Language practice

1. Practise the dialogue. Mind the proper intonation:

Jane: Hi, Mark! Haven’t seen you for ages. How are you?

Mark: I’m fine, thanks, what about you?

Jane: I’m fine too. Where do you study?

Mark: I study at a Higher Military School.

Jane: Really? What year?

Mark: I’m the first-year cadet.

Jane: Do you like to study there?

Mark: Yes, I like it very much. We study a lot of interesting subjects, such as tactics, engineering drawing (инженерная графика), radio navigation aids (радионавигационное оборудование) and others.

Jane: Are they all special?

Mark: No, we also have lessons of English, mathematics, ecology and physical training.

Jane: What is your favorite subject?

Mark: I don’t know yet. English probably.

Jane: Oh, I like it too. I don't know what I want to be for sure, but I'd like to be a teacher of English. You won't be here for long, will you?

Mark: I'm here on leave until the end of August and then I'll go back.

Jane: How many times a year are you on leave?

Mark: Twice, after winter and summer examinations.

2. Make up your own dialogues, discussing the read texts in pairs. Use the following notes:

– the similarities and differences of British and American systems of education;

– the difference between civil and military education;

– the pros and cons (за и против) of study at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.