- •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.
2.19 In pairs or small groups speak on the following topics.
1. The popular image of student life in Great Britain (USA, Russia)
2. Full-time and part-time education in Britain (USA, Russia).
3. Students’ financial support in Britain (USA, Russia).
4. Social life in British (American, Russian) universities
EVERYDAY ENGLISH
3 .1 Imagine you are interviewing the President of one of the American universities. What questions would you ask to get some information about:
1) tuition fees and financial aid package;
2) the difference between colleges and universities;
3) living on campus; 4) forms of instruction;
5) student organizations;
6) degrees.
In your conversation you may use the phrases of requests:
Could (would) you … ? - Не могли бы Вы … ?
The replies are:
Certainly. – Конечно. Yes, of course. Yes, sure. – Да, конечно.
With pleasure. – С удовольствием. All right (okay).- Хорошо.
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.
A.: How do English universities choose students?
B.: You usually apply for four universities. The universities may interview you. They usually refuse to take students who fail their end-of-year exams.
A.: Have you applied for university yet?
B.: Yes, I heard from York University yesterday. I’m having an interview next week.
3.4 Read the following dialogues. Be ready to act them out.
Getting an “A”
Teacher: Bill, you wrote the paper on American art, didn’t you?
Bill: Yes. How was it?
T.: It was quite good. It showed a lot of careful research.
B.: Thank you. Does it mean I’ll get an “A” in the course?
T.: Yes, I think so.
Talk on College Life
Bob: How are you doing?
Peter: I’m doing fine, thank you.
B.: You’re graduating this year, aren’t you?
P.: Yes, in three months. I’ve already finished the required courses and passed my exams. I only have to present my graduate work.
B.: How many exams did you have to take?
P.: Three: philosophy, English and mathematics.
B.: What about your marks? Did everything turn out OK?
P.: Yes, excellent in all the subjects.
B.: Congratulations. I wish you the best of luck.
P.: Thank you. Goodbye.
B.: Bye.
In the University Library
Mike: I’d like to check this out, please.
Librarian: May I see your ID card, please?
M.: How long can I keep the book?
L.: For two weeks.
M.: Can I have it renewed after that?
L.: Yes. Just bring it in and we’ll stamp it again.
M.: All right. Thank you very much.
WRITING
4.1 You have received a letter from your English pen friend Nick who writes
… At college we have a variety of cultural, musical, social clubs and organizations. Could you tell me about student organizations that are the most popular in your university?
By the way, I am going to join the Wildlife Club …
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.
Remember the rules of letter writing.
Your address
Date
Dear Nick,
Thanks for …, or Many thanks for ….
……………………………………….
Please write to me or
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon or
Best wishes or Love,
Your name