V. Find all the international words in the text. Say what Russian words help to guess the meaning of these words.

VI. Read the following English word combinations taken from the text Higher Education in the usa. Choose their Russian equivalents.

supported by private individuals	давать знания и умения
to pay the tuition fees	крепкие связи с местными промышленными предприятиями и сельским хозяйством
it takes two years	платить за обучение
get more expensive	требуется два года
strong links with local industry and agriculture	работать днем по специальности
to equip with the knowledge and skills	становиться все дороже
to have daytime job relevant to the education	получающий финансовую поддержку от частных лиц

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

A	B
1) Bachelor of Arts	a) a first university degree in a science subject (e. g. mathematics, chemistry, physics)
2) Bachelor of Science	b) a first university degree not in a scientific subject (e. g. history, psychology, sociology, languages)
3) degree	c) a course of study at a university or college, or the title a student get if he completes this
4) programme	d) subjects studied at a high level of knowledge and skill after a first degree at a university
5) course	e) the overall package of courses you take
6) advanced studies	f) programme of study or research leading to a Master’s degree or Doctor of Philosophy; students must complete a first degree before taking this
6) postgraduate programme	g) one of the individual components which make up the programme

VIII. Read the sentences, substitute the underlined words by their synonyms.

1. Higher education in America is becoming costlier 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 the students who attend such courses at night have daytime work relevant to their education.

7. Degree is the title showing qualification when a student finishes a college course successfully.

IX. Read the sentences, insert the proper prepositions into them.

18: at (1) for (1) from (2) in (3) by (1) of (4) after (2) to (1) with (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 equipped … the knowledge and skills to use right away.

X. 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 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 students are entirely prepared for a career immediately after graduation from college?

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

8. What ate the two-year junior colleges?