- •Unit II the way they study
- •1.1 Here are some university subjects but the letters are mixed up. What are the subjects?
- •1.2 Some of the subjects from the exercise above are arts (гуманитарные науки) and some are sciences (естественные науки). Write the subjects into the following columns.
- •1.4 What do the following university subjects study? Match a and b.
- •1.5 Read these sentences spoken by university students. What is each person studying?
- •1.6 Read the sentences in column a and find their opposites in column b.
- •Student life
- •1.7 Read and translate the sentences into Russian.
- •1.8 Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •1.9 Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •2.4 Look through the text and find English equivalents for the following Russian phrases.
- •2.5 Insert suitable words from the list below into these phrases.
- •2.6 Complete the following sentences.
- •2.7 Agree or disagree with the statements given below. In case of agreement repeat the statement, in case of disagreement correct it.
- •2.8 Look through the words given below and choose those which (in your opinion) could be used when describing student activities in Britain and the usa.
- •2.9 Answer the following questions.
- •2.10 Read the text and find information about:
- •2.19 In pairs or small groups speak on the following topics.
- •3 .1 Imagine you are interviewing the President of one of the American universities. What questions would you ask to get some information about:
- •3.2 Act also as a “president” and give brief information on the above mentioned topics.
- •3.3 Practise the conversation below with your partner, and then act it to the class. Make similar conversation about Russian universities with your partner.
- •3.4 Read the following dialogues. Be ready to act them out.
- •In the University Library
- •4.1 You have received a letter from your English pen friend Nick who writes
- •4.2 Write a letter to Nick. In your letter tell him about different student social activities (clubs and organizations) of your university. Ask 3 questions about the Wildlife Club.
- •Self – study
- •5.1 Look at the picture. Say what children are doing at the math class.
- •5.4 Are the sentences correct or incorrect? Correct the mistakes.
- •5.5 Choose the correct form of the verb.
- •5.7 Fiona is phoning Susan. She would like to meet with her. But Susan is very busy this week. Look at the notes in Susan’s diary and complete the conversation.
- •Tuesday
- •5.9 Put these sentences into the negative and the question.
- •5.10 Answer the questions about you.
- •5.11 Here are the past participles of some verbs. Write the infinitives.
- •5.12 Are the sentences written in Active or Passive?
- •5.13 Translate into Russian.
- •5.14 Choose the correct letter.
- •5.20 Translate into English.
5.20 Translate into English.
1. Мой друг Джон совмещает работу и учебу. 2. Он учится заочно. 3. Говорят, он хороший студент. 4. Джон очень добросовестно учится. 5. Он получает грант от местных органов образования и не должен платить за учебу. 6. Американские студенты часто живут в кампусах. 7. Проживание на территории университета удобнее для студента. 8. Жизнь вместе с родителями тоже имеет ряд преимуществ. 9. Он живет в студенческом общежитии? 10. Мы никогда не пропускаем лекции. 11. Иногда мы получаем невысокие оценки, но стараемся учиться хорошо. 12. Наши друзья собираются арендовать комнату или дом недалеко от университета. 13. Об этом колледже много говорят. 14. Ты платишь за свое обучение? 15. Я собираюсь взять заем в банке для оплаты своего обучения. 16. Эти вопросы обсуждаются на семинарах. 17. Твои друзья работают во время каникул? 18. Легко ли найти работу на неполный рабочий день? 19. Когда у нас вечер встречи выпускников? 20. Студенты университета получают степени бакалавра искусств или бакалавра науки.