- •Vocabulary
- •Describe the house of your dream, its location and size.
- •Where would you like to live – in a city flat or in a country house? Why?
- •All family members must have their duties in cleaning and keeping their house well.
- •Vocabulary
- •Could you describe a working day of a scientist (physicist)? Is it different from your working day?
- •Why is it useful to get up early (be an early riser)? Lay out your arguments.
- •What do young people nowadays devote a great deal of their free time to?
- •Vocabulary
- •Is it really easy for people to get used to a different place and different people? Why?
- •Why did Charles want to repay Alex Stepanov’s hospitality?
- •Why is it always necessary for physicists to carry out experiments?
- •Vocabulary
- •Imagine that you are at an airport now. Describe what people are doing in different parts of the building?
- •Why do people like traveling? Give your reasons.
- •Vocabulary
- •What services do hotels usually provide? What does it depend on?
- •When you are going to the seaside will you choose a hotel room or
- •Vocabulary
- •What does the Russian Academy of Sciences do in order to support research institutes?
- •Say a few words about one of the greatest physicists and his contribution to the development of physics?
- •What can you say about the achievements of one of the laboratories at our department?
- •Vocabulary
- •Give a talk about the system of education in Russia and the uk. Compare them.
- •Why is it necessary for young people today to have higher education?
- •Which system of secondary education would you like to choose – British or Russian if you were a teenager?
- •Vocabulary
- •What should people know in order to get an interesting and well-paid job? Give your advice.
- •What tips would you give to applicants to be a success at an interview?
- •What traits are the most important and needed if you want to be the head of the laboratory?
- •Vocabulary
- •Could you explain how to organize a resume properly? Your advice.
- •A covering letter must be sent along with your resume. Why?
- •If you are asked to write a letter of recommendation (as a former boss) what kind of information would you pay attention to and why?
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary
- •Which historical place in London is the most important (in your
- •Vocabulary
- •2. What do you know about the history of London (most important
- •Vocabulary
- •Telephone usage has been rising over recent years. Why?
- •Why is it necessary nowadays to improve telephone techniques
- •3. What would you prefer – face-to-face or telephone
- •Vocabulary
- •Why is Christmas an exciting time? How do you and your family spend it?
- •What are the differences in celebrating Christmas in Great Britain and Russia?
- •How do English people prepare for celebrating Christmas? What do they do mostly?
- •Vocabulary
- •What can you say about the historical background of Oxford and Cambridge?
- •Why do they say that the university is a sort of federation of colleges?
- •There are some differences between the systems of higher education in the uk and Russia, Why? Give your reasons.
- •Vocabulary
- •Why do prestigious universities open the way to good jobs?
- •Why did you choose this profession (physicist)? Where are you going to work after graduating from the university?
- •Vocabulary
- •Why do scientists attend conferences? What makes them do it?
- •The role of conferences in science and technology. Your idea.
- •Should scientists from different countries attend international conferences? Why?
Vocabulary
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break up before Christmas
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celebrate the birth of Christ
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be invited to a Christmas party
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get acquainted with
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time-honoured traditions
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be at a loss what to buy
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decide on smth.
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sit down to Christmas dinner
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taste delicious
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be treated to an excellent Christmas dinner
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take a turn to stir the Christmas pudding
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make a wish
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come down the chimney
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fill the stocking with presents
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hang a mistletoe from the ceiling
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give a good excuse for
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listen to Carols singing
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customs date back to
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wish Merry Christmas to everyone
Additional Vocabulary
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attend parties
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welcome the coming of the new year
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place “Happy New Year” signs in windows
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chat and dance the night away
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the chimes of the famous Big Ben ring out
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celebrate cheerfully the joyful occasion
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enjoy visiting friends & relatives
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dress smartly
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perform country dances
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traditional folk music fills the air
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trees decorated with colourful ornaments & twinkling lights
Translate into English
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Средние школы в Англии обычно закрыты на время рождественских каникул.
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В это время люди покупают и дарят друг другу подарки, украшают праздничную елку и ходят в гости к друзьям и родственникам.
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В прошлом году моя подруга была в замешательстве и не знала, что купить в подарок своим друзьям, пригласившим ее на рождественский обед.
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Англичане – одна из немногих наций, которые уважают свои традиции и хранят их очень бережно.
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На прошлой неделе мы замечательно провели время у своих друзей по случаю Рождества.
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Мы много шутили, пели песни, а затем отправились на Трафальгарскую площадь посмотреть на самую большую елку в Англии.
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Дети всегда радуются, когда приближается Рождество, и готовятся к нему заранее. Они ждут его с нетерпением, потому что Санта Клаус должен принести им самые лучшие подарки.
Questions
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Why is Christmas an exciting time? How do you and your family spend it?
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What are the differences in celebrating Christmas in Great Britain and Russia?
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How do English people prepare for celebrating Christmas? What do they do mostly?
Unit 16.
Oxbridge (Unit 22)
Vocabulary
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most famous seats of learning
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seem to be living in history
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come into existence in
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cope with affairs becoming more complex
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be known throughout Europe
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attend long courses of lectures
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offer nothing but lectures
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save money to come to Cambridge
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live in poverty & be half starved (live a wild life)
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jobs lay ahead
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get the students out of lodgings into boarding-houses
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have meals in common
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keep an eye on smb.
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be elected by fellow-scholars
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pass the first degree
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supervise studies
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apart from the formal examinations
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drastic changes were visible
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education was left only to men
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be finally admitted to the university (be allowed to take degrees)
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set work for a student to do
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degrees are conferred by the university
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belong to the university
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give a talk about
Additional Vocabulary
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tend to be more practically-oriented
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polytechnics are similar to universities
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do (sit, take) an exam
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resit an exam
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do well in (pass) an exam
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do badly in (fail) an exam
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revise for an exam
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skip classes (lectures)
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school-leaving exams are held in
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continuous assessment (with marks, grades)
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get grants for further education
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take up one’s education again
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finance own studies
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encourage students to be creative
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give students a lot of praise & support
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pay tuition fees
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organise time properly
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pull all notes into some kind of order
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be well prepared for a test
Translate into English
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Большой интерес к учению возник в Англии еще в 11-12 вв. В результате через некоторое время появились первые университеты Англии – Оксфорд и Кембридж, которые впоследствии приобрели широкую известность в средневековой Европе.
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Университеты Оксфорда или Кембриджа представляют собой (объединения) федерации колледжей, каждый из которых является отдельным (независимым) административным органом и осуществляет подготовку студентов самостоятельно.
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Репутация колледжа, как правило, зависит от популярности преподавателей, а директор колледжа не назначается, а избирается коллективом.
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В отличие от колледжа университет выполняет такие функции, как проведение общих лекций, государственных экзаменов и присуждение научных степеней.
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В университетах Англии работают так называемые “tutors” , которые работают с одним или двумя студентами. Они планируют, организуют работу своих студентов, а также советуют необходимую литературу и беседуют с ними по теме исследования.
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Во время лекции профессор часто обращался к аудитории и задавал вопросы, которые вызывали у студентов немалый интерес.
Questions