Vocabulary

1. freshman – первокурсник
2. remain – оставаться
3. govern – управлять
4. term – семестр
5. term of studies – срок обучения
6. academic year – учебный год
7. last (for) – длиться
8. tutor – в английских университетах это преподаватель, ведущий практические занятия в группе; он следит за учебой и дисциплиной студентов
9. requirements – требования
10. attend (attendance) – посещать (посещение)
11. compulsory – обязательный
12. undergraduate – студент
13. progress – успехи (успеваемость)
14. pay attention to – уделять внимание (чему-либо)
15. be engaged in – заниматься чем-либо
16. take part in – принимать участие в …
17. take club activities – участвовать в работе кружка
18. live in lodgings – снимать комнату
19. majority – большинство

 

Ex. 2. Choose the correct variant and read the sentence.

1. Oxford University was founded (in the 11^th century; in the 12^th century).
2. The University consists of (32; 27) colleges.
3. The Oxford academic year consists of (3; 2) terms.

4. The tutor tells the freshman about (the requirements for the examinations which he will take; the undergraduates of the University).

5. (Once a term; twice a term) the undergraduates take examinations.

6. Attendance at lectures is (compulsory; not compulsory).

7. (At the end of the term; once every week) each student reads out his essay to his tutor and discusses it with him.

8. During the working day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. a student (meets his tutor, works in the library or in the laboratory; has club activities, debating societies).

9. The majority of the students of Oxford University are (children of the working people; children of the wealthy).

 

Ex. 3. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Oxford University situated?
2. When was Oxford University founded?
3. How many colleges are there in Oxford University? And faculties?
4. What is the oldest College in Oxford University?
5. Do they pay great attention to athletics at the University?
6. How many terms are there in the Oxford academic year?
7. What is the subject of the conversation between the freshman and his tutor during their first meeting?
8. In what way do they test the progress of the students? (At the eng of each term; every week)
9. How does the student spend his working day?
10. Are the doors of Oxford University open to all?

 

Ex. 4. Translate into English.

1. Оксфордский университет был основан в XII столетии.
2. Он был и остается аристократическим университетом.
3. Университет состоит из 32 колледжей.
4. Каждый колледж – это самостоятельная организация.
5. В учебном году Оксфорда 3 семестра.
6. В первую неделю первокурсник встречается со своим преподавателем-наставником, который рассказывает ему о лекциях, которые он должен посещать, о требованиях к экзаменам; он дает ему задание на неделю.
7. Каждую неделю студент приходит к преподавателю и зачитывает ему свою работу и обсуждает ее вместе с ним.
8. Посещение лекций необязательно.
9. В начале или конце каждого семестра студенты сдают экзамены.
10. Рабочий день студента начинается в 9 часов.
11. Он посещает лекции, работает в лаборатории или библиотеке, встречается с преподавателем.
12. Много времени студенты уделяют спорту.
13. Большинство студентов Оксфорда – выпускники частных школ.

 

 

Text 3

My University

Hello again! This is Vera and this time I'll tell you about my University and my studies.

I am very happy that I study here. It is one of the finest country's higher educational institutions. Many famous people have graduated from my University, and not only economists or scientists, but many outstanding writers, actors, showmen and politicians. Studying at our University gives a solid background in all spheres of knowledge and prepares for practical work.

Our University is quite large but not very old, compared to other national institutions. It was founded at the beginning of the 20^th century. In 1915, during the World War I the university of Warsaw was evacuated to Rostov-na-Donu. First it had only three faculties, but later it became the largest University in the region and it gave birth to other Institutions in the region. Nowadays it is a large school where more than 9000 students are currently enrolled. The majority are full-time students, like me, and the rest are part time-students. There are also about 150 graduate students - aspirants and doctorants. They conduct independent research work and have pedagogical practice.

The course of study at my University lasts five years. There are many faculties at my University. Here are some of them: the faculty of banking and finance and, the faculty of management, the faculty of business law and the faculty of accounting.

Our University is large and we have several building. One of the buildings is for lectures and seminars only. There are many large halls there so that students of 3—4 groups together can fit in there. And that is more than 100 people. The acoustics in such large halls is very good but sometimes it is very noisy when students chat during the lecture.

We have two other buildings for library, computer center, gym, and other facilities. Many students from my group want to do their own research work in the future and these facilities will certainly help them.

There are several cafes at the University. My favourite one is situated in a separate one-storeyed building and people say that this is the oldest canteen or student's cafe. The food there is tasty and very reasonable.

There are also several dormitories or hostel buildings where students from other cities or countries live. But you know already that I don't live in a dormitory — I rent an apartment.