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4. Match the English words with their Russian equivalents.

5. Fill in the blanks with prepositions: for, on, of, at, into, in, with.

1. Our room…the hostel is…four students.

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2. We have 6 hostels… comfortable rooms.

3.In British Universities the academic year is divided …three terms.

4.…the end of every academic year students take exams.

5.Students pass final state exams …completion …studies.

6.A student’s grant depends … his marks.

7.The students take part … scientific societies.

6. Fill in the blanks with the words.

Language, society, consist of, prestigious, essay, students, a tutor, plans, differ.

Oxford and Cambridge are the two oldest and most _______ universities in Britain. They are often called collectively. Oxbridge denotes an elitarian education. Many Oxbridge ______come from public schools, and Oxbridge graduates go on to become influential and powerful in British _______

The tutorial system is one of the ways in which Oxford and Cambridge

______ from all the other English universities. Every student has _______ and as soon as you come to Oxford, one of the first things you do is to go and see your tutor. He, more or less, ______ your work, suggests the books you should read and sets work for you to do. Each week you visit him, perhaps with two or three other students, and he discusses with you the work that you have done, criticizes in detail your ______ and sets you the next work.

The universities have over a hundred societies and clubs: dramatic societies, _______clubs, philosophy societies, debating clubs, political clubs — in fact, for almost every activity under the sun. Both universities are independent.

Oxford and Cambridge universities _______ a number of colleges. Each college has its own character and individuality. Most of the colleges are built around courtyards, called quads, with lawns in the centre.

Grammar «Simple tenses: affirmative, negative, interrogative», «Indefinite pronouns».

1. Write the Past Simple form of the following verbs.

to write, to have, to do, to take, to enter, to pass, to make, to be, to pay, to offer.

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2. Open the brackets. Use the appropriate form of the verb (Present, Past, Future Simple). Translate the sentences.

1.I (to go) to the library at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays.

2.I (to go) to the library at 3 p.m. yesterday.

3.I (to go) to the library tomorrow.

4.The teacher (to examine) students twice a year.

5.The teacher (to examine) students last summer.

6.The teacher (to examine) students in a week.

7.The students usually (to write) a test on Grammar at the end of the term.

8.The students (to write) a test on Grammar the day before yesterday.

9.The students (to write) a test on Grammar the day after tomorrow.

10.When you (to enter) the Academy?

11.When you usually (to prepare) for classes?

12.When you (to leave) dormitory for Academy tomorrow?

13.I (not to make) much progress in English.

14.He (not to make) much progress in Physics last semester.

15.I (not to make) much progress in botany if I miss classes.

3. Make the sentences negative. Translate the sentences.

1.I saw my tutor last week.

2.My sister studies at the Cambridge University.

3.They will graduate from Oxford in three years.

4.We shall discuss our work.

5.You received a monthly grant.

4. Ask questions to the underlined words. Translate the sentences.

1.Oxbridge denotes an elitarian education.

2.A tutor suggests the books you should read and sets work for you to do.

3.We visit our tutor every week .

4.The universities have over a hundred societies and clubs.

5.Oxford and Cambridge are situated in Britain.

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5. Complete the sentences with indefinite pronouns (somebody, something, anybody, anything, everybody, everything, nobody, nothing).

1.I am a new student in this group. I don’t know _______.

2.______ took my textbook while I was in the canteen!

3.I hope ______is ready for today’s exam.

4.Does _____ get a scholarship in your group?

5.______ can help you solve this problem: you must do it yourself.

6.If _______misses the class, it will be difficult for them to catch up.

7._______ can use the Internet in our library.

Reading and comprehension

1. Read and translate the text.

The Irkutsk State Academy of Agriculture

Our academy was founded as the Agricultural institute in 1934. It was the only Agricultural Institute in our region. In 1996 the Institute got the status of the Academy. Now it is called the Irkutsk State Academy of Agriculture and is headed by the rector. It consists of 6 departments. They are: a wild life management department, an economics department, a mechanical engineering department, an agronomy department, a biotechnology and veterinary medicine department and an electrical engineering department. The dean is at the head of each department.

The students are trained both in the day-time and by correspondence. The academy trains specialist, Bachelors and Masters in various branches of agriculture, forestry, land reclamation and veterinary medicine. There is also a postgraduate course which trains research workers for agriculture.

The Academy is located in three buildings situated in Timirjazev Street, Baikalskaya Street and in Molodezhny Settlement. There are libraries, reading halls, shops, laboratories, classrooms, canteens, gyms and sportgrounds.

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The academic year is divided into two terms: from September to December and from January to June. Students take credits and examinations at the end of a term or a year. On completion of studies a student presents a graduation thesis and passes final state examinations.

Studying is either on budget or commercial basis. The cost of education depends on a specialty selected. Those who study on budget basis can get a scholarship.

The course of study at the academy lasts 4 or 5 years.

The students study various subjects. At the agronomy department they study various subjects such as botany, plant growing, soil structure and others. At the mechanical engineering department the students study tractors, technology of metals, engines and other subjects. At the biotechnology and veterinary medicine department the students study anatomy, physiology of animals, mechanization of cattle breeding farms, etc. Statistics, political economy, accounting are studied at the economy department. The students of the electrical engineering department study electricity supply, electrotechnology, utilization and repair of electroequipment. Future wild life managers and game biologists study various hunting sciences, biology of animals, wild life management, etc.

To get practical skills in their future profession the students have their practice on various farms, in the fields, at plants, at farm enterprises. In autumn the students work on farms helping farmers to gather harvest. Beside their practice and classes the students take part in scientific societies. There they solve theoretical scientific problems to be applied in farming.

Many students live in the comfortable hostels; some of them live at the relatives or rent a flat. Sport is very popular with the students too. Our students have all opportunities to study well, to become good specialists.

2. Make up sentences.

1.Trains, institute, for, our, specialists, various, agriculture.

2.Is, to, it, difficult, by, study, correspondence.

3.Is, green, township, our.

4.Credits, students, before, take, exams.

5.Is, subject, a, economy, difficult, political.

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3. Finish the sentences according to the text «Irkutsk State Academy of Agriculture».

1.Our academy was founded …

2.In 1996 the Institute got …

3.Now it is called …

4.It consists of …

5.They are…

6.The academy trains …

7.The academy is located …

8.The academic year is divided into…

9.At our department we study…

10.To get practical skills in our future profession we have…

11.In autumn the students work…

12.Many students live…

4. Answer the questions. Retell the text.

1.When was the academy founded?

2.What departments are there at the academy?

3.Where is the academy situated?

4.How is the academic year divided?

5.When do students pass their final state exams?

6.Do students have to pay for studies?

7.How long does the course of study last?

8.What subjects do you study at your department?

9.Where do students get their practical skills?

10.What do students do in summer and in autumn?

Listening and comprehension «How to study»

1. Watch the video about good study habits. Don’t try to understand everything. Listen to get a general idea of what the video is about the first time you watch it. Then read the true \ false sentences.

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Vocabulary:

1.to stay alert – быть в состоянии готовности

2.to clear distractions – устранить,то,чтоотвниманиелекает

3.to improve one’s recall – улучшить память

4.to snack on carbohydrates – подкрепиться углеводами

5.to boost serotonin (a brain chemical) – повышать серотонин

6.to take breaks – делать перерывы

2. Are these sentences true or false?

1.Chewing gum while studying will help you stay alert and improve your memory. (True/False)

2.It’s important to take regular breaks while studying. (True/False)

3.Playing music while studying can help you concentrate. (True/False)

4.The time of day you study makes no difference to your grades. (True/False)

5.It’s a good idea to turn off your mobile phone while you are studying. (True/False)

6.It’s a good idea to set aside a specific time of day to study. (True/False)

7.Taking notes while reading can improve your recall. (True/False)

8.Snacking on sugary foods can help you concentrate on your studies. (True/False)

Speaking

Read the dialogues in pairs. Act out the situations.

Dialogue 1

–Hello. What classroom are we in?

–Hello. I don’t know. Let’s look up the time-table. Here it is. English class, Classroom 437, main building.

–Oh, goodness. How awful, I thought we had a lecture on history at that time.

–What difference does it make?

–It does make a difference to me. I planned to do English home-assignment during the lecture.

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–You are lazy-bone. You are sure to fail in your English if you go on like that.

–I bet I shan’t idle away my time during the term and cram the last fortnight. Goes like clock-work. An excellent method I must say.

–It’s no good with language training. I know it from my own experience.

Speech skills and habits need hard and regular work.

–Well, we’ll see.

–Good bye.

Dialogue 2

–Good morning. Glad to see you. How are you getting on?

–I’m quite well, thank you. And how are you?

–Fine, thanks. I entered the Irkutsk State Academy of Agriculture. Now I’m a first year student.

–My congratulations.

–Thank you.

–Any success?

–Oh, I enjoy studying at the Academy. I work hard, but I know so little as yet.

–Oh, yes. I know you are hard working and creative. I wish you good luck.

–So thanks.

4.Complete the dialogues.

1._________________

My name is Anne. Are you a student? Yes, __________ .

2.Where do you study?

________________

________________

I’m a student of the energy department.

3.Why did you choose this specialty?

___________________________

Is it difficult for you to study here?

___________________________

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4.Ann, do you have to pay a tuition fee? No, ______________________

Do you receive a grant?

____________________ rubles.

5.Is education expensive here?

_______________________

How many rubles a year?

_______________________

6.Is agricultural education popular in Russia?

__________________________________

7._________________________________

After my graduation I would like to work as an engineer.

8.Are you glad to study here?

______________________

I think, I study hard and do all possible to be a good specialist.

5. Translate from Russian into English.

языку. 3При.поступленаэнергетиинженерныйиифакультетыческий нужносдаватьэкзаменыпоматематикефизике.

4У.студентовестьвоз можзанвостьиматкомпклассеь.сяют рном 5Летому. насбудетпрактиканафермевтечдвухнедние. ль 6Студенты. агрономическфакультетапроходипрактикунаолвгое июле.

7Мойдруг. неполучастип,.к.онеплохонтсдалэкиюзимойа. ены 8С. туде,которыенполучаюттыстипендию,обычнораб таютсле занятий.

9Вечером. мылюбимигратьвфутбол,баскетбол,волейбол,шахматы.

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10Наши.студентыпринимактиучвразличныхноестиеютолимпиадах, конкурсах,соревнованиях,конференциях.

15Вследующем. годуст экоденфакультетатыомическогопоедутна практикувМонголию.

Writing practice

Write about your studies at the Academy. The following questions may be of help for you.

1.What’s your name?

2.How old are you?

3.Where do you come from?

4.Do you study at Agricultural University or Academy?

5.When did you enter the Academy?

6.Do you study on commercial or budget basis?

7.How many departments are there at the Academy? What are they?

8.What department do you study at?

9.How many students are there in your group?

10.How long does your course of study last?

11.What is the name of the dean of the department?

12.Where is your department situated?

13.What subjects do you study?

14.How many exams do you have this semester? What are they?

15.When do you have practice?

16.Do you live in the dormitory or at home?

17.Is your family large?

18.Do you have a hobby?

19.What do you usually do in your free time?

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