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Verb patterns with the Infinitive and Gerund Date: 2015-10-07; view: 761. Some verbs change their meaning followed by the Infinitive or Gerund try need go on stop allow remember forget like Verb + Infinitive Verb + Gerund I tried to solve the problem suggested by my supervisor but I couldn't. (I made an attempt/effort to do it but I was unsuccessful) Why don't you try getting some more information about this phenomenon? (You should do it as an experiment or test)

3. Study the pairs of sentences and explain the difference in meaning. Use a dictionary if necessary. Translate the sentences into your native language.

1) A. I remember reading a lot of sci-fi books about cyborgs.

B. Please remember to follow the safety instructions while working in the

lab.

2) A. You've improved a lot, but you still need to work harder.

B. I'm afraid my computer needs upgrading.

3) A. I stopped to buy a new issue of the ‘New Scientist' magazine.

B. They stopped talking and went on with the experiment.

4) A. I like making experiments, it's so exciting!

B. I like to make experiments with the help of our lab instructor.

5) A. I will never forget taking part in the international conference on biophysics in Spain.

B. Don't forget to asepticize the lab instrumentation before you start the experiment.

6) A. Although nobody believed it could be possible, he went on experimenting and made a great discovery.

B. The lecturer stopped talking about the cloning and went on to talk about the recent findings on genetic engineering.

7) A. University requirements do not allow talking in the class unless it's a discussion.

B. The data recently obtained during the Human Genome Project allows

us try to prevent a disease before it even starts.

4. Choose the correct form of the verb.

a) The teacher refused (accepting/to accept) the paper.

b) We arranged (meeting/to meet) after the lecture.

c) Experts are trying (developing/to develop) better programs.

d) Can you imagine (living/to live) without cell phones and computers?

e) I simply can't help (missing/to miss) some lectures at university, they are dead-boring.

f) Would you mind (testing/to test) the equipment before using it?

g) Good communication skills allow scientists and researchers (getting/to get) their message across.

h) Have you finished (working/to work) on your project yet?

5. Make sentences of your own with five verbs from the box above.

1. The diagram (pie-chart) below illustrates the typical career choices made by Biological Sciences graduates from Missouri University. Study this diagram and discuss it as a class.

2. Comment on the diagram. Make use of the Functional language box.

Search the Internet to find out about career opportunities for the biology graduates in Russia. Build a similar pie-chart to illustrate your findings. Present it to the class. Compare your pie-charts and make comments on them.

1. Read the advertisement for the job of a Statistical-Computational Biologist Data Analyst. Answer the questions.

2. Answer the questions.

a) Is this job suitable for undergraduate students?

b) What duties and responsibilities does the job involve?

c) What knowledge and skills are required?

d) What personal qualities does the employer look for?

e) Which areas does the Paterson Institute for Cancer Research work in?

f) Where is the company located?

g) How can you apply if you got interested in the job?

3. Find in the text a synonym for each group of words given in the list below.

a) look for , hunt for , search for

b) method, way, skill

c) site, place, position

d) extensive, broad, wide-ranging

e) stress, importance, prominence

f) highly developed, sophisticated, most modern

g) arithmetical, mathematical, statistical

h) use, employ, exploit

i) deal with, control, work with

j) information, statistics, facts and figures

k) helpful, useful, valuable

Search the Internet to find some tips and/or rules on writing a CV. Discuss them as a class and create a Class File on CV writing rules.

1. Write your CV for a job of your choice (say what it is). Use your own details and qualifications and work experience which you already have or hope to get in the future.

2. With the partner exchange your CVs and check out if your CVs follow the rules on CV writing.

3. Complete a Cover letter to apply for the job of your choice.

Your address and the date			6345 Willow Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21220 USA 4 November 2008
Name and address of the company/person you are writing to			Mr. Charles H.C. Smith City Hall Special Projects Officer 19 Harbor Place Baltimore, Maryland 21220 USA
Salutation If you know the name of the person, put it: Dear Mrs. Wright Dear Ms. Wright Dear Mr. Wright If not, put: Dear Sir(s), Madam   The body of the letter Paragraph 1. The introduction · reason for writing Paragraph 2. The message · education and qualifications Paragraph 3. · work experience / present job Paragraph 4. · other details (e.g. interests) Paragraph 5. · availability for interview If you start: Dear Sir, Finish: Yours faithfully If you start: Dear Mr Wright Finish: Yours sincerely			Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the post of __________ which was advertised on the Career Search web site on September 7th. I am a student of __________, now in my second year (third semester) at the University of ___________. As part of the course of studies all students are required to do an 8-month /a 6-week/ work placement. I am very __________ in the job and I think that I have many of the necessary __________. I ______________________________________________________ I am good at ___________________________________________. I have ________________ and I have worked as a ________________. I am highly motivated, hard-working and ________________________. I would be very grateful ifyou could let me know whether there would be a place for me. I would appreciate the opportunity of a new challenge. Please find enclosedmy CV and details of my courses. As you can see from my CV, I have a good command of English and a working knowledge of German. I am available for the interview at any time convenient to you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a position with you. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please let me know if you need more information.   Yours faithfully, (your signature) (your name and surname)

4. Work in pairs. Exchange your letters and analyze if the letter of your fellow student provides complete information. Make some suggestions for improvements if necessary.

1. Answer the questions.

§ Have you ever applied for a job? What was the job?

§ Did you get the job? Why? /Why not?

§ Did you have an interview with a Personnel Officer?

§ What questions did you have to answer?

2. Brian Saunders has come for an interview to apply for a job. Listen to the interview and answer the questions.

a) What job is Brian applying for?

b) Does he have any previous experience?

c) Is he likely to get the job? Why? Why not?