- •Higher education
- •Учебное издание
- •Higher education
- •614000, Россия, г. Пермь, ул. Петропавловская,23
- •Предисловие
- •My Academy
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •5. Odd one out.
- •6. Pay attention to the reading of the following words:
- •7. Find the united word:
- •8. Mark the statements true (t) or false (f). Correct the sentences.
- •9. Complete the sentences with suitable words from the box.
- •10. Match antonyms:
- •1. Read the article and complete it with correct words and word-combinations. From the history of Perm Agricultural Academy
- •Experimental and Training Farm
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Complete the following sentences:
- •3. Sum up about:
- •4. Test yourself.
- •History of education
- •1. Words and expressions:
- •2. Complete the following sentences:
- •Higher education
- •1. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs give the information about:
- •2. Remember the words and expressions:
- •3. Match the words:
- •4. Complete these sentences:
- •5. Read the clues. Then find the words and circle them. The answers are written across or down. The first two answers are given.
- •6. Answer the questions:
- •7. Say which facts given in the text were new to you?
- •8. Make up a story about the system of Higher education in Russia.
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Pay attention to the reading of the following words:
- •3. Translate into English:
- •4. Answer the questions:
- •5. Make up a story about the system of Higher education in the uk
- •6. Use the situations in the conversation:
- •History of university and college
- •1. Words and Expressions
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Complete the following sentences:
- •Part II
- •1. Read the article and choose the best title:
- •2. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •3. Read the article again, and then complete it with the words or expressions from the box:
- •4. Mark the statements true (t) or false (f) according to the article:
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Complete the following sentences:
- •Oxbridge
- •History
- •Amazing facts
- •Lots and lots of colleges
- •Teaching system
- •Societies
- •2. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs gives information about:
- •3. Find sentences with the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian:
- •The University of London
- •1. Find the English equivalents to the following:
- •2. Point out what information is given in the text:
- •3. Mark the statements true (t) or false (f) according to the article.
- •4. Read and complete the e-mail with the verbs from the box.
- •5. Test yourself.
- •6. Give the Russian equivalents to the following:
- •Education in the united states
- •Elementary Schools, High Schools and Institutions of Higher Learning
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Find sentences that give the information about:
- •3. Find answers to the following questions in the text:
- •Higher Educational Institutions
- •1. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs gives the information about:
- •2. Find sentences with the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian:
- •3. Find answers to the following questions in the text:
- •Colleges which are as different as geese are different from swans
- •1. Find answers to the following questions in the text:
- •2. Say which facts given in the text were new to you.
- •Private and State Colleges and Universities
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs gives the information about:
- •3. Find answers to the following questions in the text:
- •Colleges and Universities
- •1. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs gives the information about:
- •2. Say what information given in the text specifies the old facts you knew.
- •3. Say which facts given in the text were new to you.
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •3. Read each sentence below. Underline every sentence that gives a reason for Robbie’s feeling scared and excited.
- •4. Read each of the following statements. Circle true or false according to the information in Act 1. If the sentence is false, change the underlined part.
- •1. Match the words with their definitions:
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •3. Word search. Read the clues. Then find the words and circle them. The answers are written across or down. The first two answers are given.
- •1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
- •2. Match the words with their definitions:
- •3. Answer the questions:
- •4. Make up a story about:
- •Higher education system in canada
- •Land Administration Certificate
- •What People Say About Us:
- •Interesting Facts:
- •1. Skim through the text and find sentences with the following words and phrases in the text and translate them into Russian:
- •2. Find sentences that give the information about:
- •Information about University of Toronto, Ontario
- •Interesting Facts:
- •1. Skim through the text and find sentences that give the information about:
- •Information about University of Waterloo, Ontario
- •Interesting Facts:
- •1. Skim through the text and find sentences that give the information about:
- •2. Match the information with the names of universities:
- •1. Complete the sentences with suitable words:
- •2. Choose the correct options:
- •Bibliography
1. Remember the words and word-combinations:
Oxford [ɒksfəd]
Oxbridge ['ɒksbriʤ]
to retain one’s aristocratic character - сохранять аристократический характер
cost of studies - стоимость обучения
arts - гуманитарные науки
to arrange lectures - организовывать лекции
tutor [´tju:tə] - преподаватель, наставник
to be in charge [´t∫a:ʤ] of smth - отвечать за ч-л
to influence - оказывать влияние
terminal examination - семестровый экзамен
final examination - выпускной экзамен
2. Complete the following sentences:
1. Oxford was founded in …
a) the 12th century b) the 13th centure c) long ago
2. The University is a collection of … Colleges.
a) 30 b) 35 c) 50
3. Every student has a tutor in charge …
a) of planning and discussing b) of teaching c) of taking exams
4. The tutorial system of education …
a) gives more academic freedoms
b) brings the student into personal contact
c) is a new system
5. The academic year is divided into …
a) two terms b) three terms c) four terms
6. Terminal examinations take place at the end of …
a) terms b) study c) academic year
7. If a student fails in an examination, he may …
a) take the exam again
b) pay more for study
c) apply to Cambridge
8. Oxford retains … to the present day.
a) resources across the University
b) aristocratic character
c) high payment
Text 4
Part II
1. Read the article and choose the best title:
Oxford University seeks to attract the best and brightest students.
Ten reasons to apply to Oxford.
Some of the reasons why you might like to apply
College information
Studying at Oxford
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Oxford University has a world-class (1) … for academic excellence. |
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Oxford University is accessible to all students of talent and ability, whatever their background. The generous Oxford Opportunity Bursary ensures that finance should not be (2) … to any UK student who wants to apply to Oxford. |
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Oxford is one of the few universities in the world that bases its teaching on (3) …, which means more individual attention and teaching from your tutors, tailored to your learning needs. |
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Many Oxford tutors are international experts in their chosen fields. This engagement with research and scholarship enables students to have (4) … of their subject discipline. |
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College life is one of the University’s greatest assets, since a close college community provides a friendly and welcoming home for students who are living away for the first time. Students soon get to know each other, and (5) … get to know students individually, enabling them to respond to their individual academic needs. |
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Students have access to resources across the University: unrivalled libraries, sports facilities, laboratories, language-learning opportunities, computer equipment and music (6) …. |
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Oxford University provides a diverse study environment: undergraduate students represent over 130 (7) … as well as all nations and regions of the UK. |
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With clubs, societies and events organized by colleges and the wider University, as well as vibrant city nightlife, Oxford offers opportunities for whatever (8) … you may be looking for. |
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Most colleges offer student (9) …for two years of your course and many can offer accommodation for every year of your course, saving you the trouble and expense of privately rented accommodation. |
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Oxford University has an excellent graduate employment record. Students have the use of the comprehensive careers service and enter a huge range of careers. (10) … recognize that Oxford’s rigorous academic degree courses give graduates many transferable skills, as well as breadth and depth in their chosen subject. |