National System of Education

TOPIC 4

IV Задайте вопросы к предложениям из текста.

1. The demand for competent specialists grows greatly in our time. (how much) 2. Thousands of students study at institutions of higher education. (how many) 3. Their knowledge will determine the country’s future. (what) 4. The chief task of a student is to learn. (what) 5. Universities, academies, specialized and polytechnical institutes provide higher education. (what institutions) 6. Specialization usually begins in the third or fourth year. (when) 7. All students receive diplomas. (what) 8. There are political, sporting, foreign languages and drama societies. (what kind of) 9. They are fond of visiting museums and art galleries. (what … of) 11. Some students work in summer to earn money and get experience. (why)

V Ответьте на вопросы:

1. What does the word “student” mean? 2. What is the chief task of a student? 3. What institutions provide higher education? 4. What are the first and second years devoted to? 5. When does specialization begin? 6. What do students take at the end of each term? 7. What do students receive after graduating? 8. What do student councils and various societies arrange? 9. What societies and clubs are there? 10. What do some students do in summer?

VI Перескажите текст “Students’ Life”.

I Прочитайте и запомните следующие слова и выражения:

preschool education – дошкольное образование

secondary education – среднее образование

vocational education – профессионально-техническое образование

higher education – высшее образование

postgraduate education – последипломное образование (аспирантура)

establishment – учреждение

primary school – начальная школа

basic school – базовая школа

secondary school – средняя школа

knowledge evaluation system – система оценки знаний

certificate of basic or secondary education – аттестат о базовом или среднем образовании

qualified labour training – подготовка квалифицированных специалистов рабочих специальностей

extra-mural programs – программы заочного обучения

to offer – предлагать

to be engaged in – быть вовлечённым в

to confer the degree of Certified Specialist – присуждать звание дипломированного специалиста

defense of a degree work – защита научной работы (диплома)

completed secondary education – законченное среднее образование

entrance examinations – вступительные экзамены

compulsory subjects – обязательные предметы

to be admitted – быть зачисленным (в ВУЗ)

to get scholarship – получать стипендию

to pay tuition fees – платить за обучение

graduate with honours – закончить ВУЗ с отличием

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