Selecting Courses

A45.

1)

program

3)

syllabus

2)

curriculum

4)

prospects

A46.

1)

outlines

3)

indicates

2)

observes

4)

possesses

A47.

1)

demands

3)

requirements

2)

instructions

4)

rules

A48.

1)

designated

3)

allowed

2)

reached

4)

devoted

A49.

1)

meant

3)

instructed

2)

devoted

4)

applied

A50.

1)

insert

3)

demand

2)

require

4)

possess

A51.

1)

major

3)

interesting

2)

minor

4)

valued

A52.

1)

volume

3)

amount

2)

number

4)

quantity

A53.

1)

number

3)

value

2)

amount

4)

volume

A54.

1)

opportunity

3)

demand

2)

necessity

4)

requirement

Task 8.

Choose the appropriate remark in an answer to the suggested stimulus remark.

A55.

She has failed her test in physics.

1)

Good for her!

2)

Has she? What a pity!

3)

Hasn’t she?

4)

Sure she will like it!

Task 9.

Choose the stimulus remark compatible with the suggested responsive remark.

A56.

I’d rather you didn’t. I must solve the problem myself.

1)

Do you agree?

2)

I want to give you a hand with this.

3)

How nice!

4)

It’s out of the question.

Task 10.

Read the question. Choose one of the given variants.

A57.

What is one of the most attractive features of the bachelor’s degree program in the United States?

1)

It is comprehensive.

2)

It is superficial.

3)

It is flexible.

4)

It is specialized.

Task 11.

Read the text. Then choose the best suitable title to each passage.

A58.

The United States have more institutions of higher learning than any other country in the world. More importantly than that, however, is the quality of these academic bodies. Most American colleges and universities offer top-notch education programs with highly qualified teaching staff. The research at many of these universities is cutting-edge and often published in journals worldwide. Many of the professors at these schools are leading authorities in their field. The list of world-class learning institutions in the USA is endless and includes, but is not limited to: Stanford University, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, California Institute of Technology, UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, MIT, John Hopkins, Northwestern University etc. 2

A59.

One of the best things about studying in the USA is the vast “number of academic options” offered to students. Since the USA is such a large country with vast resources, almost every field of study is available in the country. One can study everything from Russian history to nuclear physics. 1

A60.

A degree or certificate from a college or university is useless if it is not recognized by employers, other institutions or field authorities. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that the degree from the school you choose is recognized in the place you plan to use it in. Fortunately, colleges and universities in America are given professional accreditation by different governing bodies. There are thousands of US schools that offer credentials recognized in almost every corner of the world. 3

A61.

Because of the vast wealth of resources in America, the opportunities for practical training related to your field of study are vast. Most colleges and universities have established affiliations with employers and researchers in different fields of study, thereby creating an avenue for students to obtain hands-on and invaluable experience. Many universities even require that students obtain practical training in order to graduate. In many cases, these opportunities are not available anywhere else in the world. 2

A62.

Regardless of what degree a student choos­es to pursue in school, he or she will have to use computers and other technologies in order to succeed. Many universities incorporate the latest technology into their curriculum, encouraging students to obtain proficiency before they go out into the workplace. 3

A63.

Since the USA school system utilizes credit units and often accommodates working students, most schools offer academic programs that are flexible in nature. This means that, very often, one can choose when to attend classes, how many classes to enroll in each semester or quarter, what elective or optional classes to take etc. 4

1)

Endless Study Choices.

2)

World-Class Learning Institutions.

3)

Worldwide Recognition.

4)

The Academic Calendar.

1)

Supporting Industries and Research.

2)

Practical Training in all Universities.

3)

Technology.

4)

Flexibility.

Task 1.

Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

My attempt to teach myself Spanish has been unsuccessful (0) so far and I’m wondering whether I’m simply able (B1) to learn foreign languages at my age. I’m not patient (B2) and neither am I intelligent (B3) so why have I found it almost impossible (B4) to learn more than just the basics of Spanish after nearly six months of study? My vocabulary is adequately (B5) beyond very basic expressions and my grammar is unsatisfactory (B6) to say the least. It is not only that my Spanish is incorrect (B7) but I suspect I sound very impolite (B8), too. Recently I met a Cuban tourist in a café and unfortunately (B9), I must have said something inappropriate (B10) because she looked very offended and got up and sat at another table.

SUCCESS

ABLE

PATIENCE INTELLIGENCE

POSSIBLE

ADEQUATE

SATISFY

CORRECT

POLITE

FORTUNE

APPROPRIATE

Task 2.

Read the text (B11-B12). Write down two odd words from each sentence in the order they are given in the text.

B11.

My friend said that because he had been only recently started to work in the office everybody was taking of advantage of him. Been of

B12.

We enjoyed ourselves her lectures not just because we were her students but because she was enough fun to be with. Ourselves enough

Task 3.

Read texts A and B. Fill in the gaps with only one suitable word. The first letter of each missing word is given.

Task 4.

Translate into English sentence fragments given in brackets.

B23.

Traditionally the majority of primary and secondary school teachers are women.

B24.

I’ll give you this information off the top of my head as I have left my notes in the office.

B25.

You can take great pride in your students’ achievements.

Task 1.

Read the text. Then study the statements after the text and mark them as true (T) or false (F).