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Hothousing is also a phenomenon of the state system these days. Children used to start formal education at five, and now some start at four. Some argue that such children are deprived of their childhood. Dr

Ryde replies: “If you have a child that is gifted in ice-skating or singing, then no one is surprised if these kids get extra training at a young age. So why is it wrong to give children who have a passion for learning extra education when they are ready for it?”

A-level examination – advanced level examination GCSE - general certificate of secondary education to attend - посещать

to get ahead of - обгонять to reach - достигать

syllabus – программа обучения sponge - губка

to absorb - впитывать ability - способность

hothouse - теплица, оранжерея

private tutors - домашний учитель, репетитор well-off - состоятельный, богатый

to deprive - лишать

gifted - одаренный, способный

Vocabulary

1. Give the English for:

стать известным, посещать занятия, удивительный успех, сдавать экзамен, основатель колледжа, мозг, способность к обучению, тенденция, достигать лучших результатов, нанимать репетитора, государственная система образования, лишать детства, одаренный ребенок, дополнительное образование.

Reading

2. Read the text and answer the questions:

1. What is the difference between Ryde College and most other British schools?

a)Ryde College has better teachers.

b)Ryde College students study earlier and more quickly.

c)Ryde College takes only the best students.

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2.Find the names of two English school exams.

3.Find the English word for a university qualification.

3. Complete the table about the usual education system in England. You can find information in the text.

4.What is the youngest age for a student at Ryde College to:

1.start a technology class?

2.pass a GCSE exam?

3.pass an A-level exam?

5.Match the beginnings and the ends of the sentences.

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6. Read the text about education in Britain and fill in the gaps with the words below (check their meaning in the dictionary, if necessary):

leave, subjects, prepare, attend, terms, compulsory, weak, private, admit.

Education in Great Britain

Education in Britain is __________ and free for all children between the ages of 5-16. About 93 percent of all children are educated in state schools and the rest attend __________ schools.

Schoolchildren __________ a primary school for 6 years (from 5 to 11 years).

Most children – over 80 percent – go to a comprehensive school. “Comprehensive” means all-inclusive. They __________ pupils of all abilities. Pupils in England and Wales study 10 main __________, among them: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology. Religious education is also taught. Attainment tests are given at the ages of 7, 11 and 14. At the age of 16 students sit the exams in as many subjects as possible. __________ students may only sit for three or four subjects. Better students take ten subjects.

At the age of 16 about two thirds of these pupils __________ school and get jobs. About one-third stay on at school until the age of 18 to

__________ themselves for university. They have only three or four main subjects, which are necessary to pass the advanced level exams at the age of 18.

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The school year is divided into three __________ with the intervals between them during Christmas and Easter holidays lasting about two weeks each and summer holiday which is usually six weeks long. All kinds of out-of-class activities are part of school life in Britain.

Writing

7. Write a table like in ex. 3 for your country’s education system.

Speaking

8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of encouraging very young children to study and be successful? Think about:

-making the most of your abilities

-getting good qualifications

-getting a good job

-being different from other children

-free time

-stress

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN UK

At 18 British school-leavers with A-levels can apply for a degree course at a university. Most of these courses last for three years and students must pay all their own accommodation and living costs, and some of their tuition fees.

Since 1990 the government has offered students loans to help the situation. The loans are between £3000 and £5000 per year depending on whether students live with their parents or away from home. Students have to pay back their loans when they leave university, but not until their income reaches £10 000 per year. The interest rates are low and there is no deadline for repayment.

It is common these days for 18-year-old school-leavers to take a “gap year”. They don’t go to university immediately after their A-level, but go traveling for a year or do charity work abroad, often in exotic locations, such as Australia, India and South Africa.

Reading

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1. Read the text about British university students. Choose the correct answer to the questions:

1)British degree courses are usually a. 5 years long.

b. 3 years long. c. 2 years long.

2)The British government gives loans to help students pay for a. their education.

b. their living expences. c. both.

3)a. Every student

receive

4) Students have to pay back their loans as soon as

a.they finish their degree.

b.they get a job.

c.they start earning a certain sum.

5) a. There is always b. There is sometimes c. There isn’t

Vocabulary

2. Find words in the text that mean

-money that you must pay a university for teaching you

-students who have just taken their A-levels

-time limit

-the amount of money you earn

-money charged for the use of money

-willingness to give help (money, food, clothes, etc.) to poor people or people who are suffering.

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Listening  5a

3.Read the Greenforce advertisement and listen to Mark and Rachel discussing this advertisement. Answer the questions.

1.What does Mark think of the advertisement? Why?

2.What does Rachel think of it? Why?

3.What does Mark want to do with his gap year?

4.What does Rachel want to do?

Speaking

4. How is the British higher education system different to the system in your country?

Do you think students in the UK are in a better or worse position than students in your country?

If you could take a gap year, what would you do, where would you

go?

THE USA

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EDUCATION IN THE USA

Children in USA attend either public schools or state-certified private schools. About 1.7% of American parents prefer to educate their children at home.

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School children are divided by age groups into grades. Basically, the American educational system comprises 12 grades of study.

In most public and private schools, education is divided into three levels: elementary school, middle school and high school.

Secondary education usually covers grades 6- 12 and is divided into middle and high school.

Middle school students are given more independence and they are allowed to choose some of their class subjects (electives). Therefore, students are encouraged to take much more responsibility for their education.

Generally, at the high school level, students take a certain minimum number of subjects, but may choose additional subjects ("electives") to fill the required hours of learning.

The following minimum courses are compulsory in nearly all U.S. high schools:

Science (biology, chemistry and physics)

Mathematics

English (including literature, composition, oral languages, etc.)

Social sciences (including various history, economics courses)

Physical education

Many states require a "health" course in which students learn about anatomy, nutrition, first aid, sexuality, drug awareness and birth control.

Common types of electives include:

Computers (word processing, programming, graphic

design)

Athletics

Publishing (journalism/student newspaper, literary magazine)

Performing Arts (choir, band, orchestra, drama, art, ceramics, photography, and dance)

Foreign languages (Spanish, French are common;)

Post-secondary education in the United States is known as college or university and commonly consists of four years of study at an institution of higher learning. There are 4,352 colleges, universities, and junior colleges in the country.

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Having entered a college or a university, students start undergraduate study. In four years of study they achieve a bachelor's degree. Graduate study leads to a more advanced degree such as a master's degree. After additional years of study students may do some research work and write a dissertation to earn a doctoral degree.

Vocabulary

1.Complete the groups of derivatives with the words from the

text:

to depend – independent – .… responsible – irresponsible – .… to vary – …. – various

to ad – addition – …

to require – …. - requirement

2.Find words in the text that mean

-a group of students studying together

-non-compulsory, additional subjects

-the first five years of study

-education received in college or university

-degree received after four year study in college or university

Reading

3. Say if these sentences are true or false. Correct false sentences:

1.Most of American children study at home.

2.Secondary education comprises middle school and high school

3It is possible for middle school students to choose subjects.

4.Science and English are additional subjects.

5.A "health" course is compulsory in every US school.

6.Undergraduate study results in receiving a bachelor's degree.

7.To earn a master's degree a student must do some research work

and write a dissertation

Speaking

4. Study the scheme. Use it to tell about the system of education in the USA. How does it differ from education in your country? What are common features?

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US ON-LINE EDUCATION

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Around 1 million American children are educated at home. Since the mid-1990s these children can have an access to a variety of on-line schools, offering high school diploma courses. Students receive lessons through the Internet and e-mail their homework and tests to teachers.

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http://www.fihs.com

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