Part II

1. Why study engineering? (adapted from http://www.Science-engineering.Net)

a) Think of pluses of studying engineering and write down the list of advantages.

b) Now read the following text and fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the box.

c) Read the text again and compare your list of advantages with the list of advantages mentioned in the text.

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Engineering is the way of realization of technological (1) __________ .  Engineers and engineering make a major impact in (2) __________ lives of most of us.  Engineering qualifications and (3) __________ are a foundation for many different careers.

Nowadays we can talk about engineering ‘globalization’. In many engineering activities we see a new kind of challenge emerging – international business structures.  Research and development (R&D) can take place in one location; materials and subassemblies can be taken from several locations worldwide; (4) __________ can take place in areas located far from R&D and raw material supply; and final markets can be anywhere.  The skill of an engineer in designing information (5) __________ and configuring operational technology determines how all this fits together competitively and profitably.  It means that an (6) __________ can face the challenge of coping with multi-location, multi-cultural relationships at a very early stage of a (7) __________ .

Engineers have been at the forefront of turning time into a distinguishing feature of the product creation process.  With a faster and more even distribution of ‘know-what’ and ‘know-how’ the difference between success and failure can depend on speed-to-market.  This requires a high (8) __________ of engineering (9) __________ and skill in operational system (10) __________ and supply chain management to achieve what is commonly termed “time compression”.

Engineers have often found themselves in (11) __________ positions in (12) __________ and manufacturing and are able to earn high salary that depends on experience and (13) __________ . 

2. STUDYING ENGINEERING IN THE UK (adapted from http://www.science-engineering.net)

Read the following texts and fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box.

Science and Engineering

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People seek (1) __________ , engineering and (2) __________ courses for many reasons. Some have specific goals: they wish to cure diseases or combat hunger or reduce pollution; or they dream of developing the next laser, transistor, or vehicle for space (3) __________; or they imagine building companies that capitalize on new engineering capabilities. Some choose careers in science or (4) __________ because they are curious about the (5) __________ world. Others are motivated by the excitement and beauty of the intellectual world.

Engineering Students in the UK

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According to figures published by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, UK universities are among the best in the world. This high success rate is due to the following facts: the university selection process is carefully (6) __________ to ensure the right students are matched to the right degree (7) __________ ; much of the teaching is in small groups that ensures high (8) __________ of individual attention.

 There are a number of advantages of studying (9) __________ in the UK, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The education that students receive is of a very high standard, and a professional engineering (10) __________ from the UK is accepted and recognised internationally. International students also have an opportunity to develop and (11) __________ their working and spoken English skills, and to experience British culture. The universities and professional engineering institutions are structured to give help and support to international (12) __________ .

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The universities offer a huge variety of engineering courses. They may be in one of the main disciplines, such as (13) __________ , mechanical and electrical engineering, or in a specific sub-discipline of engineering, such as aerospace or automotive. A modular course is suitable for students who do not want to (14) __________ too early, or who want freedom to combine study in specific areas of engineering. In addition, many UK universities now include 'soft' business (15) __________ into the curriculum. These are becoming an essential part of most jobs, and include economics, (16) __________ , communication and accountancy modules.

Some years ago, the professional engineering institutions set up a (17) __________ in Engineering Management. This has been transformed into a series of (18) __________ , which let the student to get an MBA, MSc or Doctorate in Engineering Management. This is ideal for leading research (19) __________ who aim at key managerial positions in industry.