Journal c. something that can be relied on
Textbook d. to get, to obtain, to receive
Software e. pieces of equipment
Hardware f. a book containing texts about a particular subject
Reliability g. a magazine that deals with a specialized subject
To gain h. a publication which contains articles, advertisement,
Stories and photographs
A device i. an object invented for a particular purpose
5. Complete the sentences with the words from the text:
1. In 1992 NSTU ---------------- of a technical university.
2. NSTU is a large educational and scientific center in ------------------.
3. NSTU --------------------- in 35 areas at 10 faculties.
The period of study depends on ---------------------- .
5. ----------------------- 8 teaching blocks.
6. The direction of the research refers to ----------------- .
Grammar Focus: Present/past simple passive
| The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence. for e.g.: Researches develop new measuring facilities. New measuring facilities are developed by researches. Present simple passive pattern: am/is/are + the past participle of the verb for e.g.: Students are trained in 35 areas. Past simple passive pattern: was/were + the past participle of the verb for e.g.: NSTU was founded in 1953. |
6.Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1 After defending the Master’s theses, students ------ usually (award) M.SC. degree.
2 Last year the laboratories ------- (equip) with the most reliable measuring facilities.
3 What fields of science the research-----(do)?
4 What subjects -------(study) at the university by students?
5 Postgraduate students -----(offer) 3-year program of study.
6 What international programs---------- the university (participate) in?
7 The technique ------(aim) at developing modern electronic devices.
7. Asking the Way. Can you find your way around the university?
NSTU houses 8 teaching buildings with lots of classrooms, lecture theatres, laboratories, workshops and libraries. The university has sports and recreation centres. NSTU provides accommodation, so it has 7 dormitories. When coming to the university for the first time, it’s too difficult to find the room or teaching building you are looking for.
a) Study the map of the NSTU campus.
b) Work in pairs. Take turns giving directions to the places you are looking for. Use your map and give the information he or she asks for.
A:I’m trying to find…. Is there one around here? How can I get to…? Could you tell me the way to….? Could you tell me where the library is.
B:Yes there is one on the ground floor. Let me tell how to get there.
Useful prepositions, words and phrases:
| 1. across, behind, up/down the street, in front/back of, in the middle of the block, near, opposite, next to, over, on the corner of |
| 2.climb up/down stairs, it’s upstairs/downstairs, go straight, go past.., take the first/second turning on the left/right, stop at, turn to, walk back, go up to and you’ll see, cross |
| 3. Dean’s office, teaching block, ski lodge, swimming-pool, policlinic, classroom, workshop, chemical laboratory, lecture theatre, fast food outlet, coffee shop, bar, canteen, gym, Human Resource department, the department of foreign languages, lounge, recreation center. |
8.Study the structure and the useful language of a presentationgiven below.Prepare and make the presentation of NSTU.