References

Main literature

1. Clive Oxenden and Christina Latham-Koenig “New English File”. Intermediate level Student’s book. Oxford. 2010.

2. Clive Oxenden and Christina Latham-Koenig “New English File”. Intermediate Work book. Oxford, 2010.

Additional literature

3. John and Liz Soars New Headway. Intermediate level. Student’s book. Oxford, 2009.

4. Raymond Murphy. English grammar in use . Cambridge University Press, 2012.

5. Audio discs of “New Headway” for Intermediate level, Disc-1,2.

6. “Objective” by Michael Black, Wendy Shar. Intermediate.Cambridge University Press, 2010

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Hand out
English as a foreign language	Department of general humanitarian training
Intermediate level Credits 2 Practical lesson №10 Lexical theme: “Education in Kazakhstan” Grammar: First conditionals	Academic year 2012-2013 The 3rd term
Assistant Professor Nurgaliyeva Ardak Zhaksylykovna

Exercises on consolidation of grammar

FIRST CONDITIONAL if (or unless) + present simple, will/won't + infinitive can/ can’t

If you don't do more work, you'll fail the exam. He'll be late for work if he doesn't hurry up.

She won't get into university unless she gets good grades.

• Use the present tense (NOT the future) after if in first conditional sentences.

• unless = if... not

I won't go unless she invites me. - I won't go if she doesn't invite me.

• You can also use an imperative instead of the will clause, e.g. Come and see us next week if you have time.

Exercise 1 Put in when or if.

1. Don't worry _if_ I'm late tonight.

2. Tom might phone while I'm out this evening. --- he does, can you take a message?

3. I'm going to Rome next week. --- I'm there, I hope to visit a friend of mine.

4. I think Jill will get the job. I'll be very surprised --- she doesn't get it.

5. I'm going shopping. --- you want anything, I can get it for you.

Exercise 2 Put the verbs in brackets into Present Simple или Future Simple.

1. I (phone) you when I get home from work.                                                                                 

2. I want to see Margaret before she (go) out.

3. We are going on holiday tomorrow. I (tell) you all about it when we come back.

4. Brian looks very different now. When you  (see) him again, you won’t recognize him.)                                      5. We must do something soon before it (to be) too late.                                                                                         

6. I don’t want to go without you. I’ll wait until you  (to be)  ready.               

7. Sue has applied for the job but she isn’t very well qualified for it. I (to be) surprised if she gets it.

Reading [6 pp. 30, 33, 53]

Read the text and do exercises after text

“Education in Kazakhstan”

The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan protects the right to access to kindergarten. All kindergartens are currently expected to teach both Kazakh and Russian, and most emphasize one language over the other. Primary school in Kazakhstan starts at age 6 and runs from years 1 – 5. All primary schools are state-owned and primary and secondary education is constitutionally protected rights. The curriculum for both primary and secondary school is established by the Ministry of Education, with little choice left up to the individual schools. Primary school is provided free to all citizens and residents of Kazakhstan and parents typically pay only for extra-curricular activities such as sports programs, music programs and other special equipments.

Once leaving lower secondary school, there are three levels available. Students are free to choose any level of higher secondary education but are required to pursue one level. Graduates of all three levels are eligible to enter university. Initial vocational education which is provided by training schools and lyceums, and secondary vocational education provided by colleges and trade schools. The program is usually two or three years, (typically ages 16 – 18), but for some professional training four year programs are required. If students graduate colleges and technical schools they can go on to Colleges for advanced vocational training or attend university. The state provides costs of education from the budget. Lyceums also provide basic vocational education to prepare students for skilled professions, but also include general academic education. The course of study is three years. The state provides costs of education from the budget.

Colleges give a program that provides both academic general education and advanced vocational education. if the colleges are licensed, they will also provide initial vocational education. Graduates may go on to university or may begin working. The universities, following the Russian system, focus entirely on teaching and do not engage in research. Students who are accepted to university at any level apply under a specific major, and the curriculum is set by the university (according to State legislation) for each major. The government is currently pursuing a program to adopt a credit-system which would allow students to study more easily internationally, and to add the possibility of a curriculum with electives and student-chosen courses.

There are four levels of tertiary education in Kazakhstan: Bachelors degree—typically a four-year degree Specialist degree—typically a five-year degree and more intensive than the bachelors Masters degree—typically a two year degree, roughly corresponding to the Western masters. Doctoral degree is typically a five year program. Universities are usually headed by a rector, appointed by the President of Kazakhstan, who wields considerable authority over the institution, approving all decisions including those regarding curriculum, personnel, and admission.

Thus Kazakhstani universities are more centralized than their Western counterparts. The top two universities in Kazakhstan are Al’-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty and Eurasian National University located in Astana. Karaganda State University is also well-regarded. In addition, there are a few international universities such as KIMEP, which is a joint program, 40% owned by the government of Kazakhstan, but education is based on the Western system. The Kazakh-British Technical University and the Kazakh-American University represent joint projects between Kazakhstan and the UK and the USA, respectively. In all three institutions, the language of instruction is English.

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Find words with the same root in the text.

Education, high, to learn, developed, special

Complete these sentences

1. Кazakhstan's kindergartens provide _____.

2. Pupils receive their primary education _____.

3. The educational system of Kazakhstan presents а broad range _____.

Answer the following questions.

1. Тhе educational system in Kazakhstan is presented bу two languages, isn't it?

2. What саn you say about the educational system of Kazakhstan?

3. What is the role of kindergartens?

4. Is secondary education compulsory in Kazakhstan?

5. What do the children do after finishing the 9th grade?

6. Why is Almaty the educational centre of the Republic of Kazakhstan?

Are the following sentences true or false?

1. The constitution and acting laws prohibit аnу discriminations on the basis of language аnd ethnic bасkground and guarantee equal rights in education.

2. The educational system includes tесhniсo-рrоfеssiоnal, specialized and higher educational institutions.

3. Pupils receive their education in schools of five different levels.

4. The private educational system started to take form in the country only after its independence.

5. Astana is the most important educational centre.

6. Our Universities have contacts with the higher Educational Institutions in foreign countries.

7. Our students cannot study abroad.

Find the words in the text and fill in crossword.

Cross: 1. relating to, or undergoing training in a skill or trade to be pursued as a career 2. educational procedure designed to stimulate learning by firsthand experience 3. the skill, knowledge, or experience acquired by one that trains 4. a member of a monastic third order especially of lay people 5. investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws 6. a school or class for children usually from four to six years old 7. a body of people usually employed (as in a factory or organization) 8. present or ready for immediate use 9. the implements used in an operation or activity

Down: 1. binding in law or conscience 2. an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees 3. to introduce and cause to grow and multiply 4. qualified to participate or be chosen 5. first in order of time or development 6. relating to, or being the second order or stage in a series 7. an academic subject chosen as a field of specialization 8. greatly developed beyond an initial stage 9. to stress on smith. 10. acknowledgment that a fact or statement is true

Speaking

Role play: You are a supervisor from English School. You want to know about educational system of Kazakhstan. You want to visit one of the schools in Kazakhstan and meet our teachers and speak about our education.

Example

Supervisor: What will we do if we want to take my children to your school?

Student: You will choose public school if you want to study without fee.

Use the following expressions:

1. Let us consider what the advantages and disadvantages of … are.

2. The first thing that needs to be said is ... .

3. Another good thing about … is that … .

4. It is a well-known fact that ... .

5. For the great majority of students ... .

6. First of all, let us try to understand ... .

7. In conclusion, I can say that …. .

Listening [1, tapescript 4.3, 4.4, 4.6]

Listen to interview between Charlotte, Viktor and journalist and say are the sentences true or false.

1. Charlotte wants to study design at Cambridge University.

2. Charlotte took physics, chemistry, geography and biology.

3. Charlotte was worried about what grades I'll get.

4. The university won’t give her a place unless she get four As and a B.

5. Charlotte is a bit worried about physics

6. She will get her results by post.

7. Charlotte’s parents are not reallynervous.

8. If she doesn't get the grades she needs she'll work at school.

9. Viktor didn’t pass his FCE exam

10. All his friends passed exam except one.

11. They are going to ski.

Writing

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