- •In Unit 3 you will learn about the Belarusian State University, its history and present-day activities, its students and teachers, structure and facilities.
- •Welcome to the University!
- •International Activity
- •1 Are these sentences true (t) or false (f) according to the text? Correct the false ones.
- •3 Look through the text once again and complete the sentences.
- •4 Make up true sentences about the Belarusian State University using the table below.
- •5 Tell the group what these numbers and dates are connected with.
1 Are these sentences true (t) or false (f) according to the text? Correct the false ones.
1. The Belarusian State University is the oldest university, it was founded in 1821. |
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2. There are two forms of learning: full-time and part-time. |
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3. Academic success of students is assessed three times a year at the end of each semester. |
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4. Professors are engaged in fundamental and applied research, students attend lectures and seminars. |
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5. The University is headed by the Rector and is assisted by two Vice-rectors. |
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6.The academic staff of the BSU is highly qualified. |
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7. Each of the University study building is equipped with up-to-date facilities. |
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8. The University offers high quality learning experience, which enables students to develop intellectually. |
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2 Find equivalents to the following Russian word combinations in the text and write them down.
1. главное высшее учебное заведение |
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2. старейший университет |
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3. две формы обучения |
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4. заочное отделение |
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5. посещать лекции и семинары |
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6. устное или письменное тестирование |
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7. фундаментальные и прикладные исследования |
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8. преподавательский состав |
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9. профессора и доценты |
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10. различные отрасли народного хозяйства |
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3 Look through the text once again and complete the sentences.
The Belarusian State University is ________________________________
The Belarusian State University ranks high _________________________
The University is headed by _____________________________________
Students attend _______________________________________________
Academic success of students is assessed ___________________________
Professors and students are engaged in ____________________________
The University laboratories are equipped with _______________________
The Fundamental Library in the BSU ______________________________
The Belarusian State University cooperatwith _______________________
The University learning experience enes students _______________________
4 Make up true sentences about the Belarusian State University using the table below.
The Belarusian State University |
is has ranks trains organizes participates |
the major higher education establishment in Belarus. a center of education, culture and science. the oldest University in our country. 17 Faculties and 5 Research Institutes. more than 20,000 students. specialists in 57 fields. a very good library. a member of the International Universities' Association. high among European Universities. in a number of international projects. international conferences, seminars, etc. |