- •Contents
- •Chapter 1. School Education.
- •School education in the uk
- •1. Complete the chart with the words below. Some words may be used more than once.
- •2. Listen again . What do the terms mean? Are they the same in Britain and the usa?
- •3. Use the table to speak about the school system in England and the usa. Then make a similar story about the school system in your country.
- •1. Read the story of a girl’s first school day. Complete the gaps with the missing verbs. My First Day of School
- •Chapter 2. School Memories and Experiences.
- •Remember the Days of the Old Schoolyard
- •2. How does the writer of the song feel about his schooldays? Were they a completely happy time? What words / lines tell you this? Compare your opinions in a group.
- •1. Read the text about school days’ memories.
- •2.Look at the words in bold in the above text and try to explain them.
- •3. Fill in the sentences with the correct words from the list below:
- •4. Complete the phrases with the correct word(s) from the list below.
- •5. Fill in the phrases with the correct preposition from the box. Then choose any five items and make sentences.
- •6. Problem verbs corner
- •1. Translate the sentences from the text:
- •2. Choose the right verb:
- •1. Match the word(s) in a with their English equivalents in b and their Russian equivalents in c.
- •2. Fill in the gaps with the word(s) from the list:
- •3. Consider the situation and answer the questions.
- •1. You will hear Tim Moores, who went to Harrow, one of the most famous public schools in Britain, in the 1950s. He was sent there at the age of twelve and ran away four years later.
- •2. Listen to the text once and discuss the following:
- •3. Use the words in the list below (taken from the text) to complete the following summary.
- •4. Writing task.
- •Chapter 3. Leaving School.
- •1. Read the text about education in Russia.
- •2. Fill in the gaps with the synonyms from the text:
- •3.Answer the questions:
- •4. Discussion. Discuss these questions with a partner. Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
- •5. What do you remember about the system of school education in Great Britain? How does it differ from Russia?
- •1.Answer the questions.
- •2. Match the words with their definitions:
- •3. Find in the text the equivalent to the following Russian word(s):
- •4. Use some of the above words to complete the sentences:
- •1. Read the text and compare your list with what you can find in the text. Unified State Examination in Russian Federation
- •2. Read the statements and decide if they are true or false.
- •3. Find the English equivalents in the text:
- •4. Match the words in bold type in the text with their synonyms.
- •6. Do Russian and British systems of testing the school leavers’ knowledge have anything in common? What are the differences?
- •High School Crisis in the United States
- •1. Match the word(s) or expression(s):
- •Exams: a Survival Plan
- •1. Find the English equivalents for the following expression:
- •2. Fill in the phrases with the correct word(s) from the box.
- •3. Fill in the gaps with the right preposition(s) from the box.
- •5. Discussion. Discuss these questions with a partner.
- •2. Try to guess if the following statements are True or False:
- •3. Read the text and check your predictions.
- •4. Discussion. Discuss the following in groups:
- •Chapter 4. University Education.
- •1. You can normally do these subjects at university but not always at school:
- •2. Read the statements spoken by university students. What is each person studying?
- •1. Match the verbs on the left to the nouns on the right. Some verbs can be used more than once. Translate the phrases into your language.
- •2. Replace the underlined word with its synonym(s) from the previous exercise.
- •3. Answer the questions:
- •Studying at a British university.
- •1. Answer the questions:
- •2. Compare the system of higher education in the uk to your country. Answer these questions:
- •1. Match the words in a to their definitions in b:
- •2. Complete the sentences using the vocabulary from the previous exercise.
- •3. Read the text and decide if the statements below are true or false. What’s a university education worth?
- •4. Discuss the questions with your partner:
- •1. Discuss these questions with a partner. Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
- •2. Match the words in a to their definitions in b:
- •3. Now listen to the programme and answer the questions:
- •4. Read the statement and decide if they are true or false. Correct the false ones.
- •1. Answer these questions with a partner.
- •2. Read the information about universities in the usa and say which university:
- •3. Now read the text again and fill in the table with the information about the universities:
- •4. Prepare a report about a world famous university. Include the following information:
- •Chapter 5. Starting University Life.
- •1. Read the article which gives advice to students embarking on their university career. Match the headings 1-10 below to the paragraphs a-h.
- •Freshmen Survival Advice for Life
- •2. Vocabulary work. Find the English equivalents in the text for the following words and phrases.
- •3. Match the words in a and b to make phrases and use them in the sentences below.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with the right preposition and give the Russian equivalent.
- •5. Fill in the missing parts of speech. Some of the answers come from the text.
- •6. Discuss the advice in the article in small groups or pairs. Consider the following:
- •1. Discuss these questions with a partner. Share your ideas with the rest of the class.
- •2. Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the sentences below.
- •3. Listen to the students. Put the experiences and tips about student money in the order you hear them.
- •4. Discuss the tips you heard.
- •1. Read the text and answer the questions below. Who Needs a Degree? No number of letters after your name can teach you about life.
- •2. Read the statement and decide if they are true or false. Correct the false ones.
- •3. Match the words from the text with their definitions.
- •4. Find the English equivalents for the following Russian words and phrases.
- •5. Discussion. Discuss in the questions groups.
- •6. Writing. Choose one of the quotations you feel you are most capable to write on.
- •References:
1. Read the article which gives advice to students embarking on their university career. Match the headings 1-10 below to the paragraphs a-h.
There are two extra headings you don’t have to use.
Be thoughtful
Communicate
Find meaning
Find resources
Learn the rules
Monitor your money
Network
Prioritize
Stay healthy
Study
Freshmen Survival Advice for Life
The campus is a new world, and here, it is not the strong but the teachable who survive. Institutions for post-secondary education are not just about classrooms and laboratories; there is more to learn at college or university than what is covered in class. These are Life Skills. Most will probably remember less about Introductory Psychology than they will about how that professor changed their attitude. So to this new crop of freshman, and to those who have already begun their academic career, I offer some tips for student survival based on the experiences of those who have already survived.
A: There are so many new things to do at a new college or university, social and academic. Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but don’t forget why you are there. Set parameters for social activities and manage your time wisely.
B: Every campus has its own set of rules and regulations, and they are usually pretty good at letting you know what they are. They can usually be found in your student handbook (student guide, joining instructions, calendar). READ THEM. It may seem like reading stereo instructions, but if you know how to play the game, you have a better chance of winning.
C: This point cannot be overemphasized. Think about the money you will be spending and consider how much of it you are wasting for every course you have to repeat or replace. You are a student now – studying is your job. You know what you have to do; don’t underestimate the time it takes to be prepared for classes, papers and exams. Don’t procrastinate and say you’ll read something later. Later never comes.
D: You will learn a lot about who you are while you are at college or university, but there will always be more to learn. Explore new ideas and how they relate to you, but don’t make hasty decisions. Consider your options, and what is sparking your interest. Take some time and think about it.
E: Getting a post-secondary education is expensive. Whether you are paying with scholarships, grants, student loans, parental aid or paying for the whole thing yourself, remember: Avoid the Automatic Teller Machine (Bank Machine) – it’s too easy to forget how much you’ve spent. Be prepared for expensive textbooks. Estimate your costs before you go – begin with what you have (your income or allotted funds for the year) and subtract fixed costs (tuition, rent/housing costs, car payments/insurance, parking), factor in food, books, other supplies, spending money. Be generous, and put it on paper. Don’t eat out – cooking may take a bit longer, but it’s far less expensive. If you don’t know how, learn.
F: This is something I did not learn until it was almost too late. Getting to know your instructors and fellow students is invaluable to learning and to your future plans. A good working relationship with your instructor will make your course work a lot less confusing. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Take advantage of their office hours. Make yourself known to them, so that they are in a better position to help you. And don’t forget your fellow students. Though some disciplines thrive on competition, students can still work together. Study together and form study groups, share resources and edit each other’s work. These may be friends or career boosters you are building up for a lifetime – don’t neglect them.
G: A large part of the learning process at this level is learning to be a better communicator. There’s an old saying that says you have two ears and one mouth for a reason – listen more and talk less. Pay attention to those who have spent years in the field you are interested in and learn from the experiences of senior students. But good listening skills are not enough. Express yourself clearly. Being a good communicator is a vital life skill, one that will serve you well in whatever career path you choose.
H: Your mind will be very active while you are in college – make sure that your body is up to the challenge. Exercise helps to increase the flow of oxygenated blood to every part of the body. All of your muscles and organs – including the brain – require oxygen, so make sure you spend time every day (or every second day) raising your heart rate through some kind of aerobic activity. To exercise and study effectively, your body also needs fuel. Make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet. Finances and lack of time force many students to adopt unhealthy eating habits – a lot of fast-food, eating out or canned/frozen/boxed food at home. Don’t eat out, if you can avoid it. Eat fresh food whenever possible. Drink water. Pay attention to your physical health. Your life needs balance.
Just remember that what you put into your University experience is what you’ll get out of it. If you want to be successful academically then you really need to grow up quickly and get focused on your classes as soon as possible You can absolutely fit in lots of fun into your busy schedule, just keep your priorities straight and always take care of your classes first. Good luck and keep it classy.