Методические указания 2 курс 2 часть (ИСиП) 2024

МИНИСТЕРСТВО ЛЕСНОГО ХОЗЯЙСТВА

И ОХРАНЫ ОБЪЕКТОВ ЖИВОТНОГО МИРА НИЖЕГОРОДСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

Государственное бюджетное профессиональное

образовательное учреждение Нижегородской области

«КРАСНОБАКОВСКИЙ ЛЕСНОЙ КОЛЛЕДЖ»

(ГБПОУ НО «КБЛК»)

МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ УКАЗАНИЯ

по дисциплине «Иностранный язык

в профессиональной деятельности (Английский язык)»

для студентов II курса часть 2

Тема 5 Моя будущая профессия, карьера

для специальности 09.02.07 Информационные системы и программирование

Составили:

преподаватели

иностранного языка

Воронина М.В.,

Булкина Т.А.

Красные Баки

2024 год

Lesson 1

PROFESSIONS

№1. Write the words:

Software Developer - разработчик программного обеспечения

System Administrator - системный администратор

Network Engineer - сетевой инженер

Database Administrator - администратор баз данных

IT Support Specialist - специалист технической поддержки

Cybersecurity Analyst - аналитик по кибербезопасности

DevOps Engineer - инженер DevOps

Data Scientist - специалист по данным

Cloud Architect - архитектор облачных решений

AI Engineer - инженер по искусственному интеллекту

Blockchain Developer - разработчик блокчейна

IoT Specialist - специалист по Интернету вещей

Quantum Computing Researcher - исследователь квантовых вычислений

№2. Read and translate the text:

There are many professions in the world of information technology (IT), each of which plays an important role in the creation, support and development of technologies. For those who are just starting their way into IT, it is important to understand the names and descriptions of various professions in English. This will help not only in finding a job, but also in communicating with colleagues and employers internationally.

Software developers create applications and systems that solve specific tasks. They write code, test and debug programs. The main programming languages include Python, Java, C++ and others. Developers can specialize in various fields such as web development, mobile applications, or game development. They can also work in a team with other developers, designers and project managers to create comprehensive software solutions.

System administrators are responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and networks. They make sure that all systems work smoothly and efficiently. Their responsibilities include monitoring systems, managing users and access, and ensuring data security. System administrators often work with various operating systems, such as Windows, Linux and Unix, and should be prepared to respond quickly to any technical problems.

Network engineers design and manage networks to ensure their security and performance. They work with routers, switches, and other network devices. Network engineers also set up virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and other security features. Their work includes analyzing network traffic, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, and planning and implementing new network solutions to improve performance and security.

Database administrators manage databases to ensure their integrity, security, and availability. They work with database management systems (DBMS) such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and Oracle. Their responsibilities include data backup, crash recovery, and query optimization to improve performance. Database administrators also develop and implement security policies to protect data from unauthorized access.

IT support specialists help users solve technical problems. They can work with both hardware and software, providing advice and troubleshooting. Technical support specialists often work in call centers or support services, where they respond to user requests by phone, email, or via online chats. They can also provide user training and create documentation to solve common problems.

Cybersecurity analysts protect systems and data from cyber attacks. They analyze threats, develop protection measures, and respond to security incidents. Their responsibilities include monitoring network traffic, detecting suspicious activity, and conducting incident investigations. Cybersecurity analysts also develop and implement security policies, audit systems, and train employees in the basics of cybersecurity.

DevOps engineers combine development and operations to improve the software development process. They automate processes, ensuring fast and reliable code delivery. DevOps engineers work with automation tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Their goal is to create efficient and stable software development, testing, and deployment processes.

Cloud architects develop and manage cloud infrastructures. They select the appropriate cloud services and ensure their integration with existing systems. Cloud solution architects work with various cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and develop strategies for migrating data and applications to the cloud. They also ensure the security and scalability of cloud solutions, as well as optimize the cost of using cloud resources.

AI engineers are developing systems that can perform tasks that require human intelligence. They work with machine learning algorithms, neural networks and other AI technologies. Artificial intelligence engineers create models for pattern recognition, natural language processing, and decision making. They also develop and test prototypes of AI systems, and then implement them into real applications.

Blockchain developers create and maintain decentralized applications and systems based on blockchain technology. They work with cryptography and distributed systems. Blockchain developers are developing smart contracts that automatically fulfill the terms of agreements and create new cryptocurrencies. They also integrate blockchain technologies with existing systems and ensure their security and scalability.

IoT specialists design and manage devices that are connected to the Internet. They work with sensors, networks and data processing platforms. Its specialists develop solutions for smart homes, industrial automated systems and medical devices. They also integrate iOS devices with cloud platforms and ensure the security of data transferred between devices.

Quantum computing researchers study and develop quantum computers and algorithms. They work with quantum bits (qubits) and quantum logic circuits. Quantum computing researchers are developing new methods to solve complex problems such as factorization of large numbers and modeling of molecular systems. They also conduct experiments with quantum systems and develop software for quantum computers.

№3. Match the profession with its translation:

1) IoT Specialist	a) специалист технической поддержки
2) Blockchain Developer	b) специалист по данным
3) Database Administrator	c) инженер по искусственному интеллекту
4) Cybersecurity Analyst	d) разработчик программного обеспечения
5) Software Developer	e) аналитик по кибербезопасности
6) AI Engineer	f) администратор баз данных
7) Data Scientist	g) разработчик блокчейна
8) IT Support Specialist	h) специалист по Интернету вещей

№4. Define whether these statements are false or true:

1) Cybersecurity analysts also develop and implement security policies.

2) Software Developer work with cryptography and distributed systems.

3) Cloud architects work with sensors, networks and data processing platforms.

4) IT support specialists respond to user requests by phone, email, or via online chats.

5) DevOps engineers create applications and systems that solve specific tasks

№5. Divide words into 5 groups: –er, -or, -ist, -cian and without suffix.

journalist, designer, sociologist, chemist, biologist, biochemist, dentist, doctor, businessman, farmer, physicist, physician, computer operator, electrician, mechanic, model, actor, ecologist, politician, lectures, professor, conductor, pilot, geologist, architect, jockey, manager, director, producer, sportsman, footballer, specialist, policeman, musician, pianist, detective, economist, secretary, cook, mathematician, composter.

№6. Match each job with an appropriate place:

librarian	garage
farmer	hospital
teacher	cockpit
cashier	concert hall
mechanic	restaurant
cook	library
photographer	shop
accountant	bank
actor	school
militarian	studio
dentist	office
pilot	theatre
musician	army
clerk	field
waiter	kitchen

№7. Read the definitions of professions, try to guess and name them.

1. Someone who can count well and keeps the money records of a business
2. Someone who makes walls with bricks
3. Someone who designs clothes
4. Someone who writes computer programs
5. Someone who stands in front of the group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing
6. Someone who gets cash or pays out money in a shop
7. Someone who works at the reception desk of a hotel
8. Someone who studies or works in physics
9. Someone who changes spoken words from one language to another
10. Someone whose job is to design buildings
11. Someone whose job is to manage a company

№8. Who does it? Name the professions:

1. … pose before cameras.	11. … use a computer for work.
2. … collect litters.	12. … act in films.
3. … plan school activities.	13. … save people.
4. … sell things.	14. … drive a train.
5. … give advice to ill people.	15. … answer the telephone.
6. … deliver letters and newspapers.	16. … tidy up rooms.
7. … repair cars.	17. … advice people about laws.
8. … make paintings or drawings.	18. … treat our teeth.
9. … prepare the food.	19. … use scissors and a comb.
10. … help a boss to plan the time.	20. … speak a foreign language.

№9. Which characteristics are necessary for people of these professions: 

pilot, mechanic, doctor (physician), physicist, receptionist, sportsman, bricklayer, programmer, accountant, forester

Make up the sentences: A teacher should be patient, intellectual, loving children.

Lesson 2

ОБОРОТ THERE+BE

№1. Study the information:

Оборот there с личной формой глагола to be в английском языке употребляется очень часто и имеет значение есть, имеется, находится, т.е. в тех случаях, когда говорящий хочет подчеркнуть факт наличия (отсутствия) какого-либо предмета или явления, а не место, в котором находится.

Глагол to be в этом обороте может употребляться в единственном и во множественном числе, и в разных временных формах:

Tense	Singular	Plural
Present Simple	There is	There are
Past Simple	There was	There were
Future Simple	There will be	There will be

Если английское предложение начинается с конструкции There is или There are на русский язык такое предложение следует переводить, начиная с конца:

There are four cars in the garage. – В гараже четыре машины.

Если в предложении несколько подлежащих, то выбор формы глагола (is или are) определяется тем подлежащим, которое стоит первым.

There is a hammer and two chisels on the table.

There are two nails, a screw and a nut on the table.

Виды предложений

	Positive	Negative	Interrogative
Present Simple	There is a mechanic in the garage.	There is not a mechanic in the garage.	Is there a mechanic in the garage?
Past Simple	There was a mechanic in the garage.	There was not a mechanic in the garage.	Was there a mechanic in the garage?
Future Simple	There will be a mechanic in the garage.	There will not be a mechanic in the garage.	Will there be a mechanic in the garage?

Исчисляемые существительные в единственном числе в отрицательной форме употребляется с неопределённым артиклем, а существительное во множественном числе или неисчисляемое существительное – со словом any.

There isn’t a nail on the table.

There are not any screws on the table.

There is not any oil in the bottle.

Отрицательную форму можно образовать также с помощью местоимения no, которое ставится перед существительным. В этом случае существительное употребляется без артикля:

There is no flower in the vase.

There are no nails on the table

№2. Вставьте is или are.

1. There … a telegram on the table.

2. … there any telegrams from Moscow? Yes, there … some.

3. … there … a flight for Moscow tomorrow? Yes, there ….

4. There … much snow last winter.

5. There … a lot of stars and planets in space.

6. … there … a lift in your future house? Yes, there ….

7. Some years ago there … many old houses in our street.

8. … there any lectures yesterday. No, there ….

9. … there a lamp over the table? Yes, there ….

10. … there any interesting stories in this book.

 

№3. Вставьте Is there или Are there. Дайте краткие ответы.

1. _____________ any sausages in the fridge? ____________________.

2. _____________ any sugar in the cupboard?____________________.

3. _____________ any rolls on the table?____________________.

4. _____________ any eggs in the fridge?____________________.

5. _____________ any jam in the fridge?____________________.

 

№4. Вставьте There’s или There’re.

1. _________ some sandwiches in the fridge.

2. _________ a biscuit on the plate.

3. _________ some jam on the table.

4. _________ some cornflakes in the cupboard.

5. _________ a cup of tea on the table.

№5. Напиши каждое предложение в отрицательной и вопросительной форме.

1. There’s a blackboard in our classroom.

2. There are some English books on the table.

3. There were very many mistakes in your dictation.

4. There was a new grammar in this disk.

5. There was my sandwich on the table.

№6. Составь и запиши предложения.

1. pears / there / ten / in the / are / bag / .

2. aren’t / pupils / there / classroom / in the / .

3. an egg / on the / there / plate / is / ?

4. on the / there / a / cat / chair / is / white / .

5. a turtle / on / there / isn’t / farm / this / .

6. at the / two / bikes / door / are / there / ?

№7. Напишите следующие предложения в прошедшем и будущем временах:

1. There is much snow in winter.

2. There are 5 theatres in our city.

3. There is no lift in our house.

4. There are many new books in our library.

5. There is little milk in the bottle.

№8. Read and translate the text “Jobs and Professions”.

As has been the case for many years, jobs, or forms of employment wherein employees perform a service or duty in exchange for financial compensation, play a prominent role in society. Furthermore, all jobs - even those of seemingly little significance - are important, as they simply wouldn't exist if their specific responsibilities weren't of value to employers (companies or persons that pay others for their work), customers (individuals who pay money for a product or service), and the economy generally.

Teachers, or educational professionals tasked with helping students understand certain subjects and topics, are especially crucial today. In short, teachers help their students to become qualified for their future careers.

Doctors, or medical professionals who specialize in providing health-related assistance to patients, are some of the most respected individuals in America and the world. It's the responsibility of doctors to help those who feel less-than-stellar to determine the underlying health issue(s) and recommend an effective treatment (or remedy to a disease, disorder, or condition).

There are quite a few types of specialty doctors in America (besides MD, which simply means "medical doctor"), all of whom can be referred to simply as "Doctor (Name)." Dentists (mouth/teeth doctors), dermatologists (skin doctors), and psychiatrists (mental-health doctors) are just a few examples of the many different types of doctors.

Additionally, nurses are medical professionals who help to administer doctor-ordered treatments to patients.

Police officers are law enforcement professionals whose job it is to protect citizens, solve crimes, and assure that rules and regulations are followed. Similarly, firefighters serve the public by responding to fires (and other emergency situations) and using high-tech equipment to extinguish these fires, while bringing any individuals who're in danger to safety.

Farmers maintain fields of crops (or vegetable/fruit plants) and/or collections of animals with the intention of selling these products as food.

Chefs/cooks prepare meals in professional settings, including restaurants, cafeterias, and other venues wherein food and drink are sold, for customers. Chefs are generally experienced in cooking and managing kitchens.

Waiters bring menus, beverages, meals, and ultimately, the check (or a bill of the foods and drinks purchased in a transaction) to tables in restaurants and other establishments that serve food.

Artists produce art, or works of creative significance, including music, paintings, drawings, poetry, writing, and more.

№9. Write out 10 plural nouns from the text and translate them.

№10. Write out 5 Irregular verbs and 5 Regular verbs from the text and write 3 forms of each of them.

Lesson 3

CAREER IN IT: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

№1. Read and translate the text:

Computer and information systems are one of the most fast-growing industries in the world. With so many new information technologies appearing, it is no surprise that new job opportunities arise constantly and more and more people are interested in pursuing a career in this market. However, before choosing an IT career, it’s a good idea to learn its pros and cons.

IT Career Advantages

High income: Entry-level jobs may be the exception, but once you get ahead in IT, you are looking at a very high salary. IT professionals are well-paid and live a financially stable life, which is enough for many to consider getting into the industry.

Varied job opportunities: IT is an amazingly versatile industry. You can choose from a wide range of job opportunities, such as becoming a software engineer, video game designer, web designer, 3D animator, data analyst, systems analyst, cybersecurity expert, and so much more. Wherever your strengths lie, IT will have a place for you.

Non-strenuous work: Sitting at a desk for at least eight hours a day has its disadvantages, such as developing poor posture or gaining weight. However, sitting in a comfy office is hardly strenuous work. In IT you won’t find a problem of working outdoors in bad weather conditions. Moreover, you might get the perk of working from home.

Dynamic work assignments: In IT, no two projects are the same. You can be making a mobile app one day and a web platform the next. Dynamic work of this type requires a dynamic personality. If you enjoy challenges, then IT will be a good fit for you.

IT Career Disadvantages

Stressful environment: Deadlines are very important in IT. Projects need to be planned out, developed, tested, and sent back to the client or released on a strict schedule. The development team usually has no control over this schedule, since managers handle that side of the business. So you can’t make many errors or work slowly.

If you decide to work freelance, then you will face clients who have no IT knowledge and can not explain what they want from you or the software you’re making for them. So, be prepared to deal with a lot of miscommunication and constant stress to meet deadlines in this kind of work.

Little free time: Most jobs require sacrificing free time. IT is not an exception. Even if you’re doing everything right, it may happen that you need to cancel a family picnic or a romantic dinner, or work weekends when faced with a problem or a project that is running late.

Continual training and education: This last con might be considered a pro for some. IT is constantly developing, new software, technologies, and programming languages are constantly being released, and it’s not easy to keep up with all of that. To stay ahead of your competitors, you will need to constantly educate yourself. This isn’t always an easy thing to do, especially if you are working long hours.

№2. Answer the questions based on the text. More than one variant can be correct.

1. What is true about IT industry?

a. New job opportunities appear continually.

b. IT industry grows at a fast pace.

c. There are no cons to an IT career.

d. More and more people want to sell things at markets.

2. What is true about IT career advantages?

a. It is a lie that your strengths can be useful in IT.

b. IT work involves a lot of walking on foot.

c. In IT you may get the perk of working outdoors.

d. There is a wide range of job opportunities to choose from.

3. What is NOT true about IT career disadvantages?

a. There are strict deadlines for software releases.

b. The schedule is usually controlled by the managers.

c. Clients always know exactly what software they want you to make for them.

d. If you are doing everything right, you finish things on time and don’t have to work late.

4. What is NOT true about sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day?

a. It can be a disadvantage.

b. It causes a person to lose weight.

c. It is strenuous work.

d. Some people prefer it to working outdoors in poor weather conditions.

5. What is true about stress on an IT job?

a. It is often caused by miscommunication.

b. Trying to keep up with constantly evolving technologies can be stressful.

c. You are only stressed on weekdays during working hours.

d. You live in a constant chase to meet deadlines.

№3. Put the given fragments in the right order to form questions.

1. opportunities / do / why / constantly / job / arise / new / in IT sphere / ?

2. job / what / in IT / are / opportunities / there / ?

3. working / are /at / the disadvantages / an office / what / of / ?

4. working / an advantage / at / is / an office / what / of / ?

5. your / need / you / competitors / do / of / to stay ahead / what / ?

6. does / work / require / what / a dynamic / ?

№4. Choose the appropriate preposition from the box to put in the blanks:

in with from on out at up at of for from with

1. If you enjoy challenges, then IT will be a good fit … you.

2. Sitting … a desk for at least eight hours a day has its disadvantages.

3. Projects need to be planned … , developed, tested, and sent back to the client.

4. Be prepared to deal … a lot of miscommunication.

5. To stay ahead … your competitors, you need to constantly educate yourself.

6. Sometimes clients can not explain what they want … you.

7. In IT sector you can choose … a wide range of job opportunities.

8. More and more people are interested … pursuing a career in IT.

9. It’s not easy to keep … with new technologies constantly being released.

10. You may need to work weekends when faced … a problem.

11. Once you get ahead in IT, you are looking … a very high salary.

№5. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate vocabulary words from the box:

salary / range / training / environment / pursue /face / a good fit / competitors/ require

1. A career in IT makes sure you are not stuck in a particular position for a long period, giving you the option of a better work … with better benefit.

2. If you constantly learn new things, you will be able to stay ahead of your … .

3. To adapt to the constant change in IT industry, you will need regular … .

4. If you can not deal with stress well, you may not be … for IT industry.

5. Before you … a career in IT, you need to know its pros and cons.

6. Systems analyst has an average annual … of $76,300.

7. Working in IT allows you to dive into a wide … of industries and sectors.

8. If you decide to work freelance, then you will … clients who have no IT knowledge.

9. Managers … meeting deadlines no matter what it takes.

№6. Match the following statements to the appropriate advantage or disadvantage (write a corresponding letter a-g next to each statement).

1. Working from home, you don’t have to worry about questionable lunch break food choices, since you can eat out of your own kitchen! ____

2. You will need to constantly undergo training for what’s new and potentially better than what you’ve been using up until that point. _____

3. You don’t necessarily have to be good at math, logical operations, and algorithms if you want a job in computing technology – almost all kinds of skill sets are welcome here. ____

4. “Statista” website declares that IT professionals working in aerospace and defense, communications, public relations, and advertising, as well as the pharmaceutical, medical, and biotech industry, are enjoying the highest salary._____

5. Sometimes you will need to put aside your free time and get the project done, no matter what it takes. _____

6. If you like to take on new problems to solve, you will enjoy working in IT. Even if you work in one specific branch – for example, virtual reality – you will meet different clients who will have different assignments for you. _____

7. IT projects often deal with large sums of money, so if they encounter technical glitches, managers will put pressure on you to make sure that all issues are resolved as quickly as possible. ____

a. High income

b. Varied job opportunities

c. Non-strenuous work

d. Dynamic work assignments

e. Stressful environment

f. Little free time

g. Continual training and education

Lesson 4

Present Perfect Tense

№1. Study the material:

1) Present Perfect - настоящее завершённое время

2) Обозначает действие, которое завершилось к данному моменту

3) Указатели времени: today- сегодня, this week- на этой неделе, already- уже, never – никогда

4) Вспомогательные глаголы: have (1л., 2 л., 3л. мн.ч.), has (3 л., ед.ч.)

5) Положительное предложение

V₃

have

3 л., ед.ч. V₃

has

V₃= Ved

6) Отрицательное предложение

V₃

have not

3 л., ед.ч. V₃

has not

7) Общий вопрос

V₃

Have ?

3л. ед.ч. V₃

Has ?

8) Специальный вопрос

V₃

Wh. have ?

3л. ед.ч. V₃

Wh. has ?

Wh. – вопросительное слово (who -кто, what - что, where - где, when - когда, why – почему)

№2. Write the 3^rd form of the following verbs, translate them:

finish, be, hear, play, buy, write, watch, do, take, study, read, know, change, spend, make.

№3. Open the brackets using positive form of Present Perfect:

1. Kate is crying. She … (hurt) her knee.

2. The tree … already … (fall) across the road.

3. Jack has earache. He … (have) it since 7 o’clock.

4. Ben … (live) in Chicago since 1998.

5. We … already … (to see) your family photo in the newspaper.

6. Oh, no! I … (lose) my money!

7. My mum … (write) shopping list. It's on the kitchen table.

8. Dad, you … (eat) my biscuit!

9. Andy is in hospital now. He … (have) a bad crash.

10. Hurry up! They … (start) the film!

№4. Translate the sentences:

1. Ты уже задавал мне этот вопрос. Ты еще не задавал мне этот вопрос.

2. Я уже отказался участвовать в этом проекте. Я еще не отказался участвовать в этом проекте.

3. Лекция уже началась. Лекция еще не началась.

4. Дождь уже закончился. Дождь еще не закончился.

5. Мы уже получили ответ на наше деловое письмо. Мы еще не получили ответ на наше деловое письмо.

6. Мы уже заказали пиццу в офис. Мы еще не заказывали пиццу в офис.

7. Я уже забронировал гостиницу в Лондоне. Я еще не забронировал гостиницу в Лондоне.

8. Наши друзья уже вернули нам ключи. Наши друзья еще не вернули нам ключи.

9 Мы уже навестили нашего больного коллегу. Мы еще не навестили нашего больного коллегу.

10. Мы уже организовали пижамную вечеринку. Мы еще не организовали пижамную вечеринку.

№5. Answer the question, using already in positive answer and yet in negative ones:

Example: Have you opened a Facebook account yet?

– Yes, I have. I have already opened a Facebook account.

– No, I haven’t. I haven’t opened a Facebook account yet.

1. Have you received my e-mail yet?

2. Have we visited my Facebook page yet?

3. Has she cooked a chicken yet?

4. Has he finished his dinner yet?

5. Have they arranged a birthday party yet?

6. Has she phoned her friend yet?

7. Have you asked you colleagues for help yet?

8. Has he visited his uncle in the country yet?

9. Have you checked our business letters yet?

10. Have the police arrested dangerous criminals yet?

№6. Fill in the blanks with Present Perfect tense in its negative form:

1) Both the parties … to a compromise. (come)

2) My younger brother … yet his exam. (pass)

3) The thief … the lock with a hammer. (open)

4) The maid … the floor quite clean this week. (mop)

5) Our team … the match today. (win)

Lesson 5

My future profession

№1. Read and translate the text:

Software breaks. Hardware breaks. We need someone to fix those things. That someone is a system administrator. As long as we have things that break, we will need system administrators. The automobile is more than 100 years old, and yet you still have mechanics to fix cars because they still break. These magical devices in our hands are so far advanced, yet there are mobile phone repair shops in every city, and they're all very busy. Things break. We need a fixer. System administrators fix things. We need system administrators.

So, what exactly does this job entail? A system administrator wears many hats and the smaller your environment, the more hats you will wear. A system administrator covers backups, file restores, disaster recovery, hardware maintenance, automation, user maintenance, filesystem housekeeping, application installation and configuration, and system security management. System administration covers just about every aspect of hardware and software management for both physical and virtual systems.

You also need a broad knowledge base of network configuration, virtualization, operating systems, and interoperability. A system administrator needs to have some technical knowledge of network security, firewalls, databases, and all aspects of a working network. The reason is that, there are hundreds of fail points in a network and your job is to help locate and resolve failures.

System administration also requires that you stay on top of best practices, learn new software, maintain patches, comply with security notifications, and update hardware. A system administrator's day is very full. In fact, you never really finish, but you have to pick a point in time to abandon your activities. Being a system administrator is a 24x7x365 job, which does take its toll on you physically and mentally. You'll hear a lot about burnout in this field.

It can be said that doing the technical stuff is relatively easy. It's dealing with people that makes the job really hard. That sounds terrible but it's true. On one side, you deal with your management, which is not always easy. You are the person who gets blamed when things go wrong and when things go right, it's "just part of your job." It's a tough place to be.

Coworkers don't seem to make life better for the system administrator. They should, but they often don't. You'll deal with lazy, unmotivated coworkers so often that you'll feel that you're carrying all the weight of the job yourself. Fortunately, not all coworkers are bad – some are helpful, diligent, and proactive.

And then there are users. Oh, the bane of every system administrator's life, the end user! A system administrator once said, "You know, this would be a great job if I just didn't have to interface with users." Many would agree. But then again, with no users, there's probably also no job. Dealing with computers is easy. Dealing with people is hard. Learn to breathe, smile, and comply if you want to survive and maintain your sanity.

Being a system administrator is a rewarding job. It carries with it a great deal of responsibility. It is sometimes unpleasant. It is sometimes really fun. It's a job. System administration isn't easy nor is it for the thin-skinned. It's for those who want to solve complex problems and improve the computing experience for everyone on their network. It's a good job and a good career. Explore it.

№2. Number the headings of the paragraphs in the order that they appear in the text.

____ Many hats of a system administrator

____ The challenge of dealing with co-workers

____ Stress factors of a sysadmin’s job

____ The need for system administrators

____An invitation to become a system administrator

____ The challenge of dealing with the management

____ Network knowledge requirements

____ The challenge of dealing with users

№3. Say if the following statements are TRUE, FALSE or NOT STATED in the text.

1. We need mechanics to fix software.

2. Mobile phones are very advanced devices.

3. System administrator deals only with physical systems.

4. System administrator needs a broad knowledge base of networks.

5. System administrator’s job is never really done.

6. You’ll often hear about system administrators burning hardware.

7. Dealing with people makes the job relatively easy.

8. System administrator is the person who gets blamed when things go right.

9. Fortunately, all coworkers are helpful, diligent, and proactive.

10. System administrators look forward to interfacing with users.

11. System administrator needs to learn to smile.

12. System administration is for those who want to create complex problems and spoil the computing experience for everyone on their network.

№ 4. Answer the questions based on the text.

1. Why will we always need system administrators?

2. According to the text, what does the number of SA’s responsibilities depend on?

3. What operations does SA do with files so that they are still available after natural or man-made disasters?

4. Why is it important for a system administrator to know much about networks?

5. What should a system administrator know about networks?

6. What factors can cause burnout for a system administrator?

7. What other challenges does system administrator face at his or her job?

№5. Complete the definitions of the terms from the text by filling in the blanks:

file restore / virtualization / hardware maintenance / disaster recovery / patch backup / file system housekeeping / interoperability / network configuration

1. _______ is a set of changes to a computer program or its supporting data designed to update, fix or improve it.

2. _______ involves removing old or unused files and programs, backing up data, or running disk utilities such as ScanDisk or antivirus scan.

3. ________is the process of copying backup data from secondary storage to its original location or a new location.

4. ________ is a method of regaining access to its IT infrastructure after events like a natural catastrophe or a cyber attack.

5. _________is a copy of computer data taken and stored elsewhere in case the original is lost or damaged.

6. ________ is a technology that allows you to run multiple operating systems and applications simultaneously on the same machine.

7. _________refers to the variety of support services provided for the optimization and/or repair of physical equipment.

8. ________ is the ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

9. ________ is the process of setting a network’s controls, flow and operation to support the network communication of a network owner.

10. _______ refers to the process of capturing and analyzing visual information using a camera, analog-to-digital conversion and digital signal processing.

№6. Match the words from the left and the right column to create correct collocations:

1. update	a) security notifications
2. configure	b) patches
3. maintain	c) a firewall
4. resolve	d) hardware
5. comply with	e) new software
6. install	f) users
7. interface with	g) failures
8. learn	h) a network

№7. Give English vocabulary equivalents to the following phrases:

1. широкая база знаний

2. работа негативно сказывается

3. работа, приносящая удовлетворение

4. большая ответственность

5. относительно легко

6. выбрать момент во времени

7. ремонтные мастерские

8. ведение файловой системы

9. закончить деятельность

10. выгорание в этой сфере

Lesson 6

Past Perfect Tense

№1. Study the material:

1) Past Perfect - прошедшее завершённое время

2) Обозначает действие, которое завершилось к данному моменту в прошлом

3) Указатели времени: by 5 o’clock yesterday – к 5 часам вчера, by the time when I came –к тому времени когда я приду, before he came – до того, как он пришёл

4) Вспомогательные глаголы: had

5) Положительное предложение

V₃

had

V₃ = Ved

6) Отрицательное предложение

V₃

had not

7) Общий вопрос

V₃

Had ?

8) Специальный вопрос

V₃

Wh. had ?

Wh. – вопросительное слово (who -кто, what - что, where - где, when - когда, why – почему)

№2. Write the 3^rd form of the following verbs, translate them:

repair, find, want, have, create, take, solve, give, work, go, locate, think, open, meet, fix, learn, ask, break, receive, see

№3. Make up sentences in Past Perfect Tense

1. Brian/to return/books to the library/before last Thursday.

2. We/to know/the results of the test/before two o’clock yesterday.

3. I/to come/to the office/before lunch time.

4. You/ to make/the order/before we came into the cafe.

5. Sally/to send/the letters/before her boss returned from the bank.

6. The ferry/to reach/the port/by three o’clock yesterday.

7. The performance/to finish/by eight o’clock in the evening.

8. They/ to build/a new hospital/before the end of April.

9. Мах/to have dinner/by four o’clock.

10. The baby/to wake up/before you left home.

№4. Translate the sentences using Past Perfect:

1. К концу месяца они истратили все деньги.

2. К 28-ми годам она сделала прекрасную карьеру.

3. Когда вернулись родители, друзья Майка уже ушли.

4. Ребенку было очень интересно. Он никогда раньше не был в зоопарке.

5. Я не ожидала, что он придет вовремя. Он уже дважды опаздывал.

№5. Make sentences negative and interrogative:

1. He had finished school.

2. She had phoned her friend.

3. I had seen the film.

4. We had cleaned my room.

5. They had finished school.

6. We had returned from his journey.

7. She had got bad news.

8. I had finished the text.

№6. Open the brackets using Past Perfect:

1. Frank was in the Tretyakov Gallery last Sunday. He … (never, to be) there before.

2. She entered the room, greeted the guests, and introduced the friend she … (to bring).

3. By 6 o’clock they … (not, to announce) the results yet.

4. He … (to try) getting her on the phone since early morning but she was out.

5. By the time he was 15 he … (to break) his arm three times.

№7. Read and translate the text:

Information technology (IT) is a loaded term. For this reason, there’s ambiguity over what an IT professional does. Since IT encompasses many aspects of the world of computers and more, we share the ins and outs of the types of jobs and duties one can possess within the field.

IT professionals are the people who build, test, install, repair, and maintain hardware and software within organizations. Some organizations will have an in-house IT team, whereas smaller-scale businesses may hire freelance IT professionals for specific tasks.

IT professionals usually have a background in computer science or information technology. Because of the changing and evolving nature of technology and systems, IT professionals benefit from continuous education and completing certification programs. IT can be broken down into its three main categories: governance, infrastructure, and operations. As such, the duties of IT professionals fulfill the needs of each.

There are various paths that one can take to land a role in IT. Without any education, it’s possible to work in entry-level customer support positions to learn the ropes through on-the-job training. To go a step further, you can enroll in online certification programs to obtain technical knowledge. This is an especially good route to take if you know the position you wish to land.

For high-level positions and the greatest opportunity, you’ll want to earn a degree. By studying computer science, you can hone both hard and soft skills to excel in the world of IT.

Lesson 7

Lexical-grammar exercises

№1. Read the text and complete the sentences: database analyst, web-developer, support specialist, web administrator

Hi! I'm Jane. I create usernames and passwords and I set firewalls. This is Mark. His job is to plan and design the websites. And this is Kate. Her job is to make sure all of the computers and software work properly. Finally, John and Monica. Their area is data processing.

Jane is a _________.

Mark is a _________.

Kate is a _________.

John and Monica are _______.

№2. Translate the jobs/professions, find and write out:

1. 6 people who work in the field of transportation (aviation and others)

2. 3 people whose work is to rescue people in emergency situations

3. 3 people who work in a bank

4. 5 people who work at school

5. 2 people who work in a shop / a store

6. 6 people who work in a hospital

7. 4 people who work in a restaurant or pizzeria

8. 2 people who work in the field of sports

9. 4 people who work in a circus

10. 7 people whose work is to create

11. 5 people who make films

author, cashier, graphic designer, actor, inventor, general manager, cosmetologist, dentist,

vet, photographer, police officer, pilot, pizza delivery driver, carpenter, psychologist, general practitioner, surgeon, waiter, firefighter, air traffic controller, barista, magician, headmaster / principal, cook, bus driver, chef, lion tamer, artist, CFO (chief financial officer), acrobat, sports coach, film director, flight attendant, receptionist, tour guide, lorry driver, sculptor, journalist, computer programmer, accountant, nurse, nursery school teacher / kindergarten teacher, architect, bank teller, zoo keeper, lifeguard, reporter, shop assistant, editor, stuntman, clown, cab driver / taxi driver, hairdresser, footballer tutor

№3. Complete these job descriptions. Use the words:

system, develops, presents, solves, developer, administrator

1) Kate

Job: software __________

Responsibilities: he designs and _________ computer games.

2) Henry

Job: __________ analyst

Responsibilities: he __________ computer problems.

3) Tom

Job: database ________

Responsibilities: he analyses and __________ electronic data.

№4. Read the IT acronyms and translate:

1) ASCII — American Standard Code for Information Interchange

CPU — central processing unit

DNS — domain name service

EPS — encapsulated PostScript

FAQ — frequently asked question

FTP — file transfer protocol

GIF — graphics interchange format

TM — transaction monitor

VBA — Visual Basic for Applications

write what these acronyms mean:

2) PC, MPEG, HDD, PDF, IP, PNG, WLAN, URL, ROM, VHD

№5. Complete these sentences with the words, you do not need all the words: architect, analyst, burn, hard, insert, make, officer, pleased, welcome

1) John designs networks. He’s a network ____________ .

2) I’ve got a new ____________ disc drive for my laptop.

3) I must ____________ some CDs.

4) Sarah is the new IT support ____________ .

5) ____________ the CD in the disc drive here.

6) ____________ to meet you. I’m Pablo.

7) ____________ to the team, Ahmed!

8) They ____________ sure the system works well.

№6. Fill in the blanks and translate the words:

Verb	Noun	Adjective
to access
	acceptance
		responsive
to create
	operation
		reliable
	construction
to expand

№7. Write 3 forms of the verbs:

meet, create, run, work, understand, develop, find, help, write, solve, become, include, stand, prepare, get, change, break, locate, begin, check

Lesson 8

Lexical-grammar exercises

№1. Translate into English:

1) Системный администратор должен обладать некоторыми техническими знаниями в области сетевой безопасности, брандмауэров, баз данных и всех аспектов работающей сети.

2) Разработчики программного обеспечения создают приложения и системы, которые решают конкретные задачи.

3) Аналитики кибербезопасности защищают системы и данные от кибератак.

4) Инженеры по искусственному интеллекту разрабатывают системы, которые могут выполнять задачи, требующие человеческого интеллекта.

5) Разработчики блокчейна создают и поддерживают децентрализованные приложения и системы на основе технологии блокчейн.

№2. Find the synonyms and translate them:

create, huge, profession, information, assistance, produce, job, vast, data, help

№3. Write antonyms of the words and translate them:

stop, appear, first, slow, close, boring, cheap, agree, noise, clean

№4. Form the nouns from the verbs and translate them:

To apply, to specify, to depend, to instruct, to represent, to automate, to communicate, to connect, to differ, to compress, to produce, to organize, to assist, to edit, to interpret, to distribute, to execute, to operate, to compute, to simulate.

№5. Write negative and interrogative sentences:

1) There are many professions in the world of information technology.

2) They can also work in a team with other developers.

3) Network engineer works with routers, switches, and other network devices.

4) IT professionals are well-paid and live a financially stable life.

5) Some organizations will have an in-house IT team.

№6. Copy the table and complete it with the correct parts of speech given below. Translate the words:

Noun	Verb	Positive Adjective
	depend
		responsible
information
		employable
	compete
		applicable
transfer

Responsibility, inform, competition, transfer, dependence, employment, apply, transferable, dependent, informative, competitive, employ, response, application.

№7. Read the text, find the equivalents of the following word, and word combinations:

1. To begin your job search, you must identify the kind of job you want, where the jobs are, and what employers expect.

2. If you are а student or а graduate of а vocational, technical, or professional (university) training program and you have the same interests, you already know the kind of job you want.

3. Begin by thinking about the work you can do. Include work you have been trained to do, work you have actually done, and work you enjoy doing.

4. Next, talk to as many people as possible about your job interests and concerns.

5. Thinking and talking help you build а network of people interested in helping you.

6. This network will lead to specific job contacts.

7. However job counseling is also useful.

8. Job counseling is а professional service that may include vocational - interest and aptitude testing; informing and advising about particu1ar jobs; and providing training and guidance in the various steps at а job search.

Поиски работы, профессиональное учебное заведение, профессиональные контакты, служба трудоустройства, проверка профессиональной пригодности и интересов, обучение и руководство.

№8. Answer the questions:

1. What must you do to begin your job search?

2. What must you include when thinking about the work you can do?

3. How can you build а network of people interested iп helping you?

4. What is job counseling?

5. Does it provide training and guidance?

№9. Write the information and remember:

1) work [wɜ:rk] – работа, труд, занятие, дело.

Значение: cлово «work» имеет наиболее общее значение. Английское существительное обозначает то же, что и «работа» по-русски, т.е. любая работа общего плана, которую вы выполняете.

Употребление: когда говорим о работе, для выполнения которой вы прикладываете физические или умственные усилия.

2) job [dʒoʊb] – работа; труд; место работы.

Значение: должность, место, служба, на которую мы ходим каждый день и получаем деньги.

Употребление: «job» мы используем в тех случаях, когда говорим о регулярно оплачиваемой работе, которую вы выполняете для работодателя.

3) career [kə'rɪr] – карьера; занятие; профессия; дело жизни.

Значение: общий профессиональный прогресс, который может включать несколько разных профессий на протяжении нескольких лет.

4) occupation [,ɑ:kju'peɪʃn] – занятие; род занятий; профессия;

Значение: слово необходимо для того, чтобы обозначить работу, требующую специфических знаний или профессиональных навыков. 

Употребление: используется в основном в документах и резюме.

5) profession [prə'feʃn] – род занятий; профессия; сфера деятельности.

Значение: вид занятости, при котором необходимо специальное образование в колледже или университете.

Употребление: используем, когда говорим о своей профессии.

№10. Choose the right word:

1. I don’t like my … It’s not well-paid. What is more, it’s exhausting and boring.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

2. I go to … every day, including Saturday.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

3. You must write your name, age and … on the application form.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

4. Have you finished your … for today?

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

5. All high school graduates must be provided with equal career and … opportunities.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

6. Your … is badly done. Come to me after you redo it.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

7. I haven’t been able to find a … for the last three months.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

8. If you can’t find a job, apply to the state … office.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

9. She is a tour guide by ...

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation

10. My present … doesn’t satisfy me financially, so I’m going to quit.

1. work

2. job

3. employment

4. occupation