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.

1) curriculum	a) the university year, which normally runs from September to June each year and consists of two semesters
2) academic year	b) the buildings and grounds at which a university is based
3) vacation	c) a grouping of academic departments specializing in similar or complementary subject areas
4) campus	d) a formal method of teaching where students, taught by a lecturer, listen and take notes and there is some limited interaction
5) seminar	e) all the courses of study offered at a university
6) lecture	f) a period of holiday when universities are closed
7) faculty	g) a study meeting of students in smaller numbers with a teacher to discuss in greater detail a subject being taught in a lecture

X. Try to make up your own definitions of the following words.

Accommodation, scientific work, examination, scientific supervisor, facilities, education.

XI. Answer the following questions.

1. What was the status of Kemerovo State University before 1974?

2. How many faculties are there at the University? What are they?

3. What is necessary to enter the University?

4. What is the academic year?

5. What is on the University campus?

6. What kind of facilities does the University offer?

7. How do students finish their studies at the University?

8. What opportunities do the students have after graduation from the University?

XII. Act out the dialogue.

Victor: Hello, Julia. I know that you speak English very well. Let me introduce you to a student from the United States. His name is Dave Adams. Would you, please, have a walk round and show him our University?

Julia: Sure. How do you do, Dave? Are you interested in the problems of higher education?

Dave: Yes, it is especially interesting to compare education in Russia and America. I always thought that, in general, the system of education in different countries is almost the same. So, where does Russian youth usually go to study after school, Julia?

Julia: In our country a young man can choose a place to study at among a variety of educational institutions – universities, institutes, academies, colleges. Kemerovo State University has an established academic reputation in Siberia.

Dave: Really? What does its reputation depend on?

Julia: The academic staff of the University consists of highly qualified teachers. They combine teaching with research. Some professors at our University are well-known scientists.

Dave: Julia, can you say a few words about the student life at your University?

Julia: The academic year consists of two semesters. The students attend lectures and classes. At the end of each semester they pass examinations.

Dave: We have the same system. But in addition to educational opportunities American students are engaged in various social activities. Do the Russian students take part in a social life of the University?

Julia: Yes, of course. The students present concerts twice a year. The first year students prepare the show for the festival of The First Snow. Senior students arrange the concert called The Student Spring. There is always an official competition among the faculties in preparing the best performances. Students are happy to prepare as well as to watch them.

Dave: Interesting. Are there overseas students at your University?

Julia: Yes, there are some from Mongolia, but not many. Mostly students from different towns of Kuzbass come to study here. They are offered to live in a student hostel. There are usually three students to share a room. So, studying at the University means meeting and interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Dave: Thank you very much, Julia. Kemerovo University is a really progressive institution. I enjoy the excursion around it.