A day in the life of microbiologists

1. A day in the life of microbiologists

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Most microbiologists work in laboratories with hi-tech 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 _________.

6. Useful vocabulary and structures • 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

7. 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.

8. 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.