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To begin with, I am a very happy person because I study at the university. It was my childhood dream and now it came true. To my mind, it is very interesting and exciting to study architecture. We make complicated drafts and study building materials and architectural styles. No doubt, it is very important for a modern architect to know and use contemporary building materials. Otherwise, he won’t be able to design functional structures. We do a lot of profession-oriented subjects and it is very important for my future job. Our lecturers deliver interesting lectures and we get a lot of valuable information concerning the future job. They also give very interesting classes and time spins away in class. We also learn to design different structures and I find it very useful for me. Moreover, our lecturers are intelligent and interesting people who can get us interested in our future professional activity.

To add to this, I study in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. My group mates are very kind and clever people who are always ready to help you. We spend a lot of time together and I really enjoy their company.

However, I face a lot of difficulties in studies. Some subjects really trouble me. I have problems with Math and Physics but I do my best to cope with problems. The fact is that I want to achieve my aim and get higher education.

In conclusion, I am happy with my studies. I get not only valuable knowledge but positive emotions during studies. It is to my liking that intelligent and friendly people always surround me. That’s all.

6. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences about

Ann’s emotions and her opinion about classes at the university:

7. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences about the atmosphere of studies and difficulties which Ann faces at the university:

8. Share your ideas with the class expressing opinion about your studies/

Unit 4

Higher Education

Part I

Nizhny Novgorod University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

I. Warming up (Разминка)

1. Group work. Reflect on the following proverb, interpret it and share your ideas with the group. Report your ideas to the class. Get ready to answer questions:

“Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.”

Evocation (вызов)

2. Listen and repeat after the teacher the following terms and phrases, mind their pronunciation:

3. Match the words and phrases to their translation and make sentences about the university:

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4.Group work. Reflect on the following questions about the university where you study and share your ideas with the group:

1.What do you know about the university where you study?

2.Is it famous all over the country? Why do you think so?

3.What specialists does it train?

4.What do you think about the academic staff?

5.How do the lecturers deliver lectures and give classes in your opinion?

6.Is the university a well-equipped institution?

7.Does the university provide students with the hostel?

7. What do you think about the future of the university?

5. Group work. Report your ideas to the class

6. Structure the received information in the form of the “cluster” (графическая организация материала, показывающая смысловые поля того или иного понятия):

7. Prepare a presentation and report your ideas to the class. Get ready to answer your group mates’ questions

III. Realization (Осмысление

8.Read the text and find answers to the following questions:

1.What is N.Novgorod University of architecture and civil engineering?

2.What specialists does the university train?

3.When was the university founded?

4.Where is the university situated?

5.How many students are there at the university?

6.What do the students study at the university?

7.How is the academic year divided?

8.What facilities are there at the university?

9.What are non-local students provided with?

10.Where do you live in N. Novgorod? Want do you think about living in the student hostel?

11.What can you say about career prospects of the graduates?

12.What does higher education mean for you? Ground your answer.

N.N.UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

N.N. University of architecture and civil engineering is one of the leading institutions of higher education. It trains architects, civil engineers, designers, environmental engineers, managers and other specialists.

The university was founded in 1930. It is situated in Ilyinskaya and Gogol streets. Nearly thirteen thousand students study at the university including parttime students who combine their studies with work.

After entrance examinations most students take the course of General Engineering at the General Engineering Faculty. They study Physics, Chemistry, Math and technical sciences.

There are following faculties at the university: the faculty of Architecture and Town Building, the faculty of Environmental Engineering Systems and Structures, General Engineering faculty, the international faculty of economics, law and management, the Hydraulic Engineering faculty, etc.

As for me, I study at the faculty of Architecture and Design and it is really interesting for me. We study profession-oriented subjects such as architectural design, material science, composition, compositional simulation, design methodology, colouristics, structural theory, environmental factors in architecture, e.t.c. The lecturers teach us to create ideas and put them down on paper. We learn to design functional and safe structures that will suit the needs of people. It is not easy to design functional constructions but we take pains to become real professionals.

The academic year is divided into two terms. During the term time the students attend lectures where they listen to the professors and make notes. At seminars they discuss different problems. They also do their laboratory work and have practice. Many students participate in research work.

There are lecture halls, well-equipped laboratories, reading-rooms, computer classrooms. There is a good library with technical literature and books in social sciences. Non-local students are provided with the hostels of the university.

Our graduates easily find jobs and have good career prospects. They work in designing firms and at the building sites all over the country.

Reflection (Размышление)

9. Pair work. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences to use them in the text entitled “General information about the university”. Share your ideas with the partner.

10. Pair work. Match the words from two columns to create a phrase and make sentences to use them in the text entitled “The academic activity and graduates’ career prospects”. Share your ideas with the partner.

Writing & Speaking

11. Group work. Reflect on the following proverb, interpret it and share your ideas with the group. Report your ideas to the class. Get ready to answer questions:

“Money spent on the brain is never spent in vain.”

12. Prepare a text about the university and present it to the class. Get ready to answer your group mates’ questions creating a micro dialogue.

Part II

The Importance of Higher Education

Writing & Speaking

1.Reflect on the following questions about “The importance of higher education”.

1.Does higher education give you great opportunities in life?

2.Can you provide for your family if you have higher education?

3.Can higher education change your life for the better?

2. Read the following terms and phrases, mind their pronunciation:

I. Warming up (Разминка) Listening & Speaking

1. Group work. Reflect on the following quote, interpret it and share your ideas with the class. Get ready to discuss different points of view answering questions:

“Every dog has his day”.

II. Evocation (Вызов)

2. Listen and repeat after the teacher the following terms and phrases, mind their pronunciation: