Match the highlighted words or word combinations in the text with their definitions.
1. give something in order to help achieve or provide something;
2. the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone;
3. a university degree such as an MA or an MSc which is of a higher level than a first degree and usually takes one or two years to complete;
4. time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something;
5. evaluation of a student’s progress throughout a course of study, as distinct from by examination;
6. a large important organization;
7. inspiring respect and admiration; having high status;
8. the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented;
9. a new thing or a new method of doing something;
10. the subjects that are studied in a particular course.
Exercise2.
You have been asked to give a short presentation to students visiting your University from America. Work in pairs. Give a short presentation on one of these topics:
· Higher education in Russia;
· The Northern Arctic Federal University is one of the leading players in the Shtokman gas condensate field development project;
· Research opportunities at The Northern Arctic Federal University.
Exercise3.
Discuss these questions in pairs.
1. Where would you prefer to study? In Russia or abroad? Give your reasons;
2. What are the advantages of studying abroad? What about disadvantages?
3. Is it easy to find a job in Russia? In America? In Norway?
4. What factors are essential in university prestige?