- •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.
2.4 Look through the text and find English equivalents for the following Russian phrases.
Учиться очно; учиться без отрыва от производства; заботиться о; иметь высокую мотивацию; усердно работать; усердно заниматься; давать грант (дотацию, субсидию); занимать деньги под проценты; зарабатывать деньги; местные органы народного образования; платить за обучение; питание; финансовая помощь; ссуда (заем); стипендия; работать неполный рабочий день; работать полный рабочий день; каникулы; общежитие; сдаваемая комната; жить в одном доме; родной город (город, где человек постоянно живёт); жить на территории студенческого городка (университета); жить за пределами территории университета; получать оценки; заканчивать высшее учебное заведение; книжный магазин; предприятия общественного питания; места отдыха и развлечений; общественные мероприятия; главное событие; студенческие шествия, трюки и розыгрыши, организуемые студентами для сбора средств на благотворительные цели; благотворительность; вечер встречи выпускников американских университетов; выпускники колледжа или университета; пропускать занятия.
2.5 Insert suitable words from the list below into these phrases.
to live in a ….
financial aid ….
to live away from …
to finance ….
to live off …
local education ….
to … money from the bank
to take …. job
to study on a full-time ….
to …. a house
to earn ….
to get good …
to watch a football …
to spend time on ….
15. to skip ….
home town; money; campus; education; basis; grades; package; residence hall; social activities; borrow; lectures; authority; part-time; share; game
2.6 Complete the following sentences.
1. Many people in Britain study on a …. . 2. Those who study part-time are highly … . 3. Young students are thought to be … . 4. British students need money to … . 5. Money borrowed from the bank must be ….. 6. American students have to pay for … 7. Many American students work full-time … . 8. University is a time to live … . 9. Staying at home is … . 10. Many American students live on … . 11. Those who live off campus …. . 12. The interests of the British students are represented by … . 13. Rag week is … . 14. Homecoming is …. . 15. Student organizations include …. . 16. Alumni return to their colleges …. 17. Both British and American students try …
2.7 Agree or disagree with the statements given below. In case of agreement repeat the statement, in case of disagreement correct it.
Use the introductory phrases:
I (quite) agree. It’s true. Absolutely true. That’s right. I share this viewpoint. Exactly. Quite so.
I disagree. I don’ t quite agree. I can’t agree that … That’s false. That’s wrong. Quite the contrary. Not quite so.
1. British and American students enjoy themselves and do very little work. 2. Part-time students combine their studies with work. 3. British students do not pay for their tuition. 4. British students do not have to pay for rent, food and books. 5. American students do not have to pay for tuition. 6. The grant is a lot of money. 7. Many British students live in a hall of residence for their first year. 8. Staying at home with parents is very expensive. 9. Some American students share a house with housemates. 10. Living on campus results in better grades. 11. Homecoming is one of the highlights of the year in British universities. 12. There are several social, cultural and political student clubs and organizations in the US. 13. Parade usually takes place during homecoming weekend. 14. Social activities promote bad grades.