Match the pairs of synonyms from A and В and translate them.

Match the verb on the left with a suitable item on the right. Use each item once only.

11. Make the following sentences complete by translating the words and phrases in brackets.

1. The law school required a minimum (средняя оценка) of 2.6 (on a 4.0 scale). 2. All (кандидаты) must take (за свой счет) the General Test of the Postgraduate Record Examination. 3. He wants a job in which he can (применять) his foreign languages. 4. The sav­ings will (составлять) to several thousand dollars per family. 5. They are (безусловно) the best students in the class. 6. The Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences is pleased to announce five fully funded 3-year postgraduate research (стипендии). 7. He will (определять) the place where we are to meet. 8. The company has agreed to (финан­сировать) my trip to England. 9. She could not pay back all the mon­ey she had to (одалживать). 10. For researchers intending to (обра­щаться) for (финансирование), please download the information and instructions for each programme listed below. 11. Nothing would (мешать) him from speaking out against injustice. 12. Students ap­plying to postgraduate programmes in the Department of Chemistry are not required to pay an (регистрационный сбор). 13. We offer an extensive range of (стипендии) that not only (вознаграждать) aca­demic excellence, but allow students from many backgrounds to study at our world-class university. 14. The University of London offers a wide range of student benefits as well as an extremely afford­able (плата за обучение) for its international PhD students.

Memorize the active vocabulary to Text 9A.

Read and translate the following international words. Look up their transcriptions in the dictionary if necessary. Mind the part of speech.

Corporation n, private adj, donor n, anthropology n, qualify v, unique adj, minimum n adj, professional n adj, fund n v, lecture n v, administer v, visit n v, assist v, permanent adj, reside v, diploma n.

Read and translate the following word combinations which come from the texts of the Unit. Mind the use of nouns as attributes in preposition. Look up your dictionary if necessary.

Postgraduate student grants and scholarships, a nonprofit organization, leadership qualities, the award amount, a living expenses stipend, the United States Congress, history, government or social studies teachers, an exchange program, the Fulbright Program Office, grant programs, grant applications, a university graduate, a university diploma, the application deadline, the Fulbright Program website, application materials.

15. Form the words meaning a repeated action with the help of the prefix re- and the words meaning negation. Read and translate them into Russian.

a) re-: consider, build, discover, create, awaken, define, distribute, examine, open, read, construct, appear, generate, start;

b) un-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, dis-: available, able, usual, common, conventional, equal, acceptable, visible, employed, adequate, formal, perfect, probable, polite, literate, legal, logical, regular, responsible, replaceable, agree, believe, like, patient, possible, practical, dependent, relevant.

Section 3. GRAMMAR PRACTICE

16. Read and translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to the rules of the sequence of tenses.

1. He reported that some postgraduate students on research programmes had paid their tuition fees through private sources, 2. He said that the postgraduate programme was offered on a part-time basis only. 3. The last half of the 18th century saw the unfolding of a series of events, primarily in England, that later historians would call the first Industrial Revolution, which would have a profound influence on society as a whole as well as on building technology. 4. I told them that we were starting a new company. 5. The report said that the postgraduate course fees had to be paid at the beginning of the course, at least in part. 6. He said that the fees for his part-time study had been charged at half the full time fee. 7. They explained to him that they could help him find funding for his chosen course through their own scholarship scheme. 8. He told me that my expenses would involve tuition fees, course materials such as books, subscriptions, visits etc, and living expenses including housing costs. 9. He reported that the financial assistance to students was based on their academic merit, financial need and academic potential. 10. The teacher told his students that those enrolling in postgraduate courses might get financial assistance under the Student Grant Scheme.

17. Put the sentences in the past. Use the rules of the sequence of tenses.

1. He says that postgraduates may get financial assistance under the Student Grant Scheme with the cost of tuition fees for approved postgraduate courses in Ireland. 2. The report says that this funding is aimed at students from specific countries. 3. He says that there were two ways postgraduates could qualify for assistance under the Student Grant Scheme. 4. He is not sure that university fees will vary considerably according to the nature of the course he is joining. 5. I want to ask you who will win money on the lottery. 6. He says he has just changed his job because he wants to earn more money. 7. He doesn’t know that he can get funding for his postgraduate study through studentships, grants and loans, and he can also get help from his employer. 8. She asks me when the building industries of most Western countries took the form in which we find them today. 9. She says she paid $1,000 for her computer, but it isn’t worth very much now. 10. The article says that new building materials will be used and engineers will be trained to use them.

18. Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verb. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. She knew that postgraduate funding(fall) into three categories: government; commercial and professional; and charities. 2. They reported that the number of people taking postgraduate courses(jump) from 243,000 to 310,000 in the past five years 3. The paper said that the university___________________________________

(provide) an extensive range of funding opportunities the year before. 4. She didn’t know that he(take) postgraduate course at that time. 5. He was sure that choosing to study for a postgraduate qualification (be) a big commitment. 6. He said that that

there(be) many excellent opportunities to help fund your postgraduate studies at the university the next ear. 7. Nobody believed that he_________________________ (do) his research for two years. 8. 1

understood that she(think) of enrolling in a postgraduate course then. 9. The candidate ensured that all methods used in his thesis (be described) in it. 10. The teacher told his students that numerous organisations (offer) alternative sources of

funding for postgraduate courses the year after.

19. Change the following sentences into indirect speech.

a) Statements

1. He said, “Finding funding is often the biggest headache for prospective postgraduates.” 2. She said, “My grandfather was a professor.” 3. They said, “This job will be done in steps.” 4. He said to us, “1 read a lot of articles on building construction in English and American journals to improve my construction engineering vocabulary.” 5. The teacher said to his students, “Studentships can cover both fees and living expenses.”

b) Requests and orders

1. The teacher said to his students, “Search for financial information about studying in the UK.” 2. I asked my friend, “Help me to solve this problem, please.” 3. He said, “Don’t buy these books, Tom.” 4. The teacher said to us, “Don’t make so many mistakes in your English test papers.” 5. He said to me, “Use my advice on finding funding for all kinds of postgraduate courses.”

c) General (Yes/No) questions

1. Alan asked me, “Do you go to university?” 2. He asked, “Did you get a student grant?” 3. She asked her friend, “Is postgraduate study an investment in both time and money?” 4. He wanted to know, “Can I find a job at the end of my study at the university?” 5. My friend asked me, “Will you get a student grant next year?”

d) Special (wh-) questions

1. She asked, “What did you do to fund your PhD programme expenses?” 2. The teacher asked me, “When did you apply for your postgraduate study?” 3. He asked me, “How much did you pay for this course?” 4. She asked me, “What is the difference between a scholarship and a grant?” 5. He asked me, “When will you finish your dissertation?”

20. Ask for the information using Could you tell me...? I Do you to know...?