Trinity College Dublin: 400 years of history.
If asked what Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett have (0) u common, most people would correctly reply that they are famous writers. But (1) you know that they all graduated from the oldest and (2) prestigious university in Ireland?
Trinity College at the University of Dublin has an interesting history. The university (3)founded in 1592 in the heart of Dublin, the capital of Ireland. At (4)everything went well and the university grew slowly. Then, in the middle of the 17th century, life at the university became difficult (5)of two wars in the country. Fortunately, the university survived and from then (6)many wealthy families began to send their sons there for a good education.
Today, Trinity College is among the top 40 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities and it attracts students from (7)five continents. It is also (8)of Ireland's leading historical sites. It has a uniquely beautiful library (9)contains 4.25 million books including the Book of Kells, (10)of the most precious medieval books in existence. Over half a million visitors come to see this book and the library every year. It is truly a great university.
ответить на во по тексту: 1 . What famous people( studied ) learned in Dublin ? 2.When was the College founded ( opened)?
3.What time was difficult for the University ?, 4. Whose children study at the university?,
5.How many books has a library?,
The first places in the ranking of the most prestigious universities in the world are occupied by educational institutions of the USA and Great Britain, however, along with the choice of a place of study, one must take into account the difference in the education system of these countries. Let's consider the main differences on several points. Until we delve into a comparison of the educational systems of the UK and the USA, we want to remind you that you can also study in English in Australia. This is a great option for those who like warmer climates.
Progress Cheek 1 I variant 1.Complete the sentences in past perfect 1. When I came home, mother already (to cook) dinner. 2. When father returned from work, we already (to do) our homework. 3. When the teacher entered the classroom, the pupils already (10 open) their books. 4. Kate gave me the book which she (to buy) the day before 5. Nick showed the teacher the picture which he (to draw). 6. The boy gave the goats the grass which he (to bring) from the ficld 2. Write the sentences in the interrogative form and make general and who-questions. 1. Rose had written the letter by 7 о'clock yesterday. 2 Mrs Rogers had cooked the dinner by 6 о'clock last Sunday. 3. Jane and Ann had built the toy house by four o'clock yesterday. 3. Choose the right words to complete the sentences. 1) That day Jane felt so sad ahe could (ery/smile). 2) The puplls (ended/ finished) decorating the hall late in the afternoon. 3) Do you watch matehes of your favourite football (сrеw/teаm) on television? 4) We are playing basketball in the gyт, would you 1ike to joln (- /1in)? 5) No one liked the dish, we thought it was rather (Lasteful/tasteless). 6) In the I variant 1.Compleie the sentences in past рerfect