VIII. Make up your own definitions of the following words.

Accommodation, scientific work, examination,

academic advisor, facilities, education.

IX. Make up sentences of the following groups of words.

1. Rich experience, and, Kemerovo State University, in modern education, its own history, has.

2. To take entrance exams, to enter, it is necessary, the University.

3. Successfully, students, get, if, examinations, grant, are, passed.

4. Is based on, training, research, at the University, teaching, the combination of, of, specialists, and.

5. Professional, the individual research activity, gives, helps with, academic advisor, consultations, and.

6. Accommodation, towns, different, the University, came from, for its students, provides, who.

7. An opportunity, a University diploma, for the graduates, to find, gives, a good job.

X. Answer the following questions.

1. What was the status of Kemerovo State University before 1974?

2. How many faculties are there at the University? What are they?

3. What is necessary to enter the University?

4. How long does an academic year last?

5. What is on the University campus?

6. What kind of facilities does the University offer?

7. How do students finish their studies at the University?

8. What opportunities do the students have after graduation from the University?

XII. Act out the dialogue. Say what information is important when we speak about Kemerovo State University.

Victor: Hello, Julia. I know that you speak English very well. Let me introduce you to a student from the United States. His name is Dave Adams. Would you, please, have a walk round and show him our University?

Julia: Sure. How do you do, Dave? Are you interested in the problems of higher education?

Dave: Yes, it is especially interesting to compare education in Russia and America. I always thought that, in general, the system of education in different countries is almost the same. So, where do the Russian young people usually go to study after school, Julia?

Julia: In our country a young man can choose a place to study among a variety of educational institutions – universities, institutes, academies, colleges. Kemerovo State University has good academic reputation in Siberia.

Dave: Really? What does its reputation depend on?

Julia: The academic staff of the University consists of highly qualified lecturers and professors. They combine teaching with research. Some professors at our University are well-known scientists.

Dave: Julia, can you say a few words about the student life at your University?

Julia: The academic year consists of two semesters. The students attend lectures and classes. At the end of each semester they pass examinations.

Dave: We have the same system. But in addition to educational opportunities American students are engaged in various social activities. Do Russian students take part in the social life of the University?

Julia: Yes, of course. The students present concerts twice a year. In their first year students prepare a show for the festival The First Snow. Senior students arrange a concert for Student Spring. There is always an official competition among the faculties in preparing the best performance. Students are happy to take part in these festivals as well as simply to be spectators.

Dave: Interesting. I wonder if there are overseas students at your University?

Julia: Yes, there are some from China, but not many. Usually, students from different towns of Kuzbass come to study here. They are offered to live in a student hostel. There are usually three students to share a room. So, studying at the University means meeting and interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Dave: Thank you very much, Julia. Kemerovo University is really a progressive institution. I enjoy the excursion around it.