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loyalty among the students. The more experienced students can be helpful sources for this information.

Respect the Rules.

Throughout a college student’s career, he or she must pay careful attention to deadlines, university regulations and the paperwork the university bureaucracy requires. Fees should be paid on time. Lack of attention to paperwork and deadlines can cause tremendous problems, especially for foreign students.

Choose Courses with Care.

Another part of college success is the choice of a “major” subject. It should be an area the student is happy with. It is important to consider the employment situation after college, or whether or not graduate study is planned. Advance planning will give the college student a good career foundation.

Task 2

What are the main factors of success for an American student? Give the main ideas of the text

Main ideas: To succeed in an American college, a student must…

Vocabulary practice

Exercise 1

Fill in the correct word from the list below

Tremendous, subject, courses, situation, term, program, loyalty, people, problems

1.________ problems

2.to take _______

3.to structure ______

4._____ papers

5._____ differences

6.personality _____

7.to generate ______

8.employment ________

9.major _____

Exercise 2

Insert the right prepositions. Make up sentences with the expressions

1.to succeed ___

2.to depend ___

3.to hand ___

4.to prepare ___

5.to pay attention ___

6.to communicate ___

7.to look ___

8.___ time

9.to generate loyalty ____

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Exercise 3

Match phrases in column A with their translation in column B

Exercise 4

Consult the dictionary to find the meaning of the following words and their derivatives. Then insert the words into the gaps

To communicate, communication, communicative, to succeed, success, successful, to confide, confidence, confident, to prepare, preparation, preparatory, to respect, respect, respectful.

To communicate, communication, communicative

1.He is a very interesting person ___________ with.

2.Computer is one of the widespread means of __________.

3.You may ask our teacher any question you are interested in. He is always ready to answer. He is very _______.

To succeed, success, successful

1.Leonardo de Caprio is a _______ actor. He starred such in films as Titanic and Romeo and Juliet.

2.This business will be a ______ if we make a set of right decisions.

3.He needs to be confident _______ in studies.

To confide, confidence, confident

1.________ people are people who believe in their abilities and make others believe in them.

2.I trust this man and I can _____ all my secrets to him.

3.She doesn’t have enough ______ to win in the competition.

To prepare, preparation, preparatory

1.He always ______ for the classes.

2.Some ________ work should be done before we start the experiment.

3.________ for the exams is very important for a student.

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To respect, respect, respectful

1.Our teacher ______ the opinions of the students.

2.This man is a very ________ one. He treats all the people equally.

3.To deserve the ______ from your colleagues you need to be a highly qualified specialist.

Discussion

Task 1

Discuss in groups of four. What are the factors Russian students should keep in mind to succeed in a university? Give your opinion using the following phrases

Example: I think that a Russian student should keep in mind that he is responsible for the education he gets and that nobody will do things for him or instead of him. That’s the way I see it.

Task 2

Ask for the opinions of other members of your group using the following phrases. Practise these phrases before using them in speech

What is your point of view on the problem?

Какова твоя точка зрения на проблему?

Example: – That’s the way I see the problem. And what do you think about it?

– I think that a Russian student should develop the ability to study that is to search for knowledge and not just take the ready knowledge.

Problem solving

Task 1.

These are the Rules every student should follow. Discuss in groups of four: what rules seem quite reasonable and what rules seem quite absurd? What rules are impossible to follow, especially for Russian students?

1.Rule 1 Students must respect the rules.

2.Rule 2 Students must hand in term papers on time.

3.Rule 3 Students must be always ready for the lesson.

4.Rule 4 Students must respect their professors and never argue with them.

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5.Rule 5 Students must spend 4 hours a day in the library.

6.Rule 6 Students must not discuss the professor personality and style of teaching

7.otherwise they will be expelled (отчислены).

8.Rule 7 Students must express their opinion on the subject only in case they are asked to do it.

9.Rule 8 No cheating in our university!

Example: I completely agree with Rule 1. This rule seems quite reasonable. Every higher institution has a set of rules and you should follow them as entering the university you become part of the system that works in a special mode. If you break the rule it means that you interfere with the normal work of the system and create chaos.

Roleplay. University Rules Task

Divide into groups of three. Your task is to work out the rules for the newly established university. Each of you will have a role written on the card. Read it carefully and make up a speech using the information given.

Student A

You are a student taking part in the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to establish the rules for the newly created university. Your task is to suggest some rules your professors should follow and to prove that they are very important (give your arguments). Remember you are speaking on behalf of the students, so you should protect their interests and make their life easier.

At the end of the meeting you are to write down a resolution in the form of a table.

Student B

You are a professor taking part in the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to establish the rules for the newly created university. Your task is to suggest some rules the students should follow. Remember you are a professional. You have been working for about 20 years in education and you don’t like many things in modern students (lack of responsibility, bad behavior, missed classes etc.). Suggest the rules that will help the teaching staff to give the education of high quality.

At the end of the meeting you are to write down a resolution in the form of a table.

Student C

You are the member of the administration leading the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to establish the rules for the newly created university. Your task is to listen to the rules suggested by a student and a professor, analyze them and make up a decision whether you accept them or not. You may correct the rules or suggest your own ones.

At the end of the meeting you are to write down a resolution in the form of a table.

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UNIVERSITY RULES

Communication

Introducing yourself

When you meet someone for the first time, it is customary to introduce yourself.

Task 1

Practice some expressions used for the introduction

My name is …

I am …

My first name is…

My second name is…

Hi.

Hello.

How do you do?

Pleased to meet you.

I am from…

Task 2

Read the dialogue, practice it and reproduce it

Ann: Hello. Are you a student here? Kate: Yes, I am.

Ann: So am I. My name is Ann Duglas. Kate: How do you do? I am Kate Frank.

Ann: I am pleased to meet you. Is Frank your first name or your last name?

Kate: My last name.

Ann: Ann is my first name. Please call me Ann. Kate: Okay, Ann and please call me Kate.

Ann: Okay, Kate. I am from New York and where are you from? Kate: I am from Manchester.

Task 3

Turn to your partner and make up a similar dialogue Introducing someone

When you want to introduce someone to someone it is customary to use some expressions

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Task 4

Practice some expressions used to introduce someone:

I’d like to introduce…

I’d like you to meet…

Can I introduce you to…

Task 5

Get information about your partner. Here are some questions for you to use

1.What’s your name?

2.Where are you from?

3.Do you work?

4.If not, what do you do?

5.Are you married?

6.What is your native language?

7.Do you have a hobby?

8.What are the three things you like and three things you don’t like?

Task 6

Introduce your partner to the groupmates and tell them about him/her.

Homework

Task 1

Give the English equivalents to these job titles?

Преподаватель университета, инструктор по вождению, тренер по волейболу, личный тренер, репетитор, учитель начальной школы.

Task 2

Translate these sentences using job titles from Task 1 and word expressions given below

To work as a … , to give private lessons, to have, to be

1.Он работает преподавателем университета.

2.Чем ты занимаешься? Я даю частные уроки. Я – репетитор.

3.Хелен работает инструктором по вождению.

4.Я – тренер по волейболу.

5.Моя мама – учитель начальной школы.

6.У моего брата есть личный тренер по теннису.

Task 3

Make up sentences using these groups of phrases in one sentence Example: Natural talent, confidence, to succeed in.

He succeeds in college because of his natural talent and confidence in his abilities.

1.to depend on, motivation, high IQ

2.advisor, the best program, to structure

3.to pay attention to, every university, to have, the Rules

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4.to prepare for, professors, to be different

5.to hand in, deadline, term papers

6.to communicate with, experienced students, information

7.to generate, professors, loyalty

8.employment situation, to consider, before entering

9.college, to have, a graduate program

Task 4

Read the text written by Steven C. Hayes (University of Nevada) and summarize its main ideas

Rules of Success: A Message for Students

Rule 1 Talk and Write – A Lot

Science is a largely verbal enterprise. Successful scientists must speak, write, persuade, and debate. The only way to become skilled at professional verbal behavior is to engage in it. Talk in class. Talk at conventions. Talk in the halls. Listen and respond. Propose and consider. Argue. Share thoughts. If you think you have something to say, say it. If you wonder if you have sometime to say, and worry that it is not worthwhile, say it anyway.

Rule 2 Say “Yes” Easily and Mean It

Early in your study you should expose yourself to different things. You need to take part in many activities. When someone talks about a good project, say “let’s do it.” If someone asks for help with a project, say “yes.” Then deliver. Do more than is expected.

Rule 3 Work with Others and Share Easily

You can learn a lot from others. They help you push you and they teach you new things. So collaborate. Form teams. Network. Give more than you ask to receive.

Rule 4 Keep Your Word

This is the most important rule of all. This one rule separates the successful from the unsuccessful student more than any other, but its value cannot be known until you do it. Set up a program, make it life or death. Do it. Of course, no one always does it. OK, so when you slip, go back and do it 100%. Then when you slip, go back and do it 100%. I violate this one nearly every day. Yet I continue to fight like a tiger to keep it.

Rule 5 Realize Your Own Power and Behave Accordingly

Let me tell you something incredible: you can make a huge difference in your discipline. We are talking about fields that are young and accessible, in which even one person can make a big difference. The successful student will realize their own power, and will push on to make it manifest.

Rule 6 Follow Your Talent

Successful students are confident. I don’t mean they necessarily feel confident. I mean that they follow their talent. They are true to themselves. Be true to yourself. Do not, however, violate what seems important to you. You will pay very dearly for the violation because it will take away your compass for scientific entertainment. You can get lost without a compass.

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Task 5

Enumerate the rules given by paraphrasing them

Example: Rule 1. A student should constantly express his ideas verbally no matter whether he is sure or not about the things he has in mind as any idea can give great opportunities for discussion. The articulation of ideas helps the student to express himself and to enrich his way of thinking by the opinions of others.

Task 6

Using the material of the lesson express your opinion on one of the following themes

1.Critical factors of success in university.

2.The Rules everybody should follow while studying at the university.

3.The Rules every professor should follow while teaching at the university.

Smile with us

Farther: You know, son when Lincoln was your age he was a very good pupil. In fact he was the best pupil in class.

Tom: Yes, Dad, I know that. But when he was your age he was President of the United States.

Lesson 2. Russian System of Higher Education

Task 1. Brainstorming activity

Discuss the following question and give all the possible answers to it

What makes many people think that Russian system of Higher education is the best one?

Task 2.

Active Vocabulary

Listen and pronounce the active vocabulary of the lesson after the teacher

Task 3

Give the Russian equivalents to the English phrases

1.higher education

2.scientific research

3.entrance exams

4.graduation paper

5.academic degree

6.curricular

7.competition

8.an application

9.access

10.secondary education

Lead–in

Task 1

Here is the structure of Russian educational system. Will you give the English equivalents to the stages mentioned?

Example: Система образования – System of education

1.Среднее образование

2.Профессиональное образование

3.Высшее профессиональное образование

4.Аспирантура

5.Дальнейшее образование.

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Task 2

Using your background knowledge about the system of higher education in Russia agree or disagree with the following statements. You may use the phrases given to prove your point of view: to be a competitive system, to provide high academic standards, to pay the fee, good results in the Unified State Exams, highly– qualified specialists.

1.Russian educational system is the best in the world.

2.One of the main advantages of Russian educational system is that it is free.

3.A typical Russian university has all the necessary facilities for studying.

4.Any school leaver can become a student of a university.

Task 3

Try to develop the idea given. Agree or disagree. Give your arguments

“Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Reading

Task 1

Read the text and express in your own words the main idea of the text

Higher Education in Russia

Russia’s higher educational system started with the foundation of the State Moscow

University founded in the middle of the 18th century. The getting of higher education was and still is very prestigious.

Students with secondary education can be admitted to higher educational institutions. In previous years school leavers had to take both secondary schools leaving examinations and higher education entrance tests. In 2004 a choice is given to the school leavers after the Unified State Exam was introduced. Many but not all faculties of the universities admit applicants on the basis of the results of the three USE chosen by the applicants. On average, competition to enter state university now is 187 applications for 100 places.

One of the great attractions of education in Russia is the cost. Degree study tuition is from $2000 to $8000 per year, with other costs (room, books, etc.) ranging from $1500 to $5000 per year, depending on location and spending habits.

The types of the educational institutions in the Russian Federation are:

•University: a higher educational institution with activities aimed at developing education, science, and culture by performing fundamental scientific research and training at all the levels of higher, postgraduate, and further education within a wide range of Natural Sciences, Humanities, and other branches of sciences, technology, and culture.

•Academy: a higher educational institution with activities aimed at developing education, science, and culture mainly in one specific area of science, technology, and culture.

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