- •English-Speaking Countries
- •Передмова
- •Contents
- •The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Word List
- •IV. Translate the following into English:
- •The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •V. Complete the following sentences:
- •VI. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •VII. Ask questions to the italicized words:
- •VIII. Answer the questions using the text above as well as other sources of information:
- •IX. Speak of the uk using the questions above as a plan. British Universities Word List
- •British Universities
- •I. Translate the following into Ukrainian:
- •II. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •III. Answer the following questions:
- •The united states of america Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Guess the meaning of the words and word combinations:
- •II. Translate the following words and word combinations into Ukrainian:
- •III. Find the equivalents:
- •IV. Translate the following sentences
- •Into English:
- •The United States of America
- •V. Complete the following sentences:
- •VI. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •VII. Ask questions to the italicized words:
- •VIII. Answer the questions using the text above as well as other sources of information:
- •IX. Speak of the usa using the questions above as a plan. National Symbols Word List
- •I. Translate the following word combinations into Ukrainian:
- •II. Complete the sentences with word combinations from Exercise 1:
- •Great Seal of the United States
- •III. Translate into English:
- •IV. Answer the questions:
- •Word List
- •I. Translate the following word combinations
- •Into Ukrainian:
- •The National Flag
- •II. Match the line in a with the line in b:
- •III. Answer the following questions:
- •Canada Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Translate the following international words and make up your own sentences with them:
- •II. Match the English word combinations with their Ukrainian equivalents:
- •III. Read and translate the following word combinations:
- •History and population
- •Natural resources and industry
- •Political system
- •VI. Find the words in the text which mean:
- •VII. Find the English equivalents of the following word combinations in the text:
- •VIII. Complete the sentences using the information from the text:
- •IX. Translate the following sentences into English:
- •X. Answer the questions:
- •XI. Translate the following sentences:
- •Land of Diversity
- •Vocabulary
- •Choose the words from the box
- •Comprehension
- •II. Scan for the details and circle the correct variant.
- •Discussion
- •IV. Find additional information about Canada and discuss the following:
- •Crammar
- •V. Replace the pronouns with the corresponding nouns:
- •Vocabulary
- •Choose the words from the box
- •Comprehension
- •II. Scan for the details and circle the correct variant:
- •It is interesting to know
- •Australia Word List
- •Geographical Names
- •I. Translate the following international words:
- •Find the equivalents:
- •Australia
- •The national anthem
- •In history’s page, let every stage
- •In joyful strains then let us sing,
- •In joyful strains then let us sing,
- •I. Choose the necessary words to complete the sentences:
- •II. Answer the following questions:
- •Canberra Word List
- •I. Find the equivalents:
- •II. Make up word combinations:
- •Canberra
- •III. Put the adjectives in brackets
- •Into the proper degree of comparison and translate the sentences into Ukrainian:
- •Translate the following words
- •II. Make up word combinations:
- •VI. Translate into Ukrainian:
- •New zealand
- •VII. Answer the following questions:
- •VIII. Define whether the statements are true or false:
- •IX. Insert the necessary prepositions:
- •Wellington
- •Wellington
- •Discovery of Australia and New Zealand
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Complete the following sentences:
- •Література
IX. Speak of the uk using the questions above as a plan. British Universities Word List
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to differ [ ] відрізнятися
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instruction [ ] навчання
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eye [ ] тут центр
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to date [ ] датуватись
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to be set up [ ] бути заснованим
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concrete [ ] бетонний
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pass [ ] складання
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grant [ ] стипендія
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tuition fee [ ] плата за навчання
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living expenses [ ] витрати на житло
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income [ ] прибуток
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to intend [ ] мати намір
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to attend [ ] відвідувати
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to earn [ ] заробляти
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tutor [ ] керівник, опікун
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graduate [ ] закінчувати
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Bachelor [ ] бакалавр
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Master’s Degree [ ] ступінь магістра
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research [ ] дослідження
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feature [ ] особливість
British Universities
There are 46 universities is Britain. The oldest and best-known universities are located in Oxford, Cambridge, London, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Southampton, Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham.
British universities differ greatly from each other. They differ in date of foundation, size, history, tradition, general, organization, methods of instruction, way of student life.
The two intellectual eyes of Britain-Oxford and Cambridge universities date back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
The Scottish universities of St. Andrew, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh date back to the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
In the nineteenth and the early part of the twentieth centuries the so-called Redbrick universities were founded. These include London, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, and Birmingham. During the late sixties and the early seventies some 20 “new” universities were set up. Sometimes they are called ”concrete and glass” universities. Among them are universities of Sussex, York, East Anglia and some others.
Good “A” Level results in at least two subjects necessary to get a place at a university. However, good exam passes alone are not enough. Universities choose their students after interviews, and competition for places at the university is fierce.
For all British citizens a place at a university brings with it a grant from their Local Education authority. The grants cover tuition fees and some of the living expenses. The amount depends on the parents’ income. If the parents do not earn much money, their children will receive a full grant which will cover all their expenses.
There is an interesting form of studies which is called the Open University. It is intended for people who study in their own free time and who ”attend” lectures by watching television and listening to the radio. They keep in touch by phone and letter with their tutors and attend summer schools. The Open University students have no formal qualifications and would be unable to enter ordinary universities.
The academic year in Britain’s universities is divided into three terms, which usually run from the beginning of October to the middle of December, from the middle of January to the end of March, and from the middle of April to the end of June or the beginning of July.
After three years of study a university graduate will leave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, etc. Later he may continue to take the Master’s Degree and then the Doctor’s Degree. Research is an important feature of university work.