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C. Choose the right answer to the following questions.
Which century does the University of Oxford date back to?
a) the 12th
b) the 13th
c) the 14th century
What kind of figure is the Chancellor?
a) involved with the day-to-day running
b) university’s formal head
c) a department’s head
Who is the University’s de facto head?
Chancellor
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor
What kind of facilities do the colleges provide?
residential and dining ones
b) social, cultural and recreational activities
c) all of them
Are there many famous graduates of the University?
a) Yes.
b) No.
c) Doesn’t say.
D. Match the words to synonyms.
gain
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name
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university
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President
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Chancellor
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real
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de facto
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fellow
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titular
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academic institution
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tutor
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to be situated
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candidate
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to get
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to graduate
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acceptance
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to be located
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applicant
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title
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formal
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admission
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alumni
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E. Answer the following questions and use them to speak about the system of higher education in the UK.
When do pupils take their A-level exams?
How do universities select students?
Why do all students usually complete their studies?
What are grants and loans aimed at?
How many terms is the academic year divided into?
What kinds of degrees can the students get? Speak about each type in detail.
Do universities represent the only type of higher educational establishments in the UK?
What facilities are offered to students in the UK?
What is the oldest University in the UK? How can students be admitted there?
Who is the real head of the university? Who is its formal head?
Which university has traditionally been the choice of the Royal family?
Were any famous people graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities?
F. Look at the following chart and characterize the system of higher education in the UK.
The campus
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Library
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Books ordered, recalled
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Dormitories (Halls of residence)
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Single rooms
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Buildings
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Decentralized campus
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The classroom
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Admissions
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A- level exams
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Coursework organization
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Lectures, reading lists, seminars
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Lectures
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Narrow, specialized topic
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Seminars
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Open-ended, questions raised
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Grading and assessment
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Feedback
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Written work: one or two essays
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Exams
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Essays, 3 hours, wide choice of topics
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Essays
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Discursive, speculative, structured
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Grades
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Passing, 35-70%
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GRAMMAR 1: COMPARISON
Adjectives and adverbs
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Comparative degree
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Superlative degree
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monosyllabic
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big
new
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bigger
newer
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(the) biggest
(the) newest
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disyllabic ending in -er, -ow, -y, or -le
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clever
simple
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cleverer
simpler
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(the) cleverest
(the) simplest
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polysyllabic
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beautiful
easily
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more beautiful
more easily/easier
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(the) most beautiful
(the)easiest/most easily
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Exceptions
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good
bad
far (for distance)
far (for time and distance)
little
old (for age)
old (for seniority)
well
much/many
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better
worse
farther
further
less
older
elder
better
more
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(the) best
(the) worst
(the) farthest
(the) furthest
(the) least
(the) oldest
(the) eldest
(the) best
(the) most
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Complete the sentences with the comparative forms of the adverbs in the box.
early fast late well badly carefully frequently
quietly slowly efficiently
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I arrived in New York a little laterthan I had planned because the plane was delayed by bad weather.
PCs with clock speeds of 66 mhz process information much … than PCs that run at only 33 mhz.
I got to the meeting a few minutes … than the others, so I had time to look through my papers before we started.
The company did … than analysts had been expecting, so their shares fell when they announced their losses for the year.
I speak Spanish well, but my assistant speaks it even … than I do.
I don’t think Quantas flies to Paris very often. Air France flies there much …
There were a lot of mistakes in that report you gave me last week. I think you need to check your figures a bit …
Could you speak a little …, please? I don’t understand English very well.
The new engine uses fuel … than previous models, so it is cheaper to run.
We used to have a very noisy dot matrix printer, but the new ink jet prints much …
B. Open the brackets using the comparative or superlative degree.
The Royal Dutch Shell Group is (profitable) company in the world.
She has been working as an accountant for 3 years, so now she’s (experienced) than before.
The town is small, we have (little) branches here.
He is one of (clever) candidates I have ever met.
Philips is the second (large) electronics company in Europe.
There are too many sections in the catalogue. It needs to be (short).
We decided to interview him, because his CV was (good) one.
I spent (much) time on the project than I had expected.
C. Complete the sentences using a superlative adjective and the present perfect.
good meal/have The best meal I have ever had was in France.
interesting course/go on
good computer/use
nice country/visit
expensive hotel/stay in
fast car/drive
reasonable boss/work for
bad job/have
GRAMMAR 2: COMPARATIVE CONSTRUCTIONS
as … as
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такой же …, как
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He is as experienced as people think.
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not so … as
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не такой…, как
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This product is not as expensive as that one.
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as much/many … as
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столько же…, сколько
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Just do as much as you can.
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the (bigger) … the (bigger)
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чем…, тем
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The more you earn, the more you spend.
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twice as much/many…as
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вдвое больше, чем
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They employ 90 people, twice as many as last year.
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more than/less than
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более, чем/менее, чем
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Our company is more interested in development projects than others are.
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as (soon) as possible
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как можно быстрее
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Try to make a decision as soon as possible.
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the (highest) possible
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наивысший
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The competitor’s goods are of the highest possible demand on the market.
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as well as
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так же как
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We usually have lectures as well as seminars.
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Open the brackets by putting the adjectives and adverbs into the correct form.
Oxbridge
Oxford and Cambridge are the two (old) and (prestigious) universities in Great Britain. Both were founded (many) than 800 years ago. They are often called collectively Oxbridge to denote an elite education. Many Oxbridge graduates often go on to become the (powerful) in British society. The universities have produced a large number of Britain’s (prominent) scientists, writers, politicians, as (well) as noted figures in many other fields.
Today Oxford and Cambridge continue to attract many of the (good) brains and to mesmerize a (great) number of students. The normal length of the degree course is 3 years but some courses in languages or medicine may be 1 or 2 years (long).
Oxford and Cambridge Universities consist of many colleges. Each college is different, but in many ways they are alike. The (large) ones have (many) than 400 members, the (small) colleges have (little) than 30.
Complete the sentences using soon, well, much, many and translate them into Russian.
This year universities have been given great funding, twice as… as last year.
You should get down to work as… as possible.
All universities pay as … attention to the entry requirements as to the curriculum.
Universities’ advisers will give you advice on your studies as… as on applying to the college of your choice.
There are as … British students as foreign ones.
Put the words in the right order to form a statement.
as / as / groupmates / languages / good / at / he / is / his
500 / were / as / a / basis / competitive / as / applicants / admitted / on / many
the / than / ten / grant / possible / our / group / of / more / students / highest / get
full-time / work / as / ones / nowadays / well / some / part-time / students / as
Andrew / friends / studies / than / my / harder / other
Complete each sentence using the information in brackets.
1) (You can speak English fluently.) The more you practise, the more fluently you can speak English.
2) (You learn quickly.) The younger you are …
3) (You have good exam results.) The harder you study…
4) (You can easily find a job.) The more experienced you are …
5) (You pass exams well.) The more prepared you are …
6) (The grant is high.) The better you study throughout the course …
L ANGUAGE SKILLS 1: EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION
e.g. From my point of view it is very important to have a gap year before going to college.
My impression is that high education helps to achieve childhood ambitions.
SPEAKING: EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN COMPARISON
Look at the statements about the educational system in the UK. Choosethe statements which are also true for your country. Using expressions from Language Skills 1 discuss the statements in pairs.
Education is compulsory until the age of 16.
Education in state schools is free until the age of 18.
Children start primary school at the age of four or five.
A small percentage of children (about seven per cent) go to private, fee-paying schools.
Most secondary schools are ‘comprehensive’ schools, that means that they take students of all abilities.
Children in primary and secondary schools take national tests to monitor their progress.
At the age of 16, students take important exams and then they can leave school.
Students who want to continue their studies can take advanced level exams two years later.
30-40 per cent of young people go to college or university after school.
An undergraduate university course normally lasts three or four years, although for some subjects (e.g. medicine) it is much longer.
WRITING
You want to attend a course of English in an English-speaking country and you see this section in a college prospectus.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Every year, two scholarships are offered to candidates from overseas who can show how our one-year course would help their career. Scholarships cover fees, accommodation and food, but not transport or personal spending money. Apply in writing, explaining why you think you deserve a scholarship.
Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.
Model answer
Say why you are writing and what you are responding to (e.g. an advert, a prospectus).
Use a formal, neutral style. (Remember: no contractions, no colloquial language, no direct questions, no informal punctuation such as exclamation marks.)
Be polite and positive, but not too much!
Use a formal ending.
Sign your name and then print your name dearly underneath.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for one of the scholarships I saw advertised in your prospectus.
At present I am training to be a secondary school teacher of English and I finish my course at the end of June. However, I feel I still have a lot to learn about the language and culture of the English-speaking world and would benefit considerably from a course in an English-speaking country.
The reason I am applying for a scholarship is that I cannot' afford the cost of studying abroad. I have no income except for my student grant, so if I am fortunate enough to be given a scholarship, I would have to work part-time to save some personal spending money. My parents will borrow some money for my airfare if I am successful.
I would appreciate being given the opportunity to study at your college and would be very grateful if you would consider my application.
Yours sincerely,
Marco Prodi
MARCO PRODI
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If you know the name of the person, begin Dear Mr Smith/Dear Ms Jones, etc.
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In one paragraph, briefly describe you/your situation,
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In the next paragraph, make it clear why you are applying for a scholarship and why you would be a suitable candidate. Make sure you cover all the points in the question.
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Unit 4 Module 2
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assignment
accommodation
degree
dean
college preparatory courses
compulsory education
comprehensive school
course of study
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department
to encourage
end-of-high-school examinations
essay
grades
graduate (n, v)
to go on to college
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grant
parental income
part-time job
primary school
secondary school
to run from … to
scholarship
supervision
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Module 3 Higher education in the USA
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