- •Read and remember the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Read and translate the text: astu
- •Remember the following words and word combinations:
- •Remember the following names:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Read and translate the following text:
- •Institute of Biology and Nature Management
- •Describe your Institute and its faculties, using the following names:
- •Read and translate the text: education
- •Remember the words and word combinations and use them in your own sentences:
- •Insert the missing words:
- •Translate into English:
- •Choose the correct form of the verb “to be”:
- •Choose the correct form of the verb “to have”, “to do”:
- •Make up dialogues on the following topics:
- •Read the following conversations and learn one of them by heart.
- •Read and understand the additional texts without a dictionary and answer some questions: Text 1. Science at the university
- •Text 2. International activity
- •Be ready to speak about Astrakhan State Technical University.
- •Read and translate the following text: the university of minnesota
- •Ask 5 questions to the text.
- •Compare the University of Minnesota and astu. Appendix
- •I. Watch the video “Astrakhan State Technical University as I see it”. Do your best to understand as much as possible. Study the list of the given words to help you:
- •II. Watch the video one more time. Make use of the text given below. Now, answer the following questions:
- •III. Analyze the text. How has Astrakhan State Technical University changed since that time?
Remember the following words and word combinations:
To be founded – быть основанным
To be situated – располагаться
A picturesque place – живописное место
To occupy – занимать
To hold (held, held) – проводить
Faculty – факультет
Department – кафедра
To be at the head – возглавлять
Experienced – опытный
Aspiration – стремление, сильное желание
Auspices – покровительство
Remember the following names:
The Institute of Distance Learning |
Институт Дистанционного Образования |
The Institute of Marine Technologies, Power Engineering and Transport |
Институт Морских Технологий, Силовой Энергетики и Транспорта |
The Institute of Biology and Nature Management |
Институт Биологии и Природопользования |
The Institute of Information Technologies and Communication |
Институт Информационных Технологий и Коммуникаций |
The Institute of Economics |
Институт Экономики |
The Institute of Oil and Gas |
Институт Нефти и Газа |
The Mechanical Faculty |
Механический Факультет |
The Faculty of Law |
Юридический Факультет |
The Faculty of Fisheries |
Рыбохозяйственный Факультет |
The Faculty of Applicant Preliminary Training |
Факультет Довузовской подготовки |
The Faculty of Optional Vocational Training |
Факультет Дополнительного профессионального образования |
The Faculty of International Student Preliminary Training |
Подготовительный Факультет для иностранных граждан |
The Faculty of Secondary Vocational Education |
Факультет Средне-Профессионального Образования |
Answer the following questions:
When was ASTU founded?
Where is it situated?
What can you see on the territory of the university?
What are the main Institutes and the faculties of the university?
Does the university have excellent sport facilities?
Read and translate the following text:
Institute of Biology and Nature Management
Culture Services and Tourism. The course is designed to provide specialization in Ecological Tourism. The following options are available: Restaurant Services, Hotel Services. A graduate is qualified as a specialist in services and tourism.
Biology. A graduate is qualified as a biologist-ecologist. The course is also available on a modular basis with BSc in Biology program.
Ecology. A specialization in Ecology Law is offered. A graduate is qualified as an ecologist. A joint course with Ecology and Nature Management is available resulting in the award of BSc Ecology degree.
Microbiology. A specialization in Industrial Microbiology is offered. A graduate is qualified as a microbiologist. The course is available with Biology course at the level of the first degree BSc Biology program.
Multiple Utilization and Protection of Water Recourses. The course is designed to provide specialization in ecological expertise. A graduate is qualified as an engineer. The course can be joined on a modular basis with Nature Management course resulting in the award of BSc Engineering and Technology.
Physical Education and Sport Studies. The course offers specialization in the principles and methods of coaching. A graduate is qualified as a specialist in physical education and sport studies.