13. Listen to the interview with Dr Philip Camp from Edinburgh University. Are these sentences true (t) or false (f)?

0. The questions of the interview are devoted to the University of Edinburgh. T

1. Practical work is not very important in Chemistry. ___

2. Teaching at the University is well-balanced. ___

3. Edinburgh University is small and very old. ___

4. At the end of the academic year students organise a special event. ___

5. There’s usually a final- year show. ___

6. There are no formal ceremonies at the University. ___

7. The Principal is the absolute top of the University. ___

8. John Knox was a famous religious person. ___

9. At the final ceremony everyone has to wear white suits.

10. The final ceremony is a great event at the end of each student’s degree. ___

13. Listen to the interview again. Answer the following questions:

1. What department does Philip work at?

2. Does Edinburgh University provide theoretical or practical knowledge?

3. What fields of Science does Philip mention?

4. What do the final-year students organise at the end of the academic year?

5. Who usually takes part in football matches?

6. What do the rest of the students do?

7. What special piece of clothes connected with John Knox is there at Edinburgh University?

8. Who gave the money to the University to build a hall where the graduation ceremonies are now held?

9. Who “blesses” the students at the end of the academic year?

13. Write down 10 sentences about your University and its traditions. Use the key words from exercises 13-15.

e.g. Theoretical work is more important in our Department.

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Before viewing

13. Watch first 40 seconds of the clip. While watching take notes by writing names of all the things you see in the pictures. After watching you'll be given some time to complete your notes. Try to write as many words as you can. Then watch the beginning of the clip for the second time to check and complete your notes.

13. Oxford, just like many other Universities, can boast (похвастаться) its traditions. Match the words to the pictures.

PUNTING		SUBFUSC
	ROWING
	STUDENT FELLOWSHIP
TUTOR		CHOIR

Watch the full clip. There is ONE thing from the list NOT SHOWN in the clip. Which one?

19. Match the words to make collocations and match them with their translation

Academic	rigorously	Тщательно продумывать
lead and breed	leaders	Лидеры изменяющегося мира
think	at one's fingertips	Непосредственная близость
grow	excellence	Успехи в учебе, успеваемость
world-changing	of centuries	Выдающийся исследовательский университет
have smth	connections	Современный и динамичный
preeminent	education	Транспортная сеть
long legacy	intellectually	Направлять и определять образование
close	and vibrant	Интеллектуально развиваться (расти)
modern	proximity	Наследие веков
transport	research university	Знать что-то как свои пять пальцев, иметь под рукой