Task 10. Express the following in English. Mind the modal verbs

Task 9. Practise reading the following dialogues. Then memorize and recite them in class.

- Excuse me, can you tell me the time? There is something wrong with my watch.

- Certainly. It's ten to nine by my watch.

- Your watch is right, isn't it?

- I am not quite sure. It may be two minutes fast.

- I see. Thank you.

***

- Come and see me tonight.

- I'm afraid I can't. I have a lot of things to do. But if it is urgent, I'll come.

- Oh, no. You may come any time you like.

***

- Excuse me, can I see Mr. Brown?

- Sorry, you can't. He is out for lunch. But he will be back very soon.

- May I wait for him here?

- Certainly. Will you take a seat, please?

***

- Hallo, Bob! How are you?

- Not so well, I'm afraid. I have a bad cold. It's a pity I won't be able to attend the lecture tomorrow. I have to stay at home.

- You needn't worry. You may have my notes.

- Oh, thank you very much.

1. Вы можете и должны хорошо знать историю нашей страны.

2. Вы умеете кататься на коньках? – Нет.

3. Я не мог прийти, т.к. был занят.

4. не может быть, чтобы он написал такое письмо!

5. Мне нужно приходить сюда завтра?

6. Вы не должны опаздывать на занятия. Вы обязаны приходить вовремя.

7. нам пришлось долго ждать.

8. Вчера мне не нужно было идти в университет, поэтому мне не пришлось рано вставать.

9. Что делает Ник? – Он, наверное, смотрит телевизор.

10. Дети, наш концерт окончился. Вы можете идти домой.

11. Поезд должен прибыть через пять минут.

12. Тетя Поли больна. Вам бы следовало ее навестить.

Comprehension

Task 11. Answer the following questions using the information from the text “My Home University”:

1. How old is Tambov State University?

2. How many students study at Tambov State University?

3. How many majors does Tambov State University provide?

4. What subdivisions of Tambov State University can you recall?

5. What International programs does Tambov State University collaborate with?

6. What scientific degrees do the majority of the lecturers of Tambov State University have?

7. What Honoured Scientists of Russian Federation being your lecturers do you know?

Task 12.. Choose the most appropriate bit of information from the text “My Home University” for the following sentences:

1. TSU was founded on the basis of…

A. Tambov State Pedagogical Institute

B. Tambov State Institute of Culture and Tambov Music High School

C. Tambov State Pedagogical Institute and Tambov State Institute of Culture.

2. TSU is a … University.

A. pedagogical

B. classical

C. open.

3. All the Institutes and Academies of TSU have necessary facilities and modern equipment for …

A. study

B. scientific research

C. study and research.

4. Each term at the university is followed by …

A. stipend

B. a course paper

C. a session period.

5. Academic year lasts …

A. from September to January

B. from September to June

C. from September to May.

Task 13. Put T (true), F (false) or D (debatable) in the table:

Statement	T	F	D
1. Tambov State Pedagogical Institute is the basis of TSU.
2. TSU provides only training highly skilled specialists in humanities and natural sciences.
3. TSU offers many opportunities for graduates to study at a higher level - full-time and part-time.
4. TSU participates in many international programs.
5. There is no library at the University.
6. Many students live in rented rooms as there is no university hostels.
7. In buffets it is possible to have a bite.
8. The academic staff of the University consists of doctors of sciences.
9. All University hostels are very convenient and comfortable for living.
10. Full-time students study five days a week.

Task 14. Look at the text “My Home University” and think out the headlines for each paragraph. Make up a plan of the text.

Task 15. Make up a summary of the text “My Home University”.

Task 16. Using a plan of the text make up a topic “I am a student of Tambov State University”.

Additional reading

Task 17. Render the following text into Russian:

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