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lectures. It takes a lot of time, that’s why, we spend six hours at the university every day.

I try to attend all the classes and miss them only with a reasonable excuse. I do well in all the subjects but Math. We take exams twice a year and I hope I’ll get good marks in my exams because I do my best to become a qualified specialist. Some students work by fits and starts but I don’t like it at all. And if I fall behind the group, I try to catch up with it as soon as possible.

After five years I’ll graduate from the university and become a qualified specialist. I hope I will find a prestigious job and make a successful career. I believe, it is very important for my future life.

12. Individual work. Read the text again and fill in the “marginal chart”:

√	+	-	?
I knew that …	I didn’t know that …	The information	The information
		about … contradicts	about … isn’t
		my knowledge	enough or
		because …	understandable for
			me, because …
Reflection (Размышление)

13. Pair work. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences to use them in the text entitled “Alex’s course of studies”. Share your ideas with the partner.

a first-year	different problems
to study	a lot of subjects
to want	notes at the lectures
to run	classes, lectures and seminars
to do	six hours
to discuss	student of the University of Architecture
	and Civil Engineering
to make	at the faculty of Architecture and Town
	Building
to have	to be an architect
to spend	for four years

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14. Pair work. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences to use them in the text entitled “Alex’s attitude (отношение) to studies”.

Share your ideas with the partner.

to attend	a successful career
to miss	one’s best to become a qualified
	specialist
to do	by fits and starts
to take	behind the group
to get	with the group
to do	a prestigious job
to work	classes only with a reasonable excuse
to fall	well in all the subjects
to catch up	exams twice a year
to find	all the classes
to make	good marks in exams

15. Read and role-play the dialogues.

Dialogue 1

A talk about studies

Jill: Hello, Mary. How are you?

Mary: Splendid. Thank you. And what about you, Jill?

Jill: I am fine. Thanks. By the way, Mary, do you study or work?

Mary: Of course, I study. I am a student of the University of Architecture and civil engineering.

Jill: Really? How interesting! And what do you study, I wonder?

Mary: I study architecture, Jill. It is so great to be a student. And what about you? Where do you study, Jill?

Jill: As for me, I study foreign languages at the Linguistic University. It is really to my liking.

Mary: I am glad for you, Jill. I am also happy with my studies. By the way, what is your favourite subject?

Jill: It is very interesting for me to study the English language. I like reading and find new words. Of course, it is great to speak English. And what about you? Mary: As for me, my favourite subject is Architectural design because I like creating new things.

It is also interesting for me to project and make drafts. Unfprtunately, I have problems with English.

Jill: I feel for you, Mary. Can I help you?

Mary: It would be great. Thanks a lot.

Jill: You are welcome. (не стоит благодарности)

Dialogue 2

Problems with Studies

1. Read the new words

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to look upset		выглядеть расстроенной
What’s the matter?		В чем дело? Что случилось?
to be in trouble		Иметь неприятности
I am again in trouble		У меня опять неприятности.
I am done.		Я пропала.
Can’t believe		Не могу поверить
Things look nasty for me.		Дело принимает скверный оборот для
		меня.
It makes matter worse.		Это усложняет дело.
All right. All right. Take it easy.		Ну, ладно. Не волнуйся.
I am at a loss.		Я в растерянности
the best thing to do		Самое лучшее, что можно сделать
I am afraid to do that.		Я боюсь сделать это.
You should explain everything		Тебе следует всё объяснить
to find a coach		найти репетитора
I promise.		Я обещаю
Not at all.		Не стоит благодарности
See you soon.		До скорой встречи
2. Match the words to their translation:
to look upset	Ну, ладно. Не волнуйся.
What’s the matter?	Тебе следует всё объяснить
to be in trouble	Самое лучшее, что можно сделать
Can’t believe	Не стоит благодарности
Things look nasty for me.	выглядеть расстроенной
All right. All right. Take it easy.	В чем дело? Что случилось?
You should explain everything	Иметь неприятности
the best thing to do	Не могу поверить
Not at all.	Дело принимает скверный оборот для
	меня.

3. Read and role-play the dialogue

-Hello, Ann. How are you? You look so upset. What’s the matter?

-Thank you, dear. I am again in trouble. I am done.

-Really, can’t believe.

-You see, I have great problems with English. -I knew as much.

-You know, I am very bad at English.

-I see… I think, I can help you.

-Oh, no. Things look nasty for me. I have missed a lot of classes.

-It makes matter worse.

-I am done, I am done.

-All right. All right. Take it easy.

-I am at a loss. Help me, Jane.

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-I think, the best thing to do is to talk with your English teacher.

-Oh, no. I am afraid to do that.

-But you should explain everything. Tell her that you will find a coach. I will help with English, I promise.

-Really? It is a good idea. I will try, thank you.

-Not at all. Call me, bye.

-See you soon.

16. Create your own dialogues about studies

Writing & Speaking

17. Prepare a text about your studies and present it to the class. Get ready to answer your group mates’ questions creating a micro dialogue.

Students’ teaching

Educatory Corner (обучающий уголок)

18. Prepare questions concerning the topic “My stud ies”. Think of the reaction on the questions and write down the micro dialogues.

19.Project yourself (перевоплотиться) into a character of an English teacher and ask the students questions concerning the topic “My studies”. Get ready to communicate with your students creating a micro dialogue.

20.Reflect on the student-teacher’s speech answering the following questions:

1.Accuracy of speech (точность и правильность речи)

Has the student-teacher made any pronunciation and grammar mistakes?

Did he/she express himself/herself in good or bad English? (выражаться,

говорить на плохом/хорошем английском) 2. Word fluency (беглость речи)

Did he/she speak fluently? (говорить свободно)

Was the speech easy to understand?

Did the speaker manage (удалось) to be laconic?

Did he/she make a lot of pauses in the course of speech?

3. Discourse Management (взаимодействие – способность вести беседу)

Did the student-teacher ask students questions and respond to their answers? (реагировать на ответы)

Did he/she keep up a conversation (поддерживать разговор) with his students or just ask students questions?

Was it easy for the student-teacher to understand his/her interlocutors (собеседник)?

4. Range of speech: the active use of a range of grammatical forms and vocabulary. (диапазон грамматических форм и языковых средств)

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Did the speaker demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical forms? (демонстрировать большой диапазон языковых средств и грамматических форм)

5. The clarity of presentation ( ясность изложения)

Was the student-teacher’s speech precise (ясный) and understandable? Did he/she express thoughts clearly? (выражать мысли ясно)

6. The speech expressiveness (выразительность речи)

Was the student-teacher’s speech emotional? Did his/her questions get you interested?

7.Did the student-teacher’s have an eye contact with the audience? (аудитория)

8.What impression did the student-teacher’s work make on you?

Did he/she make (производить) a good/bad/ favourable impression (благоприятное впечатление) on you as a teacher? How did he do that?

Did he/she create a lively, friendly atmosphere in class? (создавать живую,

дружескую атмосферу)

Did his/her work excite respect and admiration? (вызывать уважение и восхищение)

Is his/her work praiseworthy (достойна похвалы)? Why do you think so?

Grammar Focus

21. Translate the sentences and repeat them adding the word or “also”:

E.x: 1. I often read English books. - I also read English books.

1.	I study at the faculty of Architecture	10.	I try to attend all the classes and
and Town Building.		lectures.
2.	I want to be an architect .	11.	I miss classes only with a reasonable
3.	Our course of studies runs for four	excuse.
years.		12.	I do well in all the subjects but
4.	We do a lot of subjects: descriptive	Math.
geometry, geodesy, higher mathematics,		13.	We take exams twice a year.
English, physics, history, drawing and		14.	I usually get good marks in all the
so on.		subjects.
5.	I enjoy the course a lot but it’s very	15.	I do my best to become a qualified
hard work.		specialist.
6.	We have classes, lectures and	16.	If I fall behind the group, I try to
seminars every day.		catch up with it as soon as possible.
7.	We make notes and discuss different	17.	English troubles me.
problems at the lectures.		18.	After five years I’ll graduate from
8.	Our studies take a lot of time.	the university and become a qualified
9.	We spend six hours at the university	specialist.
every day.

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22. Repeat the sentences adding the word from brackets then ask general questions to your partner:

E.g.: I study at the university. - I say, Dan, I study at the university. And what about you? Do you also study at the university? – Sure. And it is to my liking. – No doubt about it.

1.	I study at the faculty of	7. We make notes and discuss different
Architecture and Design. (the		problems at the lectures. ( questions)
University of Architecture and civil		8. We spend six hours at the university
engineering)		every day. (four hours)
2.	I want to be an architect.(a	9. I try to attend all the classes. (lectures)
designer)		10.	I do well in all the subjects but Math.
3.	Our course of studies runs for four	(English)
years. (5 years)		11.	We take exams twice a year. (two
4.	We do a lot of subjects: descriptive	times a year)
geometry, geodesy, higher		12.	I hope I’ll get good marks in my exams
mathematics, English, physics,		(credit)
history, drawing and so on.		13.	I do my best to become a qualified
(profession-oriented subjects)		specialist. (a professional)
5.	I enjoy the course a lot but it’s very	14.	Some students work by fits and starts.
hard work. (not easy)		(work hard)
6.	We have classes and lectures every	15.	I hope, I’ll become a qualified
day. (seminars)		specialist. ( a professional)

23. Make up special questions to the sentences and ask them to your partner:

E.g.1.My friend is a future landscape architect. - I say, Nick, my friend is a future architect. And what about your friend? Is he also a future architect?- Certainly. And he is a brilliant student. – Really? My congratulations.

2. My group mate gets different marks, as a rule. - By the way, Jane, my group mate,Ann, gets different marks, as a rule. And what about your group mate? Does she also get different marks in different subjects? – Of course not. She is an excellent student and I am proud of her. – That’s g reat/Splendid.

1.	My friend is a future landscape		7.	My brother is proud of his parents.
architect.			8.	My friend wants to find a prestigious
2.	My friend wants to be a designer.		job.
3.	My sister makes different drafts in		9.	My brother wants to make a
class.			successful career.
4.	My former class mate does a lot of		10. My fellow student takes exams
profession-oriented subjects at the			twice a year.
university.			11. My English teacher often gives me
5.	My mum is good at English.		good and excellent marks.
6.	My group mate speaks English		12. My sister never misses classes.
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fluently.

24. Ask your partner the following questions to create a micro dialogue? E.g.: What is his name?-

What is your name? - My name is Alex. And what about you? - My name is Jack. – I see.

1.	How old is he/she?	7.	What is important for him?
2.	Where is he/she from?	8.	What is he always ready to do?
3.	What year-student is he/she?	9.	How often is he late for lectures?
4.	What is his/her future profession?	10.		What is interesting for him/her
5.	What is he/she fond of?	about studies?
6.	What subject is he/she good at?	11.		What is he/she interested in?
		12.		What is he/she fond of?
		13.		What is hard for him/her about
		studies?

24. 1. Ask your partner special questions to create a micro dialogue? E.g.: Where does your friend study?

Where do you study, Jack? – As for me, I study at the University of Architecture and civil engineering.

And what about you, Ann? Where do you study? - I also study at the University of Architecture and civil engineering. – Really? Can’t believe.

1.	What does your friend want to be?		10.	What marks does your group mate
2.	What subjects does your group mate		get at the lectures?
do?			11.	What lectures does your group mate
3.	What is hard for him/her about		miss?
studies?			12.	What does your friend do to become
4.	Where does your group mate make		a professional?
notes?			13.	Why does your friend work by fits
5.	What do your group mates do at the		and starts?
lectures?			14.	Why does your group mate want to
6.	Where does your group mate discuss		become a qualified specialist?
different problems?			15.	What subject troubles your group
7.	How often does your friend spend six		mate?
hours at the university?
8.	What does your friend try to do to be
a qualified specialist?
9.	How well does your friend do in all
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the subjects?

Unit 4

Higher Education

Part I

Nizhny Novgorod University of Architecture and Civil Engineering I. Warming up (Разминка)

1. Group work. Reflect on the following proverb, interpret it and share your ideas with the group. Report your ideas to the class. Get ready to discuss different points of view

“Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.”

to invest money in education	вкладывать деньги в образование
to grudge (money)	жалеть деньги, скупиться
to economize/save on	экономить на
financial means	финансовые средства
finances	финансы, деньги
funds	средства
to allocate funds to something	выделять средства на

2. Listen and repeat after the teacher the following terms and phrases, mind their pronunciation:

leading institution		ведущее учебное заведение
higher education		высшее образование
to train		готовить
civil engineer		инженерстроитель
manager		менеджер, управляющий
qualified specialist		квалифицированный специалист
to be founded		быть основанным
to be situated		быть расположенным
to include		включать
to combine studies with work		совмещать учёбу с работой
entrance examinations		вступительные экзамены
to take the course of General		проходить курс общетехнических
Engineering		дисциплин
technical sciences		технические науки
following faculties		следующие факультеты
The faculty of Environmental		Факультет инженерно-экологических
Engineering Systems and Structures,		систем и сооружений
Management and Law faculty		Факультет экономики и права
The Hydraulic Engineering faculty		Факультет гидравлических систем и
		сооружений
The academic year		учебный год в университете
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to divide into two terms		делиться на два семестра
during the term time		в течение семестра
to listen to the professors		слушать профессоров
to make notes		делать записи
to discuss different problems		обсуждать различные проблемы
academic staff		профессорско – преподавательский
		состав
academic activity		учебный процесс
to do laboratory work		делать лабораторные работы
to have practice		проходить практику
to participate in research work		участвовать в научно-
		исследовательской работе
lecture hall		лекционный зал
well-equipped laboratory		хорошо оснащённая лаборатория
library with technical literature		библиотека с технической
		литературой
social sciences		общественные науки
non-local students		иногородние студенты
to provide with the hostel		обеспечивать общежитием
to find jobs		находить работу
to have good career prospects		иметь перспективы карьерного роста
at the building site		на строительной площадке
facilities		технические средства, обеспечение,
		лаборатория
material science		материаловедение
plant physiology		физиология растений
dendrology		дендрология
plant science		растениеводство
floriculture		цветоводство
soil science		почвоведение
3. Match the words and phrases to their translation:
a.
leading institution of higher education		вступительные экзамены
to train architects		проходить курс общетехнических
		дисциплин
qualified specialist		следующие факультеты
to be founded		учебный год в университете
to be situated		ведущее учебное заведение высшего
		образования
to combine studies with work		готовить архитекторов
to take the course of General		профессорско – преподавательский
Engineering		состав
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	following faculties	быть основанным
	the academic year	совмещать учёбу с работой
	entrance examinations	быть расположенным
	academic staff	квалифицированный специалист
	b.
	to divide into two terms	учебный процесс
	to listen to the professors	проходить практику
	to make notes	участвовать в научно-
		исследовательской работе
	to discuss different problems	делиться на два семестра
	to do laboratory work	слушать профессоров
	to have practice	делать записи
	to participate in research work	обсуждать различные проблемы
	academic activity	делать лабораторные работы
	c.
	lecture hall	обеспечивать общежитием
	well-equipped laboratory	находить работу
	library with technical literature	иметь перспективы карьерного
		роста
	non-local students	лекционный зал
	to provide with the hostel	хорошо оснащённая лаборатория
	to find a job	библиотека с технической
		литературой
	to have good career prospects	иногородние студенты

4.Group work. Reflect on the following questions about the university where you study and share your ideas with the group:

1.What do you know about the university where you study?

2.Is it famous all over the country? Why do you think so?

3.What specialists does it train?

4.What do you think about the academic staff?

5.How do the lecturers deliver lectures and give classes in your opinion?

6.Is the university a well-equipped institution?

7.Does the university provide students with the hostel?

7. What do you think about the future of the university?

5. Group work. Report your ideas to the class.

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