Томский Государственный Университет

Международный факультет управления

Discovering University Communities

(Tomsk State University,
British and American Universities)

Учебно-методическое пособие для студентов первого курса

Томск
2012 г.
Рассмотрено и утверждено методической комиссией кафедры
иностранных языков, протокол № 4 от 30.08. 2010

Авторы: Сергеева Елена Анатольевна, старший преподаватель кафедры

иностранных языков Международного факультета управления ТГУ
Солоненко Александра Владимировна - преподаватель кафедры
иностранных языков Международного факультета управления ТГУ

Рецензенты: Бельтюкова Н.П., доц., к. фил. н

Прокопенко Л.А., ст. преп. англ. яз.
Стуканова О.Б., ст. преп. англ. яз.
Швадленко И.А., MS, alumna of Muskie Program (USA)
Kate Willison, BA, Canada
Michael Howard, BA, Great Britain
Mark Ciavaglia, BT, Australia

Пособие знакомит студентов первого курса с реалиями высшего образования в России и

за рубежом, на примере Национального исследовательского Томского государственного
университета и университетов Великобритании и США. Основу пособия составляют три
раздела, знакомящие с историей, структурой, правилами поступления, традициями
данных вузов. Каждый раздел содержит задания, которые носят творческий характер и
ориентированы на развитие у студентов всех видов речевой деятельности, критического
мышления, навыков сравнительного анализа и исследовательской работы и на
использование ресурсов Интернета. Одной из целей работы с данным учебно-
методическим пособием является обогащение вокабуляра по теме «Образование» и
развитие грамматических навыков у учащихся. Пособие помогает студентам первого
курса приобрести и развивать навыки автономного обучения и работы с информацией.
Также оно знакомит с перспективами обучения в британских и американских вузах.
Также пособие содержит ценные дополнительные материалы: список ключевых слов по
теме «Образование», тест на определение уровня знания языка студента первого курса,
тренировочный лексико-грамматический тест по материалу пособия, памятка по
подготовке устной презентации, полезная информация о Томске и студенческих
традициях, список сайтов, содержащих полезную для студентов информацию. В целом,
данное пособие отличает новизна, информативность, разнообразие содержания,
законченность, оригинальность, что даёт богатый материал в помощь преподавателям
иностранного языка, работающим с группами разного уровня владения языком.

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Contents
Dean’s Word ......................................................................... 4
Manage Your Studies Card ................................................ .5
Part I Tomsk State University ............................................ .6
Part II Oxford University………..……….……………....20
Part III American Universities .......................................... 29
Appendix 1 .......................................................................... 41
Appendix 2 .......................................................................... 44
Appendix 3 .......................................................................... 49
Appendix 4 .......................................................................... 51
Appendix 5 .......................................................................... 52
Appendix 6 .......................................................................... 54
Appendix 7 .......................................................................... 56
Appendix 8 .......................................................................... 59
Appendix 9 .......................................................................... 63
Appendix 10 ........................................................................ 67
Bibliography and references .............................................. 68

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DEAN’S WORD

Dear students and teachers:

This textbook in English created by our teachers is a

remarkable event in the life of our International
Department of Public and Business Administration, due
to the very important role that having a good command
of foreign languages plays in the success of young
specialists' professional activities.

The fast development of globalization in any profession and the intensively

increasing mobility of specialists around the world, make knowledge of languages
absolutely imperative. But it has not just purely practical significance. Language is
not a means of communication only. It is much more – it is a way to see the world
and understand it or, as the Germans say, it is “die Weltanschauung”.

For instance, people thinking in Russian and in English have different views on
many things. Take the word управление. Did you notice how I translated the name
of our department above? This is because in English there is no equivalent to the
term управление. Управлять автомобилем – to drive a car; управлять ракетой –
to guide a missile, страной – to govern, организацией – to manage, etc. My
American friend told me that perhaps the nearest equivalent is operation, but its
meaning is wider, it embraces any activity.

Another language is another view of the world, and it makes life more
interesting, and gives you additional possibilities in life. For instance, many
interesting and very important events in my life have had happened solely due to
my knowledge of English. I wish all of our students success in their studies of
foreign languages.

Felix Tarasenko,
Dean of International Department of Public and Business
Administration

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Manage Your Studies Card
Unit: Discovering the University Community
Name ______________________________________________________
Surname ______________________________________________________

DATES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Contents:
# TOPIC Activities GRADES
1. Tomsk State University discussion
part1
2. Tomsk State University presenting TSU
part 2
3. British Universities listening
part1
4. British Universities
part2
5. American Universities speaking
part1
6. American Universities reading
part 2
7. Visiting American Center questions
8. Test Preparation writing a letter *
(oral section) texts *
vocabulary *
9. Test Preparation test
(written section)
10. Test test *
11. Presentations presentation *
Final Score

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Part 1
TOMSK STATE UNIVERSITY: PAST
AND PRESENT
Lead-In

 Word Harvest

In groups make up a list of words related to the topic ‘University‘. Exchange your
words with another group. Write down new words and expressions.

 University Discussion

In groups choose two questions to discuss from the list. Then talk about your
group’s opinion.

1. What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘university’?

2. What would you like to study at university?
3. Do you think everyone should go to university?
4. Is university only for very intelligent people?
5. Do you think university today is different from one hundred years ago?
6. Is university life more about studying or having fun?
7. What universities would you really like to study at and why?
8. Should university education be free?
9. What is the difference between university and school?
10.Edward Hubbard, an English historian, said: “You can take a man to
university, but you cannot make him think.” Do you agree?

 Surfing the University web site

Surf the official web site of Tomsk State University www.tsu.ru . Try to complete
the following questionnaire

1. What is the name of the

university Rector?

2. When was the University

founded? Name the most
important dates from the
University history.

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 3. How many faculties are there at Tomsk University? Which is the oldest one?
4. How many students study at the University?
5. What language versions are presented?
6. What is the name of the University newspaper? What does its name mean?
7. What is the latest news from university life on the site?
8. What foreign universities does TSU cooperate with?

Surf the official web site of International Faculty of Business Administration

www.mfu.tsu.ru . Try to complete the following questionnaire

1. What are the names of

the faculty dean and
vice-dean?
2. When was the faculty
founded? What was its
original name?
3. What chairs exist at the
faculty?
4. Find the names of any
five teachers who work
at this faculty.
5. What are the majors offered by the faculty?
6. Can you take a correspondence course at this faculty?
7. What is the name of the faculty newspaper?

Are these sites user-friendly? Do you have any ideas to make these sites better?
What were the most important/ interesting pieces of information you found?

Pre-Reading

1. Read the following words

Far East
Siberia physics chemistry
academia philology technology
academy philosophy ecology
alumni biology
biochemistry
nanotechnology
medicine specialist
merchant zoologist science
mathematics physicist scientific
museum chemist
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2. Read the following phrases

1. He is a specialist in chemistry, physics and nanotechnology.

2. This merchant was a great zoologist and worked in academia.
3. Many alumni from Siberia visit the Museum of Medicine.
4. This physicist liked mathematics and biochemistry.
5. The man from the Academy knows a lot about chemistry and ecology.

3. Make up sentences using as many words as possible from Ex. 1

Reading

1. Read through the text about Tomsk University and do the following tasks

 Find the words that you can understand without translation. What do
you call such words?
 Pay attention to the endings of the verbs in the text. What is the text
going to be about – the past or the present of Tomsk University?
 Choose a paragraph and practice reading aloud.

Vocabulary

merchant купец, торговец

donation денежное пожертвование
to cover expenses покрывать расходы, затраты
to maintain high standards поддерживать высокие стандарты

Founded in 1878, Tomsk University was the first educational institute

in Siberia and the Far East. It took seven years to complete the construction of the
main building and the halls of residence for students. Most of the expenses were
covered by local merchants who made donations.

The Faculty of Medicine, the only faculty at this time, opened its doors to 75
students in 1888. Three more faculties were opened much later. Those were the

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Faculty of Law (1898), Physics and Mathematics, and History, Philosophy and
Philology (1917).

A lot was done by Professor Florinsky, who supervised the construction work
and the first years of university activities. It was he who bought the first collections
for the university museums. The first professors who started teaching here arrived
from St. Petersburg, Kazan and Moscow. They were the physicist Gezehus, the
chemist Zaleski, and the zoologist Zaitsev. Professor Gezehus was the first rector.

Professor Gezehus Professor Florinsky

The university has always kept its traditions and maintained high standards.
Its reputation has developed over many years. In the late 19th century, schools of
thought created by the university professors in medicine, zoology and botany
became well known and recognized throughout the world. In the period of the
1930s – 1950s, Tomsk University became famous for the works of its specialists in
physics, geology, mathematics as well as chemistry, history and others. In the 21st
century, the university became a leader in such fields of study as ecology,
nanotechnology and biochemistry. In 2010, TSU showed its high scientific
potential and received the status ‘national research university’. Not every Russian
university can boast of such success.

So far Tomsk State University has trained more than 70 thousand specialists. A
hundred members of the Russian Academy of Sciences are among its graduates.
Successful alumni of the University are found in business, academia and
administration.

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 2. Match the words from the text with their meaning

- hall of residence to give teaching and practice in a profession

- expenses to watch and direct the work of other people
- donation a person who buys and sells products in large amounts
- train a person who completed his/her studies at university
- supervise money given as a gift, especially for a good purpose
- graduate the money used or needed for a purpose
- merchant a university building where students live

3. Read and tell if the following statements are True or False

1. Tomsk University was the first in Russia.

2. The university was constructed with the money of the Russian government.
3. The first students studied at four faculties.
4. Professor Gezehus was a specialist in physics.
5. Professor Florinsky was the first rector of the university.
6. The first university professors were from Siberia.
7. Today Tomsk State University is a leader in many fields.

4. Finish the phrases according to the information from the text

 Tomsk University was ……

 The construction of university buildings was …..
 The first graduates were ….
 Professor Gezehus was a famous physicist. It was he who …..
 Professor Florinsky did a lot for the university: he …..
 The professors of Tomsk University created schools of thought in …
 Tomsk State University can boast of many successes: for example,
 Many graduates from Tomsk University are successful people because …..

5. What do the following dates mean in the history of Tomsk State
University?

1878, 1888, 1898, 1930s, 2010

6. Give a title to each paragraph of the text

7. Find the key words in each paragraph of the text

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 8. Answer the following questions

a. Why was Tomsk University so important for the history of Russia?

b. Why did the university open its first faculty ten years after its
foundation?
c. Who did much for Tomsk State University in its first years?
d. Why is Tomsk University often called ‘a leader in research and
science’?
e. Why do many people believe that to study at Tomsk University is a
guarantee for future success?

Text Vocabulary

construction
hall of residence (AmE dormitory)
expenses
local
merchant
to cover
donations
Faculty of Law
to supervise
physicist
to keep traditions
to maintain high standards
school of thought
field of study
national research university
to boast of …
graduate
alumni (ед. ч. alumnus)
academia
administration

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Grammar
Questions in Present and Past Simple
Tenses

To form questions
 in the present simple use the auxiliary verb
do/ does
Do you study at Tomsk University?
Does the library work today?
When does the excursion to the Museum of Physics start?

REMEMBER:
o The – s ending of the third person singular verb is in the auxiliary does, not
the main verb.

 in the past simple, use the auxiliary verb did

Did you graduate from university last year?
When did the Faculty of Medicine open its doors to its first
students?

 with modals simply change the order of the verb and the
subject

Students can take part in sport activities organized at the university.

Can students take part in sport activities organized at the university?

REMEMBER:
o Do not use do/ does/ did with the verb be – change the order of the subject
and the verb
Are you a professor?
Was the university founded in the 19th century?

o If who is the subject of the question, we don’t use do/ does/ did
Who became the first rector of the university?

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Exercises

1. Complete with do/ does/ did.

0. Does your brother study at Tomsk University?

1. ….. you know the name of the university rector?
2. …… local merchants make donations for the university construction in the
1880s?
3. …… your friends live in a hall of residence?
4. …… Mr. Smith supervise the construction of new building for the Faculty
of Law?
5. …… Professor Florinsky buy the first collections for the university
museums?
6. …… your English teacher work at other faculties?
7. …… the faculty administration cover all the expenses on new computers last
semester?
8. …… first year students know about the history of the University they study
at?
9. …… Richard attend all the history classes?
10.…… your father graduate from TSU?

2. Make questions

0. I’m a student of Tomsk State University.

Are you a student of Tomsk State University?

1. We study at the Faculty of Law.

2. Our math teacher is very friendly.
3. Our dean drives a red Lexus.
4. My grand-grand father was among the first students of Tomsk University.
5. I decided to enter Tomsk University when I was 12.
6. Marina goes to the university library every day – she has a lot of homework
to do.
7. The Faculty of Physics and Mathematics opened its doors to its first students
in 1917.
8. You can ask about your vacation at the dean’s office.
9. I want to visit the famous Botanical Gardens of TSU.
10.The first professors arrived in Tomsk from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and
Kazan.
11. My best friend lives in the hall of residence on Yuzhnaya Square.
12.They are very proud to study at University of Tomsk.
13.Professor Gezehus became the first rector of TSU.
14.We can find the books we need at the Scientific Library.
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 15.I came from Kazakhstan to study at the International Faculty of Business
Administration.
16.Our classes start at 8:30 every day.
17.The famous alumni of our faculty met the vice-dean last week.
18.She’s a Tomsk University graduate.
19.Mr. Ivanov as the vice-rector supervises the work of biology chair.
20.We were happy when we became students.

3. Form a question from the underlined parts of the sentences

0. Yesterday my brother became a student.

When did your brother become a student?

1. I study at Tomsk State University.

2. Tomsk State University was founded in 1878.
3. Our first class starts at 10.30
4. I lost my student ID card.
5. Professor Gezehus was the first rector of Tomsk University.
6. We have next class in the main university building.
7. He goes to university by bus.
8. Felix Tarasenko is the dean of our faculty.
9. My cousin studied philosophy at Tomsk University.
10.The Faculty of Law became the second faculty of Tomsk University.
11. Tomsk University was opened only 10 years after its foundation because the
government didn’t cover the expenses of constructing the university.
12.My classes finish at 2 p.m.
13.The alumni of our faculty work in administration and academia.
14.I hated chemistry classes when I was a student.
15.I can’t find my record book.

4. Make the questions for these answers

0. In 1878. When was Tomsk University founded?

1. At International Faculty of Business Administration.
2. She teaches English.
3. I live in the hall of residence.
4. By car.
5. At 10.30.
6. He was the first rector.
7. Because I’m a student.
8. We were shocked.
9. Chemistry.

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 5. Translate the following questions into English and answer them.

1. Почему Вы решили стать студентом ТГУ?

2. Как зовут ректора ТГУ сейчас?
3. Когда начинаются Ваши занятия в университете?
4. Кто помог Томскому университету в годы его строительства?
5. Где Вы живете в Томске? Откуда Вы?
6. Кто помог Вам выбрать этот факультет?
7. Кто из Вашей семьи является выпускником ТГУ?
8. Рады ли Вы что стали студентом?
9. Как Ваш факультет сохраняет студенческие традиции?
10.Чем может похвастаться ТГУ среди других российских университетов?

Find out More

UNIVERSITY HOT INFO

Glossary
Students’ Union Студенческий профсоюз
Psychological Service Психологическая служба
Law Clinic Юридическая клиника
Scholarships Стипендии

Scientific Library of TSU

The Library is the university’s pride and joy,

‘the book treasure house of Siberia’. The
library book collection totals about 4 million
items including journals, maps, posters,
newspapers, and other resources. Every year
the collection acquires almost 50 000 new
items.

Any student of Tomsk (not only from TSU)

can ask for a book or get free consultation on
the literature he or she needs. If you cannot find the book you need, the Library
maintains exchanges with seventy libraries within Russia and abroad, and you can
order this book and use it.

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 The Scientific Library houses ten departments. The most interesting and renowned
one is considered to be the Department of Book Monuments. It has the most
valuable collection in the library of 100,000 items. There one may find old hand-
written manuscripts, from the 14th to 20th centuries, and 16 book collections
which belonged to the great Russian writer Vasily Zhukovsky, Count Stroganov,
the great traveller and scholar Potanin and many others.

treasure house сокровищница

item зд.: наименование
Department of Book Monuments зд.: Отдел редких книг
hand-written написанный от руки

Psychological Service helps the students to overcome

psychological problems connected with their studies or private
life. The Service conducts various psychological trainings and
seminars dedicated to communication skills, success strategies,
time management, and stress management. In case of an
emergency, if you feel you cannot cope with stress or emotional
problems, or if you need wise advice, you can call the Service
emergency telephone and get a free consultation.

Emergency Telephone 22 43 26 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Psycologic Sevice Site http://ps.tsu.ru/index.php
Location: Ground floor of the Main university building, room 25a
Phone: 53 47 56

overcome = cope with преодолеть, справляться с

dedicated посвященный
stress management управление стрессовыми ситуациями
emergency экстренная ситуация, чрезвычайная необходимость

Culture and Sports

If you are a sport enthusiast you can try out various sports such as basketball,
volleyball, fitness. One of the most eminent sport clubs at TSU is the university
club of underwater swimmers SCUT. Its members can be proud of setting up 30
world records and winning numerous gold medals in national and international
competitions. Those with a cultural interest can partake in a wide variety of
cultural activities. They can join the renowned university Choir, the Ensemble of
Violinists, the Jazz Band. The Student Theater ESTUS also welcomes newcomers.
eminent = renowned знаменитый
club of underwater swimmers клуб подводного плавания
newcomers новички

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Scholarships

Students who are interested in research and scientific activity can apply for a grant
or scholarship. This financial assistance is a tribute to work the student
accomplished as well as opportunity to concentrate on your research without
looking for a chance to earn some pocket money. As an example, the Oxford Fund
scholarship is given to 300 TSU students of humanitarian departments annually
who conduct research in the field of history, economics, and philology. Another
scholarship is provided by the Potanin Fund for students who develop their
leadership qualities and communication skills. In 1998 the Youth Center was
establish to inform, encourage and advise young talented scholars.

Youth Center Site

http://www.tsu.ru/WebDesign/tsu/core.nsf/structurl/science_sciactivity_centr
Phone: 529 837

apply for подавать заявку на

tribute to награда за, признание заслуг за
fund фонд
leadership qualities лидерские качества
communication skills навыки общения

The Students’ Union aims to help

students to become full-fledged
members of the university community. It
provides plenty of opportunities to
participate in university life: sport
competitions, concerts, discussion clubs,
and charity events. It helps the students
who need financial aid or have some
health problems by rendering financial assistance or sanatorium treatment. The
Union also cares about students’ summer vacation – if you are an active guild
member you will get a chance to spend your summer in one of the student camps
in Altai, at the Black Sea or in the Tomsk region.

TSU Students’ Union Site http://pos.tsu.ru/

Location: 2nd floor of the Main university building

full-fledged полноправный
charity благотворительность, благотворительный
render предоставлять, обеспечивать
financial aid = financial assistance финансовая, денежная помощь
treatment лечение

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 The Law Clinic was established in 2000. It renders free consulting service for
those who are in difficult situations, helps to prepare the right documentation for
the court, and represents the litigant in court. All services are provided by 4th and
5th year students of the Law Faculty who are chosen among the best ones for their
academic excellence.

Location: University building 4

Phone: 783-578

еstablish учредить, основать

render предоставлять, обеспечивать
litigant истец = тот, кто обращается в суд
court = суд

Revision Task
A)
What is the English for? What is the Russian for?

денежное пожертвование to complete the construction

руководить строительными работами to cover expenses
приезжать из to render financial assistance
хорошо известный, признанный to keep traditions
хвастать чем-л. national research university
среди его выпускников to become a full-fledged member of
преодолевать психологические Students’ Union
проблемы to need financial aid
поддерживать высокие стандарты
денежная помощь
подавать заявку на гранты
(стипендии)

B) Translate into English

1. Многие выпускники ТГУ работают за рубежом.

2. Профессор Флоринский руководил строительством университета, а
деньги на строительство жертвовали местные купцы.
3. На каком факультете, и на каком курсе ты учишься?
4. Многие студенты МФУ подают заявки на российские и зарубежные
гранты.
5. В студенческий профсоюз ТГУ обращаются за финансовой помощью
студенты, которые не могут справиться со своими проблемами.

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Final Task

 You take part in the United Nations international student conference in

Amsterdam (UNISCA). You will speak about the university you study at.
During your 5 to 7 minute speech you should tell the audience about the
history, the present situation and opportunities for the students of your
university.

Outline for Your Speech:

1. Introducing yourself (name, where you are from, where you study).
2. Your university (name, where it is situated).
3. Some facts from the history of your Alma Mater.
4. The recent successes of your university
5. Information about your faculty.
6. Saying ‘thank you’ to the audience and ask if the audience has any questions
for you.

Good luck!!!

In the next part you are going to learn:

- the traditions of British universities

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Part 2
OXFORD UNIVERSITY: WOULD
YOU LIKE TO STUDY IN BRITAIN?

Lead-In

 Education Abroad: For & Against

Do you believe that Russian education is the best in the world? Why?

Today many students go to other countries to get an education. What problems can
they have when they study abroad? Make a list of the advantages and
disadvantages of studying abroad.

What famous foreign universities do you know? At what university would you like
to study? Why?

 Oxford Vocabulary

1. Read the following words, guess the translation for those that have no
Russian equivalents written. Try to memorize them.
a community община; сообщество
mediaeval средневековый
common values общие ценности
common budget ?
admission to university приём в университет
а federation ?
to graduate from оканчивать (учебное заведение)
a graduate ?
an undergraduate ?
a post-graduate ?
to do a post graduate-study ?
to persuade smb. убеждать кого-л.
tuition fee плата за обучение
living expenses ?
a scholarship ?

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2. Change the sentences with help from the vocabulary words and
expressions but do not change their meaning!

 Rachel and Bill are happy together because they have the same ideas about
what is important in family life.
Rachel and Bill are happy together because they have c……….. v………...
about family life .

 My sister graduated from university in 2008, and then she decided to

continue her studies at the University of Cambridge.
My sister graduated from university in 2008, and then she decided
to do a p…-g……… s………… at the University of Cambridge.

 My parents pay a lot for my education in this university.

The t……... f… at this university is high.

 He won money that covers the expenses to study at Oxford University.

He won a s………. to study at Oxford University.

 John finished his studies at university last month.

John g………… from university last month.

 The hall of residence was built in the 15th century. =

The hall of residence is a m………… building.

 Many students live in this part of the city.

There is the student c…………… in this part of the city.

Presentation
 Listen to you teacher’s presentation about Oxford University.
 Fill in the table below
History of Oxford Structure Opportunities for Study

 What did you learn about this university? Why is it so famous in the world?

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  Are the following statements about Oxford University True or False?

1. First lectures in Oxford were given in the 14th century.

2. In Oxford teachers live in the special area far from students’ halls of residence.
3. The structure of Oxford is not typical for British Universities.
4. All the colleges of Oxford have common values.
5. If you are a Russian university student, you can study at Oxford.

 Most Oxford students say that it is really great to study at this university.
Can you explain why?
Reading

1. Pronounce the following words

lecture audience final

torture essay idle
lecturer Finals
ritual stagger private

2. Rearrange the words below to form the title of the text.

3. Read the following text. What is it about? Give a heading for each
paragraph (A to D).

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Vocabulary

tutor куратор; индивидуальный преподаватель, посредник между

студентом и материалом
degree учёная степень, учёное звание
to be idle бездельничать, не работать, праздно проводить время
to calm the nerves успокаивать нервы
bleak блёклый
torture пытка
emerge появляться
stagger идти шатаясь

A) What is like, being a student at Oxford?

Like all British universities, Oxford is a state
university, not a private one. Students are
selected by their results in the national
examinations or the special Oxford entrance
examination. There are many applicants, and
nobody can get a place by paying a fee.
Successful candidates are admitted to a
special college of a university: there will be
their home for next three years (the normal period for an undergraduate degree),
and for longer if they are admitted to study for a postgraduate degree. They will be
mostly taught by tutors from their own college.

B) Teaching is pleasantly informal and personal: a typical undergraduate

will spend an hour a week with his or her ‘tutor’, perhaps in the company of one
other student. Each of them will have written an essay for the tutor, this essay
serves as the basis for discussion. At the end of the hour the students go away with
a title for a new essay and a list of books that are helpful in preparing for the essay.

C) Other kinds of teaching such as lectures and seminars are normally

optional: popular lecturers can attract audiences from several faculties, while
others may give their lectures to two or three loyal students. In theory, if you are
good at reading and writing quickly, you can spend five days out of seven being
idle: sleeping, taking part in sports, in student clubs, in acting and singing, in
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drinking and having parties. In practice, most students at Oxford are enthusiastic
about the academic life, many ones work for days at each essay, sometimes they sit
up through the night with a wet towel round their heads.

D) At the end of three years, all students

face a dreadful period of time, ‘Finals’, the final
examinations. The victims are obliged to dress up
for the occasion in black and white, an old-
fashioned ritual that helps to calm the nerves.
They go to the huge, bleak examination building
and sit for three hours writing on half-
remembered or forgotten subject. In the
afternoon they assemble for another three hours
of writing. After four of five days of this torture
they emerge into sunlight, blinking, and stagger
off for the biggest party for them all.

by Karen Hewitt

4. Find the synonyms or explanations for the words of the column A

A B
- private  a teacher who works with one student or a
small group
- undergraduate
 lazy or without work
- applicant  terrible
- tutor  a short piece of writing
 freely chosen or not chosen
- essay  student
- optional  the examination that you take to decide if
you can be accepted into a university
- idle
 not controlled by the government
- dreadful  a person who wants to study at a university
(college, school, etc.)
- entrance examination

5. Complete the sentences with the words from the vocabulary list

a) It’s a …………. university – all the expenses are covered by the

government.

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b) You may miss the geology class – it’s ………… .

c) I have the whole night to write this …, tomorrow I have to show it to my

………………….. .

d) My brother failed the …………… exam to Oxford, and this year he’ll try
to enter the university like thousands of other …………….. .

e) My morning was ………… : I didn’t have time for lunch, I missed the bus
and that’s why I was late for the physics class, and the last straw – my
girlfriend said that she loves the chemistry teacher, not me.

f) Caroline didn’t complete the university studies - she is still an

……………. .

6. Read paragraph A and choose 6 key facts.

7. Look through paragraph B and make up 3 True/ False statements for a

partner.

8. Complete the following sentences using the information from

paragraph C.

1. Such classes as ……………………………….. are optional.

2. If you read and write quickly you can
…………………………………………………………………… .
3. Most Oxford students are ……………………………… academic
life.
4. Some nights students ………………………………….. with a wet
towel round their heads.

9. Translate paragraph D into Russian using a dictionary.

10.Answer the following questions

1. Do all Oxford students take entrance examinations?

2. How long does the course of studies at Oxford last?
3. How does a tutorial system work?
4. Is lecturing a popular method at Oxford?
5. Is student life hard or easy at Oxford?
6. Why are the final exam described as ‘torture’ and students as ‘victims’?

11.What things about studying at Oxford do you like? What don’t you like
and why?

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Text Vocabulary

state ≠ private
to select by results
entrance examination
applicant
fee
to admit
helpful
optional
to attract an audience
to be enthusiastic about smth.
to sit up through the night
to face
dreadful
finals = final examinations
to be obliged to do smth.

Grammar
Questions in Present and Past Simple Tenses:
Practice
1. Find the mistakes in the following sentences
and correct them.

0. Does you know the name of our tutor?

Do you know the name of our tutor?

1. You want to join our Drama Club?

2. Why does you son wants to study at Oxford?
3. Did you visited the renowned Christ Church Cathedral of Oxford?
4. Do Leo study at a state university or a private one?
5. Why she failed the entrance exam?
6. I’m obliged to write two essays every week?
7. Does Richi really skip the biology class yesterday?
8. How I can get a scholarship to study at Oxford?
9. Was you finals really dreadful?
10. Was Richi really select by his results?

2. Unscramble the following sentences and make the questions. The

beginning and end of each sentence have already been done for you.

0. Where/ write/ the/ we/ finals/ do/ today?

Where do we write the finals today?

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1. Why/ private/ you/ choose/ this/ did/ university?
2. Who/ an/ you/ was/ were/ tutor/ when/ your/ you/ undergraduate?
3. How/ to/ you/ good/ did/ you/ a/ persuade/ your/ give/ tutor/ grade?
4. Does/ all/ the/ living/ your/ scholarship/ cover/ expenses?
5. When/ mediaeval/ this/ was/ library/ founded?

3. Make as many questions as possible to the following sentence.

My husband, an Oxford graduate, didn’t give

lectures to students yesterday because he went
to the alumni party at Trinity College of Oxford
University.

4. Make the questions for these answers using the words from the
lesson vocabulary.

1. Because they want to calm their nerves.

2. 30 years ago.
3. In the 12th century, but I’m not sure.
4. Sorry, I don’t know.
5. It was really dreadful.
6. No, they are in the library now.
7. In August.

5. Oxford Quiz! Translate the questions into English and answer

them. Do you know everything about Oxford? 

1. Когда в Оксфорде появились (appear) первые студенты?

2. Что общего есть у колледжей Оксфордского университета?
3. Какова плата за обучение в Оксфорде?
4. Как Вы можете быть принятым на учёбу в Оксфордский университет?
5. Каких знаменитых выпускников Оксфорда Вы знаете?

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Revision Task
A)
What is the English for? What is the Russian for?

вступительный экзамен optional classes

плата за обучение private university
убеждать лектора to do post graduate-studies
средневековые ценности to cover living expenses
студенческое сообщество a list of helpful books
сидеть допоздна to write an essay for the tutor
студент университета dreadful torture
общий бюджет the finals
стипендия applicant

B) Translate into English.

1. Студенты МФУ могут выбирать факультативные занятия, например, уроки

английского с носителем языка.
2. Как здорово, что мне не надо сдавать вступительные экзамены!!!
3. Многие студенты нашего факультета работают по вечерам, чтобы покрыть
расходы на проживание.
4. Мы живём в одной комнате в общежитии и ведём общий бюджет.
5. Я бы хотела учиться в магистратуре в каком-нибудь частном университете
за рубежом.

Final Task

1. What would you like to ask an Oxford undergraduate about? Make a list of
questions.
2. Imagine, you are the Rector of Tomsk State University. What things from
Oxford university system could be useful for your Alma mater? Explain
your choice.

In the next part you are going to learn:

- the rules of admission and peculiarities of studying in
American universities

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Part 3
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES:
BECOMING a UNIVERSITY
STUDENT in the USA.

Lead-In
 Education in Russia and the USA:
Comparing and Analyzing

Would you like to enter any American college or university?

What should you do to enter a Russian university?

What does the term “admission requirements” mean?

What does Unified State Examination in Russia mean?

 American Education Vocabulary

Read the following words. Try to memorize their translation.

admission requirements условия приёма

to differ from отличаться от
to fill in an application form заполнить анкету
to file / submit an application form подавать анкету
to enter a university поступать в университет
to require official record требовать данные о ком-л.
proof of one’s financial ability доказательство финансовой
состоятельности
to pass an exam сдавать экзамен
to process one’s application обрабатывать заявление
apart отдельно
refundable возвращаемый, возмещаемый
a waiting list список очередности, лист ожидания
основная область академических
major интересов студента

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  Mini-poll! Go around the class and interview as many people as you can.
Ask them questions given below.

Y= Yes, I agree N = No, I disagree X = I don’t know CM = classmate

What do you think? You CM 1 CM 2

1. To get higher education in the USA

is a difficult task.
2. American admission requirements
differ from Russian ones.
3. Higher education in the USA is
free.

4. Application form is standard for all

universities.
5. You need a good recommendation
from a teacher if you want to enter a
university or college in the USA.
6. USA universities don’t require
official records of your previous
study.
7. Proof of your financial ability is the
key point in admission requirements.
8. In general, the system of different
American universities is the same as
in our country.
9. All American grads pass a great
number of exams to enter a university.
10. You must pay for processing your
application.

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Reading

1. Scan the text below and compare the information with your ideas. What
new information did you get?

Admission Requirements in the USA

Usually there is no admission examination required by a state university for

those who have finished high school within the state, but an average of high
school grades. Private colleges such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale have
rigid requirements for entrance, and demand written college application essays.
Successful applicants are usually chosen on the basis of their high school
records; recommendations from their high school teachers; the impression they
make during interviews at the university and their scores on the Scholastic
Aptitude Tests ( SATs).

How to apply to a school if you don’t live in the USA?

International students, apart from the usual academic standards, must meet
financial and legal requirements. Each university has its own policies, but as a
rule, the information relates to one of the following items:

Personal application form. Apart from

your name, address, and citizenship, the
Admission Office will want to know something
about your background, your character, your
goals and academic ambitions. Present yourself
in a clearly written manner, describing your
background, awards, achievements, interests,
sports trophies, and hobbies.

Teacher recommendations. A good,

strong recommendation will go a long way. It
would be wise to get a recommendation from a teacher who knows both you
and your work well.

Application fee. This is a fee, payable in U.S. dollars to cover the cost of
processing your application. In most cases it is not refundable.

Academic records. All U.S. colleges and universities require official records
of your previous study. It is important to read the requirements sent to you and
to supply exactly the documents required and in the form required.

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 After you are accepted. The Admissions Office will send you a letter that
you have been accepted.
Waiting list. It is possible that the university you prefer will offer to put you
on their waiting list. It is good to accept the waiting list status, but go ahead and
accept a place at a university which is second or third choice.

2. Comprehension check. Tell whether the statements are True or False.

1. All American students must pass difficult exams to enter a university.

2. All U.S. colleges and universities require official records.
3. It is important to make a good impression during the interview at the
university.
4. The Admissions Office doesn’t need to know anything about your
background, your character, your interests and goals if you want to enter
their university.
5. A recommendation should come from a person who doesn’t know you at all.
6. Two or more recommendations are useful.
7. The application fee will be returned to you if you fail to enter the university.
8. Each university has its own policies and admission requirements.
9. U.S. law requires schools to review proof of your financial ability to live and
study in America.

3. Improve your vocabulary. Match each word with its definition.

ambitions requirements the right, ability, or permission to enter

the result of a test or examination something that is obligatory

application fee an amount of money that is returned to somebody

a charge made by an institution for membership, entrance

1. desire for success

2. aim or goal

a formal request for something, for example, a job, a grant of money, or admission
to a university

admission refund scores

4. Return to your mini – poll. Has your point of view changed?

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 5. Consolidation. Now you know a lot of information concerning becoming a
student in the USA.

A. Try to arrange the following activities in the correct order. What should a
student do to enter an American University?

a. Find out all admission requirements.

b. Choose a field of study he or she is interested in.
c. Learn everything about the campus.
d. Gather all necessary documents (scores (grades), proof of financial stability,
recommendations).
e. Visit the university that interests him or her.
f. Pass all necessary tests at school and get the results.
g. Write an application essay.
h. Get a recommendation from a teacher.
i. Fill in an application form and send it to the chosen university.

1._ 2. _ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8._ 9._ 10._

B. Look through the given sentences. Fill in the table below with statements
true for Russian and American admission requirements. Are there any
statements true for both countries?
If somebody isn’t accepted All students must have
he may be put on a waiting recommendations from their
list. teachers.

High education is free in general.

There is no need to pass There is no waiting list for

special exams. students in this country.
You must pay for your application to be
processed.

The Admission system and set of required documents are the same in all
colleges and universities in this country.

University entrants write a

special essay about
themselves or on one of the
suggested topics.

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Case Study

Which student would you accept?

Pretend that you are the admissions committee of a prestigious university, and you
are deciding which applicants to accept. Admissions committee considers many
different factors (column 1). Which considerations are the most important?

Below are three applicants. Discuss the qualifications of the applications and
decide which of three you would like to accept. Present your choice, giving
explanations.

Qualifications Applicant A Applicant B Applicant C

SAT*: Verbal, Math 800, 800 600, 600 750, 550

GPA** 3.3 3.8 3.3
Difficulty of curriculum Average High difficulty Medium
difficulty
Teacher Very good Outstanding Outstanding
recommendations
Application essay Good Outstanding Very good
Admissions interview Outstanding Okay, but Very good
nervous,
stumbled over
words
Activities Captain of soccer Volunteers in President of
team hospital, poetry club,
member of editor of school
school chess newspaper
team
Achievements Soccer team won Nationally National award
state tournament ranked in chess for creative
writing

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Applicant A: Brendan O’Kelly, Arizona

Applicant B: Alex Davis, Kentucky

Applicant C: Rubi Zelman, Texas

* SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test отборочный тест, проводимый централизованно

Советом колледжей (College Board). Предлагается абитуриентам и студентам, в том числе
иностранным, при поступлении или переводе в американский колледж или университет.
Предусматривает стандартную систему оценки способностей к тому или иному виду
образования. Определяет знание английского языка (грамматики и лексики) и математики
в объеме средней школы (high school). Соответственно, состоит из двух частей
(максимальное число баллов по каждой - 800). Ежегодно такой тест проходят примерно
1,6 млн. выпускников средних школ, рассчитывающих продолжить свое образование в
колледже или университете.

** GPA Grade Point Average (средний балл) – характеристика успеваемости учащихся,

определяемая путем деления суммы оценочных баллов (honor points) на количество
затраченных зачетных часов (credit hours). Обычно буквенное обозначение оценки
соответствует определенному числу баллов, например [A] = 4 баллам, [B] = 3 баллам, [C]
= 2 баллам; таким образом, при двух оценках [A] и одной [B] средний балл учащегося
равен (4+4+3):3 = 3,7. Учитывается при приеме в университет.

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Find out More

University Slang Part A

1. Try to remember some slang expressions from school.

What do they mean? What did you use them for? What
were some funny episodes?

2. Here is the list of some of the latest popular

California university slang.

 Awesome = Really cool

How are classes going? - Awesome possum!
— Как дела в школе? - Лучше не бывает.

 Bounce = Leave
 Da bomb = The best
 Do you feel me? = Do you understand me?
 Hottie = A really good looking person

 Let’s roll = Let’s go

 Phat = Cool
 Shake the spot = Leave
 That’s bad = That’s good
 Yo = Hello
 to snake = to steal
 You trippin’ = You’re crazy

3. Now can you translate the following phrase from a California university
undergraduate into the traditional English?

Yo, isn’t it bad to snake some of these phat expressions from

the awesome hotties at California University? Well, its time for
me to shake the spot. I gotta roll!

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 4. Practice. Make up a dialogue with your partner, using some new slang phrases
from the list above.

University Slang Part B

Listen to the VOA (Voice of America) radio experts talk about some popular slang
phrases. Mark if the statements are True or False.

a. The word Hella means Very.

b. Tight doesn’t mean trendy or impressive or interesting among the youth.
c. Chill doesn’t express unpleasant coldness in college slang.
d. Sick is a positive word.
e. Cool is not a fresh expression.

If you are still interested in youth college slang you can read the rest of the radio
program on the VOA site.
http://www1.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/a-23-a-2002-12-18-2-1-
83111267.html

Observing American Universities: University of Chicago

Read the text and reconstruct its logical structure by putting the paragraphs into correct
order.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

A. Concentration programs or majors, leading to Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor
of Science degrees, enable students to specialize in one area in great depth.
With over 2, 500 courses available each year, undergraduates choose
electives that allow them to explore their interests more broadly. Students
may opt to join a faculty in research through the College Research
Opportunities Program, or they may design their own research projects.

B. As one of the world’s great universities, the University of Chicago has been
shaping higher education and the intellectual lives of undergraduates for
over a century. A private institution charted in 1890, Chicago’s 203-acre
campus on the shores of Lake Michigan has been home to 73 Nobel
laureates, the largest number affiliated with any American university. The
University of Chicago scholars were the first to split the atom, to measure
the speed of light, and to develop the field of sociology.

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C. The typical student admitted to the University of Chicago, in addition to
being academically promising, shows a desire for a liberal arts education, a
keen sense of curiosity, a willingness to question standard assumptions, and
a taste for theoretical discussion. These aspects of the successful Chicago
applicant are usually reflected in the high courses a student has taken, grades
earned, and standardized test scores, as well as the way in which the
application is completed.

D. Carrying on this tradition of innovative and provocative thought, Chicago’s

4, 000 undergraduates from the community of learners discover the pleasure
of exploring, taking risks, immersing themselves intellectually, and
determining the direction of their own education. They choose Chicago
because they want an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum taught by a
faculty of renowned scholars and teachers. They seek small classes and
spirited discussions. They participate in opportunities on and off campus
that take their professional and recreational interests to a higher level.

(Source: American Colleges and Universities // The Magazine for International Students and
Their Parents. – 2002).

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Role-play

Roommate Questionnaire

Once a student has been accepted to a university, he or she often has to fill out a
roommate questionnaire before arriving at the university. The university staff uses
the answers to decide which students to put together in rooms in the dormitory.

What kinds of factors would be important in matching roommates? In your group,

write your own roommate questionnaire to be given to new students. To get you
started, here are some questions:

- Do you smoke?
- What time do you usually go to sleep?
- What time do you usually wake up?
- Do you listen to music when you study?
etc.

What other questions would you ask? Be creative!

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Revision Task
A)
What is the English for? What is the Russian for?

условия зачисления curriculum

подавать анкету application fee
поступать в университет admission committee
студент-первокурсник GPA
сосед по комнате в общежитии to fill in an application form
требования к поступающим unrefundable payment
достижения waiting list
выдающийся dormitory
баллы за тест SAT

B) Translate into English.

1. Комиссия по зачислению требует с абитуриентов специальную плату за

обработку регистрационных форм, но потом её не возвращает.
2. Среди требований для желающих поступить в Чикагский университет
является обязательным предоставление результатов ЕГЭ.
3. Мой сосед по комнате может похвастаться многими достижениями, но
главное – он выдающийся футболист.
4. Моих баллов для зачисления было недостаточно, поэтому я в списке
ожидания.
5. Ты можешь помочь мне заполнить анкету абитуриента? Я должен подать
её уже сегодня.

Final Task

Find some valuable information about a British or American university or

college and present it in front of your classmates.

Next
– try your hand with a practice test and be ready to calculate
your Final Score

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Appendix 1

or What you should know as a student …..

 The world ‘student’ originated from the Latin ‘studēre’ which means
‘directing his energy’.

 In Ancient Rome any person who was engaged in scientific activity of any
type was called a student. When the first universities appeared in Europe in
the XII century, student became a person who either studied or taught at
university. Later when such academic titles as ‘professor’, ‘master’ were
coined for those who did teaching, only people who were learning were
called ‘students’.

 The oldest university student in the world is Nola

Ochs, born in 1911 in Kansas, who at the age of
95 graduated from Fort Hays State University
(Hays, Kansas) alongside her granddaughter,
Alexandra, who was 21 years old at the time.

 The oldest university student in Russia lives in Lipetsk, his name is Mark
Goldman. At the age of 72 he entered the Higher School of Economics, a
state university at Moscow.

 The world’s youngest university student is Michael Kearney, a child

prodigy from Hawaii, who received a bachelor’s degree in anthropology
from the University of South Alabama at the age of 10!

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  On November 17th students all over the
world celebrate International Students'
Day. The date commemorates the
anniversary of the 1939 Nazi storming of
the University of Prague after the
demonstrations against the killing of a
Czech student Jan Opletal as well as
against the occupation of Czechoslovakia.
As a result of that demonstration, nine
student leaders were executed, over 1200
students were sent to concentration camps,
all Czech universities and colleges were closed. Two years later, in 1941 the
London International Student’s Council marked the 17th of November as the
International Students' Day. Today this holiday symbolizes multiculturalism
and international diversity of the world’s student community.

 Russian students have their own celebration on

January 25 – Tatiana Day. This day commemorates
a Roman martyr Tatiana, and on this date the
Russian Empress Elizabeth of Russia endorsed a
petition to establish a university in Moscow. Thus,
the Russian Orthodox Church declared Saint Tatiana
the patron saint of students, and Tatiana Day has
become celebrated as Russian Students Day.

 Students have also their own hymn – the old song "Gaudeamus Igitur"
("Let Us Rejoice") or just "Gaudeamus", in the UK, it is sometimes
affectionately known as "The Gaudie". It was written in Latin by the
students of Paris or Heidelberg University – there are still doubts about the
authorship. It is frequently sung at university functions all across the world
such as the opening of the academic year or graduation ceremony. Students
traditionally stand while singing it.

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Gaudeamus igitur: lyrics and translation

Latin English
Gaudeamus igitur Let’s be happy
Juvenes dum sumus. While we are young.
Post jucundam juventutem After a pleasant youth
Post molestam senectutem After a troubling old age
Nos habebit humus. The earth will take us.
Ubi sunt qui ante nos Where are they who before us
In mundo fuere? Have lived in the world?
Vadite ad superos Go to Heavens
Transite in inferos Go to Hell
Hos si vis videre. If you wish to see them.
Vita nostra brevis est Our life is too short
Brevi finietur. It ends too fast.
Venit mors velociter Death comes quickly
Rapit nos atrociter And kills us cruelly
Nemini parcetur. Never making exception.
Long live University!
Vivat academia!
Long live professors!
Vivant professores!
Long live each student!
Vivat membrum quodlibet
Long live all students!
Vivant membra quaelibet
May they always be in their
Semper sint in flore.
prime!

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Appendix 2

Practice Test

1. Listening
Listen to the speaker, telling about his/her studies at the university,
write down the main information.

2. Reading
You are thinking of studying at Lancaster University. Before you make a
decision you will wish to find out certain information about the
University.Below are ten questions about the University. Read the questions
and then read the information about Lancaster University on the next pages.

Write a letter of a paragraph where you find the answer to the question.
Note: Some paragraphs contain the answer to more than one question.

1* I n which part of Britain is Lancaster University?

2* What about transport to the University?
3* Does a place on the course include a place to live?
4* Can I cook my own food in college?
5* Why does the University want students from other countries?
6* What kind of courses can I study at the University?
7* What is the cost of living like?
8* Can I live outside the University?
9* Is the University near the sea ?
10* Can I cash a cheque in the University?

Lancaster University – A Flourishing Community

A
Since being granted its Royal Charter on September 14th 1964,
the University of Lancaster has grown into a flourishing academic
community attracting students from many overseas countries. The
University now offers a wide range of first degree and diploma
courses in the humanities, management and organisational sciences,
sciences and social sciences. Extensive research activities carried out

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 by 470 academic staff have contributed considerably to the
University’s international reputation in this areas.
B
The University is situated on an attractive 250-acre parkland
site in a beautiful part of North-West England. As one of Britain's
modern universities, Lancaster offers its 4,600 full-time students
especially designed teaching, research and computer facilities, up- to-
date laboratories and a well stocked library. In addition, eight
colleges based on the campus offer students 2,500 residential places
as well as social amenities. There is also a large sports complex with
a heated indoor swimming pool, as well as a theatre, concert hall and
art gallery.

C International Community

Lancaster holds an established place in the international academic co

mmunity. Departments have developed links with their counterparts in
overseas universities, and many academic staff have taught and studied
in different parts of the world.
D
From the beginning, the University has placed great value on
having students from overseas countries studying and living on the
cam pus. They bring considerable cultural and social enrichment to
the life of the University. During the academic year 1981/82 460
overseas undergraduates and postgraduates from 70 countries were
studying at Lancaster.

E Accomodation and Cost of Living

Overseas single students who are offered a place at Lancaster and
accept by September 15th will be able to obtain a study bedroom in
college on campus during the first year of their course. For students
accepting places after that date every effort will be made to find a
room in college, for those who want one.

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F

Each group of rooms has a well equipped kitchen for those not
wishing to take all meals in University dining rooms. Rooms are
heated and nearly all have wash basins.

Living at Lancaster can be significantly cheaper than at universities in

larger cities in the United Kingdom. Students do less travelling since
teaching, sports, cultural and social facilities as well as shops, banks
and a variety of eating facilities are situated on the campus. The
University is a lively centre for music and theatre performed at a
professional and amateur level. The University’s Accomodation
Officer helps students preferring to live off campus find suitable
accomodation, which is available at reasonable cost within a 10-
kilometre radius of the campus.

I The Surrounding Area

The University campus lies within the boundary of the city of

Lancaster with its famous castle overlooking the River Lune, its
fifteenth century Priory Church, fine historic buildings, shops,
cinemas and theatres. The nearby seaside resort of Morecambe also
offers a range of shops and entertainment.

From the University the beautiful tourist areas of the Lake

District with its mountains, lakes and valleys, and the Yorkshire
Dales are easily reached. The M6 motorway links the city to the ma-
jor national road network. Fast electric trains from London (Euston)
take approximately three hours to reach Lancaster. Manchester, an
hour away by car, is the nearest international airport.

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 3. Vocabulary

Fill in the gaps with a suitable word or phrase from the table below.

English Language Proficiency

International Students whose native language is not

English must 1___ proof of English language
proficiency. The following are ways in which you can
satisfy the language proficiency 2___:

A minimum TOEFL 3___ of 80 on the Internet-based

TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be
official and cannot be more than two years old);

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the 4___ test;

5___score of 530 or higher on the critical reading

section;

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,

or;

IB score of 5 or higher on the English A 1 or 2 exam.

6____ who have been in a U.S. college or 7____ and

have completed two years of full-time academic course
work and have a grade of C (2.0) or higher in a standard
English composition course will also meet the language
proficiency requirement.

SAT requirement score applicants academic

university submit

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4.Translation

1. Томский университет был основан в 1878 году.

2. Международный факультет управления предлагает четыре
основные специальности: «мировая экономика»,
«документоведение», «государственное и муниципальное
управление», «антикризисное управление».
3. В 2010 году ТГУ получил статус Национального
исследовательского университета.
4. Когда Вы решили стать студентом ТГУ?
5. Психологическая служба ТГУ помогает первокурсникам
преодолевать психологические проблемы.
6. Какова стоимость проживания в общежитии университета для
студентов второго курса в университете Шеффилда?
7. Поступающие в университет не сдают вступительных
экзаменов, а отбираются на основе результатов ЕГЭ.
8. Где я могу узнать условия приёма и оплату для абитуриентов
в университеты США?
9. Хотя (although) у него высокий средний балл и хорошие
рекомендации от преподавателей, на собеседовании он
нервничал.

5. Writing
Write a letter to your friend who studies at a university abroad. In the
first part of the letter, describe your own impressions from the first
university month. In the second part, ask your friend about his/ her
studies.

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Appendix 3

The University of Oxford

(presentation text)

Today I am going to be talking about one of the famous British

Universities, Oxford University. The aim of my presentation today is to
help you to get more information about the university.
We are going to look at four main areas. First, I will describe the
history and the development of Oxford University. Then I will look at
the structure of the University. After that you will know about the
opportunities for studies. And finally all together we will enjoy some
photos of Oxford. The presentation will take around 7 to 9 minutes. I
welcome questions if you don’t understand something.

Let’s start by looking at the first section: History and Development.

Nobody knows exactly when Oxford University ‘began’. We know
that lectures were given at the beginning of the 12th century. The
students, teenagers, settled where they could find places to live. The
learned men taught them. They gathered in small communities. When
they could find money, they built homes for themselves. The teachers
and students lived together, so they continue today. The oldest college
buildings, which are still used, are nearly 800 years old.
So, in the first part you have known some facts from the history of
Oxford University. Any questions so far?

Now let’s move on to the next part: The Structure. First, let us look at
a typical structure of most British and Russian universities. This
particular slide shows they have a central administration, various
faculties and departments. Professors run the departments; deans rule the
faculties and at the top there is Vice Chancellor, equivalent to our
Rector.
However, Oxford is quite different. The structure is unique. It has a
mediaeval university organization. As you can see from the slide it is a
federation of 38 republics or 38 colleges. Now I would like to draw your
attention to the following features. These colleges have common policy,
common budget, and common values. At the same time they have
unique funds, students, and projects.

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 To recap the organization of OU is unusual, special and specific. It is
at the heart of the University’s success. The University and colleges are
very democratic institutions. Nobody is boss, but almost everybody
helps to run the university as well as their own departments. Is that
clear? Are there any questions?
Let’s turn our attention to the third section: Opportunities for study.
Many Russian students would like to study at Oxford University. If
you are an undergraduate, the answer is No. Many British students
compete for limited places (17,000 people applied in 2010).
If you do post graduate study, you have two big problems. First, you
have to persuade the college that you are academically better than many
other candidates from all over the world. Secondly, you have to find
tuition fees and living expenses, and the university recommends not less
than £ 20,000 per year. There are very few scholarships. You should
write to the Admissions Information Center of Oxford.
So to summarize, if you want to be a student you should know that
your chances of success are small because so many people have the
same wish, but surprises do happen. Online and distance learning at
Oxford University offer a new way of learning.
And now I invite you to enjoy some pictures of Oxford.

If you have any questions about the University of Oxford, I will be

glad to answer.

I hope you enjoyed this presentation, thank you for your attention!

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Appendix 4

(памятка студенту)

1. Внимательно прочитайте содержание статьи, переведите

незнакомые слова.

2. При повторном чтении отметьте интересные факты, даты,

цифры, примеры, сравнения.

3. Наметьте основные разделы вашей презентации.

4. Внимательно поработайте с каждым разделом: отберите

самую важную информацию, сократите предложения,
измените сложные грамматические конструкции, замените
незнакомую лексику на уже известную аудитории.

5. Составьте текст вашей презентации. Вы можете взять за

основу текст презентации об Оксфордском университете (см.
Appendix 3).

6. Продумайте информацию для слайдов

(ключевые слова и выражения, цифры, даты, фотографии).

7. Потренируйтесь рассказывать, используя слайды как опору.

8. Подумайте, какие вопросы вам могут задать и как ответить на

них.

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Appendix 5
Needs Analysis Questionnaire for First Year Students

This questionnaire will help your teacher learn about your English
and to help you to master the foreign language.
So, please, be free to answer these questions honestly!

1. Why do you want to study English?

(rank from 5 to 1 according to your priorities)
 To meet foreigners ___
 To travel abroad ___
 To work with foreigners ___
 To study abroad ___
 To make friends ___
 It’s my hobby ___
 Because I have this subject at university ___

2. What do you like to study in classes of English? (rank from 5 to 1)

 Speaking ____
 Grammar ____
 Listening ____
 Pronunciation ____
 Spelling ____
 Vocabulary ____
 Writing ____
 Reading ____
 Nothing ____

3. How do you like to study? (rank from 5 to 1)

 By myself ____
 In pairs ____
 In small groups ____
 In big groups ____
 Watching videos ____
 Listening ____
 Reading books in English ____
 Using a computer ____
 Listening to others ____
 Speaking with others ____
 Doing grammar exercises ____

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4. How would you describe your level of English? (tick ٧ one)
Beginner ____
Low intermediate ____
Intermediate ____
High intermediate ____
Advanced ____

5. Write any recommendations for your English teacher – What would you
like to do in English classes? What don’t you like at all? All your ideas
are welcome!!!
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWERS!

YOU HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFUL!   

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Appendix 6
Test Your English
For School Graduates

1. How many people … in China?

A) are there B) is there
C) is D) is it

2. That book is … . Those are … over there.

A) mine, your B) my, yours
C) mine, yours D) my, your

3. One of … nuclear accidents … the world occurred at Chernobyl in 1986.

A) worse, in B) the worst, of
C) worse, of D) the worst, in

4. Are there … letters for me? I never seem to get … .

A) any, some B) any, any
C) some, some D) some, any

5. … of students … absent today.

A) A number, is B) The number, is
C) A number, are D) The number, are

6. Nothing was wrong, …?

A) was it B) wasn’t anything
C) wasn’t it D) was anything

7. The teacher … some of the students rewrite their homework.

A) said B) made
C) said to D) made to

8. I have her business card, but strangely I don’t … her at all.

A) recall B) remind
C) forget D) memorize

9. It was … tea that I had another cup.

A) such good B) so a good
C) such a good D) so good

10. No news … good news.

A) are a B) are
C) is a D) is

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11. The new film … about.
A) has much spoken
B) many spoke
C) was much spoke
D) is much spoken

12. Jason has only … to blame for the mistake.

A) oneself B) him
C) his own D) himself

13. The ship is leaving … New York soon.

A) for B) to
C) into D) in

14. … any of you know the answer to this question?

A) Have B) Do
C) Does D) Has

15. Let me give you … advice.

A) a few B) a little
C) few D) many

16. I need … two days to finish my report.

A) the other B) other
C) others D) another

17. At 5:30 yesterday afternoon, I saw Jim … to his car, … the door, and
… .
A) walked, opened, got in B) walk, open, get in
C) walking, open, get in D) walk, open, getting in

18. Do you know what …?

A) is time B) time is it
C) time D) the time is

19. We … at 6 o’clock.
A) waited they come B) expected them to come
C) waited them to come D) expected them come

20. Ms. Jones, please type those letters before noon.

- They’ve already …, sir. They’re on your desk.
A) typed B) being typed
C) been typed D) been being typed

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Appendix 7

Some useful Web-sites

 Education in the UK

http://www.britannica.com/
Система образования в Великобритании - secondary education.

http://www.ricksteves.com/
Общая информация о Великобритании.

http://www.dfee.gov.uk/
Система образования в Великобритании.

 UK Universities

http://www.cam.ac.uk/ University of Cambridge

http://www.uea.ac.uk/ University of East Anglia

http://www.ed.ac.uk/ The University of Edinburgh

http://www.ex.ac.uk/ University of Exeter

http://www.gcal.ac.uk/ Glasgow Caledonian University

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ Newcastle University

http://www.liv.ac.uk/ University of Liverpool

http://www.lon.ac.uk/ University of London

http://www.man.ac.uk/ The University of Manchester

http://www.ox.ac.uk/ University of Oxford

http://www.qub.ac.uk/ Queen's University Belfast

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  Education in the USA

http://educationusa.state.gov/
Сайт Государственного департамента США. Содержит исчерпывающую
информацию по системе американского образования и практические советы
для иностранных студентов, желающих обучаться в США.

Language Link
Хороший сайт для тех, кто хочет учиться в США. Требования при
поступлении в американские вузы, рекомендации, изучение языка.

www.edupass.com
Образование в США.

www.studyusa.com
Большой выбор программ обучения в США для иностранных студентов -
языковые курсы, додипломное и последипломное образование,
каникулярные программы, подготовка к университету.

www.internationalstudent.net
Море полезной информации для студентов, желающих продолжить свой
образование в США - процесс получения визы, выбор университета или
колледжа, стипендии и гранты, трудоустройство для студентов.

www.gradschools.com
Широкий выбор возможностей до- и последипломного образования для
иностранных студентов.

 US Universities and Colleges

http://www.columbia.edu/ Columbia University

http://www.stanford.edu/ Stanford University

http://www.nyu.edu/ New York University

http://www.cornell.edu/ Cornell University

http://www.upenn.edu/ University of Pennsylvania

http://web.mit.edu/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology

http://www.princeton.edu/main/ Princeton University

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www.harvard.edu/ Harvard University

http://www.yale.edu/ Yale University

http://www.miami.edu/ University of Miami

http://www.uchicago.edu/index.shtml University of Chicago

http://www.bu.edu/ Boston University

http://www.brynmawr.edu/ Bryn Mawr College

http://www.middlebury.edu/ Middlebury College

Let’s surf the Net!

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Appendix 8
Британские академические термины
(http://www.studyabroad.ru/digest.php?ID=8705)

A-levels – квалификация, присваиваемая по окончании среднего образования

продвинутого уровня в Великобритании, обычно в возрасте 18 лет. Для
поступления в университет обычно требуется сдача «A-levels» по двум или
трем предметам.

academic year – учебный год с сентября текущего года по сентябрь

следующего. Большинство курсов в Великобритании начинаются в сентябре
или октябре.

admissions tutor – член приемной комиссии, например, преподаватель

университета, который решает, кто из абитуриентов принят в университет.

assessment – оценка, определение академической способности и

успеваемости студента по эссе, результатам экзаменов, интервью и др.

assignment – задание, любая часть работы, например, эссе, которую студент

должен выполнить к определенному сроку и сдать для оценки.

BA (Bachelor of Arts) – аббревиатура для обозначения степени бакалавра

гуманитарных наук.

BSc (Bachelor of Science) - аббревиатура для обозначения степени бакалавра

естественных наук.

coursework - работа, выполняемая студентом самостоятельно в личное

время, а не на занятиях; обычно учитывается при выставлении оценки за курс
или модуль.

DSc (Doctor of Science) – высшая ученая степень, доктор естественных наук.

dissertation - диссертация; объемная письменная работа, влияющая на

итоговую оценку за курс.

enrolment – зачисление, процесс регистрации студента перед началом курса.

grant – грант, финансовая награда студенту или научному сотруднику для

обучения и проведения исследования.

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hardship fund – университетский фонд поддержки студентов,
испытывающих финансовые трудности.

live in – жить в кампусе, в студенческой резиденции. live out – жить за

пределами кампуса.

MA (Master of Arts) - магистр гуманитарных наук; пост-дипломная степень в

университетах Великобритании или степень в области гуманитарных наук
первой ступени в Шотландии.

open examination – «открытый» экзамен, когда студенту разрешается

пользоваться книгами и записями и даже вернуть экзаменационную работу к
определенному сроку.
pass – удовлетворительная оценка за экзамен или курс.

transcript – подробный перечень курсов и предметов оценками за время

обучения студента в университете.
thesis – диссертация, содержащая результаты оригинального исследования в
поддержку определенной гипотезы; обычно пишется для получения
академической степени.

Американские академические термины

(http://www.vco-edusa.net/rus/info_1_0_1.html)

alumnus, alumnae, alumni Эти латинские слова относятся к выпускникам

колледжей и университетов. Многие американцы поддерживают связи со
своими учебными заведениями и после окончания. Они делают
материальные пожертвования в пользу ВУЗов и участвуют в их активностях.

сampus – кампус, это вся территория ВУЗа. Учебные, хозяйственные

корпуса, общежития, земли, которые принадлежат учебному заведению и
образуют campus (кампус).

courses, classes and credits -Американцы часто используют словa class

(course), но имеют в виду предмет. Если у вас спрашивают “What classes
(courses) you are taking this semester?”, имеется в виду список предметов,
которые вы собираетесь изучать в этом семестре. “Registering for classes”
обозначает выбрать и записаться на предмет, который вы хотите изучать в
этом семестре. За каждый пройденный предмет вы получаете некоторые
количество кредитов (как правило, 3 или 4). Чтобы получить степень
Бакалавра, вам, как правило, нужно иметь 120 кредитов.

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curriculum - курс обучения (школы, института, университета); учебный
план; расписание; учебный план (в школе, университете и т.п.).

сredits - кредит, это единица измерения академической успеваемости.

Существует несколько систем отличных друг от друга систем кредит-часов.

faculty - преподавательский состав в университете. Это слово не

используется в значении факультет, к которому мы привыкли. Вместо него
используется слово department. Например, Department of History – Факультет
Истории.

major - это основная область академических интересов студента.

scholarship - стипендия (в университетах и некоторых частных школах ),

грант, целевая денежная дотация на обучение в Америке.

semester, trimester, quarter, term - Колледжи и университеты делят

академический год по-разному. Наиболее распространено деление на
семестры (осенний и весенний). ВУЗы, использующие систему триместров,
добавляют зимний триместр. В случае четвертей, добавляется летняя
четверть. Большинство ВУЗов, использующих системы семестров или
триместров, также имеют летний учебный сезон, в течение которого можно
учиться и получать кредиты.

transfer - Многие американские студенты начинают учиться в одном ВУЗе,

а заканчивают другой. Термин transfer обозначает перевод из одного ВУЗа в
другой.

transcripts - это сертифицированная копия официальных академических

выписок, содержащих информацию по пройденным предметам, количеством
часов и полученным оценкам.

tuition and fee – плата за обучение.

fees – оплата за услуги, использование оборудования и пр.

fraternity – мужское студенческое сообщество в высших учебных заведениях

США, «братство». Членство в этих организациях подразумевает активную
его членов по академическим и общественным направлениям. Некоторые
группы также проводят так называемые «собрания», в первую очередь в
целях материальной помощи студентам на пропитание и проживание.

freshman - студент-первокурсник.

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sophomore - студент второкурсник.

sorority – женское студенческое сообщество в высших учебных заведениях

США, «сестринство»; женский аналог fraternity.

senior - студент последнего курса.

junior - студент предпоследнего курса

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Word List

academy [ə'kædəmɪ]
admission requirements [əd'mɪʃ(ə)n] [rɪ'kwaɪəmənts]
alumnae [ə'lʌmniː] (ед. ч. alumna) [ə'lʌmnə]
alumni [ə'lʌmnaɪ] (ед. ч. alumnus) [ə'lʌmnəs]
applicant ['æplɪk(ə)nt]
to apply for [ə'plaɪ]
to arrive from [ə'raɪv]
to arrive at/ in
audience ['ɔːdɪən(t)s]

biology [baɪ'ɔləʤɪ]
to boast of [bəust]

chair [ʧɛə]
chemistry ['kemɪstrɪ]
classmate ['klɑːsmeɪt]
common ['kɔmən]
communication skills [kəˌmjuːnɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n]
community [kə'mjuːnətɪ]
to cooperate with [kəu'ɔp(ə)reɪt]
correspondence course [ˌkɔrɪ'spɔndən(t)s]
course paper [kɔːs]
to cover expenses ['kʌvə] [ɪk'spen(t)sɪz]
curriculum [kə'rɪkjələm]

dean [diːn]
dean’s office
degree [dɪ'griː]
discipline = subject
to discover [dɪ'skʌvə]
to do a post graduate-study
to donate [dəu'neɪt]
donation [dəu'neɪʃ(ə)n]

eminent['emɪnənt] = renowned [rɪ'naund]

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to enter TSU ['entə]
entrance examination ['entrən(t)s]
essay ['eseɪ]

faculty ['fæk(ə)ltɪ]
to fail an exam [feɪl]
to be famous for
field of study
to file / submit an application form [faɪl] [səb'mɪt]
to fill in an application form [fɪl]
finals [ˈfaınǝlz]
financial aid [eɪd] = money assistance [ə'sɪst(ə)n(t)s]
to found [faund] = to establish [ɪs'tæblɪʃ]
to be founded [fa ndɪd]
full-fledged member [ˌful'fleʤd]
fund [fʌnd]

to graduate from TSU ['grædjueɪt ], ['græʤueɪt]

graduate ['grædjuɪt ], ['græʤuət]
grant [grɑːnt]

hall of residence (BrE) ['rezɪd(ə)n(t)s] =

= dormitory (AmE) ['dɔːmɪt(ə)rɪ]

to keep traditions

leadership qualities ['liːdəʃɪp] ['kwɔlətɪz]

lecture ['lekʧə]
lecturer ['lekʧ(ə)rə]
library card

to maintain high standards [meɪn'teɪn]

major ['meɪʤə]
to manage ['mænɪʤ]
mathematics [ˌmæθ(ə)'mætɪks]
mediaeval [medɪ'iːv(ə)l]
medicine ['meds(ə)n ], ['medɪsɪn]
merchant ['mɜːʧ(ə)nt]

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nanotechnology [ˌnanəˌtek'näləjē; ˌnanō-]
newcomer ['njuːˌkʌmə]

to offer ['ɔfə]
optional ['ɔpʃ(ə)n(ə)l]
to overcome [ˌəuvə'kʌm] = to cope with [kəup]

to pass an exam [pɑːs]

to persuade smb. [pə'sweɪd]
philosophy [fɪ'lɔsəfɪ]
physicist ['fɪzɪsɪst]
physics ['fɪzɪks]
post-graduate [ˌpəust'græʤuət]
private ['praɪvɪt]
to process one’s application ['prəuses]
to proof of one’s financial ability [pruːf]

questionnaire [ˌkwesʧə'nɛə]

reference ['ref(ə)r(ə)n(t)s]
refundable [rɪ'fʌndəbl]
to render ['rendə] = to provide [prə'vaɪd]
to require official record [rɪ'kwaɪə] ['rekɔːd]
roommate ['ruːmmeɪt]
Russian Academy of Sciences

scholarship ['skɔləʃɪp]
science ['saɪən(t)s]
scientific [ˌsaɪən'tɪfɪk]
score [skɔː]
stress management
student's ID card
student's record book ['rekɔːd]
Students’ Union ['juːnjən]
to supervise ['suːpəvaɪz]

technology [tek'nɔləʤɪ]
to train [treɪn]
tuition fee [tju'ɪʃ(ə)nfiː]

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tutor ['tjuːtə]

undergraduate [ˌʌndə'grædjuət]
user-friendly

vice – dean ['vaɪs 'diːn]

waiting list
well - known [ˌwel'nəun]
zoologist [zuː'ɔləʤɪst]

Proper names:

Tomsk State University

International Faculty of Business Administration

Chair of Foreign Languages

Chair of Information Technologies
Chair of Economics
Chair of Social Sciences
Chair of System Analysis

The Scientific Library

The Psychological Service
The Law Clinics

Majors:
- World Economics
- State and Municipal Administration
- Crisis Management
- Documentation Management
- Business Informatics

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Appendix 10
Sample of Application Form

Bibliography and references

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Useful Websites

 http://admissions.psu.edu/info/future/international/
Pennsylvania State University

 http// www.tsu.ru Tomsk State University

 http//ich.tsu.ru
International Department of Business Administration, TSU

 http//lib.tsu.ru Scientific Library of TSU

 http//actr.nsk.ru
EducationUSA, Novosibirsk Office

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