1. Look up the words in a dictionary, find their pronunciation and read them aloud.
| to orientate oneself | Descriptive Geometry |
| Physical Culture | Engineering Drawing |
| Physics | interval |
2. Read the following words and word combinations and learn them by heart.
| I have been studying just for one month. | . |
| to make the right choice | |
| to enter the University | |
| freshman | |
| to take into consideration | |
| to consult with teachers | |
| to be dead on one's feet | |
| to have to | , |
| It takes me |
3. Read the following words and word combinations and translate them into Russian.
| to go by bus | additional lessons in all the subjects |
| to include | attend |
| special subjects | nevertheless |
| general |
4. Make up your own sentences using words and phrases from tasks 1, 2, 3.
5. Read and translate the text.
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As you know I am only a first-year student of the Technical University. I have been studying just for one month at the Murmansk State Technical University and now I can say that I made the right choice when I entered the University because I like studying here very much in spite of the fact that we have to work hard.
Every day we have three or four pairs of lessons. The lessons begin at 9 o'clock but as I live rather far from the University I must get up at 7 o'clock not to be late for the lessons. Usually I go to the University by trolley-bus; it takes me about 20 minutes to get there. At 8.50 I am at a class-room. By the way at first it was really a problem and not only for me but for all the freshmen to find the necessary class-room. You see our University includes some buildings marked by different letters and the lessons usually take place in different buildings located rather far from each other. Taking into consideration the fact that we didn't know the positions of those buildings and that the interval between the lessons is just 10 minutes you can easily understand that we were often late. But now we can more or less orientate ourselves in the University and can find our ways to the class-rooms.
As for the subjects we are taught they differ from the school subjects. It needs to say that we study a lot of mathematics, some special subjects such as and some general ones, they are History of Culture, Physical Culture, Physics, Descriptive Geometry (Engineering Drawing), English etc. We often go to the library or reading hall to take books for our studying or to work there. Besides nearly every day we have some additional lessons in all the subjects at which we can consult with our teachers about the matters which are not quite clear for us. As I attend all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try not to miss additional consultation lessons I usually come home at 5 'clock. Then I have some meals and begin preparing for the next day. I always have a lot of tasks to be done for the following day. So in the evening I usually feel sick and tired and I am dead on my feet. I go to bed at 11 o'clock. The only time when I can have a short rest is Saturday evening because Sunday is my day off and I don't have to go to the University. But nevertheless I like studying because every day I learn a lot of new interesting things.
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6. Find in the text English equivalents to the following words and phrases:
c , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , -., , , , , , .
7. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.
1. As you know I (-) of the Technical University.
2. I () just for one month at the Murmansk State Technical University and now I can say that I ( ) when I ( ) because I like studying here very much ( ) that we have to work hard.
3. The lessons begin at 9 o'clock but ( ) I live ( ) I must get up at 7 o'clock ( ) the lessons.
4. Usually I go to the University ( ), ( ) about 20 minutes to get there.
5. By the way at first it was really a problem and not only for me but for all () to find the necessary class-room.
6. You see our University ( ) some buildings marked by different letters and the lessons usually () in different buildings () rather far from each other.
7. ( ) the fact that we ( ) the positions of those buildings and that () between the lessons is just 10 minutes you can easily understand that we ( ).
8. But now we can more or less () in the University and can find our ways to the class-rooms.
9. As for the subjects ( ) they differ from the school subjects.
10. It needs to say that we study a lot of mathematics, ( ) and some () ones.
11. Nearly every day ( ) in all the subjects at which we can ( ) about the matters which are not quite clear for us.
12. I () all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try ( ) additional consultation lessons.
13. I have some meals and begin ( ) the next day.
14. I usually feel sick and tired and ( ).
15. But ( ) I like studying because every day I learn a lot of new interesting things.
8. Complete the following sentences using the information from the text:
1. As you know I am only
2. I can say that I made the right choice when I entered the University because I like
3. Every day we have
4. The lessons begin but as I live rather far from the University I must get up at not to be late for the lessons.
5. Usually I go to the University
6. It takes me
7. I am at the class-room.
8. By the way at first it was really a problem to find
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9. You see our University includes
10. Taking into consideration the fact that we didn't know the positions of those buildings and that the interval between the lessons is just 10 minutes you can easily
11. But now we can more or less in the University and can find to the class-rooms.
12. As for the subjects we are taught
13. It needs to say that
14. We often go to
15. Besides nearly every day we have some at which we can
16. As I attend all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try not to miss additional consultation lessons I usually come
17. I always have a lot of tasks
18. So in the evening I usually
19. I go to bed
20. The only time when I can have a short rest is I don't have
21. But nevertheless I like
9. Read the following statements and express your agreement or disagreement. When you disagree give the correct information.
To express your agreement use such expressions as:
I think, that exactly so; How right you are; Speaking frankly, you are quite right; Exactly, just so; I quite agree with you; I fully agree with you; I can't agree more; That is my opinion too; That is very true; etc.
To express your disagreement use such expressions as:
I am afraid you are wrong/ mistaken/ not quite right; Nothing of the kind; It is unlikely; It is doubtful; I don't think you are right; Well I think that's not so; Are you sure?; That's your opinion, not mine; I don't believe that; etc.
To give the correct information and to express your opinion use such expressions as:
I think/ suppose/ believe/ consider/ feel/ guess; In my opinion; From my point of view; Frankly speaking; As far as I understand; The matter/ the problem/ trouble is that; etc.
1. As you know I am a second-year student of the Technical University.
2. I have been studying just for one month at the Murmansk State Technical University and now I can't say that I made the right choice when I entered the University because I don't like studying here because we have to work hard.
3. Every day we have five or six pairs of lessons.
4. The lessons begin at 9 o'clock but as I live rather far from the University I must get up at 7 o'clock not to be late for the lessons.
5. By the way at first it wasn't a problem and not only for me but for all the freshmen to find the necessary class-room.
6. You see our University includes some buildings marked by different letters and the lessons usually take place in one building.
7. But now we can more or less orientate ourselves in the University and can find our ways to the class-rooms.
8. As for the subjects we are taught they don't differ from the school subjects.
9. I should say that we don't study a lot of mathematics.
10. We never go to the library or reading hall to take books for our studying or to work there.
11. As I attend all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try not to miss additional consultation lessons I usually come home at 5 'clock.
12. I always have few tasks to be done for the following day. So in the evening I usually don't feel sick and tired and I am not dead on my feet.
13. The only time when I can have a short rest is Saturday evening because Sunday is my day off and I don't have to go to the University.
10. Answer the questions using information from the text and compare them with the given answers. Work in pairs.
| 1. Where do you study? | I study at the Murmansk State Technical University. |
| 2. Do we have to work hard? | We have to work hard. |
| 3. How many pairs of lessons do you have every day? | Every day we have three or four pairs of lessons. |
| 4. When do lessons begin? | The lessons begin at 9 o'clock. |
| 5. How do you get to the University? | I go to the University by trolley-bus. |
| 6. How much time does it take you to get to the University? | It takes me about 20 minutes to get there. |
| 7. Why was it a problem for you to find the necessary class-room? | Our University includes some buildings marked by different letters and the lessons usually take place in different buildings located rather far from each other. As we didn't know the positions of those buildings at first it was really a problem and not only for me but for all the freshmen to find the necessary class-room. |
| 8. Why were you often late for lessons? | The interval between the lessons is just 10 minutes and we didn't know the positions of the buildings, it took us a lot of time to find the necessary class-room you can easily understand why we were often late. |
| 9. What subjects do you study? | We study a lot of mathematics, some special subjects such as and some general ones, they are History of Culture, Physical Culture, Physics, Descriptive Geometry (Engineering Drawing), English etc. |
| 10. Why do you go to the library or reading hall? | We often go to the library or reading hall to take books for our studying or to work there. |
| 11. What do you have nearly every day? | Nearly every day we have some additional lessons in all the subjects. |
| 12. Why do you attend additional lessons? | At them I can consult with our teachers about the matters which are not quite clear for me. |
| 13. Why do you spend a lot of time at the University? | As I attend all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try not to miss additional consultation lessons I usually spend a lot of time at the University. |
| 14. What do you do after University? | I have some meals and begin preparing for the next day. |
| 15. Why do you feel sick and tired in the evening? | Besides the fact that I spend almost all day at the University I always have a lot of tasks to be done for the following day. So in the evening I usually feel sick and tired. |
| 16. Why do you like studying? | I like studying because every day I learn a lot of new interesting things. |
11. Translate the sentences from Russian into English and then check them up with the given ones.
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| 1. , . | I made the right choice when I entered the University. |
| 2. . | I have to work hard. |
| 3. . | Every day we have three or four pairs of lessons. |
| 4. 9 . | The lessons begin at 9 o'clock. |
| 5. . | I live rather far from the University. |
| 6. . | I go to the University by trolley-bus. |
| 7. 20 , . | It takes me about 20 minutes to get there. |
| 8. , . | Our University includes some buildings marked by different letters. |
| 9. , . | The lessons usually take place in different buildings located rather far from each other. |
| 10. . | We were often late. |
| 11. , , , . | As for the subjects we are taught they differ from the school subjects. |
| 12. , . | I often go to the library or reading hall to take books for our studying or to work there. |
| 13. , . | Besides I have some additional lessons in all the subjects. |
| 14. , , . | I attend all the lectures, seminars, lessons and try not to miss additional consultation lessons. |
| 15. , . | I always have a lot of tasks to be done for the following day. |
| 16. . | In the evening I usually feel sick and tired and I am dead on my feet. |
| 17. . | I don't have to go to the University on Sunday. |
| 18. . | I learn a lot of new interesting things. |
12. Translate interrogative sentences from Russian into English. Mind the proper usage of auxiliary verbs and word order. Compare them with the given answers. Work in pairs.
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| 1. ? | When does your working day begin? |
| 2. ? | When do you leave for the University? |
| 3. ? | How do you get to the University? |
| 4. , ? | How much time does it take you to get to the University? |
| 5. ? | When do your lessons begin? |
| 6. ? | Why are you late? |
| 7. ? | What is the most difficult subject for you? |
| 8. ? | What subjects do you study? |
| 9. ? | What do you do after lessons? |
| 10. ? | Why do you feel sick and tired? |
| 11. ? | Why do you attend additional consultation lessons? |
| 12. ? | Do you have to work hard? |
| 13. ? | Where do you spend much time? |
13. Read the dialogue and dramatize your own dialogue using words and word combinations from the text and these dialogues as a model.
| A | You: | How many pairs of classes do you usually have? |
| Friend: | We usually have four pairs of classes but on Wednesday we have only three. | |
| You: | What are they? | |
| Friend: | First we have History of Culture, then Physics and the third English. | |
| You: | Where do you have your English classes? | |
| Friend: | Block P, on the 4th floor, just above the men's hostel. | |
| You: | See you later in the reading hall. Buy. |
| B | Friend: | Hallo, old chap. Where are you going? |
| You: | I'm going to the University for the first pair of classes. | |
| Friend: | What time does it start? | |
| You: | It starts at 9 o'clock. I think I am going to be late. | |
| Friend: | But why? | |
| You: | You see, I missed my trolley-bus and it was hard to get on the next one but I managed. | |
| Friend: | How much time does it take you to get to the University? | |
| You: | About 30 minutes. | |
| Friend: | Hurry up you will be on time. Good luck. |
| C | You: | Hello, Andrew. You look quite upset. What is wrong with you? Any problems? |
| Friend: | I have to prepare for seminars in the History of Culture and I don't know where to find information. | |
| You: | You'd better go to the reading hall. There is all necessary books there. | |
| Friend: | Where is it? It is easy to get lost there. | |
| You: | You are right. The reading hall is in block B, on the second floor. Come with me and I will show you the way. | |
| Friend: | Thanks a lot. | |
| You: | You are welcome. |
14. Look through the text again and make a list of key words to speak about:
What you usually do at the University.
What you usually do when your classes are over.
15. Ask your friend about his/ her
study at the University;
preparing for classes.
16. Speak about your studying at the University, using as many words and word combinations from the text as possible.
Unit 4
