Education (Дополнительное чтение), страница 3

Ознаменовать окончание; качественное образование; получить диплом;профессиональное образование;основные предметы; первоклассныевозможности; ясли; продолжить образование; школы, финансируемыегосударством; профилирующая дисциплина; включать, содержать; взимать состудентов плату; знание, умение; зависеть от академических способностей истимула; практический опыт; финансово независимые частные школы; плата заобучение; склонный к получению образования.IV.

Match words with their definitions and give the context in which they were used inthe text.a) money regularly paid to a school orsimilar institution for continuingservices1. a major2. a graduate3. a frameworkb) something which is or can bechosen4. an optionc) apersonwhosuccessfullycompleted an academic degree5. compulsory6.

feesd) a student's principal subject orcourse7. secondarye) relating to education for childrenfrom the age of 11 to 16 or 18f) required by law or a rule; obligatoryg) a basic structure underlying asystemV. Complete the information about the structures of American and British pre-highereducation systems. Note any differences in terms. Surf the Internet sources ifnecessary to give a full picture.8The USAAge of entry:The UKDuration of compulsory education:Age of entry:Age of exit:Age of exit:Pre-PrimaryType of school providing this education:Type of school providing this education:A) KindergartenB) Nursery SchoolsC) Preschool programmes;D) Child/day Care CentresLength of program in years:Length of program in years:Age level fromAge level from totoExams and certificates:Exams and certificates:PrimaryType of school providing this education:Type of school providing this education:Length of program in years:Length of program in years:Age level from toAge level from toExams and certificates:Exams and certificates:SecondaryType of school providing this education:Type of school providing this education:Length of program in years:Length of program in years:Age level from toAge level from toExams and certificates:Exams and certificates:VI.

Fill in the correct preposition.91) … completion … the program, graduates will be awarded … a British accrediteddegree, validated by the University … Buckingham.2) Unlike other parts … the world, where self-funding is the only way to pay … youreducation, the US education system offers … students a range … scholarships.Information on all this, and lots more, is available … the site.3) Once you have located a suitable group of institutions that offer your field … study,compare … them.4) Post-secondary technical education is provided … the students … technical colleges,colleges … further and higher education and accredited independent colleges whichoffer … a large number of courses leading … a vocational qualification.5) The Open University offers … instruction … part-time study for degrees and othercourses by correspondence, supplemented … radio and television broadcasts,residential summer schools and an extensive counseling.

Undergraduate students takea series … courses. 350-400 hours … study are required … a student to pass a onecredit course.VII.Translate the following sentences from Russian into English making use ofthe Active Vocabulary of the Unit.1) Единой школьной структуры в CША нет, поэтому в разных типах школразличное количество лет обучения, однако существуют обязательные ступениобразования.2) Кроме государственных школ, система обучения включает в себя сетьцерковных и частных учебных заведений, в которых обучается около 14 % всехшкольников.3) Сpедняя школа в США делится обычно на две ступени - младшую и стаpшую,каждая по тpи года.4) Для получения диплома об окончании средней школы выпускникам требуетсяполучить зачеты по 16 академическим курсам в течение последних четырех летобучения.

Обычно лучшие учащиеся, цель которых продолжить образование вуниверситете, выбирают наиболее сложные и продвинутые курсы в школе.5) Обучение в средней школе в Великобритании считается обязательным изаканчивается сдачей экзамена, который называется “Общее свидетельство осреднем образовании”. Курс обучения считается пройденным, если выпускниксдаст 6 экзаменов с минимальной оценкой С.6) Хотя поступать в высшие учебные заведения Великобритании можно как послеокончания профессионального колледжа, так и после шестой формы среднейшколы, последний путь является более предпочтительным, особенно когда речьидет о престижных вузах и наиболее популярных специальностях.10VIII.Choose some of the words and collocations from the Active Vocabulary ofthis Unit to use in your final presentation.

Think of possible context they can beused in. Complete the table for future use.WordE.g. A degreeCollocationsTo award a degree/a degreein economics/ master’sdegreeContextThe introduction of theBologna system into theRussiansystemofeducation put it closer tothe European one in a wayof awarding degrees.Reading comprehensionI. Scan the texts and notes to them and say:-what the most famous independent schools in Britain are;what the SAT Reasoning Test is and how much it costs;what the names for students of each year of a Bachelor’s degree in the USA are;what the mandatory courses in the US high schools are;what the SCE is the equivalent of;how an Associate’s degree is different from a Bachelor’s degree.II. Answer the following questions. Use the information given in the texts and ifnecessary consult some extra sources. Is the structure of educational system in the whole of the UK the same? Commenton the differences if there are any. What are the options for British/American kids who complete their secondaryeducation?11 What is required for the entry to a university in the UK? In the US? Comment on the structure of curricula in the two countries.

Compare them withthe Russian reality. What do American higher institutions focus on while evaluating students in thecourse of study?III.Read what some international students are saying about the American educationsystem. Think of the points contradicting with expressed opinions.

Discuss theseideas with your partner and report your comments to the class."The American education system offers international students the widest choice ofstudy options. Just think of all of the products, services, and processes invented in theUSA! This innovation is the result of a system which allows a student to study somany different fields. I am so glad I chose to study in the USA and obtain Americaneducation."Diann Manjulika"I am from Hong Kong and I always wanted to enroll in an American school. I am soglad I finally managed to get my education in the US.

In Hong Kong, it really doeshelp if you graduated from a good school in the USA."Susan Li"Coming from Asia, I was shocked by the vast number of study options offered bythe American school system."Peter LimIV. Make up a mind map to help you retell the text.

Use key phrases from vocabularycollocations to lead your talk.12Extensive readingTEXT AAccommodation for students in the UKThere are a number of international student accommodation options you can choose for UKstudy. We’ve put together some useful tips to help you make up your mind.There are two main choices for international student accommodation – halls of residence orprivate flats and houses. Your options depend on your UK study choice and the institution youapply to, but here are some things to consider in choosing a great place to live: How close is the accommodation to your place of study? Are there good public transport links? Is it close to shops and facilities? How big is your room? Will you have enough quiet and privacy for study?University/college owned international student accommodation.Most UK institutions provide accommodation for international students.

This will eitherbe a room in halls of residence (either full-board or self-catering) or a self-catering shared houseor flat. If you want to stay in university/college owned accommodation you should apply as soonas you are accepted on your course. Remember that it’s always a good idea to arrangeaccommodation before you travel to the UK. If you can’t, speak to the accommodation office atyour place of study when you arrive.Private accommodation for UK international students.You can make the most of your independence as an international student by rentingprivate accommodation. The most usual type is a room in a house or flat shared with otherstudents.

It’s a good idea to agree how to split bills beforehand and you’ll do your own cookingand cleaning. It’s a good idea to ask for advice from your institution’s accommodation orwelfare officer before you sign any contracts for private accommodation. Lodging with a UKfamily in their own home is another option.

You will usually need to abide by their house rules,but it’s a great opportunity to experience UK culture first-hand.UK accommodation for international English language students.If you’re studying English in the UK, your English language centre can help you arrangeaccommodation. The choices available will depend on where you study: it may be halls ofresidence or a hostel, or lodging with a UK family. Living with a UK family is the most commonoption and will give you the opportunity to practise English in a supportive environment.Independent school accommodation in the UK.If you are planning to study at a UK independent college or school, you will most likelybe offered boarding at that institution. Independent boarding schools offer a relaxed, home-likeatmosphere.

Pupils stay in bedrooms or dormitories on the school site, living under the same roofas residential house staff and their families.Useful link: UKCISA - http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/accommodation.phpFrom: http://www.educationuk.org/UKExercises1. Work with a partner. Do you think these statements are True/False/NoInformation? Correct the false ones. There are not as many accommodation opportunities for home students as forinternational students in the UK.13 Staying with a family is a nice option to learn more about the culture of thecountry. It will be very difficult to practice the language living in a dormitory. Halls of residence are always full-board, which is especially valuable for students. Independent schools in the UK provide students with relaxed atmosphere and fullboard services on the site of the institution.2.

Match the phrases with types of accommodation (refer to the text or give your ownview point and argument your choice). Make up your own sentences with them.a residential housea hostelsign a contractclose to the place of studyschool siteexperience culture first-handshops and facilitiesmake the most of your independencedormitorieshome-like atmosphereabide by house rulesa self-catering shared houselodge with a familypractice English in a supportive environmentsplit billsfull-boardprivacy for studyUniversity/college/school owned accommodation:Private accommodation:3.

Work in a group to prepare a brief note on the types of accommodation forhome/international students in Russia.TEXT B5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Gap YearBy Rebecca KernWhile it has been a longtime tradition for high school graduates in Europe to spend a"gap year" traveling the world and volunteering before college, this practice is becoming morepopular and accepted in the United States.

U.S. News spoke with students who took a gap yearbefore college, as well as gap year counselors and college admissions officials, to answercommon questions related to taking a gap year.1. What exactly is a gap year?The term "gap year" has taken on different meanings over the years. Holly Bull, presidentof the first and longest-running gap year counseling organization in the US, defines a gap year asa period of time that people use to explore areas of interest. Bull says a gap year doesn't have tolast a full year and can be taken at any age, but the typical gap year is taken by students betweenhigh school and college.Gail Reardon, who runs the gap year counseling firm Taking Off, says: “The nameimplies that students are taking a gap in their education, when really the gap is to fill in what14they haven't learned in school.

A gap year is about what happens after school, how you makedecisions, how you figure out who you are, where you want to go, and how you need to getthere. It's about the skill set you need to live your life."2. I want to go to college. Should I apply before or after I take a gap year?Most counselors and college admissions officials encourage high school seniors to applyand get accepted to college before taking a gap year. Reardon says students should apply tocollege while in high school because their junior and senior years are set up to support thecollege application process. William Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid atHarvard, says Harvard accepts students who apply after their gap year.1.