English for Special Purposes. Language of Chemistry (190,00 руб.)

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UDC 81’25:811.111(075.8) BBK 81.2Англ-7я73 Published by the decision of the Editorial Review Board of the Kazan National Research Technological University Reviewers: D.Sc in Education, Kazan Federal University, Prof. E. M. Galishnikova D.Sc in Education, Kazan State Conservatoire named after N. Zhiganov, Prof. I. I. Galimzyanova Nurutdinova A. R. English for Special Purposes. Language of Chemistry : Tutorial / A. R. Nurutdinova, G. V. Romanova; The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Kazan National Research Technological University. – Kazan : KNRTU Press, 2017. – 144 p. ISBN 978-5-7882-2185-4 The tutorial is intended for undergraduate training courses – 18.03.01 “Chemical technology”, as well as for candidates and researchers who are preparing for the Masters or PhD examination in the English language; for training courses on “The Specialized Professionally Focused Translation (English)” and “The English language (technical translation)”; for students obtaining additional qualification “Translator in the sphere of professional communication”, and for independently self-study English course. Assignments for workshops and independent work are directed to formation of skills in reading scientific and technical texts, annotating and summarizing of the studied literature and also for development of the oral scientific speech skills. Prepared at the department of Foreign languages for professional communication. UDC 81’25:811.111(075.8) BBK 81.2Англ-7я73 ISBN 978-5-7882-2185-4 © Nurutdinova A. R., Romanova G. V., 2017 © Kazan National Reseach Technological University, 2017 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD UNIT 1. PROFESSIONS IN CHEMISTRY Text A. The world of chemistry Text B. Career opportunities in chemistry Text C. Professions in Chemical Engineering Text D. Chemistry careers: Chemical Technology UNIT 2. RECRUITMENT: HEAD-HUNTING APPLICATION PROCESS, BUSINESS ETIQUETTE Text A. How to apply for a job Text B. Prepare for a job interview Text C. The day of the interview Text D. The day after the interview CONSOLIDATION ONE Text 1. Educational requirements for a career in chemistry Text 2. Career opportunities for chemists: what can you do Text 3. Writing application letter: structure Text 4. Format for the curriculum vitae (CV) Text 5. Cultural competence model: essential principles UNIT 3. TEAMWORK, TELEPHONING, NEGOTIATION Text A. Characteristics of effective teams Text B. Teamwork Text C. How to make a successful negotiation Text D. Telephoning etiquette UNIT 4. FOREIGN AND LOCAL COMPANIES IN CHEMICAL PRODUCTION Text A. Largest chemical producers of the world Text B. The European chemical industry Text C. China is taking steps to assure profitable growth Text D. Overview of the oil and gas sectors in Saudi Arabia 3 5 7 9 11 15 19 22 24 30 31 35 37 43 45 49 53 57 62 63 65 66 69 77 84 85 87 90

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CONSOLIDATION TWO Text 1. Team development stages / models Text 2. A future that limits fossil fuels? Text 3. Cultural diversity barriers: U.S. mainstream culture Text 4. The most valuable skills in oil and gas Text 5. Industrial framework of Russia REFERENCES APPENDIX I. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 1. Reseach Report Writing 2. Basic Framework for a Research Report Writing 3. Instructions for Newspaper Analysis 4. Instructions for Comparative Newspaper Analysis APPENDIX II. SUPPLEMENTARY READING ON CHEMICAL INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES Text 1. Chemical Trends in 2015 Text 2. Oil and Gas Trends in 2015 Text 3. Chemical Trends in 2016 Text 4. Oil and Gas Trends in 2016 Text 5. Chemical Industry vision 2030 92 94 105 109 110 113 115 117 119 121 122 123 128 131 136 140 4

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