Now tell us what you have learnt about History of Syktyvkar State University. You may use the following phrases to help you in reproducing the topic.

 

I'd like to start speaking about

I'd like to start with,

As for … it is nesessary to say /admit that

I can't but admit that…

….. is worth noting. That's why….

Speaking of …. It should be borne in mind that….

It's an open secret the fact that…

1. You have already learnt about history of Syktyvkar University. What do you know about modern SU?

a) How many faculties and institutes are there in the University?

b) How many students study at the University?

c) What do we call the University Academic Board?

 

2. Pronounce the following words and word-combinations:

Psychology; Social Studies; Physical Training; Finno-Ugrian Studies, Chemistry and Biology; Humanities; department; finance; a choice of subjects; to apply; campus; the highest ruling body; the Academic Board;

3. Learn the following words and word combinations:

to train specialists in – готовить специалистов по

book-keeping – бухучет

taxes and taxation – налоги и налогообложение

to meet the needs – соответствовать нуждам

to deliver a lecture – читать лекцию

to dedicate to – посвящать

to come to realise – начинать осознавать

to apply knowledge – применять знания

for the benefit of – на благо

the University campus - университетский городок

to consist of – состоять из

academic building – учебный корпус

the highest ruling body – высший руководящий орган

the University Academic Board – Ученый Совет университета

to consider – рассматривать

to take place – происходить

a Vice-Rector – проректор

the Head of Department – зав. кафедрой

representative – представитель

Trade Union – профсоюз

 

4. Could you make up your own sentences with the following word combinations?

to train specialists –

to meet the needs –

to deliver a lecture –

…is dedicated to… -

to come to realise… -

to consist of …-

to take place … -

to pay attention to… -