Vocabulary. 5.1 Give English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations:

5.1 Give English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations:

высшее образование; классическое/теоретическое обучение; профессионально направленное обучение; территория университетского городка; условия поступления, приема; научное исследование; методика оценки знаний; курсовая работа; дипломная работа, проект; научная степень; жилье, место для проживания; общежитие (университетское); продолжить, углубить первую степень; подготовить проектную работу; выполнить какое-либо исследование; представление и защита диссертации, посещение лекций, повысить квалификацию.

5.2 Complete the sentences. Choose the right word from the list of words suggested below.

1. The variety of academic institutions in the UK make up the system of…

2. The universities have always been centers of…, while polytechnics used to focus on…

3. GCSE and A-levels are the most common…into higher education.

4. In a… university all the buildings are situated in one area of the city.

5. Each university uses its own…

6. In the course of studies students write…

7. Usually first-year students live in a…

8. The most common first degree… are BA and BS.

9. A lot of students want to…their first degree.

10. The postgraduate student carries out…

Method of assessment; requirements; foe entry; higher education; research work; Hall of residence; vocational education; campus; academic education; course of work; title; enhance.

Supplementary Reading

6.1 Read the text to know more about Cambridge.

Cambridge

Cambridge must be one of the best-known towns in the world. The principal reason for its fame is its University which started during the 15^th century and grew steadily, until today there are more than 20 colleges. Most of them allow visitors to enter the grounds and courtyards. The most popular place from which to view them is from the Backs, where the college grounds go down to the River Cam.

The oldest college is Peterhouse which was founded in 1284, and the most recent is Robinson College which was opened in 1977. The most famous is probably King’s, because of its magnificent chapel. Its choir of boys and undergraduates is also very well known.

The University was exclusively for men until 1871 when the first women’s college was opened. Another was opened two years later and a third in 1954. In the 1970s, most colleges opened their doors to both men and women. Almost all colleges are now mixed, but it will be many years before there are equal numbers of both sexes.

6.2 Read the text to know more about Open University.