Text c Academy Rules and Regulations

All persons attending the Massachusetts State Police Academy must observe the following rules:

Alcohol - Drugs: Possession or consumption* of drugs or alcohol at the Academy is prohibited*. Violation* of this rule will result in immediate dismissal*.

Attendance: Each student must notify the class supervisor if it is necessary to be absent for any reason from the scheduled classes.

Attire: All persons attending programs at the Massachusetts State Police Academy must attend classes dressed in the following manner:

– Male personnel – official uniform or sports shirt and sweater.

– Female personnel – official uniform or skirt and blouse or sweater combination.

– Blue jeans are not acceptable attire and must not be worn.

Conduct: Officers must not use vulgar or unprofessional language or behavior. Your conduct both on and off the campus reflects upon the Academy reputation.

Dormitory Rooms: Cleanliness of rooms is the responsibility* of each officer. Rooms are regularly inspected.

Firearms: Firearms must not be worn visibly on campus unless the student is wearing a police uniform or displaying his/her badge of office. Officers must secure weapons in the firearms storage lockers* located outside the mess hall. Firearms must not be stored in the rooms under any conditions. Food and Drink: Food or drink must only be consumed in the mess and must not be consumed or kept in dormitory rooms.

Gambling*: Gambling in any form is prohibited.

Parking: Officers must park their automobiles in the parking area only.

Smoking: The Massachusetts State Police Academy prohibits smoking in all inside areas. Officers may smoke only in special outside areas.

Telephone Calls: The Massachusetts State Police Academy provides pay telephones also in dormitory areas. The Duty Officer receives all messages and delivers them by staff personnel depending upon the urgency of the message. The Academy Duty Officer can be reached at (508) 867 – 1000.

Use of Gymnasium: When there are no classes, those students wishing to use the gym and all equipment may do so in accordance with Academy rules. Gym shoes and appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.

Violations: Violations of any of the Academy rules may result in dismissal from the training program.

Notes:

consumption	– употребление
to prohibit	– запрещать
violation	– нарушение
dismissal	– отчисление
attire	– одежда
conduct	– поведение
dormitory room	– общая спальня
responsibility	– ответственность, обязанность
locker	– запирающийся шкаф
condition	– условие
gambling	– азартные игры

Task 2. Complete the dialogue using hints in brackets.

A: May I ask you a few questions?

B: Sure. You are welcome.

A: What must …?

B: … (the Academy rules).

A: May the Academy students have and …?

B: … (is prohibited).

A: How must …?

B: … (in the proper manner for … and … personnel).

A: What reflects upon …?

B: (Officer conduct) … .

A: What is the responsibility …?

B: (Cleanliness) of … .

A: When may … firearms visibly on campus?

B: … a police uniform or … his/her badge of office.

A: Where do … food or drink?

B: … (only in the mess).

A: Where do … ?

B: … (in the parking area only).

A: Where do …?

B: … (in special outside areas).

A: Who receives … and delivers …?

B: (The Duty Officer) … upon the urgency of … .

A: Why must … not violate any of the …?

B: … (dismissal from the training program).

A: Thanks a lot.

B: Anytime.

PRACTICE IN COMMUNICATION

Ex. 79. Match the two columns.

1. Look here, … ! 2. Just a moment, …! 3. Excuse me, could you tell me … 4. Yes? 5. What can I do for you? 6. How can I help you? 7. Glad to see you! 8. Are you O. K.? 9. I’m all right. 10. I must be going now. 11. See you soon. 12. So long! Bye! 13. Good luck!

1. Да? 2. У Вас все в порядке? 3. Послушай, …! 4. Чем могу служить? 5. До скорой встречи. 6. Одну минуточку, …! 7. Чем могу быть полезен? 8. Мне пора идти. 9. Извините, Вы не могли бы сказать … 10. Рад видеть Вас! 11. Удачи! 12. Я в форме. 13. Пока!

Ex. 80. Read and translate the dialogue. Explain the usage of the underlined words. Think grammatically.

A. Hi, Ivan.

B. Hi, Misha. I haven’t seen you for ages. What are you?

A. I am a first-year cadet.

B. Where do you study?

A. I study at the military Academy. I have been studying there since August.

B. Is it interesting to study there?

A. Yes, of course. To study at the Academy is not only interesting but very complex.

B. Where do you live there?

A. All cadets live in modern and comfortable barracks.

B. Do you have a definite schedule?

A. Yes, sure. Cadets’ life begins early in the morning and much earlier than student life. We do everything according to our typical schedule. It makes cadets more disciplined.

B. What does the Academy curriculum include?

A. The Academy curriculum includes the academic subjects and the professional course.

B. How often do you have a chance to go home or be on leave?

A. I may get a leave-pass once a month.

B. The discipline is quite strict at the Academy, isn’t it?

A. Yes, you are quite right. Cadets must not use drugs or alcohol, vulgar language or behavior at the Academy. Violation of these rules may result in immediate dismissal.

B. What else do you learn at the Academy?

A. Many things to do. We learn to drive a car, or apply various kinds of weapons and so on.

B. Oh, it’s so interesting but very challenging, I think. Sorry, but I must be going. Bye.

A. All right. See you later.

Ex. 81. Make the dialogues complete.

1.

A. Hello, … !

B. Hi, … !

A. As far, as I know, you study at the Academy, don’t you?

B. Yes, … . I … since … .

A. Who else of your friends studies at the police Academy?

B. Sasha … . But he … a second-… .

A. Do you like to study there?

B. Yes, …

2.

A. Hello, … ! Nice to meet you!

B. Hi, … ! Nice to meet you, too!

A. As I can see, you have entered this Academy, haven’t you?

B. Yes, … . I … this year. I am a … now.

A. What barracks do you live in?

B. I … barracks 3, … the … floor.

A. And what subjects are your favourite ones?

B. My … are… .

3.

A. Hello, … ! … !

B. Hi, … ! … !

A. You see, I am on duty today. What subjects do we have today?

B. Today, we … .

A. Do we have any lecture today?

B. No, … . But at … o’clock we … our driving practice.

A. And who inspects cadets’ barracks today?

B. Captain … .

A. I wish you good luck.

B. … .

Ex. 82*. What would you say if you took part in the dialogues bellow?

1.

A. … ! Nice to meet you!

B. Hi, … ! Nice to meet you, too!

A. …?

B. I am a first-year cadet.

A. … ?

B. I study at the military Academy.

A. … ?

B. I have been studying there since August.

A. …?

B. Yes, to study at the Academy is rather difficult, but interesting.

A. What faculty do you study at?

B. … .

A. What are your favourite subjects?

B. … .

A. What subject is the most interesting for you?

B. … .

A. As far as I know, cadets have a definite schedule, don’t they?

B. … .

A. I see, the discipline is quite strict at the Academy. What may happen if a cadet violates strict discipline at the Academy?

B. … .

A. How often are you on leave?

B. … .

A. Do you obtain additional skills at the Academy?

B. … .

A. Oh, how interesting!

B. … .

A. All right. Get well, good-bye.

B. .. .

2.

A. Excuse me, my name is … . I am from group № … of Faculty № … . I am a fist-year cadet. And what are you?

B. … .

A. May I ask you several questions about life and study at our Academy?

B. Sure. You are welcome.

A. … ?

B. Yes, to study at the Academy is difficult but interesting.

A. … ?

B. All cadets live in comfortable barracks.

A. … ?

B. Yes, officer staff regularly inspect cadet barracks.

A. … ?

B. No, it does not. The Academy curriculum includes not only academic subjects but also the professional course.

A. … ?

B. Cadets may get their leave-passes once a month if they do well at all the subjects.

A. … ?

B. Cadets also obtain additional skills. We learn to drive a car, to apply various kinds of weapons and so on.

A. … ?

B. Yes, you are quite right. The discipline is quite strict at the Academy.

A. … ?

B. Violation of any Academy rule may result in immediate dismissal.

A. Thanks a lot.

B: Anytime.

LISTENING

Ex. 83. Listen to the text and do the tasks given below.

Task 1. Make sure you know these words.

1. conclusion – вывод, заключение

2. major (n) – профилирующая дисциплина

3. (to) supervise – смотреть, наблюдать

4. (to) succeed – достигать цели, преуспевать

5. (to) excel – превосходить, выделяться

6. requirement – требование

Task 2. Place ticks in the corresponding boxes.

the tasks of the basic curriculum elements	requirements in natural and social sciences, engineering, etc.	academic courses and practical training	one of academic majors in a chosen subject
1. to educate leadership skill 2. to teach to think and solve problems 3. to develop cadets interests 4. to educate professional skill 5. o teach to express conclusions clearly 6. to develop individual talents

Task 3. Answer the following questions.

1. What courses does the Academy curriculum harmonize?

2. What basic elements does the curriculum have?

3. What does the Academy philosophy of education focus on?

4. How are faculty members characterized?

5. How many cadets are there in the classes?

6. Who supervises experiments in the lab in science and engineering courses?

7. What helps cadets learn, succeed and excel?

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