2. Read and translate the text with the dictionary. The Universities of Great Britain

In Britain there are a number of different kinds of institutions of higher education. The oldest of the universities are Oxford and Cambridge. Their history goes back to the 12-13th centuries. But, of course, there are a great number of other universities, many of which were opened after World War II. The latest of these is the Open University, a unique institution which, as its name implies, is open to all. All the students of this university are part-time and are taught through the medium of television and radio, although they do receive some personal tuition as well through centres located near their own homes. The first graduates received their degrees in 1973.

The vast majority of students receive grants from their local authority which cover tuition fees and allow a certain amount of money to the students to pay for their keep and their books.

The academic year has three terms; it starts in October, each term lasts eight weeks at Oxford and Cambridge, or ten weeks at other universities.

2. Fill in what, which, who, when, where, whose or why.

1. “… is your name?” “John”. 2. “… shirt do you want?” “The blue one, please”. 3. “… is your favorite colour?” “Red”. 4. “… are you from?” “Poland”. 5. “… time do you usually go to bed?” “At ten”. 6. “… are those books over there?” “Paul’s”. 7. “… is your best friend?” “Mary”. 8. “… did you go on holiday last year?” “Mexico”. 9. “… are you leaving?” “Tomorrow”. 10. “… is that man over there?” “My brother”. 11. “… do you want to leave?” “Because I am bored”. 12. “… is Mr. Smith?” “Our science teacher”.

2. Complete the reporter’s questions.

1. A: What is your name?

B: My name is Michal Simmons.

2. A: …

B: I live in Los Angeles.

3. A: …

B: I was born in New York.

4. A: …

B: I was eleven years old when I started playing.

5. A: …

B: I enjoy reading books and going to the cinema.

6. A: …

B: I’m having a holiday.

7. A: …

B: I’m going to stay here for ten days.

A: Thanks for your time.

2. Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of “speak, talk, say, tell”.

1. Did you enjoy your trip? You must … us all about it. 2. If I may … so, that doesn’t sound a very good idea to me. 3. She gets very lonely since her husband died. She has nobody to … to, you see. 4. I can’t … for anyone else, but I think it’s a good idea. 5. If you think it would help, you know you can … to me about it at any time. 6. It’s still a secret, you know. I hope you didn’t … anything to anybody. 7. Could you … me the time, please? 8. He … about football all the time. It gets very boring.

2. Enjoy the jokes.

1.	The bright student looked long and thoughtfully at the second examination question, which read: “State the number of tons of coal shipped out of the United States in any given year”. Then his brow cleared and he wrote: “1492 – none”.
2.	English prof.:			What is the difference between an active verb and a passive verb?
	Stud.:			An active verb shows action and a passive verb shows passion.
3.	English prof.:			Never mind the date. The examination is more important.
	Stud.:			Well, sir, I wanted to have something right on my paper.
4.	Friend:			And what is your son going to be when he has passed his final exam?
	Father:			An old man.