- •Ректор университета
- •1. Practice the pronunciation of the following geographical names:
- •2. Read and memorize the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Make up a situation using the new words and word combinations.
- •4. Read the text and outline its main points. Russia
- •5. Give the main points of the text answering the following questions:
- •6. Choose the proper English word given below.
- •8. Check your knowledge of the following words and word combinations:
- •3. Use the new words and expressions in sentences of your own.
- •4. Read the text and give the essence of the text. Russian Federation. State System
- •Post-Text Exercises
- •5. Name the main points of the text answering the following questions:
- •6. Fill in the blanks:
- •7. Make up a sentence out of two parts.
- •8. Guess the meaning. What is it?
- •9. Make up a summary of the text. Part III
- •1. Memorize the following words and word-combinations:
- •2. Read the text and outline its main points for the further discussion. Education in Russia
- •3. Look through the text again and answer the following questions:
- •Ролевая игра «Лучший очерк»
2. Read the text and outline its main points for the further discussion. Education in Russia
Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guaranteed by the Constitution, and ensured by the broad development of compulsory secondary education, vocational, specialized secondary and higher education, by the development of extra-mural, correspondence and evening courses, by the provision of state scholarships, grants and privileges for students.
In Russia there is a nine-year compulsory education, but to enter a university one has to study two years more.
School starts at the age of six for Russian children. But most of them have learnt letters in kindergarten which is now part of primary school. Primary and secondary schools together comprise eleven years of study. Every school has a "core curriculum" of Russian, mathematics, science, physical training. A variety of elective subjects are taught at lyceums and gymnasiums.
After leaving secondary school, lyceum or gymnasium one can go on to higher education. All applicants must take competitive examinations. Entrance examinations are held in July and August. Higher educational institutions are headed by Rectors. Prorectors are in charge of the academic and scientific work. Higher educational institutions train undergraduates and graduates in one or several specializations. The faculties are headed by the Deans. There are departments within faculties. The system of higher education in Russia is going through a transitional period. The main objectives of the reform are: decentralization of the higher education system, development of the autonomy of higher educational institutions, expansion of academic freedoms of faculties and students, development of new financial mechanism. All Russian schools until recently have been state-subsidized.
In the terms of the ration of students to the total population Russia ranks among the top ten countries in the world.
The Russian educational policy is a combination of economic and social objectives': An educated person contributes more to the society and education, on the other hand- gives a person the prospect for professional advance. The citizens of Russia show a great concern for education for themselves and their children.
Post - Text Exercises
3. Look through the text again and answer the following questions:
What guarantees the right to education?
What is the structure of compulsory education in Russia?
What subjects are studied in primary and secondary schools?
What are the prospects after leaving a secondary school?
What is the structure of a higher educational institution?
What does the Russian educational policy comprise?
4. Discuss in pairs the problems of higher education in Russia.
5. Write a composition "The University of the Future".
6. Imagine a situation. You have just left school. Your friends and you are discussing what higher educational institution would you like to enter. What higher educational institution would personally you like to enter? What profession would you like to get? What subjects would you like to study? What are your plans for the future? Argument your point of view.
Обучающая игра
«Узнайте свою страну»
Задание. Вы собираетесь на ознакомительную экскурсию по городам России, начиная с Дальнего Востока и заканчивая Москвой. Прежде чем отправиться, вы должны обсудить следующие вопросы:
Определите вид транспорта, на котором вы будете путешествовать.
Определите маршрут своего путешествия: города и области, которые вы хотите посетить. Объясните свой выбор.
Определите, на что вы обратите внимание в первую очередь, посещая тот или иной город (географическое расположение местности, основные отрасли промышленности, достопримечательности, известные люди этого города и т.д.).
Обсудите, сколько времени вам потребуется для того, чтобы проехать по всей России исходя из размера её территории.
Определите, какие предметы вам потребуются во время путешествия.
Реализуемый материал: вопросы о нашей стране и ответы на них.
Комментарий. Играющим предлагается обсудить заданную тему в течение установленного времени, используя варьируемые ситуации.
Цель игры. Активизация иноязычного общения в конкретной ситуации на заданную тему в форме дискуссии.