- •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:
cheering – shouting approval
Dean of Admissions – the person in charge of deciding which students may enter a school or university
it turns out – the interesting fact is
applicants – people who apply
fit (you) into his schedule – to find time to meet with (you)
schools = here, universities
in that case = if that’s true …
head – to go in a certain direction
An interesting fact:
In their last year of high school, students often apply to more than one college or university. A university is larger than a college. In fact, most universities have an undergraduate school and graduate schools in different fields such law, engineering and art.
Each college or university in the US has its own requirements for admission. Most schools require students to take a standard entrance exam. To decide whether or not to accept a student, colleges or universities usually consider the test scores as well as the student’s high-school grades. In addition, some schools require a person interview.
Many students choose to go away from home and to live at college. Other students attend a state or local school and continue to live at home.
2. Answer the questions:
Do high-school students in your country usually apply to more than one college or university?
Are high-school grades important for college admission? Is there a standard college entrance exam in your country?
Do most students in your country leave home when they go to college?
3. Read each sentence below. Underline every sentence that gives a reason for Robbie’s feeling scared and excited.
He’s thinking about his future.
He doesn’t want to go to college.
He may be leaving home.
His father says he must go to the University of Michigan.
He must take some decisions.
He cannot finish his article for the high-school newspaper.
He knows he’s going to become a doctor.
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.
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1. The University of Michigan has a football team. |
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2. Philip studied medicine there. |
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3. Grandpa studied medicine there. |
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4. Philip knows the President of the university. |
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5. Philip and Charley Rafer played football there. |
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ACT 2
The following morning. Robbie is sitting in the living room. He is waiting for Philip to take him to see Charley Rafer at the university club.
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Philip: |
Sorry, Robbie. Sorry to be late this morning, but, well, we’ve still got some time for a cup of coffee. I can’t wait to see my old pal Charley Rafer. |
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Robbie: |
Neither can I. |
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[They go into the kitchen.] |
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Philip: |
So you though about it, huh? |
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Robbie: |
Yes, I have, Dad. |
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Philip: |
Well, I’m glad. I knew you’d realize that this interview could be an important experience for you. |
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Robbie: |
I came to that conclusion. |
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Philip: |
That’s very wise, Robbie. Very wise. Now let’s head off for the city and the university club. |
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Robbie: |
Thanks, Dad. |
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Philip: |
Thanks … for what? |
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Robbie: |
Thanks for hearing me out. And … |
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Philip: |
And …? |
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Robbie: |
And thanks for being such an understanding father. |
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Philip: |
Well, thank you, Robbie. Thank you. |
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In an office at the university club. Dean Rafer greets Philip and Robbie. |
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Dean: |
[entering] Philip Stewart! It’s great to see you! |
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Philip: |
Charley Rafer – you look as young as ever. |
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[They hug.] |
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Dean: |
You must be Robbie. |
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Robbie: |
Hi. |
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Philip: |
Yes, this is my youngest son Robbie. Robbie, I want you meet one of the best tennis players on the Michigan team - Charley Rafer. |
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Robbie: |
Nice to meet you, Dean Rafer. |
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Dean: |
Well, are you as good a tennis player as your dad? |
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Robbie: |
No, I’m not very good at it. |
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Philip: |
Frankly, neither was I. Charley was the star of the team. |
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Dean: |
Yeah. Thanks. Well, how’ve you been, Philip? |
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Philip: |
Oh, working too hard. |
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Dean: |
Doesn’t show. How’s Ellen? |
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Philip: |
Fine, thank you. And how’s Marge? |
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Dean: |
She’s still giving the toughest English history exams in the school and loving every minute of it. And speaking of minutes, I have interviews until noon, so why don’t we get right to work? |
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Philip: |
Can you have lunch with us later? |
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Dean: |
I’d love too, Philip, but I’m afraid I can’t. I’m only here two days, and I have interviews with twenty-six applicants. |
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Philip: |
I understand. Well, thanks. I’ll wait outside. [to Robbie] Good luck, Son. [He leaves] |
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Dean: |
Did you bring your transcript from high school? |
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Robbie: |
Yes, sir. Right here. |
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Dean: |
Thank you. Please sit down. I see under “activities” that you’ve been writing for the school paper. |
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Robbie: |
Yes, sir. |
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Dean: |
What kinds of articles have you written? |
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Robbie: |
All kinds – sports, editorials, theater reviews. You name it, I’ve written it. |
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Dean: |
Hmmm. Well, have you ever thought of becoming a journalist? |
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Robbie: |
A professional writer? Not until recently. |
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Dean: |
Michigan has a fine School of journalism. |
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Robbie: |
Yes, I know that. |
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Dean: |
You seem to have some reservations. |
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Robbie: |
I’m a little uncertain. |
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[We see Philip nervously waiting outside the office. Dean Rafer has finished interviewing Robbie.] |
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Dean: |
[to Robbie] It’s been very nice talking to you. |
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Robbie: |
Nice talking to you, sir. |
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Dean: |
One piece of advice. The most important thing is for you to decide your own future. |
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Robbie: |
Yes, sir. Good-bye, Dean Rafer. |
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Dean: |
Good-bye, Robbie. Good luck. |