Read the following dialogues. Be ready to act them out.

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Practise the conversation below with your partner, and then act it to the class. Make similar conversation about Russian universities with your partner.

Act also as a “president” and give brief information on the above mentioned topics.

A.: How do English universities choose students?

B.: You usually apply for four universities. The universities may interview you. They usually refuse to take students who fail their end-of-year exams.

A.: Have you applied for university yet?

B.: Yes, I heard from York University yesterday. I'm having an interview next week.

Getting an “A”

Teacher: Bill, you wrote the paper on American art, didn't you?

Bill: Yes. How was it?

T.: It was quite good. It showed a lot of careful research.

B.: Thank you. Does it mean I'll get an “A” in the course?

T.: Yes, I think so.

Talk on College Life

Bob: How are you doing?

Peter: I'm doing fine, thank you.

B.: You're graduating this year, aren't you?

P.: Yes, in three months. I've already finished the required courses and passed my exams. I only have to present my graduate work.

B.: How many exams did you have to take?

P.: Three: philosophy, English and mathematics.

B.: What about your marks? Did everything turn out OK?

P.: Yes, excellent in all the subjects.

B.: Congratulations. I wish you the best of luck.

P.: Thank you. Goodbye.

B.: Bye.

In the University Library

Mike: I'd like to check this out, please.

Librarian: May I see your ID card, please?

M.: How long can I keep the book?

L.: For two weeks.

M.: Can I have it renewed after that?

L.: Yes. Just bring it in and we'll stamp it again.

M.: All right. Thank you very much.