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V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.

1) to have daytime job

a) знания и умения

2) to pay tuition fees

b) становиться все дороже

3) it takes two years

c) платить за обучение

4) get more expensive

d) требуется два года

5) to have strong links with industry and agriculture

e) получающий финансовую поддержку от частных лиц

6) knowledge and skills

f) работать днем

7) supported by individuals

g) иметь крепкие связи с промышленностью и сельским хозяйством

VI. Match the words in column a with their explanations in column b.

A

B

1) Bachelor of Arts

a) a first university degree in science (e. g. mathematics, chemistry, physics)

2) Bachelor of Science

b) a first university degree in humanities (e. g. history, psychology, sociology, languages)

3) degree

c) programme of study or research leading to a Master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy; students must complete a first degree before taking this

4) advanced studies

d) a course of study at a university (college), or the qualification that a student is given if he completes the course

VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the words from the box instead of the underlined words.

comprise, links, jobs, first year students, master in,

is getting more expensive, completes, take

  1. Higher education in America is becoming more costly every year.

  2. The same college may include the Faculty of Health Studies along with the Faculty of Engineering or Business.

  3. Freshmen are introduced to the research areas in chemistry.

  4. Students who specialize in management are entirely prepared for a career after graduation from college.

  5. The two-year junior colleges have strong connection with local industry and agriculture.

  6. Many students who attend such courses at night have relevant daytime work.

VIII. Insert the proper prepositions.

17: at (1) for (1) from (2) in (3) by (1) of (4) after (2) to (1)

  1. A university offers special programmes … advanced studies … addition … fundamental programmes.

  2. Public educational institutions receive government support … local, state or federal sources.

  3. Two thirds … colleges … the USA are private: they are supported … individuals, alumni or religious groups.

  4. Students who major … business, management or art and design are entirely prepared … a career immediately … graduation … college.

  5. A Doctor … Philosophy degree is awarded … 3 – 8 years … extensive research work.

  6. … two-year junior colleges students are given knowledge and skills to use right away.

IX. Answer the following questions.

  1. What institutions provide higher education in the USA?

  2. What is the difference between a college and university?

  3. What is the difference between a public and private college?

  4. How long does it take to graduate from an American college?

  5. What degrees are awarded to students after their graduation from the university?

  6. What programmes of advanced studies does a university offer? What degrees do the programmes of advanced studies lead to?

  7. How can a student get education if he has a daytime job?

X. Make up a plan of the text “Higher Education in the USA”. Speak on the each point of your plan.

XI. Prepare an oral summary of the text “Higher Education in the USA”.

XII. Speak on the difference between the systems of higher education in Russia and America.

XIII. Speak on the topic “Higher Education in the USA”.