G. Choose the correct answer to the following
1) A decree of university foundation was signed by …
a) Michail Lomonosov
b) Peter I
c) Empress Elizaveta
2) The system of higher education in Russia was initially constructed similar to that of …
a) France
b) Germany
c) Britain
3) Academy is responsible for education and research …
a) in a single discipline
b) in a variety of disciplines
c) in three disciplines
4) The academic year is divided into …
a) three terms
b) two terms
c) four terms
5) The number of tests and examinations to be taken every year is strictly formulated by …
a) lecturers
b) the head of institution
c) the examiner
H. Define the paragraph that contains the following information.
· application procedure
· evaluation of students’ performance
· foundation of the first universities in Russia
· types of HEI
SPEAKING
A. Two students are discussing this question:'Do universities prepare students for the "real world"?' Complete their discussion with phrases from the box.
| up to a point you're right | you think so couldn't agree | don't you think quite true | what about suppose so |
Alan: I am sure that what you study at the university is very useful when you start work.
Jane: Do (1)? Some subjects you study don't prepare you for work at all, I'd say. (2) philosophy?
Alan:Well, perhaps (3) about philosophy. But other subjects help you when you graduate from the university. (4) that mathematics is useful?
Jane:I (5). But they could have made it more relevant to everyday life.
Alan: I (6) more. Perhaps the problem is not the subjects we learn, but the way they are taught. Take history – they could make it really interesting.
Jane: I agree (7). But not entirely. You probably learn more about history when you start to travel. I don't see why it's useful to study it at college.
Alan: That's (8). But some people may not have the opportunity to travel when they leave college.
WRITING
An application form
International College have replied to Maria Petrova's letter of enquiry and enclosed an application form. Imagine that you are Maria. You have decided to take the First Certificate course starting on 3 January and finishing on 26 June 20__. You are paying the fees yourself, and today's date is 10 November 20__. Complete the form using the information here.
Student Application Form
| International College • 145- 8 Regents Road • Palmer • Brighton • bn 1 9QN | ||
| Applicant | ||
| Family Name: | ||
| Other Names: | ||
| Title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms: | Age: | |
| Address: | ||
| Town/City: | Country: | |
| Do you have a job or are you a student? | ||
| Job title /Subject of study: | ||
| Name of business /University/College: | ||
| Course applied for: | ||
| Course dates: | ||
| Are you paying your own fees, or is your company paying for you? | ||
| Will you find your own accommodation or do you want this to be arranged by the College? | ||
| Please tick how you found out about International College. a) Newspaper c) Friend's recommendation b) Through your university/college d) Other source: | ||
| Signature: | Date: | |
WORD FILE
| Unit 4 Module 1 | ||
| admission to apply for applicant/application on a competitive basis continuous assessment curriculum | to be dismissed entry requirements to enroll to be exempt from evaluation to fail an exam | to hold (held, held) a lecture to pass an exam to take an exam (in) term tuition fee vacations (AmE) |
Module 2 Higher education in Britain
PREVIEW
Discuss the following questions in groups.
1) What do you know about the system of higher education in Britain?
2) What Universities in Great Britain can you name?
READING 1: THE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN BRITAIN
A. Study the vocabulary