- •Unit II the way they study
- •1.1 Here are some university subjects but the letters are mixed up. What are the subjects?
- •1.2 Some of the subjects from the exercise above are arts (гуманитарные науки) and some are sciences (естественные науки). Write the subjects into the following columns.
- •1.4 What do the following university subjects study? Match a and b.
- •1.5 Read these sentences spoken by university students. What is each person studying?
- •1.6 Read the sentences in column a and find their opposites in column b.
- •1.7 Read and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •1.8 Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •1.9 Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •Student life
- •2.4 Look through the text and find English equivalents for the following Russian phrases.
- •2.5 Insert suitable words from the list below into these phrases.
- •2.6 Complete the following sentences.
- •2.7 Agree or disagree with the statements given below. In case of agreement repeat the statement, in case of disagreement correct it.
- •2.8 Look through the words given below and choose those which (in your opinion) could be used when describing student activities in Britain and the usa.
- •2.9 Answer the following questions.
- •2.10 Read the text and find information about:
- •2.19 In pairs or small groups speak on the following topics.
- •3 .1 Imagine you are interviewing the President of one of the American universities. What questions would you ask to get some information about:
- •3.2 Act also as a “president” and give brief information on the above mentioned topics.
- •3.3 Practise the conversation below with your partner, and then act it to the class. Make similar conversation about Russian universities with your partner.
- •3.4 Read the following dialogues. Be ready to act them out.
- •In the University Library
- •4.1 You have received a letter from your English pen friend Nick who writes
- •4.2 Write a letter to Nick. In your letter tell him about different student social activities (clubs and organizations) of your university. Ask 3 questions about the Wildlife Club.
- •Self – study
- •5.1 Look at the picture. Say what children are doing at the math class.
- •5.4 Are the sentences correct or incorrect? Correct the mistakes.
- •5.5 Choose the correct form of the verb.
- •5.7 Fiona is phoning Susan. She would like to meet with her. But Susan is very busy this week. Look at the notes in Susan’s diary and complete the conversation.
- •Tuesday
- •5.9 Put these sentences into the negative and the question.
- •5.10 Answer the questions about you.
- •5.11 Here are the past participles of some verbs. Write the infinitives.
- •5.12 Are the sentences written in Active or Passive?
- •5.13 Translate into Russian.
- •5.14 Choose the correct letter.
- •5.20 Translate into English.
Unit II the way they study
1.1 Here are some university subjects but the letters are mixed up. What are the subjects?
1. tahms 2. chipsys 3. irthosy 4. rat 5. omutcerp 6. ngelhsi 7. simcu 8. gareabl 9. ryemegot 10. colyspgohy 11. awl 12. sopyhiolph
1.2 Some of the subjects from the exercise above are arts (гуманитарные науки) and some are sciences (естественные науки). Write the subjects into the following columns.
arts sciences
e.g. art maths
1.3 Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
art physics maths physical education (PE) history biology geography |
1. The study of motion, mechanics and energy is part of ____. 2. The natural world and the study of life and plant forms is called ___. 3. The subject which includes equations, fractions, addition and subtraction is ___. 4. The subject which covers drawing, painting, and sculpture is called ___.
5. The study of land forms and population growths are included in ___. 6. Running, playing tennis, and other sports are part of ____. 7. The subject of what has happened to the cultures and countries of the world is ___.
1.4 What do the following university subjects study? Match a and b.
A B
1. mathematics (maths) a. animals
2. physics b. gymnastics
3. history c. 25y + 32x =51z
4. geography d. e = mc2
5. physical education (training) e. H2 O
6. English f. the countries of the world
7. chemistry g. the 15th century
8. biology h. computers
9. information technology i. spelling
1.5 Read these sentences spoken by university students. What is each person studying?
1. We have to know everything about high-level programming languages. 2. I’m concentrating on square roots. 3. I’ve been reading many books on the solar system. 4. We’ve spent a lot of time on studying sound, heat, light, and electricity. 5. We’re going to concentrate on Freud and Jung this term. 6. We attend all lectures about animals and plants. 7. It’s very difficult to talk about moral conflicts.
1.6 Read the sentences in column a and find their opposites in column b.
A B
1. I passed my exam. |
a. I live at home with my parents. |
2. I did very well. |
b. I skip all lectures. |
3. I got a very high mark. |
c. I didn’t get a very good grade. |
4. I study full-time. |
d. I’m hopeless at maths. |
5. I got a good grade. |
e. My tuition is free of charge. |
6. I’m good at English. |
f. I did very badly. |
7. I attend all lectures. |
g. I got a very low mark. |
8. I live in a hall of residence. |
h. I study on a part-time basis. |
9. I pay for my tuition.
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i. I failed my exam. |