Lesson 9

1. Technical School. Getting Deep Knowledge. Social-useful Work.

Reading and speaking.

You are going to read about your educational establishment.

Pre – reading task.

1) Check the meaning of these words in your dictionary.,

establishment (n)	serving (n)
duke (n)	a birthplace (n)
a sugar-refinery (n)	to come back (v)
facilities (n)	essential (adj)
a foreman (n)	to provide (v)

2) Read the words and word – combination with the translation.

it takes me 15 minutes to get to the technical school	це займає в мене 15 хвилин добратися до технікуму
at 20 minutes past 8	20 хвилин дев’ятого
to have 4 pairs of lessons a day	ми маємо 4 пари кожен день
to make a good progress	робити гарні успіхи
term	семестр
a specialized room	навчальний кабінет
normally	як правило
a workshop	майстерня
metal – work	робота по металу
a laboratory	лабораторія
a cloak – room	гардероб
to equip	обладжувати
a dining	їдальня
a gymnasium	спортивний зал
a competition	змагання

Sort out the school subjects given in the box according to the timetable you have this year (had in the final year of your school life). Add any other subjects that you have (had):

Algebra	Geometry	Home Economy classes	Ukrainian Literature	Geography
Chemistry	English	World Literature	Handicraft classes	Valeology
Music	History	Physical Education (PT)	Computer Studies	Physics
Arts	Biology	Ukrainian Language	Russian Language

Lesson	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight

Match the subjects given in Activity 2 to the things they study:

16. This science studies forces or qualities such as heat, light, sound pressure, gravity and electricity and the way they affect objects. ______

17. A branch of mathematics in which letters are used to present possible quantities. _____

18. The study of the world, land formation, climate, seas, towns and population. ______

19. The scientific study of the characteristics and composition of substances and the way they react with other substances. ______

20. Sports and games. ______

21. A mathematical science concerned with the measurement of lines, angles, curves and shapes. ______

22. Activities such as embroidery, knitting, pottery, carving, etc. which involve making things with your own hands. ______

23. Classes that teach students to use electronic machines that can quickly make calculations, store and rearrange information. ______

24. A subject that deals with the past. ______

25. A study of novels, plays and poetry. ______

26. The science which is concerned with the study of living beings. _____

27. A science that studies a system of a communication which consists of a set of sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular country for talking or writing. _______

28. A school subject at which students create paintings or sculptures by themselves. _____

29. Classes where students get knowledge how to lead a healthy life. ______

30. Classes in which students learn how to do work about the house. ______

Our Technical Secondary School.

As we become older we realize that there are some essential things and places we always want to come back to. They are certainly our birtplace, our home, our school and our technical school. We will always be indebted to our teachers for the rest of our lives.

I study at the Technical Secondary School of Food Industry in town Smila. This educational establishment is one of the oldest and best-known in our country. It is more than one hundred years old. It was founded in 1884 by Duke Bobrynsky, who was the owner of several sugar-refineries in that places. There was a need to have their own specialists in serving the facilities of these plants. Because they had to prepare these specialists or invite them from abroad. So the first mechanical classes appeared which prepared the specialists, the foremen for these plants.

After the revolution it was a technical school which prepared mechanics and technologists of sugar industry for the whole country. In 1928 it was reorganized into the sugar institute. In 1934 it become a technical school again. Many distinguished people of Ukraine studied at Smila.

The Technical school provided fine teaching futilities in mechanics, technology, treatment of materials, automatization and computing.

There is a library with thausands of books.

The technical school ocupied three buildings with classrooms and labolatories — one old and two new ones. Non-residential students live in a hostel. When you come into the administrative buildings №3 you will see a hall and a corrider with many doors of administrative services, book-kepeng. There is a gimnasium where we have our Physical training and an assembling hall. There are many classrooms. And the students study various subjects there: mathematic, physics, chemistry, biology, Ukrainian and foreign languages. This billing is connected with building №2 by the corridor. There are many laboratories, specialized rooms, many classrooms. They are equipped with modem teachong materials, necessary devices and facilities. Owe students are working hard. They have a good practice in the laboratories and at the plants. That is why our school-leavers are well prepared for their future profession. There is also a canteen where students can have a fine during the breaks.

Sport plays a very important part in the life of our technical school. Many competition and tournaments are held in the gymnasium and on the stadium.

It is possible to study computer and English language in the clubs.

Meetings and parties are often hold in the assembly hall. The students decorate it for special oceaslions to make it look more attractive.

The school year begins on the first of September, known as a Day of Knowledge. It is devided into two terms. At the and of every term the students have sessional examinations. They pass tests credits and examination in different subjects.

The students study the school subjects on the first year of studies, such as Mathematics, History, Ukrainian and Forcing Languages. And they study special subjects according to their profession special subjects according to their profession on the senior years of study. In general the tuition lasty for 4 years.

Uur daces started at 8.20 and last till 14.30. So we usually have 4 pairs of lessons a day. A pair lasts for 80 minutes. After the lessons many students go to work to the reading hall to prepare their homework there.

It is not easy to study at the technical school, but it is a very good and unforgettable time for us.

Comprehension

Decide whether the following statements are true or false

1. There are some essential things and places we always want to come back.

2. This educational establish went is a new one and best-known in our country.

3. It was founded after the revolution.

4. In 1928 it was reorganized into mechanical classes.

5. The technical school provides fine teaching facilities in mechanics, cooking and design.

6. There is one building with classrooms and laboratories.

7. Non – residential students live in a hostel.

8. We leave our cloths in the gymnasium.

9. Our school – leavers are well prepared for their future profession.

10. It is very easy to study at the technical school.

Writing

Full in the gaps with the words given in the box, read the text and compare the author’s thoughts about his school and class with yours.

My Technical School

a student	divided	me
food technologies	terms	five days
centre	subjects	start
to get	progress	last
knowledge	pairs of lessons	study

As you know I am ______(1) of Smila technical school of _____(2). It is quite old about 100 years old and quite big. It takes ____ (3) only ten minutes ______ (4) there. I go to school _____ (4) a week. Our classes _____(5) at 8.20 and_____(6) till 2.30. So we have 3 or 4 ______(7) a day. We_____ (8) many different_____ (9): Ukrainian, English, World Literature, History, Physics, Chemistry, Programming, and Computer sciences. I make a good_____(10) in these subjects. The school year is_____(11) into 2_____(12). It begins on the 1-ts of September known as a Day of______(13).

Speaking

Answer the following questions about your technical school:

 What school do/did you go to? Is is a private school?

 How old is your school? Is it situated in old or modern building? How many storeys (floors) has it got? How many students study in it? How many teachers work in it?

 Has you school got any modern equipment in science laboratories, computer classes, etc.?

 Has your school library got a good stock of set literature?

 Has your school got any interesting traditions?

 Do you know any famous people who studied in your school?

 Do you like the quality of teaching in your school?

 Did/do you get on well all the teachers and students of tour class?

 What were tour favorite subjects in school and why?

 What school subjects were you good and bad at?

 If you could choose the subjects you like to learn, which would you choose and why?

 Is the discipline in your school very strict? Have you ever been punished for breaking school rules? How?

 Do the students of your school have to wear a uniform? Describe it. Are they happy about it?

 Are the girls allowed to wear make up and jewellery in your school?

 What is the allowed to wear make up and jewellery in your school?

 Do/did you often eat in the school canteen? Do/did you like the food there?

 Do/did often have out-of-class activities? Do/did you like to take part in them?

 Do/did go in for any king of sports in school?

 Do/did your school have a drama club, a choir or any other clubs?

 Could you think of any changes in your school that would make your studies and school life more interesting and pleasant?

 Which things about your school life to remember and which to forget?

 What in your opinion are the main characteristics of a good school? Can you find any of these in your school?

 Did you have to change schools? How often? Was it difficult for you to get used to a new class?

 Is/was you class friendly? Yes/No. Why?

 Did/do you do anything together? Do/did you enjoy it?

 Are/were you a leader or a passive member of your class?

 Do/did your classmates ever have quarrels, fights or misunderstandings? Who usually acts/ acted as a peacemaker?

 Do you think your class will keep up friendly relations in future?

Memory work

Art is long, life is short – вік живи – вік учись

As is the workman so is the work – по роботі пізнати майстра

It is never too late to learn – вчитися ніколи не пізно

Where there is a will there is a way – де є хотіння там є і вміння

Live and learn – живи і вчися

Business before please – зробив діло – гуляй сміло

instead - замість

last - тривати