- •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.
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.
Monday
18.00 Meet Alex
Tuesday
17.00 — 20.00 Get ready for the test in algebra
21.00 Go to the cinema with Edna
Wednesday
17.00 — 20.00 Get ready for the test in algebra
21.30 Go to the pub with Alex
Thursday
18.00 Write the test in algebra
Friday
20.00 Visit parents
Saturday
12.00 Visit an art exhibition.
Sunday
Relax
Fiona: Hi, Susan. How are you?
Susan: Fine, thanks. And you?
Fiona: Not bad. Let's go to the bar on Monday.
Susan: I'm sorry. But I'm going to meet Alex on Monday.
Fiona: What about Tuesday?
Susan: _________________
Fiona: Let's meet on Wednesday.
Susan: _________________
Fiona: May be Thursday then?
Susan: _________________
Fiona: What about Friday?
Susan: _________________
Fiona: You are really busy this week!
Susan: That’s true. But I am going to be free on Saturday after 2 o’clock. Let’s go to the club on Saturday night.
Fiona: OK. See you on Saturday.
Susan: See you.
5.8 Complete the sentences using the verbs in the box.
am living like play comes am going to look is studying |
Carol ______from Hong Kong. She ______ mathematics at the University of Newcastle, in the North of England. “I ______the people very much. They are warm and friendly. I ______ on a campus. It takes me five minutes to walk to the city centre, where I can shop, or go to cafes and clubs. I often ______ table tennis. I______ for a job in a bank when I finish. Maybe here in Newcastle. Who knows?”
speaks study am doing am going |
Steven ______three languages – German, English, and Russian. “I ______ law at Harvard. But now I ______ a course in international studies in Paris. After the course, I ______ on holiday to Russia. I can’t wait to see the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.”
come teaches helps are going to train are staying are doing love |
3. Nick and Holly ______ voluntary work in Kenya for a year. They ______at Camp Kenya with fifty other volunteers, who ______ from all over the world. Holly ______ English, and Nick ______ local people to build schools and playgrounds. “The kids ______ football”, says Nick. When Nick and Holly go back to England, they ______ to be teachers.
5.9 Put these sentences into the negative and the question.
1. Henry can drive.
2. He can do what he likes.
3. We have to wear uniform.
4. We have to work hard.
5. You should phone us if you’re in trouble.
6. He should say yes.
7. You must help you parents!
8. I must visit Peter. He’s in hospital.
9. I may get home at midnight.