic

5) the supervisor’s review of the thesis draft

6) the scientist’s contribution to knowledge

7) the researcher’s investigation of the phenomenon

8) the student’s preparation of research publications

 

1.2.10. Give the corresponding Adj+N phrases with reference to the vocabulary:

1) research which deals with developing a theory

2) results of significance

3) comments of criticism

4) matters of relevance

5) contribution showing originality

6) topic which is likely to give good results

7) research which can be put to practical use

1.2.11. See if you can recall the prepositions:

 

1) a programme … study and research

2) a contribution … knowledge

3) progress … the work

4) a thesis... an investigation

5) period … time

6) study and research … the supervision

7) examination... a core subject

8) a report... work

9) comments... a draft of the thesis

 

1.2.12. Complete the following definitions using N+N phrases:

 

1) A student who undertakes a postgraduate course of study and re-search is...

2) An institute where research in some areas of knowledge is con-ducted is …

3) A course which is taken by a postgraduate student is...

4) A thesis which is submitted for the award of a higher degree is...

5) The most important subjects in some field of science are...

6) Publications that are relevant to one’s research are...

7) A meeting for discussing some problem at a laboratory is...

 

1.2.13. Give words corresponding to the following definitions:

 

1) a body of persons employed in an institute, laboratory, etc.

2) an ability to do something expertly and well

3) a method of doing something expertly

4) the regular order of doing things

5) a careful examination of a subject in order to find out new facts about it, or a new way of describing, understanding, using it

 

 

6) an account or description of events, experiences, achievements

 

7) a scientific contribution to be read to a learned society

8) a complete piece of scientific writing published in a periodical

 

1.2.14. Complete each of the following sentences with what you remember from the text:

1) Postgraduates and researchers undertake...

2) A higher degree thesis should show …

3) While pursuing your programme you will...

4) Your research may be...

5) The supervisor will help you to select...

6) He will also make critical comments...

7) With his assistance you prepare...

8) Your thesis should meet...

9) You will meet your supervisor at regular intervals to...

10) You submit your thesis to...

1.2.15. Rephrase the following:

 

1) You will do your research under the supervision of a staff mem-ber who holds a senior doctorate.

2) Your thesis should show that you have employed the most suit-able techniques and the procedures are of a high academic standard.

3)... you will take qualifying exams in the core subjects of your

field.

4) He will help you to select a promising topic likely to produce sig-nificant results in the appointed period of time.

5)... you prepare articles and papers on matters relevant to your in-vestigation.

 

1.2.16. Answer the following questions:

 

1) What is a research student supposed to do during his postgraduate

course?

2) What requirements should a higher degree thesis meet?

3) What does supervision involve?

4) How do postgraduates report the progress of their work?

5) What should the examinations taken by postgraduates prove?

6) What body has the authority to award a candidate’s degree in this

country?