Focus on Language

1. Look at this extract from the Lingvo Dictionary.

The pronunciation in phonetic symbols

The part of speech

(n. = noun, v. = verb)

		B ook [ buk ] n. 1. книга; 2. литературное произведение; v . 1. записывать, регистрировать; 2. заносить в список; 3. заказывать, бронировать места, продавать билеты (обычно заранее); приглашать, договариваться a dj. книжный, ~ learning – теоретические знания
	Information in brackets (…) helps you to choose the right translation or shows which country this word is widely used in

~ means repeat the word

The translation

2. These words have more than one meaning. Use your dictionary to find out which part of speech they are and what meanings they have. Write two sentences to demonstrate different meanings of every word.

	Sentence 1	Sentence 2
book	I’ve bought a new book.	Have you already booked a room at a hotel?
train
might
last
course
honour
subject
degree
way

What do you think?

• Would you like to study abroad?

• What makes the British system of higher education unique?

• What degrees are awarded in Russian universities?

• How does the British system of higher education differ from the system of education in our country?

• Which elements of British system of higher education would you introduce in your university? Why?

Get real

1. Visit the websites of the world famous universities to find out:

   • degrees that they award in your field of science

   • courses available – traditional, modular, sandwich, etc.

   • admission requirements

   • forms of classes

Speaking

1. Work in pairs. Make a list of questions you would like to ask a university representative to find out as much as possible about the university/department you are hoping to study at. Make sure you ask about: variety of courses the university/faculty offers, degrees it awards, forms of teaching and methods of assessment used, tuition fees, facilities.

Managing your learning Make use of every opportunity you get to practice speaking in class. Role-plays help you prepare for a real-world experience

2. Change the partner. Take turns to ask each other about the university you have read.

Writing

1. Answer the questions:

• Have you ever filled in an application form?

• How did you feel about doing it?

• Are you good at filling in the forms?

• What sort of information do you have to provide?

2. Application forms mostly ask for information rather than ask questions. Match a line in A with a question in B.

A	B
1. First name	a. Where are you living at the moment?
2. Surname	b. Are you married or single?
3. Date of birth	c. Where were you born?
4. Country of origin	d. What’s your surname?
5. Present address	e. Where do you live?
6. Permanent address	f. What do you do?
7. Marital status	g. When were you born?
8. Occupation	h. How much do you earn?
9. Annual income	i. What’s your first name?

3. Fill in an application form for admission. Write in block capitals. Put N/A if the information is not applicable.

Application Form for admission as an undegraduate student 1. Personal information Title__________________________________________________________Mr/Mrs/Miss Surname__________________________________________________________________ First Name(s)______________________________________________________________ Date of birth (use figures only): date__________ month_____________ year___________ Place of birth____________________________Citizenship_________________________ Home address: street and house________________________________________________ city____________________country______________________postcode______________ Telephone (country, area code/phone number)____________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________________ Mailing address (if different from home address)__________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Disability/special needs If you would like to receive information on support for students with a disability tick here_______ 3. Prefered field of study first choice____________________________________________________________ second choice_____________________________________________________________ third choice_________________________________________________________ 4. Which semester are you applying for? ______________________________________ 5. University entrance qualifications: Type (gymnasia, lyceum, comprehensive school, vocational school, technical school)_____ _________________________________________________________________________ Date of completion________________________________________________________________ Average grade (not necessary for foreign certificates)_______________________________________________________________ 6. Professional training/practical training (please include references) Professional qualification ____________________________________________________ Duration of training from_______________________until__________________________ 7. Professional experience after training and/or other working experience (for more than 8 weeks, include references) __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 8. University/college previously attended (if you have previously been registered as a full-time student at a university/college, please supply all information) Institution________________________________________________________________ Qualifications completed/being studied_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Field of study _____________________________________________________________ Dates____________________________________________________________________ Date _____________________ Signature _________________

In the Realm of Science

1. In education as well as in many other spheres of our life there are a great number of abbreviations. Read and remember the abbreviations to do with the

degree titles, e.g.: BS stands for Bachelor of Science.

Do all of them have Russian equivalents?

A.S.	Associate of Science (USA)
A.A.	Associate of Arts (USA)
A.A.S.	Associate of Applied Science (USA)
BS	Bachelor of Science
BA	Bachelor of Arts
MS	Master of Science
MA	Master of Arts
MPhil	Master of Philosophy (UK)
MBA	Master of Business Administration
PhD	Doctor of Philosophy
Hons	Honours
HND	Higher National Diploma (UK)

2. What are degree titles in Russian education system?

Unit 1. Progress Monitoring In this unit you have worked on the vocabulary related to the topic “Higher education” undergraduate/graduate programme to choose a field of study to take a course of study to do coursework vocational qualification to study/prepare for a tutorial/essay/exam to award a (an honour) degree end-of-course assessment to undertake practical training to monitor one’s progress to design a programme of study a modular/sandwich course to receive marks/credit points compulsory/optional subjects classroom participation to pass “core”/”elective” modules Tick (V) the points you are confident about and cross (X) the ones you need to revise.

Unit 2 There is so much to study in science//Science Odyssey//Your personal science odyssey

Lead in

1. What natural sciences do you know?

2. Within 3 minutes with your partner brainstorm as many terms to do with natural sciences as you can. Compare your lists.

3. What natural science(s) do your terms refer to?

4. Read the definition of Astrobiology

Astrobiology studies the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe.

5. Work in pairs and answer the question: What does your field of science study?

Tool box: Giving definitions …is a science / study of … to study, to examine, to investigate, to describe, to deal with, to determine, etc.

Reading

1. Look through the definitions of some natural sciences dealing with environmental issues.

2. Match the definitions with the right titles of sciences. Mark the key words in each definition that helped you to make the right guessing. One has already been done for you.

Managing your learning Choosing techniques appropriate for your reading goals can save you time. Here are some reading techniques you may find helpful for reading efficiently—quickly and with good understanding. Guessing the new words Using a dictionary for new words Highlighting repeated or paraphrased key words.

A …uses scientific background to the processes which affect the environment and its management as well as considering the social, legal and policy implications of environmental issues.

B …uses a high level of mathematical technique for the description and analysis of complex environmental systems. It needs complicated statistical methods in the design of experiments and interpretation of measurements in the monitoring of the environment…

C …is concerned with the health of our environment and the significance of pollution. It focuses around our ability to improve our understanding of the effects of pollution on plants and animals and to develop early warning markers of organisms, population or environmental health.

D …is the scientific study of chemical and biochemical phenomena that occur in natural places. It deals with the behaviour of both natural and man-made substances in relation to atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial environment.

E …is the science of the relationship between organisms and their environments. It is the study of harmful effects of modern civilization on the environment, with a view toward prevention or reversal through conservation.

(Adapted from Lancaster University Undergraduate Prospectus Entry 2005)

1. Pollution Science (C)

2. Ecology ( )

3. Environmental Management ( )

4. Environmental Chemistry ( )

5. Environmental Mathematics ( )

Speaking

Which of the sciences listed below go with which sector of the chart according to its popularity with high school leavers? Give reasons for your choice.

Tool box: Making comparisons … is more/ less interesting than … rewarding challenging prestigious perspective well-paid difficult boring … is harder/better/worse than … … is the oldest of all, because … most challenging least difficult

a) Biological Sciences

b) Computer Science

c) Geography

d) Physics

e) Chemistry

f) Mathematics

g) Ecology

Follow the model:

I think		correspond(s) to
In my opinion	………	match(es)	sector …	because …
As far as I know		go(es) with

Listening

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1. Work with a partner. Choose the correct explanation of the words and phrases below. Use a dictionary if necessary.

1. If you study mammals you may probably deal with:

a) turtles b) monkeys c) bugs

2. If you are determined to do something you:

a) hesitate for too long b) are afraid of it c) are resolute

3. A specimen is a

a) illustration b) example c) sample

4. If you are embarrassed you feel:

a) confused b) angry c) impressed

5. Aeronautic means something that is related to:

a) water b) air c) cosmos

6. If you are embarrassed you feel:

a) confused b) angry c) impressed

7. If you deal with glassware you should remember that it is:

a) sharp b) sticky c) fragile

8. If you study the properties of a substance you study its:

a) origin b) quality & characteristic c) possible applications

9. Phenomenon is a:

a) fact or event in nature b) chemical reaction c) behaviour

10. If someone is counseling you they are:

a) coping off you b) advising you c) prompting you

11. When someone flunks at school or university they:

a) miss classes b) get awarded c) fail an exam

12. If something is tough it is:

a) difficult b) heavy c) unpleasant

13. If you are at loose ends you:

a) know exactly what you want to do b) feel relaxed c) have nothing to do

14. When you feel inspired by something you are:

a) motivated b) confused c) happy

15. If something is advanced it is:

a) basic b) higher &complex c) extraordinary

2. Listen to three research scientists telling how they got interested in science.

Identify each speaker. Tick (V) the correct piece of information about them.

Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4