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University traditionally performs scientific and educational activities. Many of the University graduates are outstanding scientists and managers.
Ex. 9. Read the information below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space:
The Dean's Office for Foreign Students was opened on September 9, 1981 . qualified engineers for . countries. First 17 foreign specialists . from the University in 1984. Over the years of its work the ... has trained more than 500 specialists. Residents of Central and South America, Africa, Iran, Iraq, China and other countries . at the Byelorussian State Technological University. The University offers foreign students opportunities . fundamental training, to specialize in areas which interest them most. (Faculty, study, train, obtain, foreign, graduate).
Ex. 10. Prove whether the following statements are true or false using the information from the text:
1. The Byelorussian State Technological University is the youngest higher technical school of the country. 2. The University trains specialists only for the following branches of industry: chemical technologies and construction. 3. The University determines the main trends in the development of education in the spheres of forestry, chemical technology and ecology. 4. There are four faculties at the University. 5. The University participates in carrying out scientific and technical programs at different levels. 6. The University organizes exhibitions devoted to the problems of science, engineering and education. 7. Training specialists for foreign countries dates back to the 30s. 8. The University has already trained about 100 engineers for 20 countries of the world. 9. The academic year at the University is divided into 3 terms. 10. At the end of the course of studies the students pass only credit tests. 11. Classes are conducted in 7 academic buildings. 12. The University computer center comprises 2,000 computers.
Ex. 11. Complete the sentences below. Give extended answers:
1. The text is devoted to ... . 2. The text gives (presents, provides) information regarding . . 3. At the beginning of the text special attention is paid to . . 4. The text contains a detailed description of . . 5. Besides some factual information is given concerning . . 6. The text contains . . 7. In conclusion the text reads that . . 8. Moreover we clearly understand that . .
Ex. 12. Comment on:
the role of the University in the 21st century;
fundamental training;
the University is one of the main scientific and research centers.
Ex. 13. Prove that:
the Belarusian State Technological University is a large dynamically developing multi-profile educational center in the Republic of Belarus.
Ex. 14. Imagine that:
you are a guide around the University. Role-play an excursion;
you have met your friend who entered the Medical University. He asks you to tell about BSTU and compare these two universities. Role-play the situation.
Ex. 15. Write a short essay on one of the following topics:
a teaching process at the University;
faculties of the BSTU;
international cooperation;
read a short information about the main faculties of the BSTU at the end of the book. Mind your own faculty, add some more information.
Part 3. Student Life
Ex. 1. Make sure you know the meaning of the following words:
house v., facility n., contest n., party n., discotheque n., competition n., arrange v., hostel n., opportunity n., improve v., health n., canteen n., cafe n., cater v., provide v., artistic a., creative a., skill n., amateur n., winner n., art n., enjoy v., topical a., prominent a., personality n., show n., folk a., performance n., team n., compete v., recreation n., aspiring a., athlete n., annually adv., perfection n., achievement n., wrestling n., bow-shooting n., races n., hold v.
Ex. 2. Practice the pronunciation of the following words:
theatrical, performance, discotheque, folk, instrumental, orchestra, prominent, personality, athlete, qualification, perfection, arm-wrestling, weight lifting, unarmed combat, judo, tourism, championship, free-style wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, bow-shooting, rock-climber.
Ex. 3. Answer the following questions:
1. What are the characteristics of a campus university? 2. How can students spend their free time in hostels after classes? 3. What famous amateur groups are there at the University? 4. Are you fond of singing or dancing? 5. Do you want to take part in performances? 6. Do you participate in theatrical shows, concerts, folk performances? 7. Are you fond of sports? 8. How can you characterize the University opportunities for sport, recreation, fitness? 9. What groups of sport perfection are organized at the University? 10. Are you a member of one of them? 11. What is your favorite kind of sport? 12. Do you know the winners of Republican student games? 13. Are you going to take part in some interfaculty competitions?
Ex. 4. Read and translate the following text:
The University is a modern campus university with all its academic buildings, most of its student housing (five hostels) and all student support facilities (Internet Club, computer classes, branches of the library, a billiard playing room) of the campus itself. Various kinds of contests, parties, round tables, discotheques, sport competitions and games are arranged in hostels after classes. Students have an opportunity to improve their health in the medical centre of the University. A canteen, a bar and a cafe also cater for the needs of students.
The University provides talented students with facilities to develop their artistic and creative skills. Such amateur groups as Prize winner of international art festival "Roon", professor vocal group "Akavita", winner of republican festivals folk student theater "Kolokol", vocal-instrumental group "Faculty", folk instrumental orchestra, dance group enjoy great popularity. Students in the campus housing also organize lively social activities and the teaching staff joins with students in planning programs of these activities. They organize topical parties, round tables with prominent personalities of the state, theatrical shows, concerts, folk performances, contests, festivals. The performance of the club of witty youth has become an annual event of note. The University team competes with teams of other Belarusian Universities.
The University opportunities for sport, recreation, fitness and health are great for both aspiring athletes and average students, depending on their health, physical abilities and sport qualifications. The students are provided with facilities for 16 kinds of sport.
Annually about 350 students study in groups of sport perfection in 16 kinds of sport: football, volleyball, basketball, arm-wrestling, weight lifting, unarmed combat, judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, chess, Chinese Gymnastics (Ushu), tourism, swimming and table tennis.
The students of the BSTU enjoy great popularity for their sport achievements both in our Republic and abroad. Our University has trained winners and prize-winners of international competitions, world and European championships. The University teams in free-style wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, mini-football, bow-shooting, chess, hockey, skiing races, basketball, handball, arm-wrestling and weight lifting were winners of Republican student games.
Interfaculty competitions in various kinds of sport are held at the University annually. Tourist trips, football fan clubs, a rock-climber circle and P. T. groups are organized at the University.
Ex. 5. Complete each sentence using a word derivationally related to the word given in brackets:
Sport is probably as old as the humanity itself. It has been developing with the developing and ... of the mankind (grow). All over the world people of ... ages are very fond of sports and games (differ). Sport not only helps people to become strong and to develop physically but also makes them more organized and better disciplined in their ... activities (day). We all need to exercise. The best exercise is one which involves in repeated ... (move). It's so nice to go to the skating-rink on a ... sunny day (frost). ... sports and games are popular with my friends (differ). We have fine teams at our University and different kinds of . take place here (compete). And now a few words about our physical training lessons: in winter our physical . lessons are held out-of-doors (train).
Ex. 6. Match the words to their definitions:
campus a) part of a place of work (or study) where people go to
library eat;
canteen b) famous person especially in entertainment or sport;
personality c) area of land that contains the main buildings of a
activity university;
team d) situation in which a lot of things are being done;
achievement e) institution that keeps books, newspapers, records for
people to read, study, or use;
smth. which someone did or caused to happen after a lot of effort;
a group of people who play a particular sport of game together.
Ex. 7. Insert prepositions where necessary:
Faculty ... Social Professions began working ... 1968. There are four departments . this faculty: amateur performances, sports, foreign languages, computer and information technology. The graduates . these departments become managers . social work, coaches . some kinds of sports, reviewer-translators of scientific and technical literature. Apart ... this, students get skills and knowledge . computer modeling, programming and Internet.
Ex. 8. Substitute the words in italics by their synonyms: A multilevel system of training specialists (in accordance with international standards) has been developed and led to the decrease of state expenditures on education and the increase of payable enrollment of students to the University. The educational process aims are:
to meet needs of modern industry in well-educated and highly- skilled specialists, who can make an immediate and effective contribution in their chosen career field;
to train efficient and resolute managers;
to educate personalities with a high level of patriotic, intellectual, moral and cultural views.
The educational programs are spread along the lines of student interests in four directions: human and social studies, fundamental and professional disciplines, special subjects, specialized projects.
Ex. 9. Prove whether the following statements are true or false using the information from the text:
1. The University opportunities for sport, recreation, fitness and health are great only for aspiring athletes. 2. The University provides talented students with facilities to develop their artistic and creative skills.
Annually about 1,000 students study in groups of sport perfection.
The University team never competes with teams of other Belarusian universities. 5. The students are provided with facilities for 20 kinds of sport. 6. The students of BSTU enjoy great popularity for their sport achievement both in our Republic and abroad. 7. The University teams in figure skating and gymnastics were the winners of Republican student games. 8. Various kinds of contests, parties, round tables, sport competitions and games, discotheques are arranged at hostels after classes. 9. "Akavita" is a student vocal group. 10. Tourist trips, football fan clubs, a rock climber circle are also organized at the University.
Ex. 10. Work in groups. Give a brief survey of the topic "Our University" (the key words are given):
1930 - to found; 1934 - to rename; 1941 - to evacuate; 1946 - to transfer; 1946 - to train; 1961 - to be inspired; 1968 - to organize; 1980 - to award; 1993 - to grant; 1997 - to certify; 2000 - to found; 21 century - to continue; 2004 - to grant; 2004 - to certify; 2005 - to celebrate.
Ex. 11. Work in pair's. Speak on the topic "Our University" according to the following plan:
1. History of the University development. 2. Structure of the University. 3. Organization of the educational process. 4. Scientific work at the University. 5. International contacts. 6. Student life.
Ex. 12. Work in groups. Find out from your partners what they would like to change at the University.
Ex. 13. Write a composition on one of the following topics:
I am a student of the Belarusian State Technological University and I'm proud of this;
the University I would like;
higher school of the future.
Ex. 14. Write a letter to your friend who is going to enter the BSTU next year about your first impressions of student's life in Minsk.
Unit 3. The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland Part 1. Geographical Outline of Great Britain
Ex. 1. Make sure you know the meaning of the following words:
consist v., make up v., rocky a., resemble v., coast n., evidence n., shallow a., separate v., separate a., melt v., level n., rise v., drown v., shelf n., surround v., wide a., narrow a., profitable a., regular a., shape v., shape n., indent v., numerous a., gulf n., bay n., harbour n., peninsula n., cape n., submerge v., surface n., develop v., hill n., mountain n., route n., link v., advantage n., create v., favour n., determine v., fast a., remain v., scenery n., spoil v.
Ex. 2. Practice the pronunciation of the following words and proper names:
Europe, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, an isle, an island, North - Northern, Norway - Norwegian, the English Channel, the Strait of Dover, mountain - mountainous, the Thames, the Severn, the Trent, Cumbria, Lake District, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield.
Ex. 3. Answer the following questions:
1. In what part of the world is Great Britain situated? 2. What are in your opinion the advantages and disadvantages of the geographical position of Great Britain? 3. What does the abbreviation "UK" mean? 4. What is the capital of England (Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)? 5. Why are the isles where Great Britain is situated called British? 6. Why is it annoying for many British people when foreigners call them the English? 7. What educational centres of Great Britain do you know?
Ex. 4. Have you ever visited Great Britain or read interesting information about its places of interest? If so, tell your friends about these places and convince them to visit these places too.
Ex. 5. Read and translate the following text:
England, Britain, Great Britain, the British Isles, the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK for short) - these different names are sometimes used to mean the same thing and they are frequently used wrongly. Strictly speaking, England, Britain and the British Isles ought to be used as geographical names. And the official name of the state situated on the British Isles is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (it comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
The British Isles lie to the north-west of the continent of Europe and consist of two main islands: the larger of which is Great Britain, the smaller is Ireland. Great Britain is made up of England, Wales and Scotland; Ireland comprises Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. These two and over 500 small islands are known collectively as the state - the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The total land area of the UK is 244.1 square km, it is the 75th place among other countries of the world.
Many years ago the British Isles formed a part of the continent. The rocky highlands of Scotland, for example, resemble the Norwegian coast. Another evidence that the islands were the part of the continent is the shallowness of the water between them and the mainland. The main separation took place thousands of years ago, after the last Ice Age, when the ice melted, the level of the oceans rose and drowned the low-lying coastlands.
The north-west and the west of Great Britain is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. In the west the country is washed by the Irish Sea. The eastern coast is open to the waters of the North Sea. The south-eastern part of Great Britain is separated from France by the English Channel which is in its widest part 220 km wide, and in the narrowest, what is called the Strait of Dover, - only 32 km. So, the islands have always had easy and mainly profitable contacts with mainland Europe.
Great Britain is very irregularly shaped; being deeply indented by the numerous gulfs of the sea, no part of the country is more than 120 km from the sea. So the British Isles are known for their greatly indented coastline. Therefore there are many bays and harbours, peninsulas and capes on the coast, which were formed as a result of the raising and submerging of the land surface in the process of the geological development of the island. The island of Great Britain is quite distinctly divided into two parts; the mountainous Highlands (north and west) and the Lowlands, sometimes hilly (south and east).