I. Our University 1. Запишите данные слова с переводом в тетрадь и запомните их. graduates - выпускник, университета overestimate- переоценить consist of- состоять, быть составленным из (чего-л., кого-л.) inseparably -неотделимо; неразрывно; нераздельно comprise -включать; заключать в себе, содержать scientific – научный constant – постоянный, неизменный rapid - быстрый, скорый, стремительный requirements - требования implementation - выполнение, исполнение, осуществление though - хотя, несмотря на 2. Запишите и запомните следующие словосочетания и их перевод: on the command of – по приказу federal state higher educational institution - Федеральное государственное высшее учебное образовательное учреждение Pre-University Training Faculty - Факультет довузовской подготовки Institute of Rail Operation and Information Technologies - Институт управления и информационных технологий Part-Time Faculty -Вечерний факультет 3. Запишите слова и подберите синонимы к ним. Command, several, modern, rapid, constant. 4. Запишите слова и подберите антонимы к ним. Graduate, important, safety, active, modern, upper. 5. Переведите следующие слова. Почему их можно перевести без словаря? Reorganized, university, modern, centre, programmes, international, forums. 7. Изучите грамматический раздел модуля по теме "Наречие. Имя прилагательное” 8. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык. 1. The history of the university dates back to September 1896 when on the command of His Imperial Majesty Nicholas II Moscow Engineering School was founded. 2. The university provides its students with modern knowledge oriented towards constant and rapid changes in the railway system. 3. In 1913 Engineering School was reorganized into Moscow Railway Transport Institute. 4. The equipment of the classes and laboratories satisfies all the requirements of the modern standards. 5. The university carries out great scientific research work. 6. It is one of the few transport universities in Russia with a branched network of departments. 9. Составьте пять вопросов к данному предложению. Graduates of Moscow State University of Railway Engineering is work in different structures of railway industry.

Text 1 Our University

Moscow State University of Railway Engineering is the Russian federal state higher educational institution. It is one of the oldest, largest and the most prestigious transport universities in the country. Our university is inseparably connected with railway transport and railway construction. Its graduates work in different structures of railway industry which role and importance for Russia cannot be overestimated. The history of the university dates back to September 1896 when on the command of His Imperial Majesty Nicholas II Moscow Engineering School was founded. Its first students were prepared as specialists of railway track construction. In 1913 Engineering School was reorganized into Moscow Railway Transport Institute. Since 1993 it has become Moscow State University of Railway Engineering. Now the university consists of several institutes. They are: the Institute of Rail Operation and Information Technologies, the Institute of Economics and Finance, the Institute of the Humanities, Law Institute and others. It also has the Part-Time and the Pre-University Training Faculties. The university comprises the Medical College, the Railway Transport College, the Law College and the gymnasium.

The university provides its students with modern knowledge oriented towards constant and rapid changes in the railway system. The equipment of the classes and laboratories satisfies all the requirements of the modern standards. Though the university is one of the oldest in Russia it is still growing and developing. It is integrating into the world’s educational and scientific community. New demands to the system of education make the university apply innovative programmes and seek partnership for their implementation. Today the university is a modern research and educational centre with advanced laboratory facilities for study and qualified staff training. It is one of the few transport universities in Russia with a branched network of departments. The university carries out great scientific research work. It involves such directions as Information Technologies on transport and traffic safety programmes. Our university actively represents its scientific and educational interests at international forums in Russia and abroad.

1. Прочитайте текст и разбейте его на абзацы.

2. Выделите основную идею текста и запишите ее на английском языке.

3. Прочитайте следующие предложения и скажите, какое предложение не соответствует информации в тексте.

1. The history of the university dates back to September 1896.

2. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering is rather young and it is still growing and developing.

3. It is the only university in Russia with a branched network of departments.

4. The university carries out great scientific research work.

4. Переведите следующие предложения на английский язык.

1. Оборудование аудиторий и лабораторий соответствует всем современным требованием.

2. В университете проводиться научно-исследовательская работа.

3. Высшее образование в России на сегодняшний день включает в себя три основных вида образовательных учреждений.

4. МГУ им. Ломоносова является самым старым университетом в России.

5. В университете были организованы три факультета: философский, медицинский и юридический.

6. Московский университет состоит из огромного комплекса зданий и строений.

7. Во время обучения студентам предлагается изучить определённое число учебных предметов в соответствии с учебным планом по специальности

5. Прочитайте смысловой кусок и передайте его содержание одним предложением.

Now the university consists of several institutes. They are: the Institute of Rail Operation and Information Technologies, the Institute of Economics and Finance, the Institute of the Humanities, Law Institute and others. It also has the Part-Time and the Pre-University Training Faculties. The university comprises the Medical College, the Railway Transport College, the Law College and the gymnasium.

6. Прочитайте текст во второй раз и ответьте на следующие вопросы.

1. What university do you study at?

2. Where do its graduates work?

3. When was the university established?

4. Who was the founder of the university?

5. What was the first name of the university?

6. What was the name of the first speciality at Moscow Engineering School?

7. How many institutes does the university consist of? Name some of them.

8. What facilities for study and qualified staff training are there in the university?

9. Does the university carry out scientific research work?

10. What are the main directions of scientific research work?

7. Опираясь на информацию текста, сделайте краткое сообщение по теме "Мой Университет".

8. Назовите дополнительную информацию к предложенной теме, не указанную в тексте.

9. Составьте аннотацию к тексту.

10. Просмотрев учебную презентацию по заданной теме, подготовьте свою презентацию, продолжительностью не более пяти минут, целью которой является описать преимущества и недостатки систем образования одной из англоговорящих стран.

II

Educational System in Russia

1. Найдите перевод этих слов в словаре и запишите их с переводом в тетрадь.

citizens

to enroll

obtains

to admit

approach

sophisticated

employment

eligible

2. Прослушайте и повторите за диктором новые слова, пользуясь сетевым словарем. (См. приложение 7).

3. Запишите и запомните следующие словосочетания и их перевод:

elementary school - начальная школа

entrance exams - вступительный экзамен

higher education -institutions высшее учебное заведение (вуз)

free of charge - бесплатно

tuition fee - плата за обучение

post-graduate - последипломный

4. Запишите слова и подберите синонимы к ним.

Purpose, complete, transition, guarantee, long-standing, responsible.

5. Запишите слова и подберите антонимы к ним.

Recent, easy, excellent, advanced, major, move.

6. Переведите следующие слова. Почему их можно перевести без словаря?

Guarantees , system, globalization, federation, standard, process, organise, accredited.

7. Изучите грамматический раздел модуля по теме "Наречие и прилагательное". (Приложение 5)

8. Переведите следующие предложения на русский язык.

1. The Russian educational system may be arranged into four major groups: primary, secondary, higher and postgraduate.

2. They have to pass Russian and Mathematics.

3. Vocational school or a College, which usually takes three years to complete.

4. Higher education in Russia is provided by state and non-state accredited higher education institutions

5. The standard of higher education in Russia is considered to be one of the best in the world.

6. Many students wishing to enter a university need additional preparation to gain admission.

7. The Education reform programme aims to promote equity of higher education. 

8. the universities are free to enroll students on a fee-paying basis and have the right to define the fee for their programmes according to the market price and demand.