VI. Определите время сказуемого и переведите предложения .

1. She failed her exams and will take them again. 2. She is studying to become an engineer. 3. He has always wanted to apply for Moscow State University. 4. In Britain the academic year runs from October to July. 5. When we came to the laboratory the experiment had already started. 6. What were you doing at 5 o’clock yesterday? – I was writing my course paper. 7. We’ll be discussing this question at our seminar tomorrow morning. 8. Professor Brown is delivering a lecture to the undergraduate students now. 9. By the beginning of the academic year all the class-rooms, lecture-halls, laboratories and workshops will have been repaired. 10. I have carried out my laboratory work and now I am going home. 11. She went to the library yesterday. 12. Last night he completed the experiment which he had begun some months before. 13. I was reading when you rang me up. I was reading a difficult English text then. 14. Students who are interested in science join the Students’ Scientific Society. 15. Will they publish the results of their researches?

 

VII. Определите глагольную форму. Добавьте возможное обстоятельство времени из предложенных ниже.

1.... he comes to the University in time. 2. I have not seen him at the University.... 3. Where is Helen? – She is working in the library.... 4. The lecture had been over.... 5. They had no lessons.... 6. He will be taking his mathematics exam again.... 7.... he works much at his thesis.... he worked 10 hours a day. Now he has an interval in his work.... he will continue his work.

usually: now; as a rule; for the last few days; by 3 o’clock yesterday; last week; yesterday; when I met you; in some days, at 3 o’clock tomorrow.

 

VIII. Раскройте скобки, поставив глагол в нужном времени.

1. He (attend) all lectures regularly. 2. We already (decide) to join the Students’ Scientific Society of our University. 3. The students of our group (carry out) a laboratory test now. 4. I left the library after I (finish) reading the book. 5. They (write) a test in English next week. 6. The lessons at our University (begin) at 8 a.m. 7. By the end of the year they (graduate) from the University. 8. All my friends (pass) their examinations well last week. 9. When we came to the dormitory to visit our friends, Irene (translate) a text and Ann (write) a letter to her parents.

 

IX. Перестройте русские предложения в соответствии со строгимпорядком слов в английском предложении.

1. Для меня очень трудны эти упражнения. 2. Завтра на научной студенческой конференции доклад будет делать мой друг.
3. Экзамены студенты сдают в конце каждого семестра. 4. Над английским он должен много работать. 5. Эту статью она вчера начала переводить на английский язык.

 

X. Составьте предложения из заданных слов. Полученные предложения переведите.

1) year; has; new; the; begun; academic.

2) begins; year; the; in; usually; third; specialization.

3) present; 8.300; at; our; study; university; at; about; students.

4) is; university; a; he; the; at; student; full-time.

 

XI. Задайте все возможные вопросы к следующим предложениям.

1. Paul attends lectures at the Institute every day. 2. They have always passed examinations successfully. 3. Peter is translating a new text.
4. They took the books from the library of our University. 5. Our lectures begin at 8 o’clock in the morning. 6. I shall have an English class tomorrow. 7. She has entered the Institute this year. 8. We are listening to the teacher.

Text 1A

 

Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст.

 

Penza State University

 

Penza State University is one of the greatest and prestigious higher schools in the Volga region. The history of Penza State University dates back to 1943, when, during the Great Patriotic War, Odessa Industrial Institute was evacuated to Penza. So the University was founded as a polytechnic on the basis of the Odessa Industrial Institute. Since that time the University has grown into the centre of education, culture and science. Full University status was awarded in 1993. At present about 10.000 students study at the University, more than 600 teachers, associate professors and professors are on its staff. 360 of them are candidates and doctors of science.

The University is housed in 10 buildings. The class-rooms and lecture-halls, the laboratories and workshops are equipped with up-to-date instruments, computers, machine-tools, audio-visuals and other training appliances. There is a rich library, 4 reading-rooms, a dining hall, 5 dormitories and a sports complex at the disposal of students. So the University has all the facilities necessary for successful studies and rest.

Today Penza State University is made up of 11 main faculties: machine-building automation, instrument-making, radio-electronics, computer science, automation and information technology, economics and management and others. The University has also an extra-mural department, a preparatory course department and continuing education courses.

The course of training includes various activities. During the academic year students attend lectures and seminars, carry out laboratory tests and get consultations from the teachers. At the end of each term they take examinations. The students who make good progress in their studies are entitled to scholarships.

The course is divided into two stages. In the first and second years students study general engineering subjects (mathematics, physics, descriptive geometry) and some humanities (history, philosophy, foreign languages). It gives a solid basis of general education to future specialists. Special subjects are taught in senior courses. Much attention is paid to practical instruction. Students gain practical experience at plants, research institutes and design bureaus of the city. During the final term undergraduates carry out their graduation projects. They defend them before an examination board and become graduates. At the end of the university course they receive graduation diplomas and go to work to different branches of engineering.

 

 

II

Those graduates who wish to make scientific careers may stay at the University and apply for post-graduate courses. The University has both full-time and extra-mural courses of post-graduate training where they carry on scientific research. Their supervisors are Doctors of Sciences. On completing their work they submit theses for a scientific degree.

Penza State University is a famous centre of science. The major part of scientific research work is done by the teaching staff. Students may also take part in scientific investigation. Many of the University's leading scientists try to attract as many students as possible to their own field of science. Students may join the Students' Scientific Society to investigate scientific problems, carry on research in experimental laboratories, design up-to-date instruments, learn modern research methods. Once a year the Students' Scientific Society members make reports at scientific conferences. Some students take part in the competition "For the Best Scientific Work of Students” and win diplomas, medals and prizes there. Quite often our students become co-authors of inventions made by the University scientists and get author's certificates.

Since its foundation, the University has trained lots of highly-qualified professionals able to work is various fields of science and engineering.

 

Задание 2. Найдите в тексте 1A английские эквиваленты для следующих слов и словосочетаний:

1. аудитория, современные приборы, в распоряжении студентов, подготовительные курсы, курсы повышения квалификации, показывать хорошие результаты в учебе, прочная основа общего образования, старшие курсы, практическая подготовка, приобретать опыт.

2. научная карьера, научный руководитель, принимать участие в научных исследованиях, привлечь как можно больше студентов, вступить в научное студенческое общество, члены научного студенческого общества, высококвалифицированные профессионалы.

 

Задание 3. а). Прочитайте и переведите толкование некоторых слов по теме " Education ":

1) educational certificate of proficiency;

2) talk for the purpose of teaching;

3) testing of knowledge or ability;

4) payment of money to a student;

5) person who is studying at a college, institute, polytechnic or university;

6) theory put forward and supported by arguments submitted for a scientific degree;

7) group studying a problem and meeting for discussion with a teacher;

8) institution for advanced teaching, conferring degrees and engaging in academic research.

 

б). Подберите к каждому толкованию соответствующее слово из предложенного списка:

university, student, scholarship, lecture, seminar, examination, diploma, thesis.

 

Задание 4. Опираясь на содержание первой части текста 1A, заполните пропуски необходимыми по смыслу словами и словосочетаниями.

1) Penza State University is one of the famous...... in the Volga region.

2) The University trains highly qualified... for various fields of science and technology.

3) During the... year students attend... and..., get consultations,... laboratory tests.

4) Students take examinations at the end of each....

5) In the first and second years students study general engineering...
and....

6) In the senior courses students study... subjects.

7) Students gain practical... at industrial enterprises of the city.

8) Undergraduates carry out their...... during the final term.

9) At the end of the University course... receive graduation diplomas.

 

Задание 5. Опираясь на содержание второй части текста 1A, соедините части А и В в предложения и переведите их, составьте все возможные варианты предложений.

A 1. The students who are interested in science 2. Students’ Scientific Society Members 3. Doctors of Science 4. Graduates who wish to make scientific careers 5) Post-graduates 6) Talented scientists

B a) are the supervisors of post-graduates. b) may apply for post-graduate courses. c) learn modern research methods. d) may take part in scientific investigation. e) become co-authors of inventions and get author's certificates. f) submit their theses for a scientific degree. g) carry on scientific research. h) join the Students' Scientific Society. i) attract students to their field of science. j) design up-to-date instruments. k) make reports at scientific conferences.

 

Задание 6. Восстановите вопросы по ответам.

1) Yes, it is. Our University is rather prestigious and students from many parts of our country come to study there.

2) About 10.000 students study at the University.

3) The main faculties of our University are: machine-building automation, instrument-making, radioelectronics, computer science, automation and information technology, economics and management and others.

4) Yes, they do. During the academic year students work hard.

5) Examinations take place at the end of each term.

6) They have practice at plants, research institutes and design bureaus.

7) Students who are interested in science do. They join the Students' Scientific Society of our University.

 

Задание 7. Выразите свое согласие, несогласие или сомнение в справедливости следующих высказываний. Используйте речевые модели.

I think so. – Думаю, что да.

Most likely. – Весьма вероятно.

Of course not: – Конечно нет.

I doubt it. – Я сомневаюсь в этом.

Hard to say. – Трудно сказать.

Model. – Penza State University is one of the greatest higher schools in the Volga region.

– Hard to say. I've got no information about all the Universities established in the Volga region.

2. Penza State University is one of the greatest and prestigious higher schools in the Volga region.

3. Penza State University has all the facilities necessary for successful studies and rest.

3) The academic year is divided into three terms.

4) During the academic year students must work hard.

5) Once a year students take exams.

6) Each student of the University goes through industry practice.

7) Penza State University is a famous centre of science.

8) The University trains highly-qualified professionals.

 

Задание 8. Ответьте на вопросы по содержанию текста 1A.

1) What role does Penza State University play in education, science and culture in the Volga region?

2) When was the University founded?

3) When was the full university status awarded?

4) What are the facilities for studies and rest at the University?

5) How many faculties are there at the University?

6) What does the academic work of the University include?

7) What subjects are taught in the first and second years? (in senior courses?)

8) Where do students gain practical skills?

9) What do undergraduates do during the final term?

10) What is a post-graduate course? How is the process of training organized there?

11) Who carries on the major part of scientific work of the University?

12) How are students engaged in scientific research?

 

Задание 9. На основе информации текста 1A подготовьте сообщения по темам.

1. Penza State University as one of the greatest higher schools in the region.

2. The academic work of the University.

3. The scientific work of the University.

 

Text 1B

 

Задание 1. Ознакомьтесь с новыми словосочетаниями. Не читая текста, скажите, о чем может идти в нем речь.

Conduct investigations – проводить исследования,

contest – конкурс,

draw students into research work – привлекать студентов к исследовательской работе,

handle equipment – управлять оборудованием,

improve knowledge – углублять знания,

master techniques – овладевать методами,

realize value of knowledge – осознать ценность знаний,

term paper – курсовая работа.

 

Задание 2. Прочитайте предложения, выражающие основные положения текста 1B. Проверьте правильность своих прогнозов.

1. Students who take part in research work become highly-qualified specialists.

2. Student research is of great importance for writing term papers and graduation projects.

3. One of the most effective methods for training qualified specialists is student participation in research.

4. Students' Scientific Society is one of the forms of student participation in research.

 

Задание 3. Прочитайте текст 1B, расположите основные поло-жения текста (задание 2) в порядке их следования. Дополните их информацией из текста.