Revision Task

A)

What is the English for?   вступительный экзамен плата за обучение убеждать лектора средневековые ценности студенческое сообщество сидеть допоздна студент университета общий бюджет стипендия

What is the Russian for?   optional classes private university to do post graduate-studies to cover living expenses a list of helpful books to write an essay for the tutor dreadful torture the finals applicant

B) Translate into English.

1. Студенты МФУ могут выбирать факультативные занятия, например, уроки английского с носителем языка.

2. Как здорово, что мне не надо сдавать вступительные экзамены!!!

3. Многие студенты нашего факультета работают по вечерам, чтобы покрыть расходы на проживание.

4. Мы живём в одной комнате в общежитии и ведём общий бюджет.

5. Я бы хотела учиться в магистратуре в каком-нибудь частном университете за рубежом.

Final Task

1. What would you like to ask an Oxford undergraduate about? Make a list of questions.

2. Imagine, you are the Rector of Tomsk State University. What things from Oxford university system could be useful for your Alma mater? Explain your choice.

In the next part you are going to learn:

- the rules of admission and peculiarities of studying in American universities

Part 3

AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES: BECOMING a UNIVERSITY STUDENT in the USA.

Lead-In

· Education in Russia and the USA: Comparing and Analyzing

Would you like to enter any American college or university?

What should you do to enter a Russian university?

What does the term “ admission requirements ” mean?

What does Unified State Examination in Russia mean?

· American Education Vocabulary

Read the following words. Try to memorize their translation.

admission requirements to differ from to fill in an application form to file / submit an application form to enter a university to require official record proof of one’s financial ability to pass an exam to process one’s application apart refundable a waiting list major

условия приёма отличаться от заполнить анкету подавать анкету поступать в университет требовать данные о ком-л. доказательство финансовой состоятельности сдавать экзамен обрабатывать заявление отдельно возвращаемый, возмещаемый список очередности, лист ожидания основная область академических интересов студента

· Mini-poll! Go around the class and interview as many people as you can. Ask them questions given below.

Y= Yes, I agree N = No, I disagree X = I don’t know CM = classmate

What do you think?	You	CM 1	CM 2
1. To get higher education in the USA is a difficult task.
2. American admission requirements differ from Russian ones.
3. Higher education in the USA is free.
4. Application form is standard for all universities.
5. You need a good recommendation from a teacher if you want to enter a university or college in the USA.
6. USA universities don’t require official records of your previous study.
7. Proof of your financial ability is the key point in admission requirements.
8. In general, the system of different American universities is the same as in our country.
9. All American grads pass a great number of exams to enter a university.
10. You must pay for processing your application.

Reading

1. Scan the text below and compare the information with your ideas. What new information did you get?

Admission Requirements in the USA

Usually there is no admission examination required by a state university for those who have finished high school within the state, but an average of high school grades. Private colleges such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale have rigid requirements for entrance, and demand written college application essays. Successful applicants are usually chosen on the basis of their high school records; recommendations from their high school teachers; the impression they make during interviews at the university and their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs).

How to apply to a school if you don’t live in the USA?

International students, apart from the usual academic standards, must meet financial and legal requirements. Each university has its own policies, but as a rule, the information relates to one of the following items:

Personal application form. Apart from your name, address, and citizenship, the Admission Office will want to know something about your background, your character, your goals and academic ambitions. Present yourself in a clearly written manner, describing your background, awards, achievements, interests, sports trophies, and hobbies.

Teacher recommendations. A good, strong recommendation will go a long way. It would be wise to get a recommendation from a teacher who knows both you and your work well.

Application fee. This is a fee, payable in U.S. dollars to cover the cost of processing your application. In most cases it is not refundable.

Academic records. All U.S. colleges and universities require official records of your previous study. It is important to read the requirements sent to you and to supply exactly the documents required and in the form required.

After you are accepted. The Admissions Office will send you a letter that you have been accepted.

Waiting list. It is possible that the university you prefer will offer to put you on their waiting list. It is good to accept the waiting list status, but go ahead and accept a place at a university which is second or third choice.

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