Материал: Английский язык. основы геодезии. Методическая разработка для студентов, обучающихся по направлению 120100 «Геодезия и дистанционное зондирование». Кочнева М.Г., Карпова Л.В

10. Прочитайте и переведите следующий диалог:

A: Grand Palace Hotel. Can I help you?

B: Yes, please. I would like to book a single room.

A: Ok, what date would you like me to make a booking?

B: From 10 to 15 of April. That is 5 nights.

A: Let me check …Yes, we have a single room available for that dates. Actually, we have three suites available. Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?

B: Non-smoking room, please. How much is that?

A: That will be £ 1250.

B: Are there any extra charges?

A: No, that is all you need to pay. Can I have your credit card number?

B: Yes, that is 4576849384

A: How do you spell your last name?

B: Anwington, that is A-D-W-I-N-G-T-O-N.

A: Ok, Mrs. Anwington, we look forward to seeing you on 10 of April.

B: Thank you. Good bye.

A: Good buy.

X. Составьте диалог с коллегой по примеру диалога, приведенного в упр. XIV и XIII.

XI. Прочитайте и переведите следующий текст со словарем:

Coordinate Systems in the Plane

In surveying and mapping, important fields of application of geodesy, two general types of coordinate systems are used in the plane:

1. Plano-polar, in which points in a plane are defined by a distance s from a specified point along a ray having a specified direction a with respect to a base line or axis;

2. Rectangular, points are defined by distances from two perpendicular axes called x and y. It is geodetic practice-contrary to the mathematical convention-to let the x axis point to the North and the y axis to the East.

Rectangular coordinates in the plane can be used intuitively with respect to one's current location, in which case the x axis will point to the local North. More formally, such coordinates can be obtained from three-dimensional coordinates using the artifice of a map projection. It is not possible to map the curved surface of the Earth onto a flat map surface without deformation. The compromise most often chosen-called a conformal projection-preserves angles and length ratios, so that small circles are mapped as small circles and small squares as squares.

[Источник: World-Wizzy, URL: http://www.worldwizzy.com/library/Geodesy (время обращения - 21.06.2015)].

Урок 3

Фонетика: Повторение произношения звуков [s], [z], [ʃ].

Грамматика: Пассивный залог

Текст: The Profession of Geodesist

1. Распределите приведенные ниже слова на три колонки в зависимости от варианта прочтения подчеркнутых букв:

As, promise, this, fancy, shoe, goes, sound, music, brush, reason, push, mess, sorry, should, ice, dress, short, sort.

a) Вспомните формы образования пассивного залога (Passive Voice):

b) Образуйте формы пассивного залога от следующих глаголов:

control, need, understand, require, concern, satisfy, collect, know, teach, rely on.

c) Заполните пропуски необходимым по смыслу глаголом, поставив его в форму Passive Voice.

open, integrate, take, determine, satisfy, include, employ, devote, concern, need.

1. A surveying diploma from a college or technological school … for a surveying technician next year.

2. The last century a new area for geodesy … .

3. In earlier times, most countries … to have their own geodetic control point systems.

4. What … … into account in such branch of surveying as geodesy?

5. If we don`t take proper equipment, the size and shape of the Earth as well as the exact position of points on the surface … (not).

6. What … … in triangulation?

7. In a year one of our lectures … … to studying of geodynamical phenomena such as crust motion, tides, and polar motion.

8. Geodesy (from Greek "division of the Earth") … primarily … with positioning within the temporally varying gravity field.

9. Query and static analysis … in GIS technology by our firm 3 years before.

10. Today hundreds of thousands of people worldwide … in GIS as in prosperous industry.

II. Постарайтесь ответить на следующие вопросы перед прочтением текста:

1. What does the profession of geodesist include?

2. What skills are important for a geodesist to obtain?

3. What equipment is of a prime importance for a geodesist?

III. Выучите слова, необходимые для понимание текста:

1. geodesist [dʒi`ɑ`dəsist] - геодезист

2. in a nutshell [`nʌtʃɛl] – вкратце

3. applу [ə`plaɪ] применять, использовать

4. bodies [`bɒdɪs] of water – водное пространство

5. require  [rɪ`kwaɪə] - требовать

6. complete [kəm`plit] picture – полная картина

7. vital [`vaɪt(ə)l] – жизненно важный

8. mining [`maɪnɪŋ] - горное дело, горная промышленность

9. rotation [roʊ`teɪʃən] вращение

10. natural [`nætʃərəl] phenomena - естественное явление

11. trench [trentʃ]– впадина, каньон

12. glacier [`ɡleɪʃər] - ледник, глетчер

13. predict  [prə`dɪkt] - предсказывать; прогнозировать;

14. prevent  [prɪ`vent] - предотвращать

15. natural disasters – природные катастрофы

16. eruption [ɪ`rʌpʃən] – извержение вулкана

17. alter [ `ɒltər] – менять

18. appearance [ ə`pɪrəns ] - внешний вид

19. earthquake [`ɝθ`kwek|  ]- землетрясение

20. the point of origin – место происхождения

21. major [`meɪdʒər] task – основная задача

22. install [`ɪnstɒl] - устанавливать

23. to keep an eye on – следить, контролировать

24. revisit – повторно посетить

25. land marker – наземные ориентировочные знаки

26. advantage [æd`væntɪdʒ]- преимущество

27. animated simulations - динамическое моделирование

28. tech-savvy [`tek sævi] – хорошо разбирающийся в технике

29. applied mathematics – прикладная математика

30. clerical work - канцелярская работа

31. satellite [sætə`laɪt] – спутник

IV. Прочитайте и переведите текст.

The Profession of Geodesist

In a nutshell, a geodesist applies as a profession of geodesy. The science of geodesy is concerned with the physical appearance and related measurements of the Earth’s surface, including bodies of water. Geodesist will often be required to analyze and measure large sections of land areas in order to produce a more complete picture of the Earth. Geodesists will also usually work with all sorts of data and figures that are vital for construction, cartography, mining, and other fields that make use of the land.

A geodesist may also study other subjects, such as the Earth’s gravitational and magnetic field and its rotation, because these natural phenomena may alter the topography of the Earth. Other phenomena that geodesists study include formation of new volcanoes and underground trenches, and even the melting of glaciers. In this way, geodesists’ analysis may help other scientists to prevent or adapt to the changes. In this light, natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions are also studied because they can seriously alter the appearance of the Earth. By studying the movement of the ground, a geodesist can identify the point of origin of, say, an earthquake, that is vital information for residents living nearby.

Another major task of a geodesist is to install a network of “land markers” all over the world to keep an eye on any changes on the landscape. The distance between one marker and another is usually documented, and after a period of time, geodesists will revisit the site to measure again the distance and see how much has changed. Installing land markers may require geodesists to travel to some places, which can be an advantage for a person who loves traveling.