III. Read the text and answer the following questions.
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II. Complete the following sentences matching the appropriate ending.
I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
| 1. Engineering is … 2. It is based on … 3. In ancient times engineering work was done … 4. In the Middle Ages the methods and devices of work … 5. In the 18th century … 6. Steam gave man .. 7. Since the 19th century both scientific research and its practical application … 8. In the 20th century the mechanical engineer had … 9. The engineer has new and … | a) many new sources of power such as electricity, gasoline, atomic power, etc. b) the Industrial Revolution began. c) one of the most ancient occupations in history. d) and much stronger materials to work with. e) by means of slave labor. f) became more efficient. g) theoretical sciences such as physics and mathematics. h) great sources of energy. i) have greatly progressed. |
1. Who were the forerunners of modern mechanical, mining and metallurgical, and civil engineering?
2. How is engineering often defined?
3. What kind of information were many of the early branches of engineering based on? Give some examples.
4. Name two important factors in the explosion of scientific knowledge in modern times.
5. What made people in the Middle Ages in Europe begin to experiment with new devices and methods of work?
6. What was the historical result of experimentation with different kinds of energy?
7. Who was James Watt? Why did he devise the concept of horsepower?
8. What advantages have scientific research and its application given to the mechanical engineer?
9. What energy sources have come into common use since steam engines were developed at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution?
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