- •Kemerovo state university
- •Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text in exercise IV. Consult the dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •Read the following international words and define their meaning.
- •III. Translate the following words and word combinations into Russian. Try to memorize them. Make up sentences using these words.
- •IV. Read and translate the text below, say what its main points are.
- •V. Read the following English word combinations taken from the text Our University. Choose their Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by the synonymous ones.
- •VII. Read the sentences, insert the proper prepositions into them. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
- •VIII. Make up sentences using the words proposed for each of them.
- •IX. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b. Define the part of speech the words in column a belong to. A discussion of these terms will add to your knowledge of University.
- •X. Try to make up your own definitions of the following words.
- •XI. Answer the following questions.
- •XII. Act out the dialogue.
V. Read the following English word combinations taken from the text Our University. Choose their Russian equivalents.
conveniently located |
высшее учебное заведение |
higher educational institution |
сдавать вступительные экзамены |
the demands of modern society |
в нескольких шагах |
to arrange a number of various special courses |
требования современного общества |
to provide accommodation for students |
определенная сфера деятельности |
unique scientific editions |
уникальные научные издания |
within walking distance |
подготавливать множество разнообразных спецкурсов |
to take entrance exams |
удобно расположенный |
the particular area of activity |
средства обслуживания, необходимые, чтобы хорошо учиться |
facilities necessary to study well |
обеспечивать студентов жильем |
VI. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by the synonymous ones.
The number of departments at the University is constantly increasing according to the demands of modern society.
All the University students are taught some general subjects such as Foreign Language and Philosophy.
The candidates are admitted according to their examination results.
Every faculty organizes a number of different special courses.
University gives accommodation for its students who came from other towns.
University provides numerous facilities to make the process of studying complete.
The students of the University have all the services and facilities needed to study and rest well.
VII. Read the sentences, insert the proper prepositions into them. Try to memorize some of these expressions.
15: for (1) from (1) in (2) at (4) of (5) on (1) with (1) |
The academic year consists … two semesters … the examinations … the end … each one.
Kemerovo State University is famous … its distinguished staff.
Training … specialists … the University is based … the combination … education and research.
University buildings are conveniently located … the centre … the city, within walking distance … each other.
If a graduate is interested … scientific work he may continue his education … any field … postgraduate level.
VIII. Make up sentences using the words proposed for each of them.
Rich experience, and, Kemerovo State University, in modern education, its own history, has.
To take entrance exams, to enter, it is necessary, the University.
Successfully, the students, get, if, examinations, grant, are, passed.
University, staff, is, its, distinguished, famous for.
Is based on, training, research, at the University, education, the combination of, of, specialists, and.
Professional, research activity, gives, helps with, scientific supervisor, consultations, and, personal.
Accommodation, towns, other, University, came from, for its students, provides, who.
An opportunity, a University diploma, excellent, for the graduates, to find, gives, a good job.