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1 Meteorology, Hydrology, Cartography, Soil Science, Geology, Geomorphology, Ecology, Customs and Civilization
2 Botany, Zoology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Soil Science, Bionics, Genetics, Physiology
3 Mechanics, Electricity, Principles of Optics, Magnetism, Theoretical Physics, Radiophysics, Digital Telecommunication Systems and Network, Physical and Mathematical Methods, Optics and Spectroscopy
4 Algebra, Mathematical Analysis, Geometry, Discrete Mathematics, Computer Science, Differential Equations, Object-Oriented and Visual Programming, Theoretical Mechanics, Functional Analysis, Applied Statistics, Structures and Algorithms of Computer Data Processing, Information Security, Information Systems and Technologies.
5 Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Ecological Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Colloidal Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
1.6 Read these sentences spoken by university students. Guess what each person is studying.
1 We have to know scientific laws that control the life of a particular type of animal or plant.
2 The way we use fertilizers is much more precise than 20 years ago.
3 The world’s human population is now over five billion and is rising rapidly.
4 People are beginning to realize that environmental problems are not somebody else’s.
5 Functional analysis as well as the theory of differential variable function spaces was created.
6 The study of light is called optics.
7 The atmospheric sciences are traditionally divided into three topical areas: meteorology, climatology, and aeronomy.
8 Geographic Information System (GIS) evolved in part from the work of cartographers, who produce two types of maps: general-purpose maps, which contain many different themes, and thematic maps, which focus on a single theme such as soil, vegetation, zoning, population density, or roads.
9 Programming language theory considers various approaches to the description of computation.
10 Among the principal attractions are historic sights of Prague, numerous spas and mineral springs, winter resorts, and various cultural festivals.
11 This discipline enables individuals to know the basic features of the world in which they live, the great variety of lands and peoples, the complex associations and interrelations of human beings with resources and nature, and the problems faced by inhabitants of other countries and regions.
12 GPS has become a vital global utility, indispensable for modern navigation on land, sea, and air around the world, as well as an important tool for map-making and land surveying.
13 It is estimated that there are about 50 million species of plants, animals and microorganisms.
14 When a nucleus is transmuted and beta particles emitted, there are specific changes in energy.
15 We have found ways to genetically engineer the plants so that their leaves express more oil.
16 It is a branch of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of figures, and the properties of space.
1.7 Match the word-combinations in A with their Russian equivalents in B:
A B
| 1 department | a) хорошо оборудованные лаборатории |
| 2 computer laboratories | b) научная работа |
| 3 well-equipped laboratories | c) специалисты высокого уровня |
| 4 supervisor | d) доцент |
| 5 well-qualified lecturers | e) область математики (физики и т.д.) |
| 6 course work | f) оценивать |
| 7 teaching staff | g) получить оценку (по предмету) |
| 8 private and government organizations | h) высококвалифицированные преподаватели |
| 9 specialists of high level | i) курсовая работа |
| 10 the field of mathematics (physics, etc.) | j) частные и государственные предприятия |
| 11 research paper | k) кафедра |
| 12 associate professor | l) научный руководитель |
| 13 to assess, to evaluate | m) компьютерные классы |
| 14 to get a mark (in a subject) | n) преподавательский состав |
1.8 Express your idea.Use the following words and word-combinations:
Model: The head of the group is responsible for the attendance of classes.
| 1 to be responsible for something | 2 the students’ progress |
| 3 to depend upon (on) | 9 to attend lectures (seminars) on |
| 4 to be a first (second, third, forth)-year student | 10 a graduate paper |
| 4 to specialize in | 11 an additional practice |
| 5 to be competent in something | 12 to do one’s best to do something |
| 6 to receive a university degree | 13 to acquire knowledge |
| 7 to be under investigation | 14 undergraduate students |
1.9 Match the words and word-combinations in A with their meanings in B:
A B
1 up-to-date a) the people employed by an organization
2 well-equipped b) adapted for a particular purpose
3 staff c) to praise highly
4 to be acquainted with d) to receive
5 various e) in current style
6 specialized courses f) detailed discourse
7 to acquire g) of several kinds
8 dissertation h ) to know slightly
9 to glorify i ) supplied with what is needed
10 investigation j ) an attempt to find out the truth about or the causes of scientific problem
1.10 Fill in the word from the list below to make up a phrase. Use each word only once.
To get / competent / to appoint / to receive / to be responsible for / to last / to attend / to have / to join / to acquire / to complete / to obtain / to work over/ to be acquainted with
Model:…… to get ….… the latest information
1……………………………. the latest information
2…………………………….. lecturer
3……………………………. opportunities
4……………………………. lectures on
5…………………………..... years of study
6…………..…………..…..... knowledge
7……………………………. a graduate paper
8..…………………………... a university degree
9………….……………..….. scientific societies
10…………………………… a Сandidate degree
11…………………………... the head of the group
12…………………………… for the attendance
13…………………………… an hour and a half
14…………………………….branches of science
1.11 Match the beginning of each sentence in A with its ending in B:
A B
| 1 I study at the University at the Institute of | a) professors, associate professors and well-qualified lecturers competent in their subjects, friendly and well-organized. |
| 2 The teaching staff of the Institute consists of | b) Hydrology, Microbiology, Optics, Algebra, Chemistry and some other subjects. |
| 3 The students have at their disposal | c) up-to-date well-equipped lecture rooms, libraries, dining rooms, sport halls, etc. |
| 4 The students are taught many different subjects such as | d) several specialized courses and additional practical and research work in the subject they have chosen. |
| 5 The students are acquainted with all branches of | e) and write dissertations for an advanced degree (Master degree). |
| 6 The students must attend lectures on | f) as much knowledge as possible. |
| 7 They learn English to be able | g) a problem to investigate. |
| 8 The students have | h) a graduate paper for a university degree. |
| 9 Besides the students must choose | i) their specialization. |
| 10 The students do their best to acquire | j) geometry, physics, history, foreign languages and some other subjects. |
| 11 After completing four or five years of study the students write | k) Mathematics and Computer Science. |
| 12 Graduates of the Institute continue their studies for two years more | l) to read European and American journals and scientific books. |
1.12 Study the information about exams and education:
Take/ do/ sit an exam – eg. He takes (does, sits) his exams next summer.
resit an exam – take it again because you did badly first time
pass an exam – get the minimum grade (mark) or more
do well in an exam – get a high grade
fail an exam – do not get the minimum grade
do badly in an exam – fail or don’t do as well as expected / as well as you wanted
Before an exam it’s a good idea to revise for it. If you skip classes / lectures, you will probably do badly in the exam.
In universities there are lectures (large classes listening to the teacher and taking notes), seminars (10-20 students actively taking part in discussion etc).
A professor is a senior university academic who is a well-known specialist in his/her subject. University teachers are usually called lecturers.
■ Correct the mis-collocations in these sentences:
1 I can’t come out. I’m studying. I’m passing an examination tomorrow.
2 Congratulations! I hear you succeeded your examination!
3 You can study a lot of different careers at this university.
4 I got some good notes in my continuous assessment this term.
5 She’s the professor in a primary school.
6 He gave an interesting 45-minute conference on Goethe.
7 When I was 12, we started having French seminars at school, and I fell in love with the language.
1.13 What questions could you ask to get these answers?
1 No, they have to finance their own studies.
2 I’ve been revising / studying for an exam.
3 No, I was ill. I didn’t miss this lecture deliberately.
4 The course of study runs for five years.
5 A student who does well in his/her exams gets a scholarship.
6. No, Tom left university without doing his examinations.
7. Our University is situated not far from the centre of the town.
8. You will practice your speaking skills through discussions and role plays.
9. You can normally do these subjects at university.
10. Most degree courses last four years.
1.14 Answer the following questions:
1 What Institute do you study at?
2 How many departments are there at your Institute? Name them.
3 What is the teaching staff of the Institute?
4 Who is the Director of your Institute?
5 Who is responsible for the attendance of lessons and for the students’ progress?
6 What subjects are the students taught?
7 Should students attend lectures and seminars? Why?
8 Who does badly in the exams?
9 What must a student do to acquire much knowledge?
10 What possibilities have the graduates of the Institute?
11 Are you proud of studying at this Institute?
1.15 Discussthe following situations:
1 Your friend studies Law. He urges you to join him. Reject his proposal and tell him that mathematics (geography, etc.) is your dream.
2 Next year you graduate from the University. Tell your friend what you would like to do next year. Remember how interesting it was to study at the University.
3 You are going to enter the educational program of …. Your friend is a second-year student of this program. Ask him everything about the study.
Use the following conversational formulas:
Would you like to…? I’m afraid, I can’t...
Would you mind…(-ing)? Is it necessary (for me) to…?
Why don’t you…? Do I have to…?
I think you should… No, you don’t
I advise you to… That’s (not) a (very) good idea!
You’d better… You shouldn’t do that
That’s (quite) possible Sorry, I don’t know
That’s impossible I have no idea
I (don’t) think so I can’t help you
I doubt it I have doubts about the…
Why don’t we…? I am not at all sure about this
How about …ing? I object to…
I believe (think, feel) that… I wish I could agree with you that…
In my opinion… I want to point out that…
I agree with you I should like to stress the importance of…
I think you are right Have you thought about…?
As far as I know… I’ll try to explain…
You are wrong. You’ve made it quite clear
That’s true. I see / I understand
I prefer / I hope I get the idea of…
1.16 Comment on the academic degrees. Explain which course you are taking, which degree you are going to receive in a few years and which degree you would like to have. Use the diagram: (p.19)
1.17 Speak about your Institute. Use the table:
| Undegraduate educational programs: | Departments: | Subjects: |
| Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science | ||
| ● Mathematics ● Software and Administration of Information Systems ● Applied Computer Science in Economics ●Computer Security ●Information Security ● Information Systems and Technologies ●Information Security of Automated Systems ●Mathematics and Computer Science ●Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling ●Teacher Education | ● Mathematical Analyses and Theory of Functions ● Software ● Mathematical Modeling ● Informational Security ● Algebra and Mathematical Logics ● Informational Systems ● Mathematics and Computer Science | ● Algebra ● Mathematical Analysis ● Geometry ● Discrete Mathematics ● Computer Science ● Differential Equations ● Object-Oriented and Visual Programming ● Theoretical Mechanics ● Functional Analysis ● Applied Statistics ● Structures and Algorithms of Computer Data Processing |
| Institute of Earth Sciences | ||
| ● Geography ● Environmental Management ● Service ● Tourism ● Hydrometeorology ●Cartography and Geoinformatics ●Ecology and Environmental Management | ● Physical Geography and Ecology ● Ecological Monitoring and Physical Geography (Earth Science) ● Economic and Social Geography and Environmental Management ● Service and Tourism ●Geoinformation Systems | ● Meteorology ● Hydrology ● Cartography ● Soil Science ● Geology ● Geomorphology ● Ecology ● Customs and Civilization ● Literature ● History ●Historical Monuments and Sights |
| Institute of Biology | ||
| ● Biology ●Landscape Architecture ●Bioinformatics, ●Bioengineering | ● Human and Animal Anatomy and Physiology ● Zoology and Ichthyology ● Ecology and Genetics ● Botany and Biotechnology of Plants | ● Botany ● Zoology ● Anatomy ● Microbiology ● Biophysics ● Biochemistry ● Soil Science ● Bionics ● Genetics ● Physiology |
| Institute of Physics and Chemistry | ||
| ● Physics ● Radiophysics ●Technical Physics ● Nanotechnologies and System Engineering ● Chemistry | ● Theoretical Physics ● Radiophysics ● Mechanics of Multiphase Systems ● Chemical Physics ● Organic Chemistry ● Inorganic Chemistry ● Analytical Chemistry ● General Chemistry | ● Mechanics ● Electricity ● Principles of Optics ● Magnetism ● Theoretical Physics ● Radiophysics ● Digital Telecommunication Systems and Network ● Physics and Mathematics Methods ● Optics and Spectroscopy ● Chemistry ● Physical Chemistry ● Analytical Chemistry ● Electrochemistry ● Ecological Chemistry ● Organic Chemistry ● Nuclear Chemistry ● Colloidal Chemistry ●Inorganic Chemistry |
1.18 Role Game.
1 Director of the Institute. You are meeting first-year students and their parents. Introduce yourself and your deputies and say a few words about the Institute. What would you wish your students? Be ready to answer their questions.
2 Deputy Director on Academic Affairs. You are meeting first-year students and their parents.
● Say a few words about the study in the Institute, tests and exams.
● Say a few words about students’ traditions and festivals.
Be ready to answer their questions.
3 First-year students. You are meeting the administration of the Institute. Ask questions.
4 Parents of first-year students. You are meeting the administration of the Institute. Ask questions.
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