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Transcript
A day in the life of
microbiologists
Questions
• Donner les 5 catégories de
microbiologistes mentionnés dans
l’extrait. Préciser le rôle de chacun.
• Quel est le niveau de diplôme requis
pour intégrer une équipe de recherche.
Pour des postes à responsabilité?
Fill in the gaps
• Microbiologists explore a world ______________
to the ________ eye but which has a significant
impact on our ___________ and well-being. These
scientists study ___________ and cells that we
can see only through a microscope. The universe
of micro organisms is so vast microbiologists have
many areas of specialisation to choose from. Some
become ________ detectives such as _________
who focus on how viruses evolve, often studying
newly identified strains in search of a _________.
Immunologists study how the _______________
fights disease. Bacteriologists _______to
understand microscopic bacteria. ____________
study mould, _______and mushrooms. Their work
has led to ____________ and other medicines.
Correction
• virologists focus on how viruses evolve and
study newly identified strains in search of a cure
• Immunologists study how the body fights
disease.
• Bacteriologists strive to understand
microscopic bacteria.
• Mycologists study mould, yeast and
mushrooms
• Field epidemiologists often trek to remote
regions of the globe to study frightening
outbreaks of rare diseases
• Most microbiologists work in laboratories with hitech equipment and microscopes but there are
opportunities for _________. Field epidemiologists
often trek to ________ regions of the globe to study
frightening _______________ of rare diseases. No
wonder they’re called ______ ________. As in so
many scientific careers, advancement comes with
education and research experience. An entry-level
spot on a research __________ requires at least a
_________’s degree while Phd is needed for senior
level positions. The microbiologists work in
education and government. The most ___________
salaries and keenest competition are in the private
sector. Many microbiologists _______ up dreaming
of becoming doctors but find they love being
scientists more. Everyday brings the promise of
unfolding another one of nature’s _________.
Useful vocabulary and structures
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to the naked eye: à l’œil nu
significant: significatif
to focus on sthg: se concentrer sur qqch
to evolve: evoluer
virus strains: des souches de virus
to strive to do sthg: s’efforcer de faire qqch
mould: la moisissure
yeast: la levure
remote: éloigné
an outbreak of disease: une flambée de la maladie
To require: nécessiter
a bachelor’s degree: une licence
a Phd: un doctorat
Translate
• Ce poste de virologiste nécessite au moins
une licence.
• Ce virus a évolué très rapidement dans les
six derniers mois.
• Il y aura une flambée de fièvre porcine dans
les régions les plus éloignées du globe.
• Tous les jours, les microbiologistes
s’efforcent d’améliorer le bien-être des gens.
Correction
• This position as a virologist requires at
least a bachelor’s degree.
• This virus has evolved very rapidly in the
last six months.
• There will be an outbreak of swine fever in
the most remote regions of the globe.
• Everyday, microbiologists strive to improve
people’s well being.