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The second element of the Trinity spirit is independence of thought. The aim has always been not simply to transfer knowledge, but to create independent thinkers.

The third element, closely connected with the second, is an openness to new ideas. This shows in a readiness to create new disciplines, to broaden the spheres of communicating knowledge.

The independence of thought and the broad vision have given birth to many brilliant careers. The university has produced a series of literary giants such as Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wild.

Trinity’s living tradition is a daily “Commons”, or evening dinner, in the old Dining hall. For nearly four centuries students and fellows have gathered to eat together each evening breaking down the barriers between academic disciplines through spiritual conversation.

Like Oxbridge, Trinity practises another long standing college tradition – the emphasis on tutorship. Each student has a tutor who keeps an eye on his progress throughout his university career. Tutors advise students who experience difficulties with their academic studies and guide them in terms of the many challenges of university life.

Сultural Note

For 700 years the two universities – Oxford and Cambridge have dominated British education and today they dominate more than ever. Less than 1 per cent of Britain’s population go to Oxbridge and make up one of the most elite elites in the world. Oxbridge graduates often go on to become powerful in British society. Because of this, people consider Oxbridge as part of the British establishment (правящая элита) and class system, and use the word Oxbridge in terms of high standards in learning and teaching.

40. Tasks.

a)Complete the pre text task.

b)Find the sentences in the text with the word combinations and phrases below. Translate them into Russian.

Had a particular vision of, productive interactivity, to master the skills, this shows in, to transfer/communicate knowledge,

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breaking down the barriers, spiritual conversation, have gathered together, a long standing tradition, to keep an eye on sth, throughout his career, to experience difficulties.

c)How much do you remember?

1.When did the history of Trinity start? 2. What makes it possible for students and academics to interact productively? 3. Which of the graduates of the University became famous people of Ireland at different times? 4. What do they call an everyday evening meal, traditionally arranged in the old Dining hall? 5. What are the duties of tutors in old universities like Trinity and Oxbridge? 6. Why do people use the word Oxbridge out of touch with ordinary people?

d)Reorganize the following plan according to the text. Pick out one item which best reflects the main idea of the text.

1.Trinity has produced a series of outstanding literary men.

2.The aim has always been not simply to transfer knowledge, but to create independent thinkers.

3.Three elements make up the “collegial [kq li:Gql] spirit”

of Trinity.

4.The University of Dublin observes long standing college traditions.

5.Openness to new ideas shows in a readiness to create new disciplines.

6.Students have debates in an exciting atmosphere of productive interactivity.

e)Give a summary of the original text using the key sentences given above.

f)Figure it out.

Is it thanks to the particular vision that Trinity can boast its high standards in learning and teaching?

Trinity preserves an antique way of life at the beginning of the 21st century. What does it show in?

Do all British universities keep to traditions of the past?

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общения. Тем самым они развивают способность студентов не теряться в реальных контактах с носителями языка.

(To exist, was located, to found, are divided into, a Stalin era skyscraper, is 32 storeys high, a target language, audio visual equipment, an atmosphere of natural communication, a native speaker.)

a)Draw the chart of a Russia’s university structure. Supply it with your comment.

b)Draw the chart of a traditional Oxbridge organization (preserving the antique structure). Supply it with your comment.

c)Compare the two university systems.

42. Read the following dialogues, report and dramatize them.

A job interview

Susan Lee: Hello, could you connect me with the Personnel Department, please?

Operator: Just a moment, please...Go ahead...

Ed Silver: Hello, Ed Silver, Personnel.

Susan Lee: This is Susan Lee speaking. I’m calling about the Administrative Assistant position you advertised in yesterday’s Daily Courier.

Ed Silver: Ah, yes, that job is still open, Miss. Lee. If you feel that you’re qualified for it, we could arrange for a job interview.

Susan Lee: Yes, Mr. Silver. I do have those qualifications and I’m very interested in that job.

Ed Silver: Fine, Miss Lee. When would it be convenient for you to come in for an interview?

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Susan Lee: Any time next week, Mr. Silver. Mornings are usually better for me.

Ed Silver: Umm ... say 9 o’clock on Wednesday.

Susan Lee: Hold on, I’ll check my appointment book... yes, that would suit me.

Ed Silver: OK. See you on Wednesday at 9. Goodbye. Susan Lee: Goodbye, Mr. Silver.

Questions.

1.What is Susan Lee phoning the Personnel Department about?

2.What time of the day suits her better?

3.Is this dialogue a formal conversation? Why?/Why not?

4.Pick out some possible ways of making an appointment from the dialogue.

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Questions.

1.Why can’t the secretary connect Leon Hill to his business partner right away?

2.Is it Leon’s first try to get hold of Jay Stewart about that matter? When did Leon first phone Jay at his office to make an appointment to see him?

3.Was Jay busy last week? How do you know?

4.Do you think Leon Hill needs advice? Why? Whose experience would he like to use?

5.Do the partners want to discuss the situation on the phone?

6.When and where are they going to have a planning session?

7.Are the men polite when they set up the appointment? Why are the place and the time of the appointment convenient for both of them?

8.Why then does Jay promise to ring Leon back?

9.Pick out some possible ways of making an appointment from the second dialogue.

43.Make sure you understand phrases like these. Match the words on the left with their equivalents on the right.

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44. Choose the most suitable phrases on the right and build a telephone conversation.

45. On your own.

Act out the following situation.

You’ve read an advertisement in a magazine about a vacancy for a sociologist. It’s the first interview appointment you’re going

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to make and you even don’t know how to write a resume. Phone your friend about it. Fix the place and the time of your meeting.

46. Read the joke aloud and report it.

JOKE SPOT

Appointments

A businessman was looking through his diary with his secretary. As usual, it was very full with appointments from 8.00 in the morning to 8.00 in the evening. When he read all his appointments for that day, he noticed one name he didn’t recognize. “Who is Mrs. Turner at 3.30?” he asked his secretary.

“It’s your wife, Mr. Turner,” she replied. She wants to talk to you about your summer holidays”.

47. Roleplay the game on page 436.

48. Read the following letter and translate the underlined phrases.

Remember!

to look forward to sth/doing sth – предвкушать, ждать с нетерпением чего л.

Dear Mr. Ferry,

Thank you for your letter of February 2nd, in which you ask us to suggest* a convenient date for our meeting next month. Might we suggest next Wednesday, March 15, 20... ?

* “To suggest” means to advise as an idea, to propose. “To offer” denotes readiness or pomise to do sth.

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Please feel free to choose whichever day suits you best.

We would appreciate if you could let us know your decision as promptly as you can.

Finally we need your consideration on the agenda of the proposed meeting.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Lee Golden

48a. Simulation.

Using the standard phrases of inquiry write a private letter to your correspondent.

Offer the date and place for a meeting, inquire what suits him most and ask him what other information he thinks you should bring.

Test 16

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable time words where necessary. already yet still

1. My brother hasn’t graduated from university ______ . He’s

______ studying there.

2. Jane’s friends have ______ left for the lecture. She’s ______

looking for her notebook.

3. I’ve started learning German, but I haven’t got very far _____. for since –

4.William and Carol have been married ______ 1995.

5.That theatre was closed ______ many years ago.

6.It’s two months ______ I started driving my car.

7.We have known the Smiths ______ 15 years, ______ they moved to Bridge Street.

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2. Open the brackets and put the verbs in their proper tense forms.

1.This is the first time I __________ (to eat) so many hamburgers.

2.I _____________ (to support) “Dynamo” all my life and I’m sorry they ________ (to lose) the game.

3.The other day my parents __________ (to buy) two interesting pieces of furniture.

4.We are delighted to tell you that you __________ (to pass) your exam.

5.My father _________ (to work) for the company for five years. Then he gave it up.

6.She ____________ (to try) in vain to find a permanent job for quite a time.

7.– What _____ you _____ (to do) last night?

–I _____ (to go) to the cinema yesterday.

–What film _____ they ______ (to show)?

–An American film “Jaws” _____ (to be) on. _____ you ______

(to see) this film?

–Not yet, but I __________ (to go) to see it next week.

3.Fill in the blanks with articles.

1.I’m scared of ____ dark. 2. _____ experience is _____ best teacher. 3. He has worked in _____ radio all his life. 4. I don’t like using _____ phone, I prefer letters. 5. One law is for _____ rich and another for _____ poor. 6. ______ child needs plenty of love.

7.He has just asked me what time _____ lecture starts. 8. Harry has no idea of _____ geography of _____ Scotland. 9. _____ Statue of Liberty was _____ gift from _____ people of _____ France to

_____ people of ______ United States. 10. After his parent’s visit the situation changed for _____ better.

4.Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. – Вы когда нибудь были в галерее Тейт в Лондоне? – Да, это самый интересный музей, который мне когда либо довелось посетить.

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