5. Insert prepositions where necessary.

1. Our university is well-known … high standards of education.

2. The university was set … nearly 70 years ago.

3. I've managed to get … entrance exams successfully.

4. I've been enrolled … the university this summer.

5. Unfortunately my friend failed … entrance exams.

6. The academic year consists … two semesters.

7. I'm interested … natural sciences.

8. The students have the longest vacation … summer.

9. The academic year begins … September and ends … June.

10. The students study general engineering subjects … the first and

second years.

11. Special attention is paid … practical training.

12. Both teachers and students are involved … research work.

13.There are different sports facilities … the campus.

14. I'll graduate … the university … five years.

15. Those who want to enter the university must apply … admission and

pass entrance exams successfully.

III. Additional reading and speech practice exercises

1. Explain the meaning of the following words and word-combinations

full-time student, part-time student, applicant, academic year, semester,

vacation, campus, hall of residence, tuition fee, dean, Rector, undergraduate student, (post)graduate student, curriculum, time-table.

2. Read the text about British university students and then choose the correct answer a, b or c.

At 18, British school-leavers with A-levels can apply for a degree course at university. Most of these courses last for three years, and students must pay all of their own accommodation and living costs, and some of their tuition fees. Since 1990, the government has offered student loans to help the situation. The loans are between ₤3,000 and ₤5,000 per year depending on whether students live with their parents or away from home, and also whether or not they live in London.

Students have to pay back their loans when they leave university, but not until their income reaches ₤10,000 per year. The interest rates are low and there is no deadline for repayment. However, most students find that the loans do not fully meet their needs, so many have to stay in the family home to avoid accommodation costs, or take part-time jobs while they are studying.

1. British degree courses are usually

a) five years long.

b) three years long.

c) two years long.

2. The British government gives loans to help students pay for

a) their education.

b) their living expenses.

c) both.

3. a) Every student receives loans of ₤4,000 per year.

b) Some students receive loans of ₤4,000 per year.

c) No student receives loans of ₤4,000 per year.

4. Students have to pay back their loans as soon as

a) they finish their degree.

b) they get a job.

c) they start earning a certain sum.

5. a) There is always a time limit on the repayment of student loans.

b) There is sometimes a time limit on the repayment of student loans.

c) There isn’t a time limit on the repayment of student loans.