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Learning in Russia (Page 6)
大连市23中学  韩爱华
Lead in
What comes to mind when you think about Russia?
Vladimir Putin
Alexander Pushkin
Matryoshka dolls  
Ice and snow
...

Russia is also well known for its top universities.

Moscow State University

St Petersburg University

Fast reading
Why is Russia now a desirable destination for Chinese international students?
· Positive bilateral relationships
· Financial benefits
· Career prospects
Careful reading
Read the passage carefully and complete the information.

The number of Chinese international students in Russia has increased from about ________ in 2012 to ________ in 2019.

Key: 15,000; 49,000

Key:

Name    Tian Tian    Alex Zhang    Zhang Dan
University    The Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation    Moscow State University (MSU)
    Moscow State University (MSU)

Present job        International project management at a Chinese company     Teaching Russian at a college
Reasons for studying in Russia    Its relatively cheaper tuition fees and living costs than in Europe or North America    He can enjoy world-class education without spending too much.
He not only became more professional in Russian-Chinese translation but also cultivated social skills, which gave him an edge when hunting for a job.    Immersing herself in Russian-speaking environments helped her gain fluency in Russian.
Discussion
What factors should be considered when we apply to foreign universities?

Language study
1. undergraduate                                 本科生
graduate                                       大学毕业生
post-graduate                                   研究生
bachelor’s degree                              学士学位
master’s degree                                 硕士学位
doctorate degree                           博士学位

2. That gave me an edge when hunting for a job.
edge  n. 优势
在找工作时这让我具备了一些优势。

3. Immersing myself in Russian-speaking environments helped me gain fluency in Russian.
Immersing ... 动名词做主语
因为沉浸在说俄语的环境中，我的俄语说得很流利。

4. Apart from positive bilateral relationships, financial benefits and career prospects also factor into students' decision to apply to Russian universities.
apart from=besides 除……之外
factor into 是……的因素
apply to 申请
students’ deciding to apply to Russian universities 动名词的复合结构做介词into的宾语
除了良好的双边关系外，经济方面的优势和职业前景也是学生决定申请俄罗斯大学的因素。