VI. Перескажите текст “Our University”.
Our University
I. Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
a department – факультет
training – обучение
daytime training – дневная форма обучения
correspondence courses – заочное отделение
preparatory courses – подготовительное отделение
postgraduate courses – магистратура, аспирантура
an applicant – абитуриент
entrance examinations – вступительные экзамены
compulsory – обязательный
full-time students – студенты дневного отделения
to be at the disposal of – быть в распоряжении
part-time students – студенты заочного отделения
an academic year – учебный год
to take examinations and tests – сдавать экзамены и зачёты
term – семестр
II. Прочтите и переведите следующий тест:
I am a student of Gomel State University named after Francisk Scorina. It was opened in 1969 on the basis of the Pedagogical Institute. It is the second university in Belarus. It trains teachers of mathematics, chemistry, biology, foreign languages, geography, physical training. And it also trains lawyers, economists, psychologists, engineers, managers and research workers.
Our University has several departments: the Department of Mathematics, Biology, History, Foreign Languages, Geology and Geography, Physics, Economics, Law, Psychology and Pedagogics, Physical Training.
Four forms of training are offered at Gomel State University. They are daytime training, correspondence courses (or extra-mural department), preparatory courses and postgraduate courses. The students of extra-mural department combine work and study.
Applicants are to have completed secondary education. Most entrance examinations are held in the form of centralized testing (CT) in June. The compulsory subjects for all applicants are Belarusian or Russian and special subjects: a foreign language, history of Belarus, new world history, humankind and society, geography, physics, information science, mathematics, chemistry, biology, art, music, technical drawing, etc. The applicants who score highest are admitted to free studies, others pay tuition fees.
The university has all the necessary facilities for studying including computers and laboratories. A rich library with reading halls is at the disposal of the students. Students can get all sorts of books there.
The course of study lasts five years for full-time students and six or five years for part-time students. The academic year is divided into two terms. The first term runs from September to February, the second – from February to June. At the end of each term students take exams on theory and tests on practical work.
The social scene is an important part of life at the University. The students’ club is a place to learn, to discuss, to meet people of similar interests and to relax. There are several students’ societies – such as drama, music dance ensemble and sports club at the University. The most popular sports are track-and-field athletics, skiing, volleyball and basketball.
III. Закончите предложения:
1. I am a student of … 2. Gomel State University trains teachers of … 3. Our University has several departments: … 4. Four forms of training are offered at the Gomel State University. They are … 5. The applicants go in for entrance exams … 6. The university has all the necessary facilities for studying including … 7. The course of study lasts … 8. At the University there are several students’ societies such as …
IV. Выберите правильный вариант:
1. Gomel State University is the … university in Belarus.
a) first b) second c) third
2. Gomel State University trains … .
a) teachers of different subjects b) economists and engineers c) teachers, lawyers, economists, managers
3. … forms of training are offered at Gomel State University:
a) three b) four c) five
4. The applicants go in for entrance exams in …
a) July and August b) June and July c) May and June
5. The course of study lasts … for part-time students.
a) four years b) five years c) six years
V. Ответьте на вопросы:
1. Is Gomel State University popular with the applicants? 2. When was it opened? 3. What are the main departments? 4. What specialists does the university train? 5. What forms of training are offered at Gomel State University? 6. When do applicants go in for entrance exams? 7. What subjects are compulsory for all applicants? 8. What study conditions are there at Gomel State University? 9. What do students have at the end of each term? 10. Is the social scene important for students?
Students’ life
I. Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
higher education – высшее образование
institutions of higher education – высшие учебные заведения
general science – общеобразовательные предметы
graduation – окончание ВУЗа
to receive diplomas – получить дипломы
master the program material – овладеть программным материалом
cultivate habits of researches – развивать навыки исследований
to carry out research – проводить научное исследование
rest and recreation facilities – условия для отдыха и развлечений
to participate in – принимать участие в
to go in for sports – заниматься спортом
to make the best of something – стараться оптимальным образом использовать
Our University
I. Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
a department – факультет
training – обучение
daytime training – дневная форма обучения
correspondence courses – заочное отделение
preparatory courses – подготовительное отделение
postgraduate courses – магистратура, аспирантура
an applicant – абитуриент
entrance examinations – вступительные экзамены
compulsory – обязательный
full-time students – студенты дневного отделения
to be at the disposal of – быть в распоряжении
part-time students – студенты заочного отделения
an academic year – учебный год
to take examinations and tests – сдавать экзамены и зачёты
term – семестр
II. Прочтите и переведите следующий тест:
I am a student of Gomel State University named after Francisk Scorina. It was opened in 1969 on the basis of the Pedagogical Institute. It is the second university in Belarus. It trains teachers of mathematics, chemistry, biology, foreign languages, geography, physical training. And it also trains lawyers, economists, psychologists, engineers, managers and research workers.
Our University has several departments: the Department of Mathematics, Biology, History, Foreign Languages, Geology and Geography, Physics, Economics, Law, Psychology and Pedagogics, Physical Training.
Four forms of training are offered at Gomel State University. They are daytime training, correspondence courses (or extra-mural department), preparatory courses and postgraduate courses. The students of extra-mural department combine work and study.
Applicants are to have completed secondary education. Most entrance examinations are held in the form of centralized testing (CT) in June. The compulsory subjects for all applicants are Belarusian or Russian and special subjects: a foreign language, history of Belarus, new world history, humankind and society, geography, physics, information science, mathematics, chemistry, biology, art, music, technical drawing, etc. The applicants who score highest are admitted to free studies, others pay tuition fees.
The university has all the necessary facilities for studying including computers and laboratories. A rich library with reading halls is at the disposal of the students. Students can get all sorts of books there.
The course of study lasts five years for full-time students and six or five years for part-time students. The academic year is divided into two terms. The first term runs from September to February, the second – from February to June. At the end of each term students take exams on theory and tests on practical work.
The social scene is an important part of life at the University. The students’ club is a place to learn, to discuss, to meet people of similar interests and to relax. There are several students’ societies – such as drama, music dance ensemble and sports club at the University. The most popular sports are track-and-field athletics, skiing, volleyball and basketball.
III. Закончите предложения:
1. I am a student of … 2. Gomel State University trains teachers of … 3. Our University has several departments: … 4. Four forms of training are offered at the Gomel State University. They are … 5. The applicants go in for entrance exams … 6. The university has all the necessary facilities for studying including … 7. The course of study lasts … 8. At the University there are several students’ societies such as …
IV. Выберите правильный вариант:
1. Gomel State University is the … university in Belarus.
a) first b) second c) third
2. Gomel State University trains … .
a) teachers of different subjects b) economists and engineers c) teachers, lawyers, economists, managers
3. … forms of training are offered at Gomel State University:
a) three b) four c) five
4. The applicants go in for entrance exams in …
a) July and August b) June and July c) May and June
5. The course of study lasts … for part-time students.
a) four years b) five years c) six years
V. Ответьте на вопросы:
1. Is Gomel State University popular with the applicants? 2. When was it opened? 3. What are the main departments? 4. What specialists does the university train? 5. What forms of training are offered at Gomel State University? 6. When do applicants go in for entrance exams? 7. What subjects are compulsory for all applicants? 8. What study conditions are there at Gomel State University? 9. What do students have at the end of each term? 10. Is the social scene important for students?
VI. Перескажите текст “Our University”.
Students’ life
I. Прочтите и запомните следующие слова и выражения:
higher education – высшее образование
institutions of higher education – высшие учебные заведения
general science – общеобразовательные предметы
graduation – окончание ВУЗа
to receive diplomas – получить дипломы
master the program material – овладеть программным материалом
cultivate habits of researches – развивать навыки исследований
to carry out research – проводить научное исследование
rest and recreation facilities – условия для отдыха и развлечений
to participate in – принимать участие в
to go in for sports – заниматься спортом
to make the best of something – стараться оптимальным образом использовать