Exercise 4. Find the synonyms.
- disaster
- refuge
- solution
- sanctuary
- debate
- volunteer
- donation
- team
- corporation
- boat
- catastrophe
A.ship
- shelter
- refuge
- discussion
- answer
- money
- group
- company
- activist
Exercise 5.. Correct the sentences.
1) People understands that environmental problems are their own problems.
2) People support various international organization.
3) The Greenpeace’s history has started in 1971.
4) The founders of Greenpeace believe a few individuals could makes a difference.
5) Amchitka were the last refuge for sea otters.
6) Nuclear testing for Amchitka ended in 1971.
7) Greenpeace is a not-profitible organization.
8) Greenpeace uses quiet diplomacy for pursue their goals.
9) Greenpeace focuses at the most crucial worldwide threats to our planet's environment.
10) Greenpeace offices in 41 country.
Exercise 6..Find ten different verbs in the UNIT and make sentences in the past simple with them.
UNIT 10. OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Oxford is a historic and unique institution, the oldest English-speaking University in the world. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.
Less than two centuries later, Oxford had achieved eminence above every other seat of learning, and won the praises of popes, kings and sages by virtue of its antiquity, curriculum, doctrine and privileges. In 1355, Edward III paid tribute to the University for its invaluable contribution to learning; he also commented on the services rendered to the state by distinguished Oxford graduates.
During the 20th century, Oxford added to its humanistic core a major new research capacity in the natural and applied sciences, including medicine. In so doing, it has enhanced and strengthened its traditional role as an international focus for learning and a forum for intellectual debate. Oxford has more academic staff working in world-class research departments than any other university in the UK.
In 2003-2004 the University of Oxford's total student population numbers over 17,660. Over a quarter of these students are from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among the student body. Over 6,100 students are engaged in postgraduate work. Of these, around 3,600 are working in the arts and humanities. Every year some 16,500 people take part in courses offered by the University's Department for Continuing Education. With a continuation rate of almost 98 per cent, Oxford has one of the lowest drop-out rates in the country.
Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution, consisting of the central University and the Colleges.
The Vice-Chancellor, who holds office for up to seven years, is the senior officer of the University. Pro-Vice-Chancellors are responsible for Development and External Affairs; Education; Personnel and Equal Opportunities; Planning and Resources; and Research. The Chancellor, who is usually an eminent public figure elected for life, serves as the titular head of the University, presiding over all major ceremonies.
The principal policy-making body is the Council of the University, which has 26 members, including those elected by Congregation, representatives of the Colleges and four members from outside the University. Council is responsible for the academic policy and strategic direction of the University, and operates through four major committees: Educational Policy and Standards, General Purposes, Personnel, and Planning and Resource Allocation.
Final responsibility for legislative matters rests with Congregation, which comprises over 3,500 members of the academic, senior research, library, museum and administrative staff.
Day-to-day decision-making in matters such as finance and planning is devolved to the University's five Academic Divisions - Humanities, Life and Environmental Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences. Each division has a full-time divisional head and an elected divisional board. Continuing Education is the responsibility of a separate board.
The thirty-nine Colleges, though independent and self-governing, form a core element of the University, to which they are related in a federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls, which were founded by different Christian denominations, and which still retain their religious character. Thirty colleges and all seven halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seven other colleges are for graduates only; one, All Souls, has fellows only, and one, Kellogg College, specialises in part-time graduate and continuing education.
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