- •Module 1 education in great britain
- •Match the words with their translation.
- •2. Now listen to the track and say what these numbers refer to.
- •Uk Education System
- •3. Read the text carefully. Find and correct 7 spelling mistakes in it.
- •4. Make up questions to the words or expressions in italics. Practise asking and answering questions in pairs.
- •5. Work in pairs, a and b.
- •My Oxford
- •7. Look through the text and say what was Naomi’s attitude to her University.
- •8. Fill in the gaps in the interview with these questions. You have one extra question that you do not need to use.
- •Listen to the interview with Dr Philip Camp from Edinburgh University. Are these sentences true (t) or false (f)?
- •Listen to the interview again. Answer the following questions:
- •Write down 10 sentences about your University and its traditions. Use the key words from exercises 13-15.
- •19. Match the words to make collocations and match them with their translation
- •20. Complete the sentences with the collocations from ex. 2
- •21. Watch the clip again. Answer the questions?
- •23. Write an essay (about 120-170 words) on one of the following topics:
- •Module 2 education in the usa
- •Practise the pronunciation of the following words
- •Match the terms with their definitions. Think of possible Russian equivalents for these words
- •3. Read the text. The words in brackets are to be used in the correct form the system of higher education in the usa
- •4. Mark the statements as true (t) or false (f). Give comments wherever possible
- •Answer the following What-questions
- •Are the aspects of higher education the same or different from those in your country? Tick the correct box
- •7. Using the material above make up a dialogue on one of the following situations:
- •Work in pairs. Student a reads the first text, student b reads the second one. Ask and answer each other’s questions.
- •9. Discuss the following questions.
- •11. Try to write an equation mentioned in the talk.
- •12. Make a list of advice Melissa gives to scientists on their presentation of the material. Think of two more things to add to it.
- •13. Match the words to make collocations which match the definitions. Watch the video-clip “Standard academic questions and how to answer them” to check your answers.
- •14. Watch the video- clip again and complete the following summary of the presenter’s speech. The first letters of the necessary words are given to help you.
- •15. Match the words with their opposites
- •16. Fill in the gaps in the text with the words from the box
- •17. Look at the stimulating material (written information, pictures, headlines). Answer the questions after it.
- •Harvard Students in Cheating Scandal Say Collaboration Was Accepted By richard pérez-peña Published: August 31, 2012
- •In Harvard Now!
- •18. Choose one of the quotes about Harvard and explain what it means.
- •19. Project
- •Internet Search Task: Search the net to find information on the following points. The results are to be summarized in the form of presentation. The task can be done in groups of two or three.
20. Complete the sentences with the collocations from ex. 2
a) It is always important to develop and _________ _____________________ during your lifetime.
b) Although there are several buildings in our University, everything is situated in _________ _____________.
c) University graduates can boast high _________________ ________________ as well as scientific achievements.
d) Every year hundreds of students enter our University so life there is always _________ __ ______.
e) I like the way everything is organised in our lab and we have all necessary ____________ at our __________________.
21. Watch the clip again. Answer the questions?
1) What kind of University is Oxford?
2) What can you do at Oxford to develop yourself?
3) What world-changing leaders have graduated from Oxford?
4) What kind of resources does Oxford provide you with to study successfully?
5) What is Stephan Chambers?
6) According to the point of view of Stephan Chambers what kind of problems do scientists from Oxford try to solve?
7) What kind of spirit in the air can you feel when you are at Oxford?
8) How many colleges are there at the University of Oxford?
9) What does each of colleges have?
10) What areas of academic study does Oxford teach in?
11) Is Oxford more ancient or modern city?
12) How long will it take you to get from London to Oxford?
Speaking 1
22. Play “Boaster”. Work in micro-groups. Write down as many sentences as you can about YOUR University in 5 minutes. The task is to show how good it is (and why). Use the words and collocations from the unit. Take turns to boast. The group with the fullest list wins.
e.g. There are a lot students who will become world-changing leaders.
Writing 2
23. Write an essay (about 120-170 words) on one of the following topics:
1. Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.
(Leonardo da Vinci).
2. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which way do you prefer? Use specific details and examples to support your point of view.
3. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
4. How strict should a teacher be? How must teachers influence their students?
5. It is generally agreed that society benefits from the works of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of the scientists. Which type is valued more by your society in your opinion?
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: High schools should allow their students to study only the subjects they want to study.
7. It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose the plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.