Oral Practice

2 Topic. Our University .

A delegation of students and teachers from Cambridge are on a visit at your university. You are asked to tell the guests about it.

Present information on:

1) the name of your university;

2) its location;

3) the departments at your university (day-time, evening or corres-pondence);

4) how long the complete course lasts;

5) the number of students at the university;

6) the subjects you study (humanities, technical subjects, sciences);

7) the equipment the university provided with;

8) the examinations you take and the grants you receive;

9) the students' hostels;

10) what you like and what you don't like about your university.

3Pairwork. Paul rings up Julia to invite her to the cinema.

a) listen to their telephone conversation:

PAUL: Hello! Can I speak to Julia?

JULIA: That's me.

PAUL: It's Paul speaking. How are you?

JULIA: Fine. Thank you. How are things with you?

PAUL: Not bad. I was thinking of going to the cinema this evening. Would you like to come?

JULIA: That'd be lovely. But I'm busy tonight. My parents are expecting some visitors and I've promised to help them. Perhaps some other time.

PAUL: What about tomorrow? I'll try to buy tickets and give you a ring.

JULIA: That's a good idea.

PAUL: Settled then Bye-bye.

JULIA: Bye-bye;

b) сomplete the dialogues:

1 A.:.........

B.: That's me.

A.:.........

B.: Fine, thank you....

A.: Not bad.

2 A.:.........

B.: That'd be lovely, but...

A.:.........

B.: I'll give you a ring;

3 A.: I was thinking of going to the country. What about Sunday?

B.:.....

A.: Settled.

B.:.....;

c) think of some good questions for the following answers. The answers needn't be true.

1 As long as I live. 6 Especially for me.

2 Early in the morning. 7 My parents.

3 Quite possible. 8 The teacher.

4 Only you and me. 9 Physical training.

5 Always. 10 Inside.

4 Helen and Peter are friends. They often spend their free time together. Now they are discussing their plans for next week. Student A takes the part of Helen. Student Btakes the part of Peter.

HELEN:Here is your diary for next week. If you are free, accept your friend's invitation. If you are not free, you must say why.

Monday	9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – classes 7 p.m. – shaping
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – classes
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – classes 5 p.m. – Disco club
Thursday	9 a.m. – 3 p m. – classes 7 p.m. – shaping
Friday	9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – classes shopping
Saturday	9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – classes
Sunday	–

PETER:You want Helen to go to the cinema with you on Wednesday. You also want to invite her to go to the country with your friends either on Saturday or on Sunday.

5 Discussion. Your friend who is 20 years old works as a car mechanic. He wants to continue his education in order to become an engineer. He doesn't know which department to choose, day-time or extra-mural. Help him to solve his problem. Give your reasons:

a) your friend has already made up a list of pros and cons. Look through it and think of some more;

b) discuss the problem in groups of 3–5 students in order to make a decision;

c) fill in the chart and give your reasons.

Day-time institute	Extra-mural institute
For	For
1 The course is a year shorter. 2 You have more time for self-study and entertainment. 3 You study more subjects and become a better specialist in your field.	1 Your practical experience makes it easier for you to study special subjects. 2 You have prospects of pro-motion. 3 You no longer depend fi-nancially on your parents.

University	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3
Day-time university
Extra-mural university

6 Решите кроссворд:

1 Food is... for life.

2 A branch of knowledge studied in a system of education.

3 Cars keep to the left … of the road in England.

4 The process of teaching and training of mind and character.

5 The result of education.

6 1000 kg = 1....

7 The person who produced something for the first time.

8 The science of numbers.

9 One of the teaching methods in institutes and universities.

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