16. Read the text and give a proper Ukrainian translation of it. Kyiv University

Among the Ukrainian institutions of higher education that train specialists for various fields of economy and conduct scientific-research work special place belongs to Kyiv University.

Peter Klymenko graduated from Kyiv University and has been working there since then. It is one of the biggest higher educational establishments in Ukraine. It was founded in 1834.In 1939 it was named after the great poet of Ukraine T.G. Shevchenko on the occasion of its 105^th anniversary.

The University trains specialists for various fields of economy, conducts post graduate courses, grants degrees. More than 20,000 future specialists get their training here. They major in physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, law, journalism, linguistics, etc,

Students are admitted to the University on the basis of their results at the entrance examinations. They study at 16 faculties containing 155 departments. The departments are grouped into faculties, covering the main subject groupings. Students from about 80 countries are being trained at Kyiv University. They are from Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Senior students major in those subjects which are essential for their future activity. Their early tests and graduation papers are oriented towards the enterprises at which students are supposed to work afterwards. Naturally, it is advantageous for such students to take their practical training before the graduation exams at their future place of employment.

Students are provided with hostel accomodation, meals at reasonable prices, sports and recreation facilities. They have free access to medical assistance. A modern University campus has been built in the outskirts of the city.

Today Kyiv University enjoys national and international reputation for the contribution in scientific research.

The University devotes much attention to the promotion of cooperation with institutions of higher education in foreign countries on the basis of bilateral agreements. They exchange experience on teaching methods, on the work of the University departments, on research planning and textbook development. The agreements signed with some foreign institutions of higher education promote the exchange of curricula and syllabi, scientists and post-graduate students, scientific and teaching literature, as well as information on the activities of the universities involved. This is how John Smith arrived in Ukraine. He came to Kyiv University on an exchange basis. Peter Klymenko will go to Great Britain next year. He will participate in the work of a conference there.

Foreign languages are taught at all faculties of the University. As for the foreign students, they study Ukrainian. The language laboratories are well equipped. The language laboratories promote speech practice.

You see how prestigious it is to study and get higher education at Kyiv University.

17. Memorize the following basic phrases of the text and get ready for the quiz:

Institutions of higher education train specialists for our nationally economy. Kyiv University conducts scientific – research work. It was founded in 1834. In 1939 it was named after Taras Shevchenko. The students major in physics, mathematics, law, linguistics, etc. Any school leaver may apply to the University. They are admitted after successful passing the examinations. They are taught at 16 faculties. The departments are grouped into faculties. Students are provided with hostel accommodation. They are also provided with sport and recreation facilities. A modern University campus has been built in the outskirts of the city. Foreigners are offered the same curricula. They extend their knowledge of Ukrainian and basic subjects at a one-year preparatory course. Some applicants may complete a preparatory course in their native countries. Senior students major in subjects which are essential for their future activity. Their graduation papers (projects) are oriented towards the enterprise at which they are supposed to work. They take their practical training before the graduation exams. The University enjoys national and international reputation for the contribution in scientific research.

Вищі навчальні заклади готують спеціалістів для нашого народного господарства. Київський університет проводить науково-дослідну роботу. Він заснований 1834 року. У 1939 йому присвоєно ім’я Тараса Шевченка. Студенти спеціалізуються з фізики, математики, юриспруденції, лінгвістики і т.д. Кожен випускник школи може подати заяву про вступ до університету. Їх зараховують після успішного складання іспитів. Вони навчаються на 16 факультетах. Кафедри об’єднуються у факультети. Студентам надається гуртожиток. Їм надаються також умови для занять спортом і відпочинку. Сучасне студентське містечко споруджено на околиці міста. Іноземці навчаються за тією самою програмою. Вони розширюють знання з української мови і основних предметів на однорічних підготовчих курсах. Деякі вступники можуть закінчити підготовчі курси в своїх країнах. Старшокурсники спеціалізуються з предметів, що є суттєвими в їх майбутній роботі. Їх дипломні роботи (проекти) відповідають профілю підприємства, на якому вони працюватимуть. Вони проходять практику перед випускними екзаменами. Університет добре відомий в країні і за її межами своїм вкладом у наукові дослідження.