Upward Bound: First year. Воробьева М.Г - 5 стр.

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listen to recordings and work with tape — recorders there
ourselves?
Dean: Of course, you will. You will even have to do it, otherwise
your English property. Besides it will help you to improve
your pronunciation and speech habits. I’m sure that you will
do your best, and there will be no need for your teachers to
worry.
C: Shall we be able to borrow books from the University library
being only part-time students?
Dean: Yes, you will have to join our library. It is well-stocked with
books from the reading-list of recommended works for
students. Times of opening are convenient for those who
work as well as study. On Monday s and Thursday s our
library is open till 9 o’clock in the evening.
E: Are there any student societies at the faculty?
Dean: There certainly are. We have students’ clubs, which are
extremely popular with the students of our faculty, especially
first-year students. Everybody knows that «Much work and
no play never makes people gay». So we hope that you will
take part in the activities of our discussion and theatrical
groups or the choir. Our University Choir is famous all over
the country. Of course there are many sports societies among
which you can find something to your liking. In senior years
if you are interested in research work you will be able to join
linguistic societies.
S: I’ve heard that there are two museums in the main buildings
of the University. What kind of museums are they?
Dean: You are right, there are two museums in the main building.
Mendeleyev museum which is in fact the flat where
Mendeleyev lived with his family when he was Rector of
the University. The other museum is the University History
Museum. Among its exhibitions there are old documents,
photos and instruments.
K: When can we hand in our applications?
Dean: The Entrance Requirements Department will take them from
June 20
th
till July 31
st
.
L: What entrance exams shall we have to take?
Dean: You must write an essay and go in for Russian, English and
History.