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University education in Great Britain
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Topical vocabulary:
| equal | равный | in advance | заранее |
| breadth | широта | to last (to extend) | длиться |
| length | длительность | to be split into | делиться на… |
| rank | ранг | to encourage | поощрять, стимулировать |
| undergraduate level | студенческий уровень обучения | to graduate (from)… | оканчивать (учебное заведение) |
| postgraduate level | aспирантский (магистерский) уровень обучения | department | отделение |
| tutorial | консультация | term | семестр |
| tutor | наставник, репетитор, куратор | essay | эссе, очерк, статья |
| per week | в неделю | Bachelor of Arts (of Sciences | Бакалавр искусств (наук) |
| to account | насчитывать (cчёт) | Master of Arts (of Sciences) | Магистр искусств (наук) |
| follow (following) | следовать (следуя) | Doctor of Arts (of Sciences) | Доктор искусств (наук) |
| series | ряд | Bachelor’s (Master’s, Doctor’s) degree | степень бакалавра, магистра, доктора |
| particular | определённый, конкретный | staff | профессорско-преподавательский состав (ППС) |
Text 2
There are more than 60 universities in Britain. But not all universities are equal. They differ from one another in history, tradition, academic organization. Not all British universities have a well-known reputation. Oxford and Cambridge, the oldest universities, are world-known for their academic excellence. The University of London has the size and breadth to rank among the UK's top universities. A university usually consists of colleges; the departments of the colleges are organized into faculties.
University teaching in the UK differs greatly at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels from that in many other countries. An undergraduate programme consists of a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes which in total account for about 15 hours per week.
Following a particular programme students take series of lecture courses which may last one academic term or the whole year. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials, laboratory classes which illustrate topics presented in the lectures.
Lectures are given to large groups of students (from 20 to 200). Seminars and tutorials are much smaller than lecture classes and in some departments can be on a one-to-one basis (one member of staff and one student).
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Students prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials. And this can take the form of a topic for discussion by writing essays or by solving problems.
Lectures, seminars and tutorials are all one hour in length, laboratory classes last two or three hours. Each student has a tutor whom he can consult on any matter whether academic or personal.
The academic year is split into three terms. Formal teaching takes place in the first two terms which last for twenty four weeks in total. The third terra is reserved for classes and examinations and lasts for six weeks.
Universities teach all major subject areas: arts, science, law. engineering, medicine, social sciences.
University staff is chosen for the best knowledge in the subject. The teaching encourages students to learn in the most effective way. University degree courses extend from three to four years. After three years of study at the University graduates willleave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Science. They can continue to take their Master's Degree and then the Doctor's Degree.
Exercises:
I. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations:
1) well-known reputation;
2) academic excellence;
3) laboratory classes;
4) account in total;
5) one academic term;
6) topics presented in lectures;
7) academic or personal matter;
8) to take Master’s degree.
II. Find the English equivalents to the Russian expressions:
1) наиболее эффективным способом;
2) консультации длятся один час;
3) подготовить работу заранее;
4) они отличаются друг от друга;
5) один на один (индивидуально);
6) по учебному или личному вопросу;
7) написание эссе;
8) в форме дискуссии;
9) третий семестр отводится для…;
10) делится на три семестра.
III. Translate these sentences into Russian using the given text:
1) Universities teach in all major subject areas: art science, law, engineering, medicine, social sciences.
2) University staff is chosen for the best knowledge in their subject.
3) Following a particular programme students take series of lecture courses which may last one academic term or the whole year.
4) The University of London has the size and breadth to rank among the UK’s top universities.
5) Formal teaching takes place in the first two terms which last for 24 weeks in total.
IV. Translate these sentences into English using the given text:
1) Университетский уровень обучения может длиться от трёх до четырёх лет.
2) Третий семестр отводится для зачётов и экзаменов и длится 6 недель.
3) С каждым лекционным курсом связан ряд семинаров, консультаций и лабораторных работ, отражающий основные темы, представленные на лекциях.
4) Не все британские университеты имеют широко известную репутацию.
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5) Каждый студент имеет наставника, который консультирует его по любым возникающим вопросам, учебным или личным.
V. Answer the questions:
1) How many universities are there in the UK?
2) What are the most famous universities in Britain?
3) What are two levels in university teaching?
4) What are the forms of study in British universities?
5) What areas do universities teach?
6) How many degrees do British universities offer?
Thank you!
Criteria of marks:
31-34 points - “ excellent”
25-30 points - “good”
18-24 points - “satisfactory”
EDUCATION IN RUSSIA
Topical vocabulary:
| right | право |
| duty | обязанность, долг |
| possibility | возможность (т.е. это допустимо, возможно) |
| opportunity | возможность (шанс) |
| deep | глубокий |
| knowledge | знание |
| to enter | поступать (куда-либо) |
| training | обучение, тренинг |
| extra-mural | заочный |
| full secondary education | полное среднее образование (11 классов) |
| general secondary education | общее среднее образование (9 классов) |
| vocational school | ПТУ |
| technical school (college) | техникум, колледж |
| high school | высшая школа, вуз |
| specialized school | специализированная школа |
The system of education in Russia (3 levels):
| Secondary education |
| General secondary school | Specialized school | Full secondary school |
| Professionalsecondary education |
| Vocational school | Technical school | College |
| Higher education |
| Institute | Academy | University |
Text 3
People in our country have the right for education. It is our Constitutional right. But it is not only a right; it is a duty, too. Every boy and every girl in Russia must go to school, that is, they must get a full secondary education. So, when they are 6 or 7 years old they begin to go to school. There are thousands of schools in Russia. There are schools of general education, where the pupils study Russian (or a native language), Literature, Mathematics, History, Biology, Music, Arts, Foreign Languages. There is also a number of specialized schools, where the pupils get deep knowledge of foreign languages, or Maths, or Physics.
After finishing 9 classes of secondary school young people can continue their education at different kinds of vocational or technical schools or colleges. They not only learn general subjects, but receive a specialty there. Having finished a secondary school, a technical school or a college young people can start working, or they may-enter an Institute or a University. Professional training makes it easier to get higher education. As for high schools, there are a lot of them in our country. Some of them train teachers, others — doctors, engineers, architects, actors and so on. Many institutes have evening and extra-mural departments. That gives the students an opportunity to study at an institute without leaving their jobs.
Exercises:
1. Translate into Russian:
1) to learn general subjects;
2) evening and extra-mural departments;
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3) the right for education;
4) to get deep knowledge;
5) to receive a specialty;
6) professional training;
7) to get a full secondary education;
8) at different kinds of vocational schools;
9) an opportunity to study;
10) to enter an Institute.
2. Find English equivalents to these phrases in the text:
1) продолжить своё образование;
2) учиться без отрыва от производства;
3) знание иностранных языков;
4) молодёжь может начать работать;
5) что касается вузов…;
6) это не только наше право, но и обязанность;
7) большое количество специализированных школ;
8) профессиональная подготовка;
9) есть общеобразовательные школы;
10) упрощает получение высшего образования.
3. Answer the following questions:
1) Is education free in our country?
2) Is education in Russia right or duty?
3) What are main types of professional secondary schools in Russia?
4) What are the types of high schools in Russia?
5) What can young people do after finishing secondary schools?
6) What is a specialized school?
7) What subjects do the pupils study ay general school?
8) What departments are there at a University?
9) What opportunity does the evening departments have?
10)What age do children begin to go to school in Russia?
Thank you!
Criteria of marks:
28-30 points – “excellent”
22-27 points – “good”
15-21 points – “satisfactory”
14 points and less – “ bad”
Unit 5
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