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9. Answer the questions. Use the questions as an outline for your retelling the text.
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9. Answer the questions. Use the questions as an outline for your retelling the text.
1) What does post-school education in Great Britain include?
2) How many universities are there in Great Britain? Name the leading ones.
3) How many students usually study at a university at a time?
4) What are London and Oxford universities famous for?
5) What are the most ancient universities in Britain?
6) Are there any other institutions in Britain where the quality of education is considered of university standard?
7) How are the departments of the university colleges organized?
8) What do students do during the terms?
9) When do students have their vocations and how do they spend them?
10) What do you know about the tutorial system of education?
11) How do they call a person studying for a degree at a British university?
12) How long does it take a student to become a graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Science?
13) Can students continue to study for a higher degree?
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
They Remember their Old School Days
1. Read, translate and act out dialogue.
Alice: So these are your old classmates, aren’t they?
Barbara: Yes. This is Alexandra. She was my best friend and she was very good at sports. She went to university to study PE.
Alice: And who is this boy?
Barbara: That’s Julian. He loved music and could play five instruments! Now he is a professional violinist. I think he plays in the London Orchestra.
Alice: Really? He’s also very handsome…
Barbara: Yes, he is. And nice. Everybody liked him… And here is Harry. He was Julian’s best friend.
Alice: Was he a musician, too?
Barbara: No, he enjoyed geography and history.
Alice: And what does he do now?
Barbara: To tell you the truth, I’m not sure. But I think he works as a guide for a travel agency.
Alice: I see… And this girl here?
Barbara: That’s Jennifer. She was excellent at mathematics. She is a math teacher at university now.
2. Read and translate dialogue. Choose the appropriate word.
Jack: You’re so good with computers, Mike. Did you learn/learned about them at school?
Mike: No, not at all. We had computers at/in school, but we only used them for writing and finding things on the Internet for other objects/subjects.
Jack: Which were your favourite subjects?
Mike: Hmm… they were music/mathematics and physics.
Jack: Really? Then it’s clear why you’re so good with computers.
Mike: And how about you, Jack? What did/do you like?
Jack: PE, like so many other children. I didn’t like studying very much.
Mike: I hated PE. We had a very strict teacher and we had to run on/in the school field for hours.
Jack: Did you also study French?
Mike: Oh yes, we had a wonderful tutor/teacher. She was from France. I loved talking with her. But when we write/wrote in French, it was very difficult.
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Jack: I see… and now you have a French wife….
3. Read and translate dialogue. Choose the appropriate word. Fill in the words from the box.
| our | subjects | at | French |
| at | did | was | uniforms |
Sally: Granny, did you have computers … school?
Grandmother: Oh no, there weren’t any computers at school when I … a child.
Sally: So … you write everything with a pen?
Grandmother: Yes, of course. But I quite liked it.
Sally: And which … did you study?
Grandmother: The same as you – maths, history, English and …. I also learned German.
Sally: Oh, can you speak German?
Grandmother: No, not any more, but I understand it. And we also learned to cook.
Sally: Really? Even the boys?
Grandmother: No, I was … a school for girls only.
Sally: Did you have PE?
Grandmother: Of course we did. I liked it very much.
Sally: Did you wear …?
Grandmother: Yes, we had very nice uniforms with blue jackets, dark red skirts and white blouses.
Sally: I don’t like … uniforms, they are so dark and boring.
4. Use the words to form the responses for dialogue.
Cathy: Mum, did you have to learn Latin at school?
Mother: No/ we/ not/. But/ we/ have/ French and Spanish/.
Cathy: And/ what/ be/ your school/ like/? Be/ it/ big/?
Mother: No, we went to a small school. I lived in the country at that time, and it was a small village school. But it was very good.
Cathy: You/ like/ PE/?
Mother: Oh yes, but we didn’t have a gym – we did all our exercises outside.
Cathy: Even in winter?
Mother: Yes/, even in winter/. It/ be/ fun/.
Cathy: You/ have/ a TV/ at school/?
Mother: No, we didn’t. We didn’t need it. You can study even without a television or computers.
Cathy: And/ you/ get/ good marks/?
Mother: Oh yes, I left school with only As and Bs.
WRITING PRACTICE
1. Study how to write a motivation letter.
It is very common nowadays that European universities that offer different international degree programs, ask applicants to send a number of important documents like: CV, transcript of records, degree diploma, language certificate etc. but one of the key documents required that might make the difference and assure you a place in your desired program is the motivation letter.
The motivation letter is probably the most personalized document of your application considering that you actually get the chance to present yourself in a letter and grant yourself a great opportunity. By requiring a motivation letter, the recruiting committee offers you the chance to prove that you are the right and most motivated person to be chosen for participating in the program.
How do you write a successful letter of motivation?
1. Take your time and start early. The letter of motivation is a crucial document in your application. Never try to write it down in one evening.
2. Do not start your letter of motivation by repeating your CV.
3. The letter of motivation should answer the following questions:
· What is your professional goal?
In which sector would you like to work after obtaining your degree?
· In which way do you intend to contribute to the social, political or technical development of your home country?
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· Why do you apply for the chosen program? Which of the courses offered in this program are particularly beneficial in pursuing your professional goals? (Make sure you are well informed! )
· Why do you think you are the right person for this program?
- What knowledge and skills gathered in your previous education will be useful?
- Have you already gathered any relevant professional experience?
- How do you estimate your own personality?
- Do you think you are a good leader?
- Are you somebody who can make a difference?
- What makes you think so? (Emphasize your strong points, but be realistic. )
· Why do you want to study in this country?
What do you know about this country university system and the specifics of studying there?
4. Make sure your letter of motivation is well composed. First reflect on all the above questions, take notes, read more, discuss with friends. Then write an outline. Then write the text. (Do not include the outline or the questions in your text. )
5. Apply an appropriate style of writing: avoid all kind of platitudes, flowery phrases and flattery. Deal with your topics in a reflective and factual way. Pay attention to grammar and spelling!
6. Keep in mind that your letter of motivation may be discussed with you during preselection interviews.
All these presented key points can prove effective and help you write successful motivation letters but, in the end, your personal touch and knowledge is what matters and makes the difference. A good motivation letter will always be successful if the applicant is really interested and willing to get the desired place. Good luck with your motivation letters!
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