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Focus on Language

The objectives of this module are | Unit 1 The Way We Learn | Focus on Language | Comprehension check | Unit 2 Study Smart, Not Hard | Focus on language | Focus on Language | Unit 3 Review | Focus on Language | Focus on Language |


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  7. Additional Language Exercises

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)

       
   

    book [ buk ] n. 1. книга; 2. литературное произведение;
The translation
v. 1. записывать, регистрировать; 2. заносить в список; 3. заказывать, бронировать места, продавать билеты (обычно заранее); приглашать, договариваться

adj. книжный, ~ learning – теоретические знания

 
~ means repeat the word
  The translation  

 

Information in brackets (…) helps you to choose the right translation or shows which country this word is widely used in

 
     

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:

                           
   
     
       
 
 
 
       
 
   
 
 

 


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.

 
 

 


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.  
  Offer your help.
Introduce yourself. Say what field of study you are interested in.  
  Tell about the courses available in the chosen field.
Ask about the length of study and degrees/diplomas that are awarded.  
  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.  
  Answer all the questions and offer the University Prospectus.
Ask for the application form to fill in.  
  Give some advice on how to fill it in correctly. Say when the admission deadline is.
Thank the representative for his/her help.    
    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
  • first choice__________________________________________________________
  • second choice_______________________________________________________
  • third choice_________________________________________________________
4. Which semester are you applying for? ______________________________________ 5. University entrance qualifications: Type (gymnasia, lyceum, comprehensive school, vocational school, technical school)_____ _________________________________________________________________________ Date of completion_________________________________________________________ Average grade (not necessary for foreign certificates)______________________________ 6. Professional training/practical training (please include references) Professional qualification ____________________________________________________ Duration of training from_______________________until__________________________ 7. Professional experience after training and/or other working experience (for more than 8 weeks, include references) o __________________________________________________ o __________________________________________________ o __________________________________________________ 8. University/college previously attended (if you have previously been registered as a full-time student at a university/college, please supply all information) Institution________________________________________________________________ Qualifications completed/being studied_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Field of study _____________________________________________________________ Dates____________________________________________________________________   Date _____________________ Signature _________________

 

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”  
undergraduate/graduate programme   to choose a field of study      
to take a course of study   to do coursework      
to study/prepare for a tutorial/essay/exam   vocational qualification      
to award a (an honour) degree   end-of-course assessment      
to undertake practical training   to monitor one’s progress      
to design a programme of study   a modular/sandwich course      
to receive marks/credit points   compulsory/optional subjects      
to pass “core”/”elective” modules   classroom participation      

 

Tick (V) the points you are confident about and cross (X) the ones you need to revise.


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