Н.Э. Шарабарина, Л.В. Кулик - English for Junior Students of the Humanities - Unit 3 (1114143), страница 8
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a rigorous education.Approach to education of Russian and American students.Democracy in ancient Greece and in modern Russia.Process of acquiring knowledge vs. physical training.Generalist vs. Specialist.Career education vs. University education.Pass / fail grading vs. examination system.Education abroad and at home.3532EXERCISE 3In the following statements underline the controlling idea anddevelop it into a short speech.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. (Aristotle)A good education is a great asset in life.Education is useless without wit.It is never too late to mend.Where interest lags memory lags too.
(Goethe)Activity is the only road to knowledge. (G. B. Shaw)Examinations are formidable even for the best prepared, for the greatest fool can askmore than the wisest man can answer.8. As knowledge increases wonder deepens. (Ch. Morgan)9. Arrogance, pedantry, and dogmatism are the occupational diseases of those whospend their lives directing the intelligence of the young.
(H.S. Canby)10. A learned fool is one who reads everything and remembers it. ( J. Billings )11. God sells knowledge for labour and risk. ( Chinese proverb)12. It is the great art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression andknowledge. (A. Einstein)13. Классическое образование и понимание римского права - это крепостипротив грядущего хама. (Ф.Н. Плевако)EXERCISE 4 Write a paragraph of 150- 200 words on any statement listed above.Formulate your thesis statement at the top of the paragraph.Incorporate the quotation у in the body of the paragraph.EXERCISE 5 Write an essay of about 500 words on one of the following subjects:1.
Trace the development of generalist and specialist approach in education.2. Education for career.3. Education in a democratic society.4. Approach of Russian and American students to education.5. Education abroad. Elitistschools of learning..