Exercises

Exercise 1. Ask ten questions on the UNIT.

Exercise 2. Say whether these sentences are true or false and explain why.

1. Oxford is one of the oldest English-speaking University in the world.

2. Oxford University was founded in 1096.

3. Henry II established Oxford University.

4. Oxford University won the praises of popes, kings and sages by virtue of its antiquity, curriculum, doctrine and privileges.

5. In 1360, Edward III paid tribute to the University for its invaluable contribution to learning

6. Edward III noticed that Oxford graduates rendered the invaluable services to the state.

7. Oxford has more academic staff working in world-class research departments than any other university in the UK.

8. There are students of more than 130 nationalities at the Oxford University.

9. In 2003-2004 there were more then 17,660 students from overseas at the University of Oxford.

10. In 2003-2004 over 10,000 students were engaged in postgraduate work.

11. In 2003-2004 over 6,100 students were working in the arts and humanities.

12. A lot of students leave Oxford in the middle of the studying process without getting any degree.

13. Final responsibility for legislative matters rests with Congregation.

Exercise 3. Insert the right preposition and make sentences with the verbs.

1. to contribute … (способствовать чему-либо)

2. to comment … (комментировать что-либо)

3. to render … (оказывать кому-либо услугу)

4. to add … (добавлять к чему-либо)

5. to work … (работать в какой-либо сфере)

6. to consist … ( состоять из чего-либо )

7. to take part … ( принимать участие в чем-либо )

8. to be engaged … (быть занятым в какой-либо области)

9. to be responsible … ( быть ответственным за что-либо )

10. to be related … (иметь отношение к чему-либо)

11. to be founded … (быть основанным кем-либо)

12. to specialise …(специализироваться в чем-либо)

13. to achieve eminence …(достигать преимущество над кем-либо)

Exercise 4. Speak on the administrative structure of the Oxford University.

What are these people responsible for:

Vice-Chancellor?

Pro-Vice-Chancellor?

3. member of the Council of the University?

4. member of the Congregation?

Exercise 5. Why are these dates important for the Oxford’s history?

1. 1096

2. 1167

3. 1355