Задание 9

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1. Найдите и переведите

- слова с окончанием -s/-’s,

- цепочки слов (левое определение),

- прилагательные в сравнительной и превосходной степени и сравнительные конструкции,

- структуру there be,

- модальные глаголы и их эквиваленты.

2. Выпишите, проанализируйте и переведите сказуемые (10).

3. Дайте ответы на поставленные вопросы (письменно).

50^th Arctic Conference

The first Alaska Science Conference was held at a time when Alaska was still a territory with a population of only 127000. Conference organizers were interested in stimulating wider interest in research relating to (относящийся к) the Alaskan area, arctic biology, studying the way (способ) animals and plants dealt with (справляться с) the great changes in north temperature systems.

Today, the importance of Alaskan and arctic research is widely recognized. “Alaska has the potential of becoming a world-class science center”, said George Rogers, professor of the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Today, Alaska remains a source for sea-food and a booming tourist market”.

Many conference sessions looked at publications about Alaska, including climate change, economy, and native place names. Experts on permafrost (вечная мерзлота) and its, effects on life in the North, delivered lectures on earth sciences in Alaska over the last 50years, discussed its history and the important role it will play in the future. Scientists looked at 50 years of ecosystem studies in Alaska, including its formation, booms and decreases in human population, and its ups and downs in economic prosperity. They noted the changes in permafrost, and growth of trees. Their conclusion was, “Alaska is just a place of change”.

Science. Vol.286, 1999, p.977

1. When was the first Alaska Science Conference held?

2. What is the importance of Alaska today?

3. What publications did the 50^th Conference sessions look at?

4. Was the conclusion of the 50^th Arctic Science Conference pessimistic or optimistic?

Вариант 3

Задание 1. Перепишите предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием -s,и какую функцию это окончание выполняет, т.е. служит ли оно

a) показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола Present Simple,

b) признаком множественного числа имени существительного,

c) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного.

1. We can measure the sun’s diameter with great accuracy.
2. Mali is one of the world’s main users of water pumps.
3. Kepler’s elliptical astronomy improves the accuracy of tables that predict the positions of planets.
4. This analysis requires great chemical control.

Задание 2. Перепишите следующие предложения и переведите их, учитывая особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выраженных именем существительным.

1. Other studies have registered low-latitude climate shifts at about this time.
2. Ice sheets covered methane origin areas.
3. Ballistic Research Laboratory and a Quality Control Laboratory tested Enfield ammunition (боеприпасы).

Задание 3. Перепишите следующие предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения, и переведите их на русский язык.

1. A large number of smaller objects orbit the sun in distant regions.

2. The longer the power lines on Earth, the greater the induced current becomes.

3. Their task is more difficult than that of their predecessors (предшественники).

4. The zone beneath northeastern Japan is the coldest.

5. Ultrasound creates better catalyst for cleaning fuels.

6. Opposition to snowmobiling spread (to spread – распространять) as rapidly as they machines themselves.

Задание 4. Перепишите предложения. Распознайте и выделите неопределенные местоимения или их производные. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. No type of energy storage facility (устройство) is required.
2. We knew we had found something important.
3. Anchorage Airport handles more cargo planes than any other airport in the country.
4. No one has come up with this idea before.
5. Engineers know something about the history and traditions of their profession.
6. Somewhere between the contemporary and the traditional lies the world of possibilities for science and technology.

Задание 5. Перепишите предложения. Выделите структуру there be. Обратите внимание на временную форму глагола be. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. There is no guarantee that the satellite will reach its destination (место назначения).
2. There are two main theories regarding the origin of the first group of planets.
3. There have been a number of studies of significant scientific programs.
4. Is there any danger that this technology could be used against the US?
5. There was not any manipulating with the numbers.

6. There could be the possibility of applying advanced power-plants (энергоустановки) to the new aircraft.

Задание 6. Перепишите предложения, распознайте причастие I и II, определите функцию. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. All planets detected so far (пока что, до настоящего времени) are gas giants lacking (to lack – не иметь) a solid surface.

2. The crystals are filtered, rinsed (to rinse – промывать) and dried under vacuum.

3. The researchers used the data from the Japanese satellite, launched in 2001.

4. The company is developing an application process for its products.

5. This engineer is a respected academician in a technical field.

6. This system being designed by Electronics of Montreal Company will be the first system used on a helicopter.

Задание 7. Перепишите предложения. Найдите в предложениях глагол-сказуемое и определите его видовременную форму в активном и пассивном залоге (Active Voice, Passive Voice).

1. The author offers a long list of basic differences between nature’s and man’s technologies.
2. In 1815, the company planned to connect the rivers Danube and Main by a railroad.
3. Static electricity was used in the earliest systems.
4. Mc Donnel Douglas will have launched 10 satellites by the end of this year.
5. The crew of five in the orbiter Discovery will fly a four-day mission.
6. Some snowmobiles broke down frequently.
7. Little has been written about the railroads in the twentieth century.
8. Japan’s investment in research has reached record level.
9. Details will be revealed next month.
10. The northern winter had long been associated with silence.
11. The (single-engined) A 119 Koala helicopter will be certified by the Italian aviation authorities next month.
12. Expert sales (количество продаж) are now being predicted by manufacturers as more than 400.

Задание 8. Перепишите предложения. Выделите в каждом из них модальный глагол или эквивалент. Переведите предложение на русский язык.

1. The four aircraft are to be powered by Pratt and Whitney engines.
2. We won’t be able to join the forces with Rolls-Royce.
3. You have to agree that the view (вид) from the top floor of the Eiffel Tower is outstanding.
4. The United States and Canada were to build a highway to connect Alaska to the other 48 states.
5. The hologram could be read with red light.
6. Map users may not know how easily maps can deceive or distort.
7. They had to be suited (to suit – приспособить) to the gigantic volumes of goods produced by industries.