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Unit IV. Students’ life and university

Vocabulary

  1. academic year – учебный год

  2. advance knowledge – расширять углублять знания

  3. applicant – абитуриент

  4. apply for a place – подавать документы в

  5. be admitted/enrolled to – быть принятым/зачисленным

  6. consist of – состоять из

  7. correspondence students – студенты заочной формы обучения

  8. course paper – курсовая работа

  9. curriculum – учебный план

  10. department – кафедра

  11. dormitory/hostel – общежитие

  12. elaboration – развитие, совершенствование

  13. enter – поступать

  14. entrance exams – вступительные экзамены

  15. faculty – факультет

  16. fail (exam, test) не сдать (экзамен, зачет)

  17. final exams – выпускные экзамены

  18. first-year student/freshman – студент 1-го курса

  19. full-time students – студенты дневной формы обучения

  20. graduate from – окончить (ВУЗ)

  21. higher school – высшее учебное заведение

  22. postgraduate courses – аспирантура

  23. President of the University – Ректор университета

  24. promote values of life – способствовать развитию жизненных ценностей

  25. record book/credit book – зачетная книжка

  26. scholarship/grant – стипендия

  27. senior – старшекурсник

  28. train specialists – готовить специалистов

  29. tuition – обучение

  30. scientist – ученый

Ex.1. Read and translate the text

MARITIME STATE UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER G. I. NEVELSKOY

Maritime State University named after admiral G.I.Nevelskoy – is the first Maritime University in Russia to train specialists necessary for maritime transport systems in the spheres of natural science, the humanities, technical and marine conventional trends. MSU is one of the biggest maritime universities, being the leading university of Asian-Pacific region and the top scientific methodological center of maritime education on Russian Far East. Twelve scientific schools are working in the sphere of marine and engineer elaboration within the university. MSU trains engineer-technical staff of 28 specializations and specialties. MSU includes 11 Institutes, 16 Faculties, Maritime College, Human-Technical Lyceum, lyceum classes, the School of Young Sailors and Kid’s Studio. The structure of Maritime University is: The Institute “Maritime Academy”; The Institute of Automation and Information Technologies; Maritime Technological Institute; Institute of Management; Sea Protection Institute; The Institute of Social and Political problems of Management; The Institute of Eastern Asia; Open Maritime Institute; Maritime Physics-Technological Institute; The Institute of Higher Qualification. More than 5000 students study at MSU today. More than 60% of teachers have University Degrees. Cadets are on the full board, they live in the dormitories and have free feeding and uniform. Junior cadets have navigation practice on the ships of MSU. Since 1992 the university has its own shipping company FESMA, training boat “Nadezhda”, cargo training ship “Vitya Chalenko”, fishing boat “Professor Phrolov”. Senior cadets have navigation practice on ships of Far Eastern Shipping Company. There is a special kid's studio and the club “Moreckhod” in the university for professional guidance. There are special lyceum classes for teenagers in Vladivostok and some towns of Primorskyi region, such as Artyom, Arseniev, Kirovka, Nakhodka.

MSU has 7 academic buildings, 46 laboratories and studies, library with three reading halls for 220 seats, library with more than 300 thousand books, 10 professional training centers imitating ship equipment. There are all conditions to be in good physical form, to have free time and go in for sports. MSU has student's cafeteria for 2000 seats, medical center, 8 dormitories for students, a swimming pool, summer camp in Narva bay and the best yacht club in Vladivostok. All academic buildings and dormitories are situated on the university territory. The university has huge opportunities for sports. There are about 20 sport sections in the university: swimming, volley-ball, mini-football, shooting, different kinds of wrestling, tennis, ship design sports and others. Studies are being conducted by experienced specialists. The most talented students get the diploma and the certificate of extra profession. The university has a club with a good hall where students hold different entertainment activities, there is a folk group “Dudari”, music and dance group under the head of M. Kruchkov, dancing group “Alians” and other groups.

The university has it’s own web server. Academic buildings are connected by the net of more than 650 computers. There are about 38 computer classes, each of them has it’s own server with soft- ware necessary to conduct academic and scientific work. There are wide informational recourses for academic process in the inner informational net of the university. These are computer versions of books, lectures and other materials developed in the university. The university realizes the whole complex of programs of professional maritime training of specialists according to the demands of International Conventions and national standards. Regional Center of Extra Maritime Professional Education controls the academic process. Practical lessons of life saving are practiced in 25 meters swimming pool. MSU is one of the founder of Pacific Ocean Law Institute. The university conducts different researches of transport complex problems. Since 1997 the university organizes researches on a sailing boat “Nadezhda” together with Moscow, Saint-Petersburg universities.

Mutual cooperation of Pacific-Asian region countries has a good influence on the development of international relationships. Constant partners of MSU are some universities of China, Australian Maritime College, Maritime Academy of California (USA), National Maritime University of Mokpo (Korea), Maritime University of Pusan (Korea), the University of Trade Fleet, Tokyo (Japan). MSU have students exchange with universities of Toayama (Japan). MSU usually organizes open rowing sailing regattas for adm. G.I. Nevelskoy Cup in spring and autumn. About 300 sportsmen take part in these racings. Yachtsmen of MSU are leaders of far sport racing to the coasts of England, USA, Germany, Poland, Holland, France, Australia, Japan, Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Sudan, Italy, New Zeeland and other countries.

Ex. 2. Find the English equivalences in the text.

1. первый морской университет в России; 2. готовить специалистов; 3. гуманитарные науки; 4. естественные науки; 5. ведущий университет; 6. инженерно-технический состав; 7. лицейские классы; 8. институт автоматики и информационных технологий; 9. институт защиты моря; 10. ученая степень; 11. на полном довольствии; 12. учебное судно «Надежда»; 13. старшекурсники; 14. все условия для поддержания хорошей физической формы; 15. бассейн; 16. судомоделирование; 17. диплом о дополнительном образовании; 18. сервер с необходимым программным обеспечением; 19. электронные версии книг; 20. Азиатско-Тихоокеанский регион.

Ex. 3. Express the following in one word or phrase.

1. A pupil at a higher school; 2. A person doing research work; 3. To try to pass entrance exams; 4. The school where students learn such languages as Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese; 5. The residential place for students; 6. To try but not to have a success at the exam; 7. Student’s salary; 8. A student who combines his work and study; 9. A specialist who continues the study after graduating from higher school; 10. a student of the last year

(A correspondence student; oriental school; to fail exam; scholarship; a scientist; a student; a postgraduate student; a dormitory; to enter, senior)

Ex. 4. Connect two parts of the sentences.

1. He is a second-year student

2. To broaden the student's knowledge

3. The students from other cities

4. The applicants

5. The University encourages the students

6. Entrance exams start in

7. The modern equipment is installed

8. There is also a Preparatory Faculty

9. There are two terms

10. Starting from the second year

1. with the exams at the end of each.

2. in the computer classes and language lab.

3. of other peoples and cultures is one of the main goals of education.

4. are required to take entrance exams.

5. of Maritime State University.

6 the students must do an yearly essay.

7. to realize their potential as-individuals

8. for those who are going to enter the

University.

9. July 15 (day-coarse applicants) and August 15 (correspondence-course applicants).

10. and places live in the dormitory.

Ex. 5. Find synonyms among these words.

to learn; higher school; credit book; to finish; to graduate; a teacher; a scholarship; a freshman; university; final exams; dormitory; yearly essay; course paper; record book; credit; a professor; record; finals; to educate; hostel; to be admitted; a first-year student; to be enrolled ; a grant.

Ex. 6. Find antonyms among these words.

student; a freshman; paid; entrance exams; to increase; to decrease; to dismiss; free; a specialist; a teacher; a to enroll; applicant; a senior; graduate; correspondence students; an amateur; full-time students; to enter; to graduate from; finals

Ex. 7. Make up the sentences with the following words.

Entrance exams; full-time students; a snack bar; a dormitory; to share a room with; to promote values of life; to train specialists; the basic mission; creative abilities; to advance knowledge; to fail an exam; "a seminar; a final test; timetable; a record-book.

Ex. 8. Translate the sentences into Russian paying attention to the active vocabulary.

1. I have always taken pride in being the student of the University. 2. The professors of the University encourage the students to develop their creative abilities. 3. Strong emphasis must be made on science and foreign languages. 4. The day-course applicants and correspondence-course applicants are required to take entrance exams. 5. The University has three dormitories. 6. The academic year is divided into two terms with the exams at the end of each.

Ex.9. Choose the best explanation.

1. to lead smb up the garden – 1) to make an excursion around the garden

2) to invite smb into the dark place with special intentions

3) to mislead smb

2. Break a leg! - 1) to injure the part of the body

2) a wish to the football player of the opposite team

3) Good Luck!

3. to be caught cheating - 1) to be seen behaving like a monkey

2) to be put into jail

3) to be seen using prompts on your exam

4. A freshman - 1) a newborn

2) the only person who is not drunk at the party

3) a first-year student

5. TOEFL - 1) TO Escape From Laboratory

2) Two Old Engineers Flying to Liverpool

3) Test of English as a Foreign Language

Ex. 10. Explain in English.

1. a postgraduate student; 2. an applicant; 3. a freshman; 4. a senior; 5. entrance exams; 6. a degree; 7. a scholarship; 8. free education; 9. full-time student; 10. correspondence student; 11. academic year; 12. enrollment.

Ex.11. Make the sentences from the following words.

1. has, buildings, our, several, institute. 2. subjects, students, many, the firs year, study. 3. the third-year, had; last; students, training, industrial, summer. 4. carry out, students, practical, work, in, laboratories, well-equipped. 5. problems, many, scientists, important, our, solve. 6. texts, difficult, Petrov, technical, translated. 7. his, will, the teacher, translation, correct. 8. next, dean, a lecture, deliver, our, week, will. 9. students, more, institutes, last, entered, a million, than, year. 10. Exams, in summer, entrance, are held.

Ex. 12. Read and learn.

1.

Ted's instructor: Hello Ted. I'm glad I saw you before lectures. Did you know about the change in the examination timetable?

Ted: Change?

Ted’s ins.: Yes. The last day of examinations for your group will be January 23rd not January 21st. Ted: Is that definite (определенно, точно)? We were told they'd be on January 22nd.

Ted’s ins.: There can be no changes now. It's definitely Janu­ary 23rd.

Ted: That's great. I'm going to London on holiday on January 24th.

Ted’s ins.: Have you finished your assignment (домашнее задание) yet?

Ted: I'm nearly there. I think I'll give it to you on Tuesday.

Ted's ins.: That's good. I can't let you have another extension (отсрочка).

Ted: I was really grateful for the extra time you gave me. That was a really big assignment.

Ted's ins.: Well, I'll expect it next week. Now, would you like to hear the details of the schedule?

Ted: Oh, Yes, please.

Ted's ins.: You'll have four examinations. General mechanics is in the morning of January 8th, physics is on the afternoon of January 13th, maths is on the morning of January 18th, and information technology in the afternoon of January 23rd.

2.

Mr.R.: Good morning. Have a seat.

Bob: Good morning. Thank you.

Mr. R.: I have your application here. Your name is Robert Smith, right?

В.: That's right, sir.

Mr. R.: And you hope to enter our university this year?

В.: Yes sir, if I can do it.

B: Well, I have a sister in college now. And there is another one who'll be going next year. So I need money to pay for my education.

Mr. R.: All right. How were your grades (отметка, оценка) at school?

В.: Well, pretty good. Until my last year I got a little too in­terested in sports. But I know I'll work hard in college.

Mr. R.: It's hard to keep up both sports and studies.

В.: Yes sir, I know.

Mr. R.: Fine. Well, we'll let you know in about two weeks, good luck (удачи).

В.: Thank you, sir. Goodbye.

Ex. 13. Translate from Russian into English and make up your own sentences with these words.

Декан, деканат, подсказывать, заочный факультет, итоговая аттестация, общежитие, университетский городок, курсовая работа, плата за обучение, семестр, конспект лекции, аттестат о среднем образовании, расписание, учебник, академический отпуск, стипендия.

Ex. 14. Let’s discuss!

1. Do you like to study alone or with your friends? Why?

2. Where do you prefer to study? At home? In the library? Anywhere else?

3. Does noise (traffic, TV or radio, people talking, snoring) bother you when you are trying to study?

4. Do you listen to music while you study? If so, what kind do you prefer?

5. Do you like to eat or nibble on smth or drink smth while you study?

6. When you have an exam the next day, do you prefer to finish studying the night before or early in the morning on the day of the exam?

7. Have you ever stayed up all night cramming for an exam? what was the result?

8. How do you think a student who is caught cheating should be punished?

9. It’s never too late to learn.

10. One always learns at his own experience.

Ex. 15. Listen to the text about higher education in Great Britain and answer the questions

1. What did Mrs. Burton bring to her children?

2. What are the oldest English universities?

3. What is the biggest English university?

4. What faculties are there in English university?

5. What departments are there in English university?

6. Who heads each faculty?

7. Do all universities admit men and women?

8. Where do some students live during their study?

9. What types of colleges can you name?

10. How long do students wishing to become teachers study?

Ex. 16. Speaking practice

Speak on the topic: 1. Students life in university.

2. The American system of education.

3. The system of education of Russia

Ex. 17. Writing practice

Write a one page essay on the situation. You are a senior student and your friend is a freshman. Say a few words about his/her future student life. Give him/her some pieces of advice.

Supplementary reading

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE USA

There is no national system of higher education in the United States. Higher education is given in colleges and universities. There are over 2100 various higher educational institutions, including colleges, technological institutes and universities. The average col­lege course of study is 4 years, The academic year is usually 9 months or 2 terms (semesters) of four and a half months each. Classes usually begin in September and end in June. The first-year students are called freshmen. Students choose a major subject (профилирующий предмет, дисциплина) and take many courses in this subject. After four years, they get traditional Bachelor's degree. Then the students may go on to graduate school (старшие курсы) and with a year or two of further study get a Master’s degree.

After another year or two of study and research, they may get a still higher degree as Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.). The student’s progress evaluated by means of tests, term works and final examinations in each course. The student's work is given a mark, usually on a five point scale (5-балльная система). Letters indicate the level of achievement. “A” is the highest mark. “F” denotes a failure.

Most American colleges and universities charge for tuition. The methods of instruction in the universities are lectures, discussions, laboratory and course works and seminars.

Most cities have colleges or universities that hold classes at night as well as in daytime. In this way people may work for a degree or just take a course in the subject that interests them.

STUDENTS LIFE IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate students spend a lot of time on their courses: usually 15 to 18 hours a week in classes or in laboratory sessions, and an additional two to three hours preparing for each course meeting. They spend the rest of their time with further individual study, in extracurricular activities, or on part-time job.

Traditionally, a professor meets a group of 20 to 30 students for a 50-minute class two to three times a week. In those courses professors give lectures and there may be additional small group discussions under the leadership of assistant instructors. When classes are small, the lecturer gives way to discussions based upon readings and research.

For almost all courses a student must buy some textbooks. Most textbooks are available either new or used. Used books are cheaper.

American students rarely work and study in groups for the usual class assignments or for examinations. Students receive course credits while working for a degree. One class hour a week for semester or quarter gives one credit. During a semester, the average undergraduate student takes four to five courses, earning 12 to 16 credits. Because graduate-level courses require greater preparation, a graduate student takes fewer courses, earning perhaps seven to nine credits a semester.

Students receive grades at the end of each semester or quarter. Usually they are stated in letters, but they may be expressed in percentile. In the typical letter grading system, A means excellent, B - good, С - average; D - passing; E and F mean Failure. Some schools don't use letters in certain courses and rate a student's performance with a 'Pass" or "Fail". Some institutions use percentile grading (100 percent is the highest achievement) and they designate the lowest passing grade (for example, 65 percent). , Most institutions require an average grade higher than "passing" as qualification for a degree. If a student falls below this standard, he or she may be placed on academic probation, or in extreme case, not to be permitted to continue.

There are various typical arrangements for housing. Living "on campus" usually means living in a residence" hall or an apartment provided by the university on its grounds. "Off campus" housing is sometimes available, in rooming houses and apartments. A few institutions have international houses shared by U.S. students and visitors. Fraternities and sororities, student organizations which frequently operate residences, also offer housing to a limited number of foreign students.

Dormitories for students are not only sleeping quarters. There are usually lounges and recreation areas, libraries and study rooms, dining rooms, small kitchens and laundry facilities.

words for the text

part-time job - работа с неполным рабочим днем

under the leadership - под руководством

to reason thoughts - аргументировать мысли

to pose questions - сформулировать вопрос

solution - решение

percentile - процентное соотношение

academic probation - испытательный срок

to designate - определять

in extreme case - в крайнем случае

to share - делить

fraternity - студенческая организация

sorority-университетский женский клуб

quarter - помещение, жилище

lounge - комната для отдыха

laundry facilities - прачечная

involvement - вовлечение

in return - взамен

leisure - свободное время

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