Text Study

Exercise 1. Give the main points of text A answering the following questions:

1. What does the University of Essex offer?

2. What is the aim of the scheme?

3. Will versatile engineers be in great demand by both national and international organizations within the European Economic Community?

4. What does the scheme consist of?

5. What will successful students obtain at the end of the scheme?

6. What will B.Sc. students be given during the initial three years?

7. What will be limited on the scheme?

8. When and on what basis will selection be made?

Exercise 2. Write out key-terms and key-fragments of each of the paragraphs of Text A. Give the summary of the text.

Exercise 3. Use the following subjects for oral or written composition:

1. The aim of European Degree Scheme;

2. Your own assessment of European Degree Scheme.

Part II

These words and word combinations will help you understand the text:

establish (v) – основывать

amenities — удовольствия, развлечения

entitle (v) - давать право

influence (n) – влияние

set up (v) – устанавливать, учреждать, основывать

encouragement (n) – поддержка, помощь

deal with (v) – иметь дело с

mature (a) – зрелый

take advantage of – воспользоваться чем-либо

fare (n) – стоимость (проезда на транспорте)

price (n) – цена

cut prices – снижать цены

insurance (a) – страховой

elect (v) — избирать, выбирать

executive (n) – исполнительная власть

put into effect – приводить в действие

affiliate (v) – присоединять

expand (v) —расширять

consist of (v) — состоять из

soccer (n) — футбол

persuit (n) —занятие

Read and translate Text B.

Text b. Students’ Union Society

1. The Student’s Union of the University college in Cardiff was established over 60 years ago to represent the interests of its members, with changes in the Education system. The Union is now able to offer its members as well as representation in the college decision-making process, a wide range of amenities and services. Every student becomes a member of the Students’ Society and is entitled to make use of all the facilities as well as to influence union policy through general meetings.

2. There are over 120 societies that were set up by members and every encouragement is given to the formation of new ones. Societies can make use of minibuses, printing facilities, rooms.

3. Many students face difficulties with bureaucratic nature of society. Legal and accommodation problems are dealt with by the Welfare Office. Certain groups of students have specific problems, overseas students are helped with the immigration regulations and, for mature students, to run a nursery and a playgroup.

4. The Union Travel Office provided a reliable service that allowed students to take advantage of cut-price fares.

5. There are seven bars in the building of the Students’ Union, three TV rooms, a dark room and various other minor amenities. On the ground floor there is a student-run second-hand bookshop, a bank, an insurance office, and the University bookshop.