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 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 _________.

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

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.