Topic 3 University Life

1. Fill in the missing words and phrases: swimming, students, moved to, special, develop, International, foreign, semesters, recreation, library, Hygiene, extra, Olympic, university, physical culture

2. Translate the text into Ukrainian. National university of ukraine on physical education and sport

The National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport takes a prominent place in the international system of physical education and sports science.

It was founded in Kharkiv in 1930 and later 1) _________ Kyiv in 1944. Today the university is situated on 1 Fiskultuky Street in the centre of Kyiv near National Sport Complex Olimplijsky. The facilities of university include 9 academic buildings with spacious classrooms, a 2) _________, a reading room, computer classes, laboratories and a canteen. Moreover, students can 3) _________ their sport skills practising sport in numerous gyms, playing grounds, a 4) ________ pool, a rowing pool, a shooting gallery, and Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre “Olympic Style”.

Our university is a well-known educational centre. The students get deep knowledge in general and 5) ________ disciplines, such as Social and Humanitarian Sciences, Psychology, Pedagogies, History of Physical Culture, Biomechanics, Statistics, 6) ________, Sport Medicine, Treatment of Sport Injuries and Massage, one of the 7) _______ languages, and naturally many kinds of sport.

This allows them to become skilled teachers of physical education, coaches, and specialists in rehabilitation and 8) __________, physical culture or managers at different levels of sports system. They should study during 4 years to get Bachelor Degree and one or two 9) _______ years to receive Master’s Degree.

Each academic year begins on the first of September and is over in June. It is divided into two 10) __________. At the end of each semester students should take their credit-tests and exams. Having passed the exams 11) ________ enjoy holidays. Almost all the students get scholarship.

Educational process at the 12) _________ has harmonious integrity with scientific studies in various aspects. Those graduates gifted for research work have the opportunity to deepen their fundamental and applied knowledge and become scientists specializing in such aspects as the Olympic and professional sports, 13) _________ and physical education for different population groups, physical rehabilitation, etc.

The University maintains fruitful and beneficial cooperation with not only related higher educational institutions of different countries but also with the 14) _________ Olympic Committee, International Olympic Academy.

Our University has prepared a great number of outstanding athletes known as the winners of the 15) _______ Games, World and European Championships, major international competitions.

3. Write an essay about a famous graduate of our university, include information about his personal life, sport and social achievements.