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all departments. 6 There are about 1000 research students, working for higher
degrees and participating in the research work of the college. 7 Much excellent
research work is undertaken at Imperial College in a wide range of subjects. 8
Imperial College is still growing in size and numbers. 9 Imperial College rivals many
other colleges of London University put together. 10 In this way it is hoped to
continue to train specialized scientists and engineers.

     2.3.2 Find out all you can about the Imperial College by asking questions.
Follow the model. Make up a short talk

     Model: 1 Is the Imperial College of Science and Technology an English
              scientific institution?
           2 I think (As far as I know) the Imperial College is the oldest and most
              important scientific institute in England.

     1 What is the dual purpose of the Imperial College? 2 What famous scientist
were associated with the Imperial College? 3 What are the main departments of the
Imperial College at present? 4 How many students and research students are studying
at the Imperial College at the present time? 5 What new research groups have been
formed at the Imperial College? 6 What is the main goal (task, purpose) of the I.C.?

    2.3.3 Insert prepositions

      1 Imperial College is fostering research … science and technology. 2 It was
founded as the Royal College … the middle … the nineteenth century. 3 The aim …
its foundation was to keep Britain … forepost … technological advance. 4 Many
famous scientists were associated … the College. 5 There are large engineering
facilities … addition … those … pure scientific research. 6 One … the departments is
headed … Professor Chain. 7 The College is fortunate … having several new
buildings … many laboratories. 8 The College has facilities … London … a
biological field station. 9 … the present time many research students are working …
higher degree … Imperial College. 10 Much research work is undertaken … Imperial
College … a wide range … subjects. 11 The College is growing … size and numbers.
12 Very soon it will develop … a separate University.

     2.3.4 Answer the following questions
                                          A
     1 What kind of institution is the Imperial College of Science and Technology? 2
What are the purposes of the College? 3 In what field does it foster research? 4 When
did the College begin as the Royal College of Science? 5 Why was teaching and
pursuing science so necessary at that time? 6 What helped to keep Britain in the
forepost of technological advance? 7 Who was associated with the early days of the
College? 8 What facilities did the College acquire? 9 What are the main departments
of Imperial College? 10 Are there any new buildings being built for the College? 11
Is the College related to the University of London? 12 What was realized in the
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