1. Throughout the year, several new postgraduate studentship opportunities arise. 2. Part of managing your research project is setting your own clear and achievable objectives. 3. I set myself a target of saving $10 a week. 4. You can upgrade your professional qualifications and adjust to changing employment requirements. 5. 1 adjusted the volume on the radio. 6.1 have made a few adjustments to the design. 7. We went through a period of adjustment at the new college. 8. It is worth presenting at postgraduate conferences. 9. It is well worth making the effort to learn how to do it. 10. We need to be concerned about the environmental impacts of all this construction. 11. No one is sure how these changes will impact our relations with other countries. 12. Today training occurs in a variety of environments. 13. There are many different postgraduate qualifications available. 14. Details of the competition are available from our head office. 15. When applying for postgraduate study it is important to consider availability of finances for both tuition fees and living costs. 16. You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. 17. Work on the office building will be complete(d) at the end of the year. 18. He completed the book with a chapter on the practical applications of his theory. 19. The trade agreement will facilitate more rapid economic growth. 20. The Course is designed to take account of the major changes occurred in recent years in the delivery of special education. 21. Some programmes may take into account your previous work experience. 22. I’d like to clear up the common misconception that American society is based on money. 23. This Graduate School offers a wide range of postgraduate opportunities at both Master’s and PhD levels. 24. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their hard work on the project. 25. The system has been designed to give the user quick and easy access to the required information. 26. The file loads every time you access the Web site. 27. We have Internet access at the library. 28. The tax inspector gained complete access to the company files. 29. The understanding of the information sources used by postgraduate students will help the library to acquire regular and current journals and other information. 30. I am doing a social science PhD and interviews are my primary data source. 31. The University offers some international postgraduate degree courses with a strong reference to the topics related to developing countries. 32. I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. 33. Successful completion of postgraduate research degrees is closely related to high quality supervision. 34. This postgraduate programme enables students to undertake studies in a broad range of areas. 35. I don’t know what this term means. 36. What did he mean by that remark? 37. Television is an effective means of communication. 38. The load was lifted by means of a crane. 39.1 would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. 40. The names are listed in alphabetical order. 41. Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. 42. Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. 43. He gave orders for the work to be started. 44. These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. 45. In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. 46. He regards himself as a patriot. 47. Mary is highly regarded by her colleagues. 48. Call me if you have any problems regarding your research work. 49. This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience. 50. A PhD in this country is a top choice for many international students due to the excellence in academics.
9. Match the words with the definitions below.
a) objective b) adjustment c) impact d) availability e) opportunity f) access g) source h) misconception i) means j) order
1. the fact that something can be used or reached
2. a method or way of doing something
3. means or right of using, reaching, or obtaining
4. a correction or modification to reflect actual conditions
5. understanding something wrongly
6. a favourable moment or occasion
7. a way in which things are placed in relation to one another
8. something which you plan to do or achieve
9. a person or thing that supplies information
10. a powerful effect that something has on a situation or person
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11. Read and translate the following sentences. Pay attention to the meaning of the words and word combinations given below.
1. a) mean adj — средний
b) mean v — иметь в виду; предназначать!ся); означать
c) meaning п — значение; смысл
d) means п — средство; способ
e) by all means — конечно; любым способом
f) by means of— посредством
1. Postgraduate study means any type of academic study carried out upon conclusion of a first degree. 2. We need to find some other means of transportation. 3. In these programmes the majority of the work is delivered in lectures and seminars, with assessment by means of assignments (essays or reports, for example) and examinations. 4. Their mean weight was 62.7 kilos. 5. “May I borrow this book?” “By all means.” 6. The books with large print are meant for our partially sighted readers. 7. He doesn’t know the meaning of this word.
8. It’s a very easy question. Anyone, and I mean anyone, should be able to answer it.
II. a) order v — заказывать; приказывать
b) order n — заказ; приказ; порядок
c) in order that — с тем, чтобы
d) in order to — для того, чтобы
e) out of order — неисправный
1. This company is one of the very few places where you can place an order for building materials on-line. 2. The house is in good order. 3. We order high quantities at our suppliers in order not to run out of material during a building phase. 4. You will have to obey my orders. 5. There are certain pre-requisites in order to register for a research degree at the University. 6. The machine is out of order. 7. He ordered me to stand up. 8. She checked all her figures in order that the report might be as accurate as possible.
Ill.a) regard v — рассматривать, считать; иметь отношение
b) in (with) regard to — относительно, что касается
c) in this regard — в этом отношении
d) regarding — относительно, о
1. The University of Hull has a long and proud tradition of research excellence, not only with regard to our research with regard to the quality of researchers that the university produces. 2. For questions regarding the application procedure, please contact the Postgraduate Secretary. 3. We regard our research students as central participants in the intellectual life of this community. 4. We regard the supervision of postgraduate research for PhD degrees as one of our most important activities. 5. The union is the largest in the country and in this regard is best placed to serve its members.
IV. a) due adj — должный, надлежащий
b) due to prep — благодаря
c) for a full due — основательно, прочно
d) with (all) due respect — co всем уважением
1. He is due to speak. 2. His success is entirely due to hard work. 3. After due consideration, we have decided to appoint Mr Davis to the job. 4. He is due at his office on Tuesday. 5. With all due respect, this report needs to be rewritten before it can be published. 6. Demand for engineering graduates is very strong at present, especially due to the recent success of the mining sector, and shortages are apparent in some areas.