- •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?
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What can you say about the historical background of Oxford and Cambridge?
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Why do they say that the university is a sort of federation of colleges?
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There are some differences between the systems of higher education in the uk and Russia, Why? Give your reasons.
Unit 17.
Education in Russia
(Unit 25 – Stepanov gives a talk on education in Russia)
Vocabulary
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be enrolled in higher schools
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have experience in practical work
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pay for tuition
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teach with a special bias towards
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provide educational facilities
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train researchers in various fields
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get a diploma
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passing of candidate examinations
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public defence of a dissertation
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be provided with an adviser
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be awarded by
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obtain Doctor’s degree
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submission of a dissertation
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be under the auspices of the Academy
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comprise branches of science
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have respect for science
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be fully alive to the need
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hunt around for funds
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on a competitive basis
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be self-sufficient
Additional Vocabulary
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bring out the best in pupils
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establish a friendly relationship with students
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attend refresher courses regularly
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give students a lot of praise & support
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abandon continual testing
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learn life skills
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creative problem-solving
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academically gifted
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redirect attention to
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stretch one’s mind
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be filled with fancy ideas
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proponents of career education
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life-long process
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recognize the value of learning
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put to practical use
Translate into English
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С появлением разных типов средних общеобразовательных школ школьники получили возможность углубленно изучать отдельные предметы.
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Специализированные школы становятся все более популярными, и их особенностью является то, что преподавание некоторых предметов ведется на английском языке.
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В современных условиях рынка, когда происходит быстрый рост технологических открытий, высшее образование становится обязательным (become a must) и потому поступление в университет становится труднее.
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Поступление в университет как обычно происходит на конкурсной основе и те, кто набрал наибольшее количество баллов, зачисляются в вуз.
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Чтобы выжить в современных рыночных условиях научно-исследовательские институты вынуждены искать спонсоров, фонды и совместные проекты.
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Многие считают, что принцип хорошей (основательной) подготовки специалистов заключается в том, что в процессе обучения совмещаются традиционный и творческий подходы к обучению.
Questions
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Our knowledge-based society becomes more dependent on the social institutions such as universities and colleges that create knowledge, educate people. Do you agree with it? Give your arguments.