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development (n), existence (n), emerge (v), abroad (adv), emphasis (n), rapid-

ly (adv), reorganize (v).

4. Choose the appropriate word from the list to fill in the gaps, making any necessary changes: rise, apply, alumni, emphasis, high-class, undergo, activi-

ty.

1.The School __________ work in the industry, software development companies, administrative structures. 2. During all these years the School of Computer Technologies and Informatics _________ several structural reorganizations. 3. The demand for specialists in this field permanently _______. 4. The ________ in the education process is made on computer science, software and information systems.

5.This is the main educational ________ of the School. 6. There are _________

specialists and modern scientific laboratories. 7. It has always been aimed at the relevant theoretical and _______ issues.

5.Work in groups. One of you is an undergraduate student of the School of Computer Technologies and Informatics, the rest of you are the freshers. Make up a dialogue exchanging information about the School you have recently entered. Mention the following:

∙Disciplines you are going to study.

∙Departments of the School.

∙Programming languages studied here.

∙Possible degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.).

∙Possible career opportunities.

THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, MEASUREMENT

AND BIOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS

1. Read the text and translate it into Russian.

The School of Information, Measurement and Biotechnical Systems was founded in 1999. Initially it was called the School of Instrument Making, Biomedical and Ecological Engineering. The School appeared during the inner ETU restructure and due to the increasing demand for such branches as Instrument Making and Biomedical Engineering.

Among the departments of the School there are those that for more than half a century have been training leading specialists in the sphere of informationmeasuring, navigation, acoustic and biomedical systems and technology. In 1996 there was opened a department that trains specialists in the sphere of environmen-

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tal protection. The School of Information, Measurement and Biotechnical Systems differs from the rest of ETU Schools which deal in their specific fields of knowledge, as the sphere of its interests lies on the crossroad of many engineering and technology branches.

Academic courses at the School are oriented on applied tasks – laser measurement devices and systems, biomedical technology, technical means of ecological monitoring, measurement technique systems, non-destructive testing, and systems of autonomous navigation. The faculty realizes the educational programmes with the main purpose of providing the high quality and competitiveness of human resources development for priority and high-tech national industry on the basis of integration and cooperation with strategic partners. The representatives from St. Petersburg industry and scientists from the Academy of Science of Russia are invited to read lectures for students’ better understanding of the present problems in science and industry.

The School’s alumni develop and research information-measuring, acoustics, laser, navigation systems, systems of non-destructive control in instrument making, motor industry, shipbuilding and other fields; develop and produce different medical devices and systems. They are also busy with various medical and ecological complexes, biotechnical systems ergonomic supply, ecological and environmental activities.

The School of Information, Measurement and Biotechnical Systems trains bachelors in Instrument Technology, Biotechnical Systems and Technologies, System Analysis and Control and Urban Environmental Safety. Master’s degree programme also includes Instrument Technology and Biotechnical Systems and Technologies. The Faculty trains PhD students as well. In research and development the School co-operates with scientists from the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Poland, Finland.

2. Fill in the correct preposition: to, on (2), for, with, from.

1. There has always been a demand ______ these branches. 2. It differs greatly ______ the rest of ETU schools. 3. All of them are formed according _______

specific fields of knowledge. 4. The sphere of its interests lies _____ the crossroad of many engineering and technology branches. 5. Academic courses at the School are oriented ______ applied tasks. 6. They are also busy _______various medical and ecological complexes.

3. Explain the words in bold from the text.

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4. a) Fill in the chart with different parts of speech where possible.

interest

systematic

lead

differ

initially

purpose

educational

scientifically

b) Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the words from the chart.

1.Mary was the ________ actress in this film.

2.Don’t you know this outstanding _________? He has invented the Relativity Theory.

3.Margaret does her morning exercises ________, every morning at 10

o’clock.

4.Of course the film __________________very much from the book.

5.Jim was absolutely indifferent to what she said, he seemed not to be

________ at all.

6.Have you done it on ________?

7.Write your _______here, please, then put your signature beside it.

8.When I finish my higher ________, I will definitely choose this job.

5. Speak about main advantages and disadvantages of studying at the School of Information, Measurement and Biotechnical Systems.

THE SCHOOL OF RADIO ENGINEERING

AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

1. Read and translate the text into Russian.

The School of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications is the oldest in Saint-Petersburg State Electrotechnical University and the oldest radio engineering school in Russia. The Radio Engineering Department appeared in 1945 and occupied a very important place within the formation and development of radio engineering education in the USSR and Russia.

The School considers and develops traditions of the Russian radio engineering school laid by the inventor of the radio Alexander Popov. His followers and stu-

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dents defined trends in the research and academic studies of Radio Engineering. The School scientists got the State awards twice: for making automated transmitting sets for ship equipment and for developing multichannel satellite equipment for watching and registration of radiation in the near space.

The School staff have wide sphere of scientific interests: broad-banded communication systems; space radio engineering systems; laser radar, measuring and control complexes; electromagnetic compatibility and marine radar systems. Wellequipped computer laboratories are used for academic studies and research.

Since its foundation the School has been following the latest developments of science, technology and industry. Several years ago the School started a new programme – Telecommunications. The alumni of this fac ulty work in such fields as space-based and ground-based radar, navigation and traffic administration, satellite and cellular communication, personal telecommunication service, computer-based information collection and processing systems, movable communication, audiovisual technology, high-frequency and microwave engineering, computer-aided de-

sign of radioelectronic facilities, analog and digital microcircuitry.

The School cooperates with the universities from Finland, France, Italy, Sweden, China, Poland, Germany, the United States of America. Nowadays the School of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications trains bachelors and masters in the following areas: Electronic means design and technology, Infoand telecommunication technologies, Radio Engineering. The School graduated thousands of specialists, dozens of candidates and doctors of sciences, who lead the radio-engineering industry of our country.

2. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)? Correct the false ones.

1.School Faculty of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications is the oldest school in Russia.

2.A. Popov was among the co-founders of the School.

3.Scientific interests of the School staff include: computer graphics; transformation, processing, transmitting and receiving of information.

4.One of the recent School’s programmes is Telecommunications.

5.The alumni of this Faculty work in such spheres as satellite and cellular communication or computer programming.

3.Work with the text. Think about the synonyms to the words in bold

and antonyms to the words in italics:

e.g. to monitor – (syn.) to control, observe, oversee

to appear – (ant.) to disappear, vanish.

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4. Make the nouns from the verbs. e.g. agree (v) – agreement (n)

appear, form, develop, consider, define, transmit, register, measure, equip,

found, navigate, cooperate, train, graduate.

5. Match the beginnings of the sentences (1–5) with th eir endings (a–e).

1.The School develops traditions of Russian radio engineering school;

2.The School scientists;

3.Well-equipped computer laboratories;

4.The alumni of this school;

5.Nowadays the School of Radio Engineering and Telecommunications;

a)trains bachelors and masters.

b)are used for academic studies and researches.

c)laid down by the inventor of the radio Alexander Popov.

d)work in such fields as space-based and ground-based radar.

e)got the State awards twice.

6. Translate the text into English.

Сегодня средствами радиосвязи оснащены все виды самолетов, морских и речных судов, научные экспедиции. Космическая радиосвязь позволяет преодолевать огромные расстояния, с ее помощью мы получаем ценную научную информацию. Но радио – это не только радиотелефонная и радиотелеграфная связь, радиовещание и телевидение, но и радиолокация, радиоастрономия, радиоуправление и многие другие области техники, которые возникли и успешно развиваются благодаря выдающемуся изобретению нашего соотечественника А. С. Попова. После того как было открыто электричество, по проводам научились передавать электрические сигналы, переносившие телеграммы и живую человеческую речь. Но ведь телефонные и телеграфные провода не протянешь за судом или самолетом, за поездом или автомобилем. И тут людям помогло радио. Для передачи сообщения без проводов нужны лишь радиопередатчик и радиоприемник, которые связаны между собой электромагнитными волнами – радиоволнами, излучаемыми передатчиком и принимаемыми приемником.

7. Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue about Alexander Popov and his in-

vention.

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Part II

TEXTS AND EXERCISES ON THE MAJOR WORLD UNIVERSITIES

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

1. Learn the following words and phrases: academic (adj) [ˌæk ə'demɪk] – зд. научный;

academic (n) – преподаватель или научный сотрудник колледжа или университета;

as well as (adv) – так же, как;

carry out (v) – выполнять, проводить;

personalized (adj) ['pɜːs(ə)n(ə)laɪz] – личное, персонализированное; scholar (n) ['skɔlə] – ученый (обычно гуманитарий);

graduate (n) ['grædju ət] – выпускник университета; house (v) – предоставлять жилье, вмещать;

facility (n) – возможность, благоприятные условия, средства; run (v) – зд. управлять;

standing (n) – положение, статус, ранг, репутация; pursuit (n) – стремление, поиск.

2. Read and translate the text.

The University of Cambridge (informally known as «Cambridge University» or simply as «Cambridge») is a public research university located in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in the Englishspeaking world (after the University of Oxford), and the third-oldest surviving university in the world.

The reputation of the University of Cambridge for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges. These high standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and by its extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are world experts in their fields, but also more personalized teaching arranged through the Colleges. Many opportunities exist for students to interact with scholars of all levels, both formally and informally.

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There are 31 Colleges in Cambridge. Three are for women (New Hall, Newnham and Lucy Cavendish) and two admit only graduates (Clare Hall and Darwin). The remainder house and teach all students enrolled in courses of study or research at the University.

Each College is an independent institution with its own property and income. The Colleges appoint their own staff and are responsible for selecting students, in accordance with the University regulations. The teaching of students is shared between the Colleges and the University departments. Degrees are awarded by the University.

Within each College, staff and students of all disciplines are brought together. This cross-fertilization has encouraged the free exchange of ideas, which has led to the creation of a number of new companies. Trinity and St. John’s have also established science parks, providing facilities for start-ups, and making a significant contribution to the identification of Cambridge as a centre of innovation and technology.

In addition to the collections on display in the University’s libraries and museums, there is a wealth of sporting and cultural activity at the University of Cambridge, much of it organized by individual clubs and societies run by staff and students. Although the University does not offer courses in the creative arts or sport, there is a strong tradition of achievement in these fields, with many former students going on to gain international standing as artists, performers and athletes. Initiatives ensure that aspiring performers enrich their education with a high level of activity outside the lecture.

The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. The University of Cambridge is rich in history – its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. The University’s museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University's academics and students.

3. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1.What does the reputation of University of Cambridge reflect?

2.What does the teaching at this University consist of?

3.Are there any sporting or cultural activities in the University of Cam-

bridge?

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4.How can one be recognized as an athlete or an artist, if there are no courses in the creative arts or sport at the University?

5.What is the difference between «a scientist» and «a scholar»?

4.Say whether these statements are True (T) or False (F). Correct the false ones.

1) The University of Cambridge is the first-oldest university in the Englishspeaking world.

2) The University of Cambridge is well-known for its outstanding academic achievement in teaching.

3) Only the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge have led to such high standards.

4) Personalized teaching is one of the elements in the teaching process at Cambridge.

5) There is an opportunity to interact with scholars, but only formally.

6) According to University regulations, the staff is elected by students’ voting. 7) Sometimes degrees can be awarded by Colleges.

8) Among various courses at the University one can also find courses in the creative arts and sports.

9) Many former students gain international standing as artists, performers and athletes.

10) A high level of activity outside the lecture is not at all necessary at the University of Cambridge.

5.Translate the following phrases into Russian: public research university, an outstanding academic achievement, world-class original research, crossfertilization, free exchange, creative arts, former students, to gain international standing, aspiring performers, an exciting insight.

6.Complete the sentences with these prepositions: at, with (2), for (2), of, in, out, to (2).

1.Teaching consists not only ______ lectures, seminars and practical classes.

2.The University of Cambridge is rich ______ history. 3. These high standards are the result of the learning opportunities offered ______ Cambridge. 4. The reputation of the University ______ outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide. 5. This has led ______ the creation of a number of new companies. 6. The Colleges appoint their own staff and they are responsible ______ selecting stu-

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dents. 7. A great number of the world-class original researches are carried ______

by the staff of the University. 8. Many opportunities exist for students to interact

______ scholars of all levels. 9. In addition ______ the collections on display in the University’s libraries and museums, there is a wealth of other activity at the University. 10. In accordance ______ the University regulations the Colleges appoint their own staff.

7. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the University of Cambridge.

MASSACHUSSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Learn the following words and phrases: emphasis (n) ['emfəsɪs] – акцент, внимание;

emphasize (v) ['emfəsaɪz] – придавать особое значение, подчеркивать, акцентировать;

engineering education – инженерное (техническое) образование; applied (adj) [ə'plaɪd] – прикладной;

teaching staff – профессорско-преподавательский состав; tenure (n) ['tenjuə] – срок пребывания (в должности); charter (n) ['ʧɑːtə] – устав;

coupling (adj) ['kʌplɪŋ] – совместный; advance (v) – продвигать, двигать вперед;

scholarship (n) ['skɔləʃɪp] – образованность, эрудиция; bring to bear – влиять, воздействовать.

2. Read and translate the text.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific, engineering, and technological education and research, and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Founded in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States, the Institute adopted the European polytechnic university model and emphasized laboratory instruction from an early date. MIT’s early emphasis on applied technology at the undergraduate and graduate levels led to close cooperation with industry. Researchers were involved in efforts to develop computers, radar,

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and inertial guidance in connection with defense research during World War II and the Cold War.

The current 168-acre campus opened in 1916 and extends over 1 mile (1.6 km) along the northern bank of the Charles River basin. In the past 60 years, MIT’s educational disciplines have expanded beyond the physical sciences and engineering into fields such as biology, economics, linguistics, political science, and management.

MIT has around 1,020 faculty members, of whom over 210 are women. Faculty are responsible for lecturing classes, advising both graduate and undergraduate students, and sitting on academic committees, as well as conducting original research. Between 1964 and 2009, a total of seventeen faculty and staff members affiliated with MIT were awarded Nobel Prizes (thirteen in 25 years). MIT faculty members, past or present, have won a total of twenty-seven Nobel Prizes, the majority in Economics or Physics. Among current faculty and teaching staff, there are eighty Guggenheim Fellows, six Fulbright Scholars, and twenty-nine MacArthur Fellows. Faculty members who have made extraordinary contributions to their research field as well as the MIT community are granted appointments as Institute Professors for the remainder of their tenures.

The Institute admitted its first students in 1865, four years after the approval of its founding charter. The opening marked the culmination of an extended effort by William Barton Rogers, a distinguished natural scientist, to establish a new kind of independent educational institution relevant to an increasingly industrialized America. Rogers believed that professional competence is best fostered by coupling teaching and research and by focusing attention on real-world problems. Toward this end, he pioneered the development of the teaching laboratory.

Today MIT is a world-class educational institution. Teaching and research with relevance to the practical world as a guiding principle continue to be its primary purpose. MIT is independent, coeducational, and privately endowed. The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community.

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