Английский язык. Higher education

Training at the Institute is performed not only by full-time and part-time professors, associate professors and teachers; the Institute also collaborates with leading experts of Belarus in the field of economics, law, banking, management and marketing.

The Institute enjoys good premises which comprise modern computer classes and laboratory equipped with laser printers, multi-colour scanner and electronic means of communication; ling-guaphone classrooms with audio-and video-equipment which promote intensive foreign languages learning; equipped classrooms, lecture halls, conference halls, a library, a gymnasium, cafe and canteen, hotel complex and parking.

The academic year begins on the 1^st of September and ends in June. It has two terms: the autumn term and spring term. Each term ends with examinations which take place in January and in June. During the academic year students work hard. Attendance at lectures is compulsory. The students go to the institute every day except Sunday. Classes at our Institute begin at 8.20 in the morning and end at 2.20 in the afternoon. All students learn some foreign languages: English, F'rench, German or Spanish. The students are proud of their Institute.

PART II

DIRECTIONS:

Find the English equivalents for the following words in the text:

основан; надежный партнер; деловые отношения; социальная сфера; хозяйственное право; в области права; оборудование; содействовать, помогать; учебный год; обязательный.

PART III

DIRECTIONS:

Choose the right variant:

1. The Institute was founded in

1980

1995

1992

2. The Institute consists of .

three departments

four departments

five departments

3. The academic year consists of _

two terms

three terms

four terms

4. The students take examinations _ .

once a term

twice a term

three times a term

5. Attendance at lectures is .

compulsory

not compulsory

6. The academic year lasts .

nine months

ten months

eight months

7. The students have their day'off _ .

on Saturday and Sunday

only on Sunday

the other day of the week

PART IV

DIRECTIONS:

Complete the following sentences:

The Institute was founded … .

It has managed to become a reliable and competent partner … .

The Institute has been developing its business relations … .

The Law department trains specialists … .

Training in the Institute is performed … .

The Institute enjoys good premises … .

The academic year begins … .

Each term ends … .

Attendance at lectures is …. .

PART V

DIRECTIONS:

Translate into English:

Институт был основан в 1992 году.

Институт наладил и развивает деловые отношения с образовательными и общественными организациями во многих странах мира. В институте 3 факультета: правоведения, социального и экономического менеджмента и международных экономических отношений и международного коммерческого права.

Обучение проводят высококвалифицированные профессора, доценты и преподаватели.

Институт имеет хорошее помещение с хорошо оснащенными компьютерными классами, лабораториями, лекционными залами, столовой, библиотекой и общежитием.

Учебный год состоит из двух семестров: осеннего и весеннего. .;-..

В конце каждого семестра проводятся экзамены. .

Посещение лекций обязательно.

Рабочий день студентов начинается в 08.20 утра.

Все студенты изучают иностранные языки: английский, немецкий,

французский и испанский.

PART VI

DIRECTIONS:

Answer the questions:

When was the Institute founded?

What countries has the Institute established business relations with? How many departments are there in the Institute? Who does the Institute train?

Does the Institute collaborate with leading experts of Belarus? What

does it collaborate in?

What can you say about the premises of the Institute?

How many terms are there in the academic year?

In what way is the progress of the students tested?

Is the attendance of lectures compulsory?

When do the classes begin?

ACTIVITY I

SUPPLEMENTARY READING:

DIRECTIONS:

Read the text and translate it into Russian.

Text 3 The Belarus State Economic University

The Belarus State Economic University (BSEU) was founded 70 years ago in 1933. This is one of the largest universities in our country. It trains specialists in the field of economics, management and law. The graduates of the university work in all the sectors of the national economy both in the country and abroad. The university has a developed infrastructure, which provides training and research within eight schools: School of Management; School of Accounting and Economics; School of Finance and Banking; School of International Economic Relations; School of Commerce Economics and Management; School of Marketing; School of Law; School of Language Studies.