Look through all the texts and then make a short report about modern building materials. Be ready to discuss it with your partner

Conversational Practice

1. Remember some of the words and expressions to read the
dialogue:

rapidly – быстро

to change – меняться, изменять

to make great strides – делать большие успехи

to tell the truth – по правде говоря

to be puzzled with – быть озадаченным

to contribute to – вносить вклад

2. Read the dialogue “The Role of Engineering Science in the World”:

A. I’d like to know if you ever thought of the role of engineering science in our rapidly changing world.

B. In popular books and journals we often read that engineering science is making greater strides.

A. And every year scientists are faced with more and more complex engineering problems.

B. To tell the truth I am more puzzled with their special methods of thinking and acting.

A. Naturally they usually direct their attention towards problems facing our society and thus contribute to science.

B. In most cases such problems are called for by industrial
or ecological needs.

A. To my mind the role of a scientist is great in our society.

B. Right you are. It is great.

3. Answer the questions:

1. Where do we read that science is making great strides?

2. What problems are scientists faced with?

3. What problems do scientists direct their attention to?

4. Are these problems called for industrial needs?

5. Is the role of a scientist great from this point of view?

Role-play the dialogue with your partner using the information about building materials.

5. Tell about building materials in modern structures with
particular emphasis on using eco-materials.

6. Be ready to discuss the topic: “Engineering Science in Future”. Use set expressions and phrases given below:

a) I’d like to know;

b) To tell the truth;

c) Naturally.