Read the lexical commentaries to the text and learn the words and word-combinations given below.

fill in the form — заполнить форму	academic background — об­разование
application form — форма для принятия участия в чём-л.; заявление; бланк	complete secondary educa­tion — получить среднее образование
provide specific information — обеспечить (предоста­вить) специфическую ин­формацию	attach photocopy — прило­жить фотокопию
formalize information — формализовать информацию	academic certificate — дип­лом
data processing — обработ­ка данных	transcript— копия
benefits— преимущества, привилегии	hold a position — занимать должность
responsibility — ответствен­ность	residency— страна прожи­вания
criteria — критерии	citizenship— гражданство
closing date of applications — окончательная дата (срок) присылки документов	residence status — местожительтво
male — (пол) мужской	obtain qualification — полу­чить квалификацию
female — (пол) женский	conduct research — прово­дить исследование
permanent home address — постоянный домашний адрес	apply for a scholarship — по­давать документы (пре­тендовать) на получение стипендии
single— холостой/незамуж­няя	referee — арбитр; рекомендодатель
married — женатый/заму­жем	personal essay — автобио­графия, эссе
divorced — разведенный	ambition— амбиция; цель
title— титул	obligation— обязательство
military status — воинское звание

3. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Have you filled in the application form you got yesterday?

2. I read all the general information about the Uni­versity, its benefits and my responsibilities.

3. What is the closing date (deadline) for my appli­cation?

4. Don't forget to mention your permanent home address and telephone number.

5. What should I write in the section "Military sta­tus"?

6. Do you have any academic qualification?

7. I attached the photocopy of my academic certifi­cate to my application form.

8. I'd like to continue my studies and conduct my research work at Oxford University.

4. Compound sentences with the words and word-com­binations.

to fill in (the form), to fill a glass with water;

to provide (information), to provide with books;

to be responsible, responsibilities;

to attach (photocopy, Personal Essay, documents);

residency, residence, to be a resident of;

to obtain (qualification, experience).

5. What would you say if you took part in these dia­logues? Dramatize them.

A. I have got the application form from Texas Uni­versity recently. But I have some questions about its structure. Can you explain me what I should write in the section Academic background?

В.................................................................

A. Is it enough to mention only my recent position and the company where I work now?

B. I don't think so, because.................................

A. I see that you haven't filled in the section Pro­fessional background. Have you got any difficulties with it?

B. You are right. Can you help me with.................

A. I started to write my Personal Essay yesterday. If you don't mind I'd like you to read it and give me your remarks.

B. I'll do it with pleasure. I suppose that...............

6. Ms. Westwood filled her application form in. But she has forgotten to fill in some sections. Do it instead of her.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION

Texas A & M International University Office of Admis­sions and Advisement

______________________________________________________________________

1. Tell us about yourself:

Male.........Female....+......Social Security Number 122367

Legal name: Westwood Kate Mary

Last First Middle

Permanent home address:................................................

City: Laredo State: Texas Zip code: ...........Country:........

Telephone-Home: 44522-47 Office:............................

Place of birth: Laredo.............. Date of birth:...................

Legal Residence: Texas Resident.... Non-resident....Foreign....

Military status: Veteran: No Dates of service:......................

Marital status:

Single Yes Married.....Divorced/separated......Widowed.......

If unmarried, provide information on your parent or closest living relative. If married, please provide information on your spouse:

Name: Westwood..........................Relationship: father..........

Last First Middle

Permanent Mailing Address:...............................................

City: Laredo....State:.......Zip code:.... Country: The USA........

Telephone-home:................ Office: 44599-21...................

2. Tell us about your plans:

Will you seek teacher certification from TAMIU? ..+..Yes .... No

Applying for.,.2...(year)

Admission for...Winter ...+...Fall ...Spring ...Summer

Are you enrolled at another University/College? .... Yes .... No

If Yes, where? Alabama Finance University........................

3. Tell us about your educational background:

Please list all Colleges and Universities you have attended beginning with the most recent:

College/University Name, City, State, Country. Dates.

Attended Degree

Alabama Finance University Alabama................ 1997-2000

Degree in Finance and Economy

Texas Administration College...................1995-1997........

What exams have you taken?

Exam Date Taken Mark

1. Economy and Finance..................................excellent

2.................................................................................

3.................................................................................

4. Residency issues:

I. Are you a US Citizen?...+...Yes (Go to 2) ...No (Com­plete 1)

Do you have U.S. Temporary Resident status? ...Yes ...No

If Yes, Visa type:.................. Date issued:.......................

Visa No.:............................. Expiration Date:...................

2. Are you a resident of the State of Texas?...+...Yes ...No (Go to B)

3. Will you have been residing in Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to your first enrollment at TAMIU?

....+Yes (Go to part B) .....No (Go to 4)

4. Upon whom are you basing your claim for residency: ............Parent/Legal Guardian...................Spouse

Your Oath of Residency:

I understand that the information submitted herein will be relied by Texas A & M International University officials to determine my status for admission and residency eligibility. I authorize TAMIU to verify the information I have provided. I agree to notify the proper officials of TAMIU of any chang­es in the information provided. I certify that the information on this application is complete and correct, and I under­stand that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or appropriate dis­ciplinary action.

Westwood Kate Mary 20 August, 2005

Print name Signature Soc. Security No. Date

7. Using the application form from the previous task fill this application form in as if you were the applicant.

British Chevening Scholarships

APPLICATION FORM .

Part A. Personal Details

Family name:…………………………………….

(as onpassport)

Other names: ..................................................

Title: …………........Mr.........Mrs..........Miss...........Ms……….........Dr

Sex: …………...........................Male............................. .....Female

Place of birth:......................Date of birth:........................

Nationality:...................................................................

Status:......Single.......Married.......Divorced.......Widowed

Address for correspondence in home country:..................

Telephone number............................................................

Part B. Academic Background

Please list all academic qualifications obtained since com­pleting your secondary education, stating the institutions attended, the main subjects of study and when the main courses started and finished. Please indicate with an aster­isk * those courses which were entirely or mainly English medium — i.e. where the language of instruction or supervi­sion was English:

Qualification Institution Subject From To

(including class or level)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Please attach photocopies of all relevant academic certifi­cates or transcripts, with accompanying translations into English, if they are written in another language.