1. Study the following definitions and give the corresponding educational terms:

• A degree granted for the successful completion of a baccalaureate program of studies, usually requiring at least 4 years of study – bachelor’s degree.
• A degree awarded for the successful completion of a program generally requiring one or two years full-time college-level study beyond the bachelor’s degree – master’s degree.
• An earned degree awarded for successful completion of research work carried out for two or three years at the university graduate school – master’s degree.
• An examination administered by the Educational Testing Service and used to predict the facility with which an individual will progress in learning college-level academic subjects — ScholasticAssessment Test.
• Activities that are not part of the required curriculum and take place outside of the regular course of study – extracurriculum.
• A person in his second year at university/college – a sophomore
• At Oxford, a member of staff who supervises students’ work individually – a tutor.
• A sum of money given by the government to students to support them while they are studying – a grant.
• An obligatory subject – a compulsory subject.
• A subject which may be chosen – an additional subject

 

1. Give the English equivalents:

первоклассник, учиться во втором классе, учебный год, каникулы (в школе), каникулы (в вузе), включить ч-л. в расписание, преподавательский состав, Оксфордский университет, Московский университет, детский сад, начальная школа, средняя школа, специальная (английская школа), школа с математическим уклоном, высшее учебное заведение, педагогический университет, директор школы, факультет, зам. декана, кафедра английского языка, заведующий кафедрой, учиться на английском отделении, дневное отделение, вечернее отделение, доцент, выпускные экзамены в школе.

The first grader, to be in the second grade, academic year, vacation (at school), holidays (at university), include something to the schedule, a teaching staff, Oxford University, Moscow University, kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, special (English school), school with a mathematical bias, higher educational institution, pedagogical university, school director, faculty, deputy dean, English department, a head of department, to study at English department, full-time department, night school, associate professor, final exams at school.

 

• Fill in the blanks with prepositions and adverbs.

The University 1) WITH Cambridge Certificate 2) IN Advanced English will be 3) OF great importance 4) FOR those who require an advanced qualification 5) FOR academic or professional purposes. It demands very sound knowledge 6) IN the structure and usage 7) OF the language, and high levels 8) IN accuracy, fluency and power 9) OF expression.

This course concentrates 10) ON the development 11) OF the knowledge and skills, required 12) FOR the reading, writing, use 13) OF English, listening comprehension and speaking sections 14) FOR the examination.

The Cambridge Proficiency Examination sets an even higher standard, confirming that your English up 15) TO 16) SOME level required 17) FOR entry  18) TO English-speaking universities and colleges 19) WITH higher education. It is also one 20) OF the best qualifications for advancement 21) IN the commercial and academic world.

 

1. Fill in the blanks with the words:
2. Career, job, work, profession, trade, vocation

• What time do you get to your work?
• He’s a lawyer by
• Shoemaking is a useful
• It’s difficult to find job during a depression.
• As a speech therapist she feels she has finally found her
• I want to find out more about career in journalism.
• These days there are more and more work opportunities for women.
• Teaching is a profession that requires total commitment.

 

1. earnings, pay, salary, wages

• I spent a whole month’s salary on my vacation.
• He went on sick pay for the two weeks he spent in the hospital.
• He receives a fantastic salary as chairman of the company.
• He has a very comfortable income from his lawyer’s earnings and various investments.
• We usually get our weekly wages on Thursday afternoon.

1. Translate into English.

• Профессия учителя требует полной самоотдачи.
• Она чувствует, что работа с детьми – ее призвание.
• Ваши шансы быть принятым на работу во многом зависят от четкости и информативности резюме.
• Недостаточное знание английского языка не помешает вам работать, но может помешать найти работу.
• Сколько платят за эту работу? Каковы перспективы повышения зарплаты, продвижения по службе на этой должности?
• В поисках работы вам могут помочь друзья, добровольные агентства штатов по трудоустройству (бесплатно), частные агенства по трудоустройству (за плату). Информация о трудоустройстве печатается на последних страницах местных ежедневных газет под рубриками «Требуется помощь» (Help Wanted) или Возможности трудоустройства (Employment Opportunities). Эти разделы обычно перечисляют в алфавитном порядке требуемые профессии, описание работы и предлагаемый оклад. Сообщаются также номер телефона и адрес работодателя.
• Даже если работа, предлагаемая сейчас, вам не подходит, желательно все равно написать заявление в расчете на появление в будущем какой-нибудь другой вакансии.
• Нет ничего совершенного в мире, не является совершенной и ваша работа. Будьте реалистичны и ищите положительные стороны в вашей работе.
• На рынке труда сегодня прослеживаются две тенденции: с одной стороны, растет безработица, с другой – увеличивается спрос на квалифицированный труд. Важно, но очень непросто найти хорошую и интересную работу. Грамотно составленное резюме играет у нас не меньшую роль, чем на Западе. Оно должно быть лаконичным, ясным и ориентированным на конкретную должность. Важный этап — собеседование при приеме на работу. Именно после беседы с кандидатом окончательно решается – принять или отвергнуть его. Это своего рода «презентация» себя, и необходимо хорошо подготовиться: например, стоит побольше узнать о фирме, в которой вы хотите работать. Не стесняйтесь обсуждать вопросы зарплаты, медицинской страховки, дополнительных льгот, оплаты сверхурочных и отпуска. Знайте свои сильные стороны, подчеркивайте их (образование, опыт, знание местных условий). При этом не скрывайте, но и особо не выделяйте слабые стороны.

1) The profession of a teacher requires complete dedication.

2) She feels that working with children is her vocation.

3) Your chances of being hired largely depend on the clarity and information content of your resume.

4) Lack of knowledge of English will not prevent you from working, but may prevent you from finding a job.

5) How much is paid for this work? What are the prospects for increasing salaries, promotion in this position?

6) Friends, voluntary state employment agencies (free), private employment agencies (for a fee) can help you in your search for work. There is employment information on the back pages of local dailies under Help Wanted or Employment Opportunities. These sections usually list the occupations required, job description, and salary offered in alphabetical order. The telephone number and address of the employer are also provided.

7) Even if the job offered now is not suitable for you, it is advisable to write an application anyway with the expectation of another vacancy appearing in the future.

8) There is nothing perfect in the world, and your work is not perfect either. Be realistic and look for the positive side of your work.

9) There are two trends in the labor market today: on the one hand, unemployment is growing, on the other, the demand for skilled labor is increasing. It is important, but very difficult to find a good and interesting job. A well-written resume plays no less a role in our country than in the West. It should be concise, clear and job-specific. An important stage is the job interview. It is after the conversation with the candidate that they finally decide whether to accept or reject him. This is a kind of «presentation» of yourself, and you need to prepare well: for example, it is worth learning more about the company in which you want to work. Feel free to discuss salary, health insurance, fringe benefits, overtime, and vacation. Know your strengths, highlight them (education, experience, local knowledge). At the same time, do not hide, but do not particularly highlight the weaknesses.

 

1. Focus on Reading

     Answer the following questions. Time limit: 12—15 min.

Text 13. The British police

The British police officer — sometimes called the “bobby” after Sir Robert Peel, the founder of the police force — is a well-known figure to anyone who has visited Britain or who has seen the British films. Policemen — and women — are to be seen in towns and cities keeping law and order, either walking in the streets (“pounding the beat”) or driving in cars (known as “panda cars” because of their distinctive markings). Few people realise, however, that the police in Britain are organized very differently from many other countries.

Most countries, for example, have a national police force which is controlled by central Government. Britain has no national police force, although police policy is governed by the central Government’s Home Office. Instead, there is a separate police force for each of 52 areas into which the country is divided. Each has a police authority — a committee of local county councillors and magistrates.

The forces co-operate with each other, but it is unusual for members of one force to operate in another’s area unless they are asked to give assistance. This sometimes happens when there has been a very serious crime. A Chief Constable (the most senior police officer of a force) may sometimes ask for the assistance of London’s police force, based at New Scotland Yard — known simply as “the Yard”.

In most countries, the police carry guns. The British police generally do not carry firearms, except in Northern Ireland. Only a few police are regularly armed — for instance, those who guard politicians and diplomats or who patrol airports. In certain circumstances specially trained police officers can be armed, but only with the signed permission of a magistrate.

All members of the police must have gained a certain level of academic qualifications at school and undergone a period of intensive training. Like the army, there are a number of ranks: after the Chief Constable comes the Assistant Chief Constable, Chief Superintendant, Chief Inspector, Inspector, Sergeant and Constable. Women make up about 10 per cent of the police force. The police are helped by a number of Special Constables — members of the public who work for the police voluntarily for a few hours a week.

Each police force has its own Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Members of CIDs are detectives, and they do not wear uniforms. (The other ununiformed people you see in British towns are traffic wardens. Their job is to make sure that drivers obey parking regulations. They have no other powers — it is the police who are responsible for controlling offences like speeding, careless driving and drunken driving.

The duties of the police are varied, ranging from assisting at accidents to safeguarding public order and dealing with lost property. One of their main functions is, of course, apprehending criminals and would-be criminals.

1. Why are police officers sometimes called “bobbies”?

    A Because Bobby is a shortened form of Robert, the name of the    founder of the police force.

В Because the name Robert is one of the most common names     among the police officers.

С Because it is a contemptuous nickname of a policeman, coming     from films.

D Because policemen like to bob their hair when on duty.

2. What statement is wrong?

    A Britain has no nationl police force.

В British police is organized by central Government.

С There is a separate police force for every county in Britain.

D The policy of the British police is governed by the Home Office.

3. What is the lowest professional rank in the British police?

A Inspector.

В Constable.

С Sergeant.

    D Assistant Chief Constable.

4. What police officers are regularly armed?

A Officers “pounding the beat”.

В Patrols in “panda” cars.

С Desk officers in local magistrates.

    D Those who guard diplomats and patrol airports.

5. How many women serve in the police force?

    A 10 %.

В 90 %.

С No woman is allowed to be a police officer.

D The police consists mostly of women.

6. What are the duties of traffic wardens?

A To deal with lost property.

В To apprehend criminals and would-be criminals.

С To deal with serious crimes.

    D To control careless driving and parking regulations.

(Кузьменкова, Ю. Б. Английский язык + аудиозаписи в ЭБС)

 

Grammar The Subjunctive Mood

1. Complete the verb form in sentences:
2. If they understood the problem, they_____________find a solution.
3. will b) would c) would have d) can

 

2. If she_____________known the facts, she could have told us what to do.
3. have b) will have  c) would have  d) had

 

3. You’d better come by noon tomorrow. If you go by train, you__________ get there earlier
4. will b) would c)___ d) would have

 

4. My car smashed into a wall the other day. If I could_________, there would have been no accident.
5. have stopped b) stopped  c) stop  d) be stopping

 

5. If I ______________had your advantages in my youth, I would be better off now.
6. have b) would c) had d) would have

 

6. If I were you, I___________the facts before I wrote that letter. I wish you hadn’t sent it.
7. a) would have checked b) would check c) could check d) checked

 

 

• Paraphrase the following sentences by completing the second sentence so that it is equivalent in meaning to the given sentence.

 

1. It’s a pity you have given up your German class.

I wish you hadn’t given your German class.

 

2. It’s a pity I am not good at sports.

I wish I were good at sports.

 

3. Peter is always late and it irritates me.

I wish Peter were in time today for a change!

 

4. I regret I didn’t answer his letters.

I wish I had answered his letters.

 

5. I feel guilty that I don’t have time to visit the old lady in the hospital.

I wish I had time to visit the old lady in the hospital.

 

6. I’m so sorry that my daughter had been so nasty to our dear aunt.

I wish she hadn’t been so nasty to our dear aunt.

 

Ш. Translate into English:

1. Даже если бы вы позвонили вчера, я бы не смог прийти
2. Если я пойду в библиотеку, я возьму для тебя этот журнал.
3. Если бы у него было чувство юмора, он понял бы тогда эту шутку.
4. Если бы я был писателем, я бы написал об этом роман.
5. Вчерашняя вечеринка была бы гораздо веселее, если бы твой брат тоже пришел.
6. Если бы не эта умная собака, его бы никогда не нашли.
7. Что бы вы хотели увидеть, если бы вас пригласили в Лондон на несколько дней?
8. Он курит очень много последнее время. Ах, если бы он бросил курить!
9. Это была замечательная постановка «Вишневого сада». Чехов бы одобрил ее.

• Почему бы тебе не выйти замуж за Фреда? Он довольно состоятельный молодой человек.
• Даже если бы он был очень богат, я бы не вышла за него. Я не люблю его и никогда не любила.

10. Молодой человек был в страшной спешке. Он запрыгнул в такси и прокричал шоферу: “Мчи быстрее!” (Drive like fury!). После десяти минут такой сумасшедшей гонки молодой человек подумал: «Пора бы уже приехать». Посмотрев в окно, он очень удивился: «У меня такое чувство, будто я никогда не видел этой части города раньше». «Куда мы едем? – спросил он шофера. – Вам лучше не обманывать меня и ответить сразу». «Я не знаю, – был ответ водителя. – Если бы вы сказали, куда вас доставить, мы бы ехали сейчас в том направлении». И молодой человек понял, что случилось. «Ах, я (poor me), –подумал он. – Жаль, что я не сказал ему, куда ехать. А теперь, похоже, я не успел на поезд и опоздал на собственную свадьбу».

 

1. Even if you had called yesterday, I would not be able to come.
2. If I go to the library, I will take this magazine for you.
3. If he had a sense of humor, he would then understand this joke.
4. If I were a writer, I would write a novel about it.
5. Yesterday’s party would have been much more fun if your brother had come too.
6. If there hadn’t been this clever dog, he would never have been found.
7. What would you like to see if you were invited to London for a few days?
8. He smokes a lot lately. Oh, I wish he gave up smoking!
9. It was a wonderful play of The Cherry Orchard. Chekhov would have approved of her.

 Why don’t you marry Fred? He is a fairly wealthy young man.

 Even if he was very rich, I would not have married him. I do not love him and never did.

10. The young man was in a terrible hurry. He jumped into a taxi and shouted to the driver: Drive like fury!. After ten minutes of such a crazy race, the young man thought: «It’s time to come already.» Looking out the window, he was very surprised: «I feel like I have never seen this part of the city before.» “Where are we going? He asked the driver. «You better not deceive me and answer right away.» “I don’t know,” was the driver’s reply. «If you had told me where to take you, we would be driving in that direction now.» And the young man realized what had happened. “Oh, I’m (poor me),” he thought. — It is a pity that I did not tell him where to go. And now it looks like I missed the train and was late for my own wedding. «