Vocabulary

1. college– высшее учебное заведение, в котором учатся 3 года и получают специальное образование (техническое, гуманитарное, медицинское и др.) Колледж может существовать как самостоятельная единица, а также может входить в состав университета.

2. university– вуз, состоящий из колледжей различных специальностей (срок обучения 3 года). Выпускник получает степень бакалавра.

3. remain– оставаться

4. consist(of) – состоять(из)

5. autonomousbody– самостоятельное заведение (орган)

6. govern– управлять

7. termof studies – курс обучения

term – семестр

8. within – в течение

9. freshman– первокурсникundergraduate– студент, учащийся вуза (университета или университетского колледжа)

10. tutor– в английских университетах – это преподаватель, ведущий практические занятия; он следит за учебой и дисциплиной студентов

11. requirements –требования

12. attendance at lectures is not compulsory – посещение лекций необязательно

13. essay –эссе, сочинение

14. the progress is tested – успехи проверяются

15. pay attention to –уделять внимание

16. beengagedin– быть занятым чем-либо

17. takepert(in) – принимать участие (в)

18. takeclubactivities– участвовать в работе кружка

19. live in lodgings –снимать комнату

20. majority of –большинство

Выберите правильный вариант и прочтите предложение:

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).

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Moscow Finance-Law University. Kaliningrad Branch

The Moscow Finance-Law Academy is a non-state accredited higher education establishment. It was founded in 1990. There are 50 branches and representations in different regions of Russia. In December 2010 the Academy was given a status of a university. About 60 000 students are currently enrolled. The University provides both secondary and higher professional education.

The Kaliningrad Branch of the Moscow Finance-Law University was founded in 1997. The building of the University is situated in the centre of the town. It`s address is 3, Yermaka Street.

There are two faculties at the University – Economic and Law. Admission to the University is by Federal Certificate Exams (FCE) and admission tests. There are two departments at the University – day (full-time) department and correspondence courses.

The term of studies at the University is 3 or 6 years. There are two terms in the academic year. The students study different general and special subjects such as History, Mathematics, Russian and foreign languages, Economics, Finance and Credit and others. At the end of each term the progress of the students is tested by the examinations.

The students at the Finance-Law University have all conditions for getting a good education. There are many qualified teachers and professors who give students lectures and provide them with general and cultural education.

There are specially equipped classrooms, lecture-halls, two computer classrooms, library and gymnasium (gym) which are effective for proper training. There is also a café. The food there is tasty and prices are reasonable.

They pay great attention to sports. Sport competitions are often held at the University. The students take active part in the social life of the University. They organize different contests, Faculty Day, hold charity actions, etc. There is also a quick-wits club.

The Kaliningrad Branch of the Moscow Finance-Law University has everything necessary to become one of the leading educational establishments in Russia. After graduating from the University students get a diploma and become qualified specialists. Solid background gives the opportunity for getting promising and well-paid job.