Angliyskiy

SELF-STUDY

CANADA

University of Lethbridge, Alberta Established: 1967

Number of Students: 7,300 of which about 83% are from Alberta and 58% are women

Programs The University of Lethbridge offers over 150 degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, including 6 doctorates, from the Faculties of Arts and Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Science, and Management. The Faculty of Arts and Science also offers 9 pre-professional programs in Dentistry, Engineering, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Optometry, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine. Interesting Facts: The University of Lethbridge houses one of the most important art collections in Canada including in excess of 13,000 pieces of art from the 19th to 21st centuries from America, Canada, and Europe. The University is focussed on providing education in the liberal arts and sciences within the context of smaller classes in order to enhance individualized learning opportunities. The University of Lethbridge is recognized throughout Canada for its research in science and it regularly collaborates with federal agricultural research institutions.

10. Find sentences with the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian.

undergraduate and graduate level, enable students, liberal arts, individualized learning opportunities, federal agricultural research institutions.

University of Toronto, Ontario Established: 1827

Number of Students: 67, 692 (59, 389 are full-time)

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Programs As the most extensive post-secondary institution in Canada, the University of Toronto offers over 300 undergraduate programs, consisting of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, in over 74 areas of study from 14 professional faculties and in excess of 250 graduate programs, from more than 80 graduate departments. Post-doctoral fellowships are available to individuals with a doctorate degree or its equivalent; ―fellowships‖ allow an individual to work alongside the faculty of a specific discipline on his/her path to becoming a professional scholar. The University does offer 68 co-operative learning opportunities.

Interesting Facts: The University of Toronto is the largest and most prominent university in Canada and was ranked first in 2004 among all medical-doctoral research universities in the nation by

Maclean‘s Magazine. In fact, even though comprising 7 percent of all professors in Canada, for the past 18 years the faculty of the

University of Toronto has won 25 percent of Canada‘s elite awards for research. The University of Toronto has the highest number of Nobel Prize winning graduates in Canada. The University has also been the centre of some major medical and scientific discoveries including insulin, the electric heart pacemaker, and the gene responsible for the more dangerous stream of Alzheimer's disease.

11. Skim through the text and find sentences that give the information about:

a)number of programs;

b)Nobel Prize winning graduates;

c)faculties;

d)reputation of the university;

e)academic degrees.

University of Waterloo, Ontario

Established: 1957

Number of Students: 24, 900

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Programs The University of Waterloo offers undergraduate courses and programs in over 100 disciplines and graduate classes and degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over 37 areas of inquiry in the Faculties of Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Science and the Schools of Accountancy, Architecture, Planning, Computer Science, Optometry, and Pharmacy. A unique graduate level offering by the University of Waterloo is the 'Cost Recovery Program;' this is specifically developed for working professionals who would otherwise be unable to complete a degree through regular, on campus attendance. Through this option, students earn degrees through correspondence, online, and/or part-time learning. Students at every level at the University have co-op program options as well; the University currently has partnerships with over 3,500 employers worldwide.

Interesting Facts: The University of Waterloo is nationally recognized for its leading role in innovation. The University is also Canada‘s leader in the flow of knowledge, ideas, and technology to the private sector.

12. Match the information with the names of universities:

5.Students earn degrees through correspondence, online, and/or part-time learning.

6.The largest and most prominent university in Canada.

7.The University is recognized for its research in science and it regularly collaborates with federal agricultural research institutions.

8.The University house is one of the most important art collections in Canada.

13. Use the situation in the conversation: You are a student of one University in Canada; explain why did you choose this University.

QUICK CHECK

14. Test yourself.

1.The Perm State Agricultural Academy is named after …

a) Bykov F.A.

b) Pryanishnikov D.N. c) Tymyryasev K.A.

2.He was a famous…

a) agronomist

6. Experimental and training farm was organized in …

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8. The academic year in our academy is divided into … terms. a) two b) four c) six

15. Read the text and put it in correct order. 1 – 2 - 3 -

A.The college works closely with the organisations in the land based sector to ensure our students develop the (1) ___ they need for future (2) ___– this means our students get the best help we can give them in building a successful (3) ___. We also work hard to ensure that you perform to the best of your ability to enable you to progress to a higher (4) ___ of study if that is your wish.

B.At our Easton campus we have an excellent (5) ___ with different Universities. These relationships allow progress to a

(6) ___ university degree locally.

C.At Easton & Otley college we are all focused on helping you gain the knowledge and skills you will need to build a successful career in one of the (7) ___ we serve. We also work hard to ensure you have an enjoyable (8) ___ and; we provide you with high levels of support and with some of the best industry-standard facilities available.

16. Complete the text with the suitable words.

Discover Your Learning Style

This questionnaire will help you discover what kind of learner you are.

1. Read each row and check the one option.

Vocabulary

−to doodle ['duːdl] - машинально чертить, рисовать

−to fiddle ['fɪdl] - вертеть в руках (что-л.), играть (чем-л.)

−advert ['ædvɜːt] - advertisement - реклама

−journey ['ʤɜːnɪ] - путешествие

−auditory ['ɔːdɪt(ə)rɪ] - слуховой

−visual ['vɪʒuəl ], [-zjuə-] - зрительный

Visual-Auditory-Kinaesthetic (VAK)

1.Normally, we have five senses. There is an increasing realization that we respond subconsciously to our sense of smell. Aromatherapy is based on the principle that aromas can help to create mood. More simply, manufacturers of household products usually try to make them "smell nice".

2.Our sense of taste is very important to us and is one of the first to be developed in the young. It is one of the reasons why babies put everything in their mouths.

3.Nevertheless, we do not normally associate our senses of smell and taste as being useful for communication purposes - leaving us with three methods (or modes) of receiving and processing information. This is often referred to as the VAK model.

4.Each of us has a natural preference for the way in which we prefer to receive process and impart information. This is largely genetically determined but is also susceptible to development, particularly when we are young.

Vocabulary

−subconsciously [sʌb'kɔnʃəslɪ] - подсознательно

−mood [muːd] - настроение

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2.Read the text and match the paragraphs 1 – 4 with the sentences a – d. Which paragraph is about …

a.How many senses have people?

b.What natural preferences are used for?

c.What senses aren‘t associated as being useful for communication purposes?

d.When it‘s important to develop our senses?

3.Are the statements true or false?

1.We respond consciously to our sense of smell.

2.Manufacturers of household products usually don‘t try to make them "smell nice".

3.Our sense of taste is developed in the young.

4.Only three methods (Visual-Auditory-Kinaesthetic) are normally used for communication purposes.

5.Each of us uses five senses to receive, process and impart information.

4. Match the pictures with names of methods.

Match the suggestions that follow with types of learners.

1) Create graphic organizers such as diagrams and concept maps that use visual symbols to represent ideas and information.

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2)Make extensive use of a computer and the Internet. Actively touching the keyboard will keep your mind active.

3)Occasionally walk back and forth with your textbook or notes as you read the information out loud.

4)Participate in study groups in which you can talk things out.

5)Repeat facts and definitions of words over and over to yourself with your eyes closed.

6)Use concrete objects to help you understand math concepts.

7)Use highlighter pens of contrasting colors to color code different aspects of the information in your textbooks.

8)When reviewing information, rewrite or draw the information from memory.

9)Work out math problems aloud, explaining to yourself the steps you are doing.

5. Read the text and complete it with the adjectives.

Mark is eighteen, but he doesn‘t live at home. He started to study at the Agricultural academy. He wants to be an engineer and he is in the UK. Mark‘s parents live thousand kilometers away, but they aren‘t worried about him. They are very (1) ___, because he studies at the academy.

At first Mark was (2) ___, but (3) ___ too. His classmates are

(4) ___ and he often hangs out with them. They‘re very (5) ___

and (6) ___.

6. Complete the pairs.

•If something is boring, you feel bored.

•If something is exciting, you feel ___.

•If something is interesting, you feel ___.

•If something is frightening, you feel ___.

•If something is annoying, you feel ___.

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