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Exercise 7. Multiple Choice Comprehension Test
Listen again to the recording of the text Studying in Coventry and then select the statement which is the most accurate in each case:
1)a. Coventry is the largest industrial centre in Britain.
b.Coventry is the only British centre of engineering excellence.
c.Coventry is one of the major centres for automotive design and manufacture in Britain.
2)a. Coventry University’s academic buildings are situated in different parts of the city.
b.Coventry University has a wide range of facilities for study, leisure and recreation, mainly concentrated on a single-city centre campus.
c, Coventry University campus is on the outskirts of Coventry.
3)a. Coventry University is the newest British institution of higher education.
b.Coventry University is known to have a long education tradition.
c.Coventry University traces its roots back as far as 1992.
Exercise 8. Written Summary
Listen to the recording Studying in Coventry and write a summary of the text in approximately 40 words.
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to become a student at a |
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university |
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exams which have to be |
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someone who has success |
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understanding, competence |
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a hostel provided by the |
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university |
highly rated |
having a good reputation |
launderette |
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washing and drying laundry |
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On entering Lviv Polytechnic University, students follow a four year course lead ing to the award of a bachelor’s degree. Ukrainian students need to p6ssess a certificate of secondary education and they have to sit an entrance examination and achieve high marks in order to be admitted.
There are numerous spacious lecture theatres, laboratories, study rooms with Up to date equipment, a computer centre, de sign studios etc.
All the Schools are well served with teaching rooms, computing facilities and laboratories.
The Ivan Franko State University was founded in 1661.
Careers Guidance provides educational and careers information for students and helps graduates to find suitable career opportunities after they leave the Univer sity.
Sufficient grasp of the language is needed to cope with the academic de mands of the course.
Many students live in a students’ village consisting of 15 halls of residence, within walking distance of the University campus.
The University has a proud record of achievement in teaching and research and in cultural, artistic and sporting ac tivities and it is highly rated by our young people.
Priory Hall is the main hall of residence on campus, containing 547 single bed rooms in three blocks with a refectory, TV lounges and its own launderette.
There are numerous spacious lecture theatres, laboratories study rooms with up to date equipment, a computer centre, de sign studios etc.
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laxing in |
numerous |
very many |
offer |
to present or provide with |
on hand |
provided for people to use |
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studies continued beyond |
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first degree level |
provide |
to supply, make available |
recreation |
spare-time, leisure activity |
refectory |
a dining room, often in an |
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educational institution |
research |
a systematic investigation |
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in a field of knowledge |
sit an exam |
to take an exam |
specialise |
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employees (in a university, |
staff |
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and other personnel) |
subject area |
field of study |
syllabus |
a detailed description of |
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studies |
Priory Hall is the main hall of residence on campus, containing 547 single bed rooms in three blocks with a refectory, TV lounges and its own launderette. There are numerous spacious lecture theatres, laboratories and study rooms. The University and the city have much to offer students from across the world. There are plenty of eating places on hand.
The tuition fees for non EU-students at Coventry University are £6,900 per an num for postgraduate courses.
Physical education is provided for stu dents of all years.
There are also University sports and rec reation centres on the Black Sea coast, where students can spend their summer vacations.
Priory Hall is the main hall of residence on campus, containing 547 single study rooms, a refectory etc.
Coventry University aims to provide educational opportunities through high quality teaching and research. Ukrainian students need to possess a certificate of secondary education and they have to sit an entrance examination and achieve high marks in order to be admitted.
It is a university which specialises in the major branches of technology, including electrical power engineering
The University’s Computing Services are there to assist all students and staff in the pursuit of learning and research.
The University Library offers a modem service to users from all subject areas. The curricula and syllabuses have been thoroughly revised and modernised, fol lowing the example of the world’s lead ing technological universities.
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In Lviv students can gain qualifications |
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in almost any field of human activity, |
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including technical subjects, medicine, |
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the scientific study and use |
humanities, economics, art etc. |
technology |
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major branches of technology, including |
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engineering |
electrical power engineering. |
train |
to teach a skill |
The purpose of the Department for Army |
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Officer Training is to train career officers |
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and reservists in 27 military subjects. |
tuition |
teaching, instruction |
It is important to bear in mind that all |
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Exercise 1.
Identify the following words by writing the relevant numbers against the respective definitions:
1.accommodation
2.attend
3.campus
4.degree
5.facilities
6.graduate
7.recreation
8.research
9.subject area
10.tuition
11.cater
A.a particular sphere of studies
B.any form of play, amusement etc. for the refreshment of body or mind
C.the means to do something
D, the grounds and buildings of a university, college or school
E.lodging or living space, e.g. in a hotel
F.teaching, instruction
G.systematic investigation in a field of knowledge
H.a person who has completed a course of study at a university or college and has received a degree or diploma
I.recognition of academic achievement
J.to be present
K. provide or supply food
Exercise 2.
Complete the words to match the definitions given: |
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a summary or outline of a course of study |
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a dining hall, especially in a college or university |
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a commercial establishment in which automatic washing |
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machines are installed for the use of individual customers |
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join a course/register a student for a course |
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estimate the value/importance of |
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support or justify by argument/point of view |
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a series of classes on a subject |
c __ r |
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understanding |
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present for consideration |
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supply, make available |
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Exercise З. Vocabulary development
a)Form nouns naming the subjects studied by the following experts: biologist, scientist, mathematician, physicist, philosopher, linguist
b)Form adjectives related to thefollowing nouns:
illiteracy, science, education, qualification, experience, progress, ignorance, diligence, ability, competition, industry
c) Form nouns derivedfrom the stem of the following verbs + the suffix -tion or -sion:
e.g. to include - inclusion
to produce, to consider, to determine, to apply, to satisfy, to continue
d) Form nouns derivedfrom the stem of the following verbs + the suffix -er or -or:
e.g. to teach - teacher
to lead, to rule, to operate, to clean, to generate, to mix, to time, to freeze
Exercise 4.
Write original sentences to illustrate the use o f the following key vocabulary»:
lecture theatre |
cater for |
postgraduate |
found (v.) |
staff |
gain a degree |
available |
entrance exams |
lounge |
demand (n.) |
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Exercise 5.
Complete thefollowing sentences, selecting words from the list given below:
1.The University occupies a large ....
2.On entering Lviv Polytechnic University, students follow a four year ... leading to the award of a bachelor’s ....
3.During a semester students ... lectures.
4.At the end of the semester they ... examinations.
5.A modular system provides greater variety in the ... .
6.The University and the city have much to ... students from across the world.
7.There are excellent... here.
8.The University offers ... in many different... in its various Schools.
9.Students don’t have to ... time travelling between lectures.
10.The University buildings are concentrated on a single campus, and everything is
... there.
a) |
subjects |
g) |
offer |
b) |
course |
h) |
attend |
c) |
courses |
i) |
waste |
d) |
campus |
j) |
syllabus |
e) |
facilities |
k) |
take |
f) |
degree |
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on hand |
Exercise 6.
Complete the following sentences:
1. ... to Lviv Polytechnic University is highly competitive.
2. A cultural festival called the “Polytechnic Spring” is held ....
3. ... is chaired by the Rector of the University.
4.First degree ... normally last three or four years.
5.The students all live in ....
6.There are ... University sports societies which are open to all students.
7.A lot of students ... in the amateur dramatics and music societies.
8.The Lanchester Library has an excellent... to assist students in their work.
9.It is important to ... that all tuition and examinations at Coventry University are carried out in English.
10.In Lviv, “multi-level” academic programmes have been introduced on the model of the world’s leading ... universities.
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Exercise 7.
Insert appropriate prepositions in the following text:
University degree courses generally last three or four years, though ... medicine, dentistry and veterinary science five ... six years are required. The degree ... Bachelor is awarded ... completion ... such a course, depending ... satisfactory examination re sults. Further study and research is required ... the modern Universities ... the degree ...
Master and Doctor of Philosophy. Actual degree titles vary according ... the practice of each university.
Admission ... the universities is ... examination and selection. Women are admitted
... equal terms ... men. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest University cities ... Eng land. Oxford is the city ... which Margaret Thatcher was an undergraduate (one ... 22 “Oxford” Prime Ministers), ... which President Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar and ...
which W.H.Auden left... a third class degree ... English, later returning ... Professor...
Poetry.
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Grammar
Perfect Tenses
Consider the following statements:
1.Previously, Maria’s English wasn’t very good, but now it’s much better. She has improved her English.
have/has improved is in the present perfect tense
2.When Peter arrived at the railway station, Sophie wasn’t there. She had left for London.
had left is in the past perfect tense
3.Chris always leaves for the University at 8 a.m., so he won’t be at home at 9 o’clock. He will have gone by that time.
will have gone is in the future perfect tense
Exercise 8.
Identify which tenses are used in thefollowing sentences:
1.I have been away for two months.
2.We have heard that there are many institutions of higher education in Lviv.
3.Coventry University has been a major centre for international education for many years.
4.By 1918, Lviv Polytechnic College had conferred 64 doctorates.
5.Radical reforms have taken place at Lviv State Polytechnic University in recent years.
6.Some higher education institutions have introduced a modular system.
7.By 1944, dozens of professors had perished and others had emigrated to Poland.
8.John will have left by the time his friends get there.
Exercise 9.
Use the following verb forms in sentences of your own:
has attended, have defended, have entered, have offered will have done, will have provided
had assessed, had graduated, had come
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Exercise 10.
Enter the correctform o f the verb given in brackets:
1.The University ... a wide range of courses (to offer).
2.Students need a comfortable environment in which they can ... the company of their friends (to enjoy).
3.Since 1996 the Students’ Union ... two prime sites in the City (to occupy).
4.In 1996 there ... nearly 15,000 students at Coventry University (to be).
5.Ivan Franko ... and later ... lectures at the Ivan Franko University (to study, to deliver).
6.Chris... a science course now (to do).
7.Things ... since I was at university (to change).
8.I hope next year I ... Lviv Polytechnic University (to go to).
9.Before going to the University I ... a lot about it from my friends (to hear).
Modal Verbs
can/could ijbe able to)
can/could+infinitive is used either to denote ability to do something,
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He can speak French. |
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My grandfather could not come to the party. |
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Steve was not able to lift the heavy box on his own. |
or to request permission to do something or to request something |
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Can we use these books? |
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Can you make me a cup of tea, please? |
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Can I see you on Friday? |
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may/might |
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may is used to ask permission to do something |
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May I borrow books from the University library? |
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May we come in? |
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may/might is used to denote possibility |
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It mav/might rain tomorrow. |
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They might have got wet yesterday, if it had rained heavily. |
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