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1. Look at the entry for the work book in the Lingvo Dictionary. It will help
you to work with dictionaries more effectively.
| The pronunciation in phonetic symbols |
The part of speech
(n. = noun, v. = verb)
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 book [ buk ] n. 1. книга; 2. литературное произведение;
   v. 1. записывать, регистрировать; 2. заносить в список; 3. заказывать, бронировать места, продавать билеты (обычно заранее); приглашать, договариваться
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2. Identify what parts of speech the words in bold are.
§ Pull down the blinds before you light the lamp.
§ This bright light blinds my eyes.
3. These words have more than one meaning. Use a dictionary to find out which part of speech they are and what meanings they have. Write two sentences to illustrate different meanings of every word.
| Sentence 1 | Sentence 2 | |
| book | I’ve bought a new book. | Have you already booked a room at a hotel? |
| train | ||
| might | ||
| last | ||
| course | ||
| honour | ||
| subject | ||
| degree | ||
| way |
| Listening |
1. 
Before you listen check the meaning of these words and phrases with a partner or in a dictionary:
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2. Match the words and phrases in A with the verbs they often go with in B. Some verbs are used more than once.
| A | B | |
| offer | ||
| suit | credit points | |
| transfer | a course | |
| cover | a qualification | |
| specify | ||
| gain | interest | |
| design | progress | |
| take | a route of study | |
| provide | ||
| develop | skills | |
| pass | modules/subjects | |
| broaden | an opportunity | |
| monitor |
3. Listen to James Couzin, Education Consultant at “Universities UK” speaking on the new modular schemes. Complete the notes.
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Discuss
Ø Would you like to study abroad?
Ø What degrees are awarded in Russian universities?
Ø How does the pattern of learning in the UK differ from that in Russia?
Ø How is the student’s progress assessed in the UK and in Russia?
Ø How does the British system of higher education differ from the system of education in our country?
Ø Which elements of British system of higher education would you introduce in your university? Why?
| Get real |
Visit the websites of the world famous universities and take notes on
§ degrees that they award in your field of science
§ courses available – traditional, modular, sandwich, etc.
§ admission requirements
§ types of classes
§ methods of assessment
Report back in class.
| Role play |
| Study help Make use of every opportunity you get to practice speaking in class. Role-plays help you prepare for a real-world experience |
| You | University representative | |
| Attract Representative’s attention. | 
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| Offer your help. | |
| Introduce yourself. Say what field of study you are interested in. | 
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| Tell about the courses available in the chosen field. | |
| Ask about the length of study and degrees/diplomas that are awarded. | 
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| Give detailed info about the course and ask if he/she is interested in single or joint degree course. | |
| Ask about the tuition fee and university facilities. Find out about forms of teaching and assessment. | 
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| Answer all the questions and offer the University Prospectus. | |
| Ask for the application form to fill in. | 
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| Give some advice on how to fill it in correctly. Say when the admission deadline is. | |
| Thank the representative for his/her help. | 
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| Express hope in meeting your partner at the University. |
| Writing |
1. Application forms mostly ask for information rather than ask questions. Match a line in A with a question in B.
| A | B |
| 1) First name | a) Where are you living at the moment? |
| 2) Surname | b) Are you married or single? |
| 3) Date of birth | c) Where were you born? |
| 4) Country of origin | d) What’s your surname? |
| 5) Present address | e) Where do you live? |
| 6) Permanent address | f) What do you do? |
| 7) Marital status | g) When were you born? |
| 8) Occupation | h) How much do you earn? |
| 9) Annual income | i) What’s your first name? |
2. Fill in the application form for admission. Write in block capitals. Put N/A if the information is not applicable. 
Application Form
for admission as an undegraduate student
1. Personal information
Title__________________________________________________________Mr/Mrs/Miss
Surname__________________________________________________________________
First Name(s)______________________________________________________________
Date of birth (use figures only): date__________ month_____________ year___________
Place of birth____________________________Citizenship_________________________
Home address: street and house_______________________________________________ city____________________country______________________postcode______________
Telephone (country, area code/phone number)____________________________________
Email____________________________________________________________________
Mailing address (if different from home address)__________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Disability/special needs
If you would like to receive information on support for students with a disability tick here_______
3. Prefered field of study
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| In the Realm of Science |
In education as well as in many other spheres of our life there are a great number
of abbreviations. Read and remember the abbreviations to do with the degree titles, e.g. BS stands for Bachelor of Science.
Do all of them have Russian equivalents?
| A.S. | Associate of Science (USA) |
| A.A. | Associate of Arts (USA) |
| A.A.S. | Associate of Applied Science (USA) |
| BS | Bachelor of Science |
| BA | Bachelor of Arts |
| MS | Master of Science |
| MA | Master of Arts |
| MPhil | Master of Philosophy (UK) |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| PhD | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Hons | Honours |
| HND | Higher National Diploma (UK) |
2. What degrees are awarded in Russian universities?
Unit 1. Progress Monitoring
In this unit you have worked on the vocabulary related to the topic “Higher education”
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adj. книжный, ~ learning – теоретические знания