TEXT 2. DIALOGUE

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STUDENT’S LIFE
  I. Repeat after your teacher and memorize the following words:   1. to be a first-year student – быть студентом-первокурсником 2. the Altai State Aca

TEXT 1. STUDENT’S LIFE
    My name is Kate. I am 17 years old, and I am a first-year student at the Altai State Academy of Culture and Arts. I entered this higher educational institution becau

Eg. a first-year … a first-year student
a higher educational … to go on … to do morning … to study various … a cup of … to enrich one’s … the latest … to take part in … to look through … a friendly …

Mini-Project
Topic: How is it like to be a student?   1. How much time do you spend on … Fill in the table.    

ACADEMY
  I. Repeat after your teacher and memorize the following words and phrases: 1. to train – обучать, готовить professional training – обучение профессии to d

TEXT 1. THE ACADEMY OF CULTURE AND ARTS
  Task 1. Read the text and answer the following questions:   1. How many faculties does the academy have? What are they? 2. What does the academy poss

TEXT 2. DIALOGUE: A FOREIGN VISIT
  Task 1. Read the dialogue:   Prorector: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen! On behalf of the Rector of the Altai State Academy of Culture and Arts, I

TEXT 4. OXBRIDGE
  Task 1. Read the text and say:   · What are the most prestigious universities in Great Britain? · What is the most popular custom at Oxbridge?

University education in Great Britain
There are 46 universities in Britain. But not all universities are equal. They differ from one another in history, tradition, academic organization. Not all British universities are backed by a wel

University education in the United States of America
  There is no National University in the USA. Each state controls and supports at least one University. The National Government gives no direct financial aid to these schools. The stu

Education in Russia
  Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guaranteed by the Constitution and ensured by the broad development of compulsory secondary education, vocational, specialize

Barnaul as a Cultural Center of Siberia
1.Learn the new words: Spiritual traditions.................................. духовные традиции The Theatre of Musical Comedy.............. театр Муз

Barnaul as a Cultural Center of Siberia
  For almost three centuries Barnaul has been one of the major cultural centers of Siberia. Today the spiritual traditions are continued by the Shukshin Drama Theatre, the Theatre of

Altai Artists
    Pre-reading   The text you are about to read describes Altai visual art. List five key words you might expect to meet

Altai Cultural Traditions
  Pre-reading   Find out, if you don’t know, what the Siberian Rerikh Center is?     Altai culture

Museum Traditions of Barnaul
  Pre-reading a) What is “loyal to its cultural museum traditions”? b) Who is responsible for preserving the museum traditions? c)

The Museum of Regional Studies
Pre-reading a) Do people in your city visit the museums, exhibitions, and galleries? b) Are certain museums especially popular among the young people?

Demidov Square
  We can take our time and admire the architectural treasures of Barnaul. Demidov Square is a place where we can always make new discoveries, however many times we return there.

Peter and Paul’s Cathedral in Barnaul
  The eighteenth century holds a place of its own in the history of Russian culture. It was then that a radical change in all spheres of Russian life started: a new secular culture wa

The People’s House
  The building at Polzunova 35 witnessed many important and dramatic events. It was here that revolutionary meetings and gatherings were held. During the October Socialist Revolution

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NOTHERN IRELAND
    1.Learn the new words:   an island......................................................................... остров

THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NOTHERN IRELAND
  To the North – West of the continent of Europe there are two large and over 5000 small islands called the British Isles the area of which is about 244100 square kilometers. The larg

Artistic and Cultural Life of Britain
    Artistic and cultural life in Britain is rather rich. It passed several main stages in its development. The Saxon King Alfred encouraged the arts and cultur

British Drama Theatre Today
    Britain is now one of the world’s major theatre centres. Many British actors and actresses are known all over the world. They are Dame Peggy Ashcroft, Glenda Jackson

Music and Musicians of Britain
    The people living in the British Isles are fond of music, and it is quite natural that concerts of the leading symphony orchestras numerous folk groups and pop music

Westminster Abbey
    It is safe to say that the three most famous buildings in England are Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Westminster Abbey is

St. Paul’s Cathedral
    St. Paul’s Cathedral is the work of the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren. It is said to be one of the finest pieces of architecture in Europe.The work on Wren’s

The Tower of London
The Tower on the north bank of the Thames is one of the most ancient buildings of London. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. But each monarch left some kind of

Art Galleries
If you stand in Trafalgar Square with your back to Nelson’s Column, you will see a wide horizontal front in a classical style. It is the National Gallery. It has been in this building since 1838 wh

British Museum
  We go to Bloomsbury. “Bloomsbury Square” is the oldest in London, it dates from 1665. It is the “literary district”, many writers and art critics used to live here. But it