IV. Grammar

1. Ask questions to the underlined parts of the sentences.

1. She is very good at English. 2. Our course lasts five years. 3. The brightest student in our group is Mary. 4. You can get this book at the library. 5. There are two terms in an academic year.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb (Active or Passive).

1. The University (found) in the 18^th century. 2. The library (provide) service for students. 3. A new gym with a swimming pool (build) next year. 4. Some classrooms (equip) with computers. 5. A lot of subjects (teach) at the University. 6. The classic universities (train) highly qualified specialists. 7. The academic year (divide) into two terms.

3. Translate the sentences paying attention to modal verbs.

1. Я не мог перевести текст без словаря. 2. Ей разрешили сдавать экзамен в мае. 3. Cтудентам нельзя пропускать занятия без причины. 4. Тебе следует поговорить с деканом. 5. Мне пришлось обратиться к преподавателю за помощью. 6. Зимой мы должны будем сдавать четыре экзамена. 7. Где можно взять этот учебник?

V. Text Siberian State Transport University

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Now you are a first-year student atSiberian State Transport University(STU). Theformername of our University was Novosibirsk Institute of Railway Engineers. It wasfoundedin 1932. Our Universityis locatedclose tothe public transport interchanges and is about 5 minutes’ walk from Zaeltstovskaya Metro Station. The University with more than 11,000 studentsis proud ofits mission to preparegraduatesforemploymentbothin Russiaandabroad. It is one of the leaders among Russian railwayeducational establishments.

Today the university is one of the largest educational and scientificcenters in Siberia withlong-standingcultural and military traditions. It is alsouniquefor its expressive architecture and historicalbackground.

Our graduates can be found working everywhere from the Ministry of Railways and LocalAdministration Authoritiestovariousrailway companies. The Universityachieveshighest graduateemployabilityratesbecause of its reputation and stronglinkswith railways.

Word List:

both … and	как … так и
close to	рядом с
educational establishment	образовательное учреждение
employability rate	уровень трудоустройства
employment	занятость
former	прежний, бывший
graduate	выпускник
link	связь
Local Administration Authorities	органы местного самоуправления
long-standing	давний
scientific	научный
to achieve	достигать
to be proud of	гордиться
to found	основывать
to be located	находиться
unique	уникальный
various	различный

Exercises

1. Answer the questions.

1. What is the name of your University?

2. When was it founded?

3. What is convenient about its location?

4. What is the goal of our University?

5. Why does our University take a special place among other educational establishments?

6. Where can our students work after graduation?

II

There are 2 departments in our University. They are day-time or full-time and correspondence departments. The day-time department has the following faculties: 1. Railway Transportation Management Faculty 2. Railway Construction Faculty 3. Building and road Machines Faculty 4. Civil Engineering Faculty 5. Bridges and Transport Tunnels Faculty 6. Engineering Economics Faculty 7. International Business and Law Faculty 8. Human Resources Management Faculty 8. …

Studying at our University gives a solid background in all spheres of knowledge and prepares for practical work.

The University providesa great number of programmes. The foreign language courses prepare students for avarietyof real life situations.

The teaching is carried outby anexperiencedandqualifiedteachingstaff.Tuitionincludesseveral forms of instruction, including lectures,tutorialsas well aspractical sessions in computer laboratories. Students arerequiredtoundertakeself-studyoutsideformal classes. The University provides some extra help to students who are having difficulties with their studies.

Students who wish to do research have all theopportunities for that. Our University is also a scientific centre having specialized research groups and laboratories for that kind of work.

The library occupies the area of some 3000 square metres and provides Web-access and service for students, lecturers and railway specialists. The classrooms and computer workshops are modern and spacious.

Word List:

area	площадь
as well as	также
background	подготовка
correspondence	зд. заочный
department	отделение
experienced	опытный
lecturer	преподаватель
modern	современный
opportunity	возможность
outside	вне
qualified	квалифицированный
solid	основательный
spacious	просторный
teaching staff	преподавательский состав
to carry out	выполнять
to do research	заниматься научной работой
to include	включать в себя
to occupy	занимать
to provide	обеспечивать, предоставлять
to require	требовать
to undertake	заниматься
tuition	обучение
tutorial	семинар, консультация
variety	ряд, множество
workshop	мастерская

Exercises

1. Answer the questions.

1. What are the departments of the University?

2. What department do you study at?

3. What is the name of your faculty?

4. Can you name the forms of instruction at the University?

5. What can be done if a student has some difficulties with his studies?

6. How does the University help students in their research?

7. What is the function of the library?

III

Student life within the University is characterized by a number of different theatre groups, the Club for Cheerful and Inquisitive, the University choir and the Drawing and painting studio where students apply their artistic talents. Student Leisure Centre regularly organises a wide range of leisure activities, concerts, shows, celebrations and discos. Sports Centre develops various kinds of sports: track-and-field, ski racing, skating, swimming, basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, chess, aerobics, even judo and sambo wrestling, weight lifting, biathlon and mountain climbing. STU has all the facilities for sports: open-air stadium, 2 skiing centres, special premises for sport games, Physical Education classes. A new gym with a swimming pool was built.

Sporting, cultural and social events and entertainments take place all year round and students can also enjoy after class activities as a way of making new friends or to pursue new interests. If I were ever asked for a recommendation on a place to study, STU would be my first suggestion.

Word List:

a range of	ряд
activities	деятельность
celebration	празднование
chess	шахматы
choir	хор
entertainment	развлечение
event	мероприятие
facilities	условия
gym	спортзал
mountain climbing	альпинизм
premises	помещение
suggestion	предложение
to apply	применять
to develop	развивать
to enjoy	наслаждаться
to pursue	заниматься
to take place	происходить, иметь место
track-and-field	легкая атлетика

Exercises

1. Answer the questions.

1. Where can students apply their talents if they wish?

2. How does Student Leisure Centre help students to organize their free time?

3. What sports can you go in for at the University?

4. What sports facilities are there?

5. What can students do if they want to relax after classes or to find new friends?

Assignments.

1. Tell some facts about your student’s life. Present information on:

   1. the name of your university;

   2. its location;

   3. the departments at your university;

   4. how long the complete course lasts;

   5. the number of students at the university;

   6. the subjects you study;

   7. the equipment the university is provided with;

   8. the examinations you take and the grants you receive;

   9. the students’ hostels;

10) what do you like and what do you don’t like about your university;

11) some interesting tradition of the university.