- •Guess what words are defined. All of them are connected with education and university life. Make your own sentences with these words.
- •Are these nouns countable or uncountable? Look their meanings up in a dictionary and put them into 2 columns. Which of them are things that help you in studies?
- •Studying at university in england.
- •Can you find synonyms to the following words and expressions in the text?
- •Can you guess what the following words are and explain what each word means?
- •What do you call…?
- •Choose the correct word.
- •Complete the dialogues.
- •Unit 2. Being a student
- •Answer the questions.
- •Tick the things that are important for you as a student. Can you explain your choice?
- •Write a short essay describing how you felt during your first months of studying at university. What does the first year at the university mean for you?
- •Use the word in capital letters at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
- •Can you name at least 4 things proving that Jane is not a very good student?
- •What should one do to be a good student? Discuss your ideas in groups and then present them to the class. The following words and phrases may help you:
- •Do you think students often get into funny or unpleasant situations during their studies? Read the text to learn what things can happen.
- •Are these statements true or false (according to the text above)?
- •Do you know any similar stories? Tell your group about a funny, interesting or unpleasant situation which you or your friends got into. You may also find some information in the internet.
- •Complete each sentence with a form of do, make or take.
- •Complete each sentence with a proper word. The first letters have been given.
- •Read what solutions are suggested for “bad study habits” and insert words from the list into proper places. What “bad study habit” does each heading from ex. 16 refer to?
Choose the correct word.
She did a Spanish course/term.
I want to do/make a degree in Law.
Our term/degree lasts about 15 weeks.
My father’s got a BA/BSc in chemistry.
I study in the library/bookshop quite a lot.
A graduate/an undergraduate has got a degree.
Fortunately/unfortunately, I failed the exam.
My best friend is going to do/get a research in Criminal Law next year.
Complete the dialogues.
How long does the term …..? – About 11 weeks.
Have you got a ……? – Yes, a BA in History.
Did she have to ….. an essay? – Yes, two in fact.
Are you doing a ….. at present? – Yes, my tutor says doing a research is very important for a student.
Do you know your exam results? – Yes, ….. I passed!
Have you completed your BA in Psychology? – No, I’m still doing it, I’m an ….
What does an abbreviation “MBA” stand for? – It means …….of Business Administration.
What do expressions “a full-time student” and “a part-time student” mean? Can you explain the difference and make your own examples? Do you know any other expressions with “full/part-time”?
*♫ Listen to the text about master’s degrees and choose the best answer.
Master of Education and Master of Public Health are more specialized/general degrees.
Master’s degrees usually take four/two years to complete.
MBA programmes are usually taken by graduates/professionals with work experience.
Master of Arts degree is focused on practice/intellectual growth.
Answer the questions:
How long do you need to study for a degree in Law?
How long do you need to study for a Masters degree?
How long does a university term last?
How long does a school term last?
If you fail exams, can you take them again?
Visit the web-sites listed below and find answers to the following questions:
What is a bachelor’s degree?
What are the most popular bachelor’s degrees?
What type of courses make half of a bachelor’s degree?
“Degree search” in the Internet is a useful option. What fields do you fill in for it?
What are main entrance requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
Is it possible to get a bachelor’s degree on-line?
The following resources can be useful:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039021
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-bachelors-degree
http://www.bachelorsdegree.org/
http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/
Unit 2. Being a student
Read the text “Starting University” and insert suitable words from the box below.
Days school home Psychology college library students week year nights studies |
My first …… at university were very exciting. It was my first time away from ….. and suddenly I found myself on my own in a completely new world. Although this was somewhat daunting* to begin with, living in …… with dozens of other …… gave me a sense of security. With no rules to cramp** our lifestyle, most of us spent the first …. staying up all night, getting to know each other. After numerous*** ……. of no sleep, however, life settled down a bit and I began to pay attention to my ……
University is very different to ….., and it is very strange at first to have so much freedom. As a student of ……., I had only one hour of lectures a day, but I was expected to spend the rest of the day studying in the ……. But actually, I must admit that most of my first ….. was a time of meeting people and learning to be independent.
*Daunting – пугающий, страшный
**To cramp – ограничивать
***Numerous – многочисленный