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Discuss whether you think these statements are true or false.
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1. The BNTU was founded in 1922 on the basis of the polytechnic college.
2. The University only welcomes students from Belarus.
3. About 35 000 students study on full-time and part-time basis.
4. Highly qualified academic staff are only involved in teaching.
5. Study programmes are designed to develop students’ intellectual abilities and specialist skills which are very important in the job market.
6. Lectures and seminars make up the majority of teaching time.
7. A state-of-the-art sports complex offers indoor sports facilities.
8. All University’s halls of residence are located far from the campus.
9. The Students’ Trade Union offers social and sporting activities organized by students for students.
10. The BNTU is developing national and international partnerships with other leading universities and industry.
Exercise 3.
The University Open Day is a day to discover what it’s really like at the University. Have you attended the Open Day? If yes, then was the visit useful? Describe your general impressions. If you haven’t attended the Open Day, describe what can applicants (абитуриенты) find out on this day using your general knowledge and expressions from the Useful language box.
| Useful language to have the opportunity to look around the campus, to find out detailed information about the admission process and career prospects, to take part in a number of talks on many aspects of life and study at the University, to find information on issues such as scholarships and fees (оплата за обучение), accommodation and extracurricular activities, to gain impression of a student life at the University, to have the chance to talk to the current students and hear a firsthand account (мнение из первых рук) of the student experience, to learn more about courses and facilities, to have the opportunity to ask the Faculty staff any questions about the Faculty and the courses it offers |
You can begin like this: The Open Day as a whole was an amazing experience because it gave me an idea of what to expect if I were to study at the BNTU. I learnt more about...
Exercise 4.
Work in groups of three or four. Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answers. Use expressions from the Useful language box to help you.
1.Your years at the University are the best of your life.
2.Students need to be organized, initiative and take charge of their learning.
| Useful language 1. to get the most out of your university life, to have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of academic, social and sporting activities, to meet people with a common academic interest, to make a lot of new friends, to create lasting friendships, the University allows both to learn and have fun, numerous clubs and societies provide a place to meet like-minded (имеющий схожие пристрастия) people or simply socialize 2. the University offers an educational experience designed to help..., students need to get used to different kinds of learning required in certain subject areas, it’s a different sort of atmosphere from school, to be far more independent, to be responsible for one’s own learning, to come to the classes fully ready, to spend many hours independently preparing for studies |
Exercise 5.
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Put the words in these questions in the correct order. Then match them with the answers to make a dialogue about the University.
1. it / for you / hard / university life / to settle down / was / into?
2. any / there / difference / is / university and school / between?
3. you / feel / any / do / support / the teachers / from?
4. take part / do / in the events / you / by the Students’ Union / organised?
5. have / in the halls of residence / you / accommodation / don’t you?
6. what / available / are / sports / to students?
a. There are 26 different sports societies within the sports complex. We have sports like football, volleyball and lots of martial arts (боевые искусства) as well.
b. There are really good teachers. They really give a lot of help. It might seem there’s no support there, but as soon as you just ask for it, it’s always available.
c. Actually, I do. It’s a good standard accommodation, just a short walk from the campus.
d. Well, it was a bit scary, to be honest, leaving home for the first time, going to live in a new place, but I quickly settled in and found it very friendly.
e. Sure. You know, university life is more than just lectures and exams. The Union really tries to encourage any student to be active and participate in a wide range of social and sporting activities. It makes our life here more enjoyable.
f. I think there’s a big difference between university and school. Here you’re far more independent and responsible for your own learning.
Exercise 6.
Role-play the University Open Day. Work in pairs to complete the dialogues below. Discuss university life at the BNTU. Student A - an applicant who wants to learn more about university life. Student B – a current BNTU student who offers firsthand advice based on his/her experience of life at the University.
Dialogue 1
A: Excuse me, are you a BNTU student?
B: Yeah, I’m a...-year student of... Faculty.
A: You know, I’m going to enter the BNTU this year. Do you have any idea if all the Faculties are...?
B: Sure, many Faculties including... are located on campus, others are...
A: The campus is really large. Are the classes held in one... or in...?
B: Actually, we have classes in different buildings. It usually takes us... minutes to....
A: What kinds of classes...?
B: We have...,...,..., and laboratory classes as well. You’ll have to spend many hours independently to...
A: Was it hard for you to settle down into university life?
B: Well, …
A: I see, thanks. Your advice is really helpful.
B: No problem.
Dialogue 2
A: Excuse me, I’m looking for the Automobile and Tractor Faculty?
B: Yeah, it’s situated in …
A: Oh, the campus is so large! Is there a library and a sports complex?
B: Actually, there are all these facilities on the campus. The BNTU library is …. A state-of-the-art sports complex offers ….
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A: You know, I’m just interested, as I’m going to enter the BNTU this year.
B: I see, go ahead.
A: How many classes a day …?
B: You know, our timetable is really busy! There are … a day. We study a large number of subjects like …
A: Do you have any time for … activities?
B: Yes, I usually take part in the events organized by our Students’ …. It’s always fun!
A: Thanks, you’ve been very helpful.
B: It’s OK.
Dialogue 3
A; Excuse me, is there a café on the campus?
B: Sure, there is a café or a canteen in each building. They serve a wide range of hot meals, snacks, …
A: Thanks. By the way, don’t you live in the halls of residence? I’m just interested, as I’m going to enter the BNTU this year.
B: I see. Yeah, I have the University’s …
A: Is it far from the campus?
B: No. it’s just …
A: Is it difficult to study at the BNTU?
B: Quite difficult. During the term we... At the end of the semester …
A: Do you feel any support from the teachers?
B: Yeah, they really give you a lot of help, but you have to take … learning as well.
A: I see, thanks. Your advice is really useful.
B: No problem.
Dialogue 4
A: Excuse me, is there a photocopy centre on the campus?
B: Yes, the nearest one is in the library.
A: What other facilities are available at the library? I’m just interested, as I’m going to enter the BNTU this year.
B: Oh, I see. As I know, there is a Wireless Access Point, a lot of …
A: Do you use any of these resources?
B: Sure, especially when I get ready for … or write a …
A: Do all the Faculties study on the first shift?
B: Not really. Some Faculties … the others …
A: I was told that many students receive …. How much is it?
B: It depends. It’s from … to … a month.
A: I see. Thanks, you’ve been very helpful.
B: That’s all right.
Exercise 7.
Translate the sentences below into English:
1. Во время учебы в университете студенты развивают свои интеллектуальные способности и профессиональные навыки, а также становятся более инициативными и организованными.
2. Университет включает в себя 17 факультетов. Более 35000 студентов из разных уголков Беларуси и зарубежных стран учатся в БНТУ.
3. БНТУ предлагает студентам как очную, так и заочную формы обучения.
4. Ежегодно студенты и преподаватели проводят практико-ориентированные исследования в области инженерного дела, а также представляют результаты исследований на научно-технических конференциях БНТУ.
5. Университет предоставляет студентам не только широкий круг технических специальностей, а также благоприятные условия для обучения и развития личностных качеств студентов.
6. Каждый факультет предоставляет студентам возможность приобретать практические навыки в хорошо оборудованных технических лабораториях и вычислительных центрах.
7. БНТУ обеспечивает многих студентов жильём в общежитии, которые расположены в шаговой доступности от университетского городка.
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8. Спорт очень популярен среди студентов БНТУ. Современный стадион с большим количеством площадок для различных видов спорта, спортивные залы, тренажёрный зал доступны студентам университета.
9. Знания и навыки, полученные в университете, позволяют студентам быть востребованными на рынке труда.
10. Профессорско-преподавательский состав постоянно поддерживает студентов в их стремлении (aspiration) к непрерывному образованию и к улучшению своих знаний и компетенций.
UNIT 4
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