University Life

The University offers facilities for leisure and recreation. Food and Drink. Meals, snacks and drinks are available from snack cafes and a cafeteria, which provides a cheap and varied menu.

Sport facilities include a stadium, a swimming pool and gymnasiums. At present student may choose basketball, badminton, volleyball and ping-pong clubs. The University also has facilities for outdoor sports such as football and hockey. The Students^’ Centre «Russia» is a large venue suited to dance, music and theater events. Discos and club nights take place here regularly. Accommodation. Hostels accommodations are reserved exclusively for students coming from other towns and cities.

2.1.3 Assignment

2.1.3.1 Say whether the following statements are true or false

a) The Orenburg State University was founded not long ago.

b) The University offers a broad range of courses.

c) The Orenburg State University is the smallest in our region.

d) Admission to the University is based only upon high school performance.

e) Three- term academic year is adopted at the OSU.

f) Hostels accommodation is reserved for all students.

g) The Orenburg State University prides itself on the quality and commitment of all its staff and faculty.

h) Students take part only in academic activities.

i) There is no library at the University.

2.1.3.2 Add some details to the statements using the information from the text

a) In recent years the University's strengths have been built on.

b) The University provides a wide range of educational services through its
faculties, institutes and colleges.

c) Various forms of instruction are used to develop individual's potential.

d) The university campus consists of several buildings.

e) There are many facilities, supporting students' studies.

2.1.3.3 Answer the following questions

1 When did our University get the status of the Orenburg State University?

2 What is the mission of the university now?

3 How many students are there at the Orenburg State University?

4 What faculties do they study in?

5 What cities does the University have branches in?

6 What is the number of the staff?

7 How long is the term?

8 What forms of instruction are used?

9 Who provides the supportive atmosphere in which to study and develop?

10 Do students take part only in academic activities?

11 Where are snacks, meals and drinks available from?

12 What do sport facilities include?

13 What is the Students' Centre suited for?

14 When was the Internet Centre opened and what are PC used for?

15 What books does the University library house?

2.1.3.4 Retell the text. Finding it difficult, refer to the answers of the ex. 2.1.3.3