Exercise 1. Match the first part of the sentence (1-6) with the second part (a-f).

Match the first part of the sentence (1-6) with the second part (a-f).

1. Thousands of Manchester students are now benefiting from …	a. provides teaching, learning and assessment materials and activities online, as well interactive discussions with teaching staff;
2. Blackboard Learning System …	b. teaching students to apply information;
3. The University of Manchester	c. access to the University’s Blackboard Learning System;
4. At university a strong emphasis is placed on …	d. invented the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material;
5. University courses transfer academic knowledge, as well as …	e. enjoys a global reputation for both pioneering research and problem-based approach to learning;
6. Professors Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov…	f. some useful skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and team work, civic values etc.

Exercise 2.

Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. The University of Manchester was created in the 18^th century.

2. The University of Manchester consists of fourteen Faculties.

3. Each Faculty consists of a number of schools.

4. The University of Manchester enjoys a global reputation for both its pioneering research and problem-based approach to learning.

5. Blackboard is a virtual learning system created specially for part-time students.

6. Jordell Bank Observatory and the Photon Science Institute are cutting-edge sports facilities at Manchester University.

7. The library of the University of Manchester is the largest library in the UK.

8. Wireless Access points allow Manchester students to connect to the Internet quickly.

9. The University of Manchester is aimed at providing students with academic knowledge and developing civil values and responsibilities.

10. The Athletic Union consists of 46 sport clubs for professional athletes.

Exercise 3.

Work in groups of three or four to discuss in what ways your University is similar to, or different from the University of Manchester. Use the headings below and the expressions from the Useful language box to help you.

- date of creation

- number of students

- number of Faculties

- study facilities

- research facilities

- assessment system

- sports facilities

Useful language   In my opinion, both Universities have… As far as I know, …University is older than … I consider, the students of …University have better access to … From my point of view, the largest University library is … As I see it, the students of …University have more opportunities to… I believe, the academic methods at … are more innovative and encouraging than at … It seems to me, the Universities differ in… I’m sure that the common features of both Universities are… It is clear that both universities provide… I’m positive that the University offers its students excellent… compared to …

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