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will need to juggle your studies along with tting in a social life and
mundane activities such as grocery shopping.
At university there are often large amounts of time that are to be
used for independent study. It can be easy to put off a piece of work if
the deadline is some while away. Some kind of time plan can be a very
useful tool for ensuring that you meet your deadlines.
There are four types of assessment common across the university.
These are essays, reports, presentations and exams. Writing an essay
is your opportunity to show what you know about a given subject. You
may be asked to write a report at the end of a practical or research
project. A report differs from an essay in that it usually ends with clear
recommendations as a result of your ndings.You may be asked to
give presentations in a variety of situations such as a research project,
a piece of design work or a group project.
You may have between 10 and 25 hours teaching time a week,
depending on the practical elements of the course. A lecture is a
presentation from a tutor on a specic topic area to a large group of
students. Lectures usually take place in a lecture theatre and can
accommodate as many as 300 students. You will be expected to take
notes and to have undertaken some reading on the topic beforehand. It
can be tempting to miss lectures. Good attendance generally equates
to good marks. Lectures often give direction to further reading and
provide the foundation for further seminars.
Seminars take place in much smaller groups than a lecture and
will often be timetabled to enable discussion to develop. Seminars
give opportunity to ask questions, clarify areas and discuss the subject
matter. Undertaking any suggested reading will make it easier to
participate in seminars and feel more condent contributing to any
discussion.
Task 8. Answer the questions.
1. Why is it necessary to manage time effectively?
2. What types of assessment do you know?
3. What is the difference between a report and a presentation?
4. What is the difference between a lecture and a seminar?
5. What opportunities do seminars give?
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GRAMMAR
Study the information.
Impersonal sentences
(Безличные предложения)
Безличные предложения It + to be + прилагательное, суще-
ствительное или числительное используются:
1. Для описания явлений природы и состояния погоды.
It is cold. Холодно.
It is very sunny. Очень солнечно.
2. Для обозначения времени и расстояния.
It is 9 a. m. Сейчас 9 часов.
It is far away from here. Далеко отсюда.
3. Для перевода наречий: возможно, трудно, поздно, легко,
рано, далеко.
It is easy for him to study English. Ему легко изучать английский
язык.
4. Для указания количества времени, которое требуется для
совершения действия.
It takes… to… соответствует русским «мне нужно … времени,
чтобы что-то сделать»; «у меня уходит … времени на …».
It takes me about thirty minutes to do my morning exercise. На
утреннюю зарядку у меня уходит около тридцати минут.
5. С глаголами в страдательном залоге: believe, understand,
say, know, report, expect, think, consider.
It is believed that English is easy to study. Считается, что
английский язык изучать легко.
Утвердительное
предложение
It is easy for me to
speak English.
It’s very hot outside.
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Вопросительное
предложение
Is it easy for you to
speak English?
Is it hot outside?
Отрицательное
предложение
It is not easy for me to
speak English.
It’s not always hot in
July.
Present Simple Tense
(Настоящее простое время)
Present Simple употребляется, чтобы описать:
1. Привычные действия и распорядок дня. Указатели
времени: always, usually, often, sometimes, occasionally, seldom,
rarely, never; in the morning/afternoon/evening; every day/week/
month/year.
We go to the cinema every weekend. Мы ходим в кино каждые
выходные.
2. Постоянные состояния и действия.
She works as an economist. Она работает экономистом (это
ее профессия).
3. Факты и законы природы.
The plants grow better in summer. Растения растут лучше
летом.
4. События, происходящие по расписанию, программе (расписания поездов, самолетов, автобусов; телепрограммы, официальные встречи, конференции и т. п.).
The train arrives at the station at 8 o’clock. Поезд прибывает на
станцию в 8 часов.
5. Инструкции и руководства.
First you go down the street and then you turn left. Сначала
идите до конца улицы, затем поверните налево.
Утвердительное
предложение
I/you/ we/they swim
every day.
She/he/it swims every
day.
Вопросительное
предложение
Do I swim every day? I don’t (do not) swim
Does she swim every
day?
Отрицательное
предложение
every day.
She doesn’t (does not)
swim every day.
Present Continuous Tense
(Настоящее длительное время)
Present Continuous употребляется, чтобы описать:
1. Действие, которое происходит в момент речи.
He is not interviewing now. He is talking to his teacher. Он не
проводит собеседование сейчас. Он разговаривает со своим
учителем.
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2. Временные действия и состояния. Указатели времени:
today, this week, these days, tonight, at present.
She is working as a shop-assistant these days. В данное время
она работает продавцом (это не постоянная занятость).
3. Изменяющиеся и прогрессирующие действия. Часто
используется с прилагательными в сравнительной степени.
It is becoming colder. Становится холоднее.
4. Личные планы, назначенные на ближайшее будущее.
Часто с указателями места и времени.
Mrs. Brown is arriving at the train station tomorrow at 9.00. Мис-
сис Браун прибывает на вокзал завтра в 9:00.
5. Часто повторяющиеся действия, чтобы передать раздражение или удивление. Маркеры времени: always, constantly,
continuously.
My brother is constantly interrupting me! Мой брат все время
меня перебивает!
Образуется: be + V-ing (Participle I)
Утвердительное
предложение
I am swimming now. Am I swimming now? I am not swimming
She/he/it is swimming
now.
You/we/they are
swimming now.
Вопросительное
предложение
Is she/he/it swimming
now?
Are you/we/they
swimming now?
Отрицательное
предложение
now.
She/he/it is not swim-
ming now.
You/we/they are not
swimming now.
Глаголы, которые не употребляются в Present Continuous
(употребляются в Present Simple): be, have, need, hear, see, like,
love, dislike, hate, know, understand, want, hope.
Task 9. Read the sentences and translate them into Russian.
1. It’s difcult to enter the university.
2. She is asking a question at the moment.
3. A report differs from an essay.
4. I always encourage questions at any time.
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5. Lectures usually take place in a lecture hall.
6. It is easy to put off a piece of work if the deadline is some
while away.
7. This year I am pursuing an English Specialist Major and
a Book & Media Studies Minor.
8. But all students, throughout their education, experience the
highs and lows of learning ability.
Task 10. Make negative and interrogative sentences.
1. It’s easy to clarify areas and discuss the subject matter.
2. It’s obligatory to participate in seminars.
3. It’s important to get Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
4. Formal education takes place in a school environment with
classrooms of multiple students.
5. Educational methods include storytelling, discussion,
teaching, training, and directed research.
6. In most countries today, full-time education is compulsory for
all children up to a certain age.
7. Many countries are now drastically changing the way they
educate their citizens.
8. The world is changing at an ever quickening rate, which means
that a lot of knowledge becomes obsolete and inaccurate more quickly.
Task 11. Put the verbs in the brackets into the Present Simple
or the Present Continuous Tense.
1. Every morning mother goes / is going to the university.
2. It is 8 o’clock now. She teaches / is teaching students.
3. Every day Anna leaves / is leaving the house at half past eight.
4. Now it is half past eight. Anna leaves / is leaving the house.
5. We often watch / are watching the latest international news.
6. Now we sit / are sitting in armchairs and watch / are
watching TV.
7. Sometimes Mike does / is doing his homework in the evening.
8. Look at Mike. He does / is doing his homework.
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Task 12. Find mistakes and correct them.
1. Where your sister work?
2. I’m go to the cinema tonight.
3. How much you sleep?
4. We no wear a uniform at school.
5. That’s my brother over there. He stands near the window.
6. Claire not like oranges.
7. Sorry. You can’t speak to Jane. She’s sleep.
8. My friend live in Great Britain.
Task 13.Translate into English.
1. — Где Вадим?
— Он пишет доклад по экономике.
2. — Он умеет делать презентации на английском языке?
— Нет, он ужасно говорит по-английски.
3. Я не знаю человека, который разговаривает с моим пре-
подавателем.
4. Я часто разговариваю с моим другом о нашей поездке на
научную конференцию.
5. Он не видит, что я на него смотрю. Он читает учебник по
экономике.
6. Позвоните ему сейчас. Я думаю, что он дома.
7. Посмотрите на человека, который стоит у окна. Это мой
преподаватель английского языка.
8. Джон на улице. Он моет машину.
LISTENING
Task 14. You will listen to a talk about the University of
Manchester. Before you listen, look at the statements (1–8) listed
below and underline the key words. Think of synonyms for the
key words.
1. University of Manchester is a wonderful place to study.
2. They can offer an unrivaled rang of opportunities.
3. You will nd impressive teaching rooms across the campus.
4. Professors and lecturers are involved in cutting-edge research.
5. They offer around 500 different degree courses.
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6. The University has a reputation for pioneering problem-based
approach to learning.
7. Students work on real-life case studies.
8. Students develop their skills and talents.
Task 15. Listen to the talk and ll in the gaps using one to
three words.
1. University of Manchester has a reputation for high quality ___
teaching.
2. They have got some of the ___ ___ ___ in the UK.
3. Students can use ___ ___ John Ryland library on Deansgate.
4. Their courses are taught by men and women who are ___ ___
in their eld.
5. They offer ___ ___ ___ of subjects than any other British
University.
6. They have a course to ___ everyone.
7. The study abroad unit organizes ___ placements.
8. Outside the ___ ___ students can get involved in different
activities.
Task 16. Discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think it is important for universities to offer an
unrivaled rang of opportunities?
2. Is it necessary for teacher and students to be involved in
cutting-edge research?
3. Is it essential for students to be involved in Leadership
programs where they develop their skills and talents?
SPEAKING
Task 17. Study the information about effective presentations
in Appendix 2 and make a self-presentation. Follow the plan:
1. Your school and career choice.
2. Your major and favorite subjects.
3. The university you study at.
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Unit 2. APPEARANCE AND CHARACTER
LEAD-IN
Task 1. Discuss the following statements. Do you agree with
them? Why / why not? Give your reasons.
• “I think that being happy makes the biggest impact on your
physical appearance.”
Drew Barrymore
• “Our character is what we do when we think no one is
looking.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
• “Our ability to handle life’s challenges is a measure of our
strength of character.”
Les Brown
• “You never get a second chance to make a rst impression.”
Will Rogers
Task 2. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the rst thing you notice about a person?
2. What do the clothes someone wears say about that person?
3. What kinds of things do you do to improve/maintain your
appearance?
4. Do people in your country talk a lot about other people’s
appearance?
5. What do you value in your friends?
6. Who are your role models?
VOCABULARY
Task 3. Choose the correct word in the sentences.
1. Nicole Kidman is a redhead / blonde now. But she often
changes her hair colour.
2. Victoria Beckham is very plump / thin.
3. Sports personality Michael Jordan is very short / tall.
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4. Mike thinks that the American singer Beyonce is very
beautiful / ordinary. But Tom says she doesn’t look Special.
5. Brad Pitt is very ugly / handsome.
6. The male actor Bruce Willis is long-haired / bald. He has a
shaved head.
7. David Beckham is physically t / fat and very unt.
8. If you want to get ahead in your job, you need to look scruffy /
presentable.
9. Arnold Schwarzenegger is well-built / abby.
Task 4. Match the adjectives (A) to their opposites (B). Use
them to tell the class about your personality.
Example: I am normally quite an assertive person, as long as
I know that waht I want to do is the right thing.
A. B.
1. assertive a. impatient
2. condent b. unfeeling
3. tolerant c. submissive
4. impulsive d. tactful
5. considerate e. aloof
6. compliant f. insecure
7. approachable g. obstinate
8. indiscreet h. cautious
Task 5. The adjectives below can be used with the prex ‘self’
to talk about personality traits. Read the sentences and decide
what kind of person might say them.
appointed
centered
condent
self-
conscious
disciplined
destructive
obsessed
reliant
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1. I follow a specic routine every day. I never stray from it.
First it’s exercising, then tidying up the house and off to work.
2. No, I want to go to the cinema! I don’t care what you want
to do.
3. You go in rst. I know I look awful in this dress. Everybody’s
going to laugh at me.
4. No, no I can do it! Really, I’m used to doing things for myself.
5. I don’t mind going to parties on my own. I nd it easy to talk
to people I don’t know.
6. I’m sorry, I really can’t help you. I’m tired and I just want to
be alone.
7. I have no intention of giving up smoking, even though I can’t
afford it and I know it’s affecting my health.
8. In the absence of the manager, I’m in charge.
Task 6. Translate the sentences into English.
1. Воспитанность — это хорошие манеры и умение вести
себя в обществе.
2. Дисциплинированный человек соблюдает правила и
умеет распоряжаться собственным временем.
3. Толерантность не позволяет предвзято относиться к пред-
ставителям иных наций, этносов и религий.
4. Пунктуальность — это отсутствие опозданий и умение
выполнять поручения в срок.
5. Щедрые люди занимаются благотворительностью, т. е. по -
могают нуждающимся, жертвуют средства специальным фондам.
6. Решимость — это готовность принимать решения, уме-
ние осуществлять задуманное, не робея и не поддаваясь опасениям.
7. Чувство собственного достоинства — это самоуважение и
высокая оценка своих качеств, понимание их ценности и значимости.
8. Честный человек всегда уважает собеседника, поэтому
говорит ему правду, иногда даже неприятную, но необходимую.
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