18. Ask questions to have the following answers:

1. Kyiv University was founded in 1834. 2. The University trains specialists for various fields of economy. 3. Students are admitted to the University on the basis of their results at the entrance examinations. 4. Students are provided with hostel accomodation, meals at reasonable prices, sports and recreation facilities. 5. Foreign languages are taught at all faculties of the University. 6. Foreign students study Ukrainian. 7. The language laboratories are well equipped. 8. A modern University campus has been built in the outskirts of the city. 9. Senior students major in those subjects which are essential for their future activity. 10. The language laboratories promote speech practice.

19. Match the beginnings 1-10 with the endings a-j to make up the sentences.

1. It is one of the biggest higher

2. In 1939 it was named after

3. More than 20,000 future specialists

4. They study at

5. Students from about 80 countries

6. They are from

7. They have free access

8. They exchange experience.

9. The language laboratories

10. The language laboratories

A. are well equipped.

B. to medical assistance.

C. are being trained at Kyiv University.

D. get their training here.

E. educational establishments in Ukraine.

F. the great poet of Ukraine T.G. Shevchenko.

G. 16 faculties containing 155 departments.

H. Europe, Asia and Latin America.

I. promote speech practice.

J. on teaching methods.

20. Complete the dialogues in writing:

1

A. When was your college founded?

B. …

A. What is the total number of students at your college?

B. …

A. What subjects are taught at your college?

B. …

A. Do Ukrainian students have to pay for their tuition at colleges?

B. …

A. What faculty would you recommend me to enter?

B. …

2

B. …

A. I enjoyed yesterday`s lecture very much. The speaker really knows his subject, doesn`t he?

B. …

A. We are lucky we can listen to such lectures – people who are not afraid of coming out with new ideas.

B. …

21. Read, learn and act out the following conversations.

1

• Are all pupils admitted to your college after successful passing their entrance exams?

• Yes, they are. But it is not easy, I should say. If you are interested in our college you should start a thorough preparation right now.

• Sure. What exams must I take?

• As far as I know, you are to pass Ukrainian and English.

• Oh, I see. Thank you for your information.

2

• Do students have to pay for education in your college?

• The education for the most students is free. But some are to pay for it.

• Do all students receive grants?

• Not all, but the majority of them. Those who study well and take part in socially useful work.

• Do students live in hostels or at home?

• Students from other towns and villages are provided with hostel accommodation at a low cost, but as for their meals, they must solve the problem themselves.

22. Role-play the following situations:

You are receiving a foreign guest at your college. He is asking you about:

1. modern teaching materials, necessary devices and facilities in your college;

2. tuition and interactive methods;

3. acting as a guide to show him your college;

4. hostel accommodation and meals.

23. Describe the educational establishment you are studying at.

24. Persuade your friend to continue his studying at Kyiv University. Tell him what you know about this establishment.

25. Speak about your fellow-students` extra-curricula activities.

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