Учебное пособие по английскому языку для студентов I курса всех специальностей дневной формы обучения Пермь 2001

Egypt [`iʤipt] – Egyptian [i`ʤip∫n]

China [`t∫ain]– Chinese [`t∫ai`ni:z]

Greece [gri:s]– Greek

1. 
   Where did first schools start?
   
2. 
   What made schools necessary?
   
3. 
   Did writing make it possible to store up knowledge?
   
4. 
   Who attended the first Egyptian schools?
   
5. 
   What were the pupils taught there?
   
6. 
   What did education in China consist of until the 19^th century?
   

1. 
   education has been becoming more difficult.
   
2. 
   education has been becoming more liberal.
   

EDUCATION IN RUSSIA

1. 
   Write down the transcription of the words given below and remember them:
   

2. 
   Read the translation of the first two paragraphs given below. Compare it with the original and say if everything is right.
   

3. 
   Find in the text and put down 10-12 words or word combinations which can be used to speak about the history of higher education in Russia.
   

4. 
   Answer the questions:
   

1. 
   Do you agree that Ancient Rus held a leading place in the world history?
   
2. 
   Do you agree that the pre-revolutionary Russia was a state of high culture?
   
3. 
   Do you believe that the changes in the system of education were necessary?
   
4. 
   If it were possible to choose, where would you like to study – in the Soviet Union or nowadays?
   

Exercises

1. 
   Remember words and expressions:
   

2. 
   Find in the text English equivalents of the following words and word-combinations:
   

3. 
   Fill in gaps by words or word-combinations in brackets.
   

1. 
   My friend is a second-year student. Last year he … successfully and … the University. He studies … . He is a … student.
   
2. 
   Mike studies at the day-time department. During the academic year he works hard and … lectures reqularly. Sometimes he takes exams and credit tests …. Mike gets ….
   
3. 
   Did you write … and receive a candidates degree?
   
4. 
   In Russia the academic year … into two terms. At the end of each term the student … a course paper.
   
5. 
   How many … are there at the universities in Russia? … at a university usually takes 5 years.
   

4. 
   Replace underlined words by antonyms and translate sentences into Russian.
   

1. 
   My friend’s brother is a full-time student.
   
2. 
   Higher education is our country is free of charge.
   
3. 
   An applicant failed at the entry exams.
   
4. 
   John passed final state exams successfully.
   
5. 
   The students often missed lectures and studied inconstantly.
   

5. 
   Answer the questions. Follow the model:
   

1. 
   Are you a second-year student?
   
2. 
   Do you study at an extra-mural department?
   
3. 
   Is higher education in Russia compulsory?
   
4. 
   Does your friend get a scholarship?
   
5. 
   Will you present a thesis after graduating from the University?
   
6. 
   Do you always take exams and credit tests in advance?
   

6. 
   Ask the questions to the anderlined words:
   

1. 
   There are three departments at the Universities of Russia.
   

2. 
   Part-time students have an apportunity to study without leaving their jobs.
   
3. 
   The complete course of studies at a University usually takes 5 years.
   
4. 
   All institutes and universities until recently have been funded by the state.
   
5. 
   They regullarly attend his lectures.
   

7. 
   Answer the questions:
   

1. 
   Do you think it’s necessary to get a higher education? Why?
   
2. 
   Is your future profession prestigious?
   

3. 
   What country would you like to get a higher education in? Why?
   

8. 
   Imagine that you are a Prime Minister of Russia. What will you do for Higher Education in the country?
   

9. 
   Retell the text.
   

Exercises

1. 
   Pay special attention to the pronunciation of the following words:
   

3. 
   Find in the text sentences with Passive Voice.
   

4. 
   Make up general and tail questions to the sentences:
   

1. 
   Our country has a large net of higher educational establishments.
   
2. 
   Our University has not extra-mural department.
   
3. 
   The Branch of the Perm Polytechnical University in our town is of particular concern.
   
4. 
   In our region there are more than 10 higher educational establishments.
   
5. 
   The lectures and practical courses are delivered by highly qualified teachers.
   
6. 
   Specialization usually begins in the third or fourth year.
   

7. 
   You can get books in many fields of science and engineering there.
   

5. 
   Retell the text using the plan:
   

1. 
   A large net of higher educational establishments in Russia.
   
2. 
   In our region there are … .
   
3. 
   In 1958 … was opened in Berezniki.
   
4. 
   1963 (the general – technical faculty, the Branch of the PPI).
   
5. 
   The first chairs of the Branch (1981).
   
6. 
   Tuition rests on … .
   
7. 
   The departments of our University.
   
8. 
   The complete course of studies lasts … .
   

1. 
   the name of your institute,
   
2. 
   its location;
   
3. 
   the departments at your institute (day-time, evening or correspondence);
   
4. 
   how long the complete course lasts;
   
5. 
   the number of students at the institute;
   
6. 
   the subjects you study (humanities, technical subjects, sciences);
   
7. 
   the equipment the institute is provided with;
   
8. 
   the examinations you take and the grants you receive;
   
9. 
   the students' hostels;
   
10. 
    what you like and what you don't like about your institute.
    

5. 
   Your friend who is 20 years old works as a car mechanic. He wants to continue his education in order to become an engineer. He doesn't know which department to choose, day-time or evening. Help him to solve his problem. Give your reasons.
   

1. 
   Your friend has already made up a list of pros and cons. Look through it and think of some more.
   

2. 
   Discuss the problem in groups of 3-5 students in order to make a decision.
   

3. 
   Fill in the chart and give your reasons.
   

MY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY

Exercises

1. 
   Read, translate and learn the expressions:
   

2. 
   Find the English equivalents to the following Russian words and word-combinations:
   

3. 
   Fill in the blanks with prepositions and postverbal adverbs wherever necessary.
   

4. 
   Complete the following sentences:
   

5. 
   Translate into English:
   

6. 
   Ask questions so that the sentences below could be answers.
   

7. 
   Ask you fellow students:
   

8. 
   Answer the questions:
   

1. 
   You are a student, aren’t you?
   
2. 
   What faculty do you study at?
   
3. 
   What foreign languages do you study? Are you good at them?
   
4. 
   What year student are you?
   
5. 
   How many lectures do you have weekly? Do you attend them regularly?
   
6. 
   What is your favourite subject?
   
7. 
   How many exams will you have in summer? In what subjects?
   
8. 
   Have you ever failed at an exam? In what subject did you fail?
   
9. 
   Do you use cribs at exams?
   
10. 
    Do you work regularly or by fits and starts?
    

9. 
   Ask in English.
   

1. 
   Как ты добираешься до университета и сколько времени тебе на это требуется (it takes me …)?
   
2. 
   Где находится расписание?
   
3. 
   Каковы твои любимые предметы?
   
4. 
   Сколько раз в неделю ты посещаешь лекции и практические занятия (once a week, twice a week)?
   
5. 
   Ты всегда вовремя начинаешь подготовку к экзаменам (in time)?
   
6. 
   Умеешь ли ты бегло говорить по-английски и хочешь ли ты улучшить свои знания по предмету?
   
7. 
   Ты надеешься стать хорошим специалистом?
   
8. 
   Как ты думаешь, когда ты закончишь университет?
   

10. 
    Work in pairs.
    

11. 
    Do you agree with this and why?
    

12. 
    Make up a story about your study at the University, using vocabulary and exercises given above.
    

13. 
    Use the situations in free conversation: