Task 1. Discuss with a partner. Unit 5. Careers in physics

Vocabulary

UNIT 5. CAREERS IN PHYSICS

«Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work».

Aristotle [10]

advancement (N) –продвижение analytical (Adj)– аналитический appointment (N) – назначение (на должность) approximately (Adv) – приблизительно area (N) – область, сфера деятельности aspire (V)– стремиться bachelor’s degree – степень бакалавра department (N)– факультет doctorate (N)– степень доктора; работа над докторской диссертацией field (N) – сфера деятельности inquisitive (Adj) – любознательный master’s degree – степень магистра mind (N) – ум, разум, мышление offer (V) – предлагать permanent (Adj) – постоянный Ph.D. degree –степень кандидата наук

position (N) –должность problem-solving (Adj) –способность решать проблему proposal (N) –предложение, проект, план prospective (Adj) –перспективный qualify (V) –подготавливать, квалифицировать receive (V) – получать require (V) – требовать research (N) –исследование research paper –исследовательская работа rigorous (Adj) –строгий, точный, напряженный skill (N) –навык specialize in (V) –специализироваться training (N) –обучение, подготовка trait (N) –черта (характера) ultimately (Adv) –в конце концов

1. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above?

2. Have you already thought about your future career? Have you made a decision about your future profession? What makes the profession chosen so attractive for you?

Task 2. Read the text «Education and training» and define the main idea of the text.

1. To become a successful physicist you should receive a Ph.D. degree in physics.

2. Higher education in the field of physics, specialized training, additional work experience and interpersonal skills and traits are key components for your future career ladder.

3. You should receive bachelor and master’s degrees to start a career as a physicist.

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