Issues of Education

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 916.

Increased; considered; awarded; confuse; staff; frightens; sight; certificate; menacing; sign; deceptive; expelled; last resort; enrichment; compulsory; basics; impression; principal; enroll; credits

1. The stranger who hangs around the building _______ me. 2. Also, there was nothing frightening about their behavior-nothing furtive, nothing _______. 3. She has always _______ herself a strong, competent woman. 4. She did not suspect how interested he was – his manner was so _______. 5. The number of children in this school has _______ greatly in recent years. 6. I can't see how anyone could _______ you two with each other. 7. She waved until the car was out of _______. 8. I got him to _______ my copy of his book. 9. An appeal to his uncle was his ________. 10. He used to say any state cop needed to know the _______ of creative writing. 11. Medical services are free for people living with HIV/AIDS, upon production of a medical ________. 12. You must _______ your child before the start of the school term. inskrywe يُسَجِّل إسْمَه записвам zapsat (se) tilmelde einschreiben (εγ)γράφω, (εγ)γράφομαι inscribir(se), matricular(se) kirja panema, registreerima ثبت نام کردن ilmoittautua (s')inscrire לִרשוֹם नामावाली पत्र में लिखना uvrstiti u popis, upisati u školu beirat(kozik) mendaftar skrá, innrita sig iscrivere, iscriversi 名簿に載せる 명단에 기재하다 už(si)rašyti, įregistruoti reģistrēt; ierakstīt sarakstā; uzņemt par biedru mendaftar (zich) inschrijven melde på, skrive (seg) inn, immatrikulere (seg) zapisać (się) inscrever(-se) a (se) înrola; a (se) înscrie записывать(ся) zapísať (sa) vpisati (se) upisati se skriva in [], ta emot, enrollera ลงทะเบียน yazılmak, kaydetmek, kaydolmak 登記，招收 вносити до списку; приймати نام لکھوانا kết nạp 登记，使入学，使入会13. He is the _______ of the local high school. 14. My ________ is that they are totally out of control. 15. Many young men are trying to get away from _________ military conscription (військова повинність). 16. She was _______ the prize for both films. 17. You _______ from the house which you have disgraced. 18. The hospital has an excellent nursing _______. 19. They are groups contributing to the _________ of society. 20. The B.S. degree in chemistry requires a minimum of 180 ________ to graduate.

E. Fill in the correct preposition or adverb where necessary.

1) 1. This last phrase he could not utter even in thought _____ an effort. 2. The President also stated his intention to conduct presidential elections ____ schedule before the end of the year. 3. As it was, they were running far _____ their schedule. 4. After World War II the world divided _____ two tight blocs, one dominated ____ the United States and one by the Soviet Union. 5. He was constantly being distracted _____ his work ____ the noisy conversation ____ his colleagues. 6. You've got that Madonna _____ your brain. 7. Awards and honours came ____ her ____ plenty. 8. There are plenty ____ cars on display here. 9. He threw it forward ____ all his strength. 10. _____ my immense satisfaction he arrived ____ time. 11. The school gives priority ____ science and maths. 12. He went on ____ ____me. 13. She graduated ____ English and Drama ____Manchester University. 14. It was a day off for everyone, ____ the exception ____ Lawrence. 15. We have good relations and we work together _____ all nations ____ the world _____ exception. 16. The plastics of course were the first major exception ____ the rule. 17. He suffers _____ headaches. 18. The observations were right ____ target. 19. We threw knives ____ targets.

2)1. There has been a sharp increase ____ productivity recently. 2. We in reality confuse wealth ____ money. 3. Keep still, or you'll frighten the rabbit ____. 4. I faint ____ the sight ____ blood. 5. The end of our troubles is ____ sight. 6. He signed his name ____ the document. 7. He signed ____ at the hotel when he arrived. 8. If we can't get the money in any other way, I suppose we could, ____ a last resort, sell the car. 9. Many students drop ____ because they are not prepared ____ our challenging program. 10. He's certainly made an impression ____ the interviewing board. 11. The referee awarded a free kick ____ the team. 12. The family were so ashamed when the youngest son was expelled ____ his school. 13. We enrolled ____ the army. 14. Can we enrol ____ this class?

F. Give a word or a phrase which means

1. a great number, amount, or quantity; lots; 2. coming soon; forthcoming; 3. to take or receive (something offered); 4. the fulfilment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite; 5. hard work; energy; a trying hard; a struggle; 6. a file for holding loose papers; 7. to separate or be separated into parts or groups; split up; part; 8. any of various small flat sweet cakes (‘biscuit' is the British term); 9. to receive a degree, diploma etc.; 10. to train and teach; 11. a person, thing etc against which unfriendly comment or behaviour is directed; any object at which shots, bombs etc are directed

2)1. make bigger or more; 2. threatening to harm; 3. an essential, fundamental element or entity; 4. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true; 5. to mix up in one's mind; to make puzzled; 6. act of turning to for assistance; 7. to think about (carefully); to take into account; 8. to cause fear in; terrify; scare; 9. write one's name (on); 10. to record the arrival of another or oneself by signing a register; 11. to record the departure of another or oneself by signing a register; 12. leave school or an educational program prematurely (передчасно); 13. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts; 14. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; 15. force to leave or move out; 16. the head of a school or other educational institution (Br. headmaster or headmistress); 17. the writing of plays; 18. a certificate to show that a student has completed a course which counts towards his degree; 19. personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

G. Match the words with their definitions.

H. Translate into English.

1) 1. Вивчення іноземної мови потребує зусиль. 2. «Я бачив розклад», – він сказав мені. 3. Ми зіткнемося з жорстокою боротьбою під час наступних виборів. 4. Він розгорнув папку й протягнув мені документи. 5. Викладач поділив студентів на чотири групи. 6. Кімната освітлювалася тільки свічками. 7. У нас удосталь часу добратися туди. 8. Перекусіть свіжими овочами, якщо хочете втамувати голод. 9. Щось дало мені сили подолати труднощі. 10. На моє задоволення, робота була зроблена. 11. Кажуть, що економічний розвиток має перевагу (пріоритет) над навколишнім середовищем. 12. Я приймаю вашу люб'язну пропозицію. 13. За кілька метрів переді мною стояв чоловік. 14. Моя сестра закінчила університет у 2010 році. 15. У кожному правилі є виняток. 16. Він жахливо страждав від поранень (injuries).

2) 1. Начальник нарешті збільшив їй зарплату. 2. а) Ви повинні враховувати почуття інших людей. б) Він обдумав їхні коментарі. 3. a) Я постійно плутаю Джона з його братом-близнюком. б) Він повністю спантеличив мене своїм запитанням. 4. Більшість дітей лякаються виду крові. 5. Він стріляв у повітря, щоб відлякувати їх. 6. Ти віриш у кохання з першого погляду? 7. Вона підписала листа та відправила його. 8. Зовнішність може бути оманливою. 9. Ти моя остання надія на порятунок. 10. У нашій країні середня освіта – обов'язкова. 11. Я справив погане враження тим, що запізнився на співбесіду. 12. Учні середньої школи відраховуються за шахраювання на екзаменах. 13. Школа має великий викладацький склад. 14. Ми дослідили (вивчили) стару частину міста.

1. Read the text in exercise 3 quickly to find out what it is about. Choose the best title for the text.

1. There is no success without effort. 2. How to do your homework without effort. 3. How to become a perfect student.

2. Read paragraphs 1-3 in the text carefully. Choose the correct answer: a, b, or c.

1. What is paragraph 1 about? A. The necessity to plan your work. B. The best place to do homework. C. Creating the best working conditions.

2. What is paragraph 2 about? A. Buying school materials. B. Making notes. C. Keeping your papers in order.

3. What is paragraph 3 about? A. When to do homework. B. Where to do it. C. How to do it.

3. Read this leaflet giving advice on doing your homework. Match headings A – I to paragraphs 1 – 8. There is one heading you will not need.

1. It is easy to get your homework done even if you have a busy schedule – if you decide in advance what you have to do. On Sunday or Monday, jot down your activities for the upcoming week in a notebook and then include a time for homework for each day.

2. Buy a folder for each of your classes. Divide it into three sections: notes, homework, and tests. Always put papers in the correct section.

3. Forget about doing your homework in front of the TV. Find a quiet place that's well-lit, where you can concentrate without getting distracted.

4. You won't get any work done if you're hungry. Your brain needs energy to work effectively! Drink plenty of water, and snack on some fruit or cookies to get more strength.

5. Begin with your best subject! Your success will give you a feeling of satisfaction that will help you deal with your weaker subjects later.

6. If you've started your Science homework, finish it! Don't leave one part of your homework unfinished to start another – you may not remember all those Chemistry formulas when you come back.

7. Take at least a five-minute break when you feel tired. The rest will re-energise you so you'll be able to finish your work.

8. Homework is rarely an exciting thing to do. But it's your top priority, and you have to get it done. Accepting this fact will help you deal with homework effectively.

A. __ Start strong D. __Eat for energy G. __ Talk to an expert

B. __Complete each task E. __Just do it H. __ Take a break

C. __Plan ahead F. __Keep things in order I. __ Find the right place

4. Read the sentences and choose the best option: a, b, or c.

1. Each year thousands of young people … from British Universities.

A. grade; B. graduate; C. graduation

2. Most … institutions in France are financed by the state.

A. educate; B. education; C. educational

3. Students who are … talented in certain fields can follow an individual curriculum.

A. exception; B. exceptional; C. exceptionally

4. Quite a few students in the area suffer from severe social and economic … .

A. advantages; B. disadvantages; C. advantageous

5. Use the correct suffixes from the list to build another part of speech.

-ise -able -(at)ion -(i)ty -ness -ful -en

-less -al -ance/ence -ing -ed -ment -ly

6. Change the beginning of each word using the negative prefixes.

___happy ____behave ____like ____understand ____polite

___complete ____do ____agree ____correct ____possible

7. Read the text about education in Britain. Complete the gaps with the best form of the word in brackets. There may be some words that you don't have to change.

In Britain 1. _________ (educate) is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16. At the age of five, children start primary school. Then, at the age of eleven, they begin their secondary education. Most children go to state schools, and only about 7% 2. _________ (attend) fee-paying private schools. A school year is divided into three terms. 3. ________ (near) all schools work a five-day week and they are closed on Saturdays. The day starts at nine and finishes between three and four. There is a lunch break which usually lasts about an hour and a quarter. A 4. ________ (type) timetable includes English, Science, Maths, History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education and foreign languages. A lot of schools offer a range of after-school 5. ________ (activity) such as choir, drama, and trips to 6. _________ (interest) places. Young people are expected to show respect for their teachers and obey school rules. Students who 7. __________ (behave) risk being excluded from school. The main exams are GCSEs (school-leaving exam at 16), and A-levels (university entrance exams at 18). University students 8. ____________ (graduate) after completing their first degree, usually in three years. Many students then continue their studies for a Master's degree or a PhD.

8.Writing. Match the two parts of sentences about motivation for studying at school.

9. Match the two parts of sentences to make suggestions about what to study. Two answers are possible.

10. Here is part of a letter you have received from your penfriend Sam:

So I'm really confused. I can't see the point of staying at school. I don't seem to be making much progress. I find it difficult to feel motivated. Also, this month we have to choose what subjects we will study at advanced level. You can choose three, but I have no idea what to choose, or whether to stay at school at all …

Write a reply to Sam:

1. telling him about ways to improve motivation; 2. suggest subjects to study; 3. explaining the benefits of staying at school

11. HIGHER LEVEL Read the article in exercise 12 to find what it is about. Choose the best summary for the text.

1. A particular educational institution in New York. 2. Changes in the American system of education. 3. Problems that young people face with gaining qualifications.

12. Read paragraph 1 carefully. Choose the best answer: a, b, or c. What is the paragraph about?

A. The school building looks frightening. B. The students who attend Manhattan Comp make friends there. C. Manhattan Comp is not what it seems at first sight.

13. Read the article about an American School. Four extracts are missing from the text. There is one extra extract. America's First Night High School

The first impressions are rather menacing. Visitors must sign in and show identification before being allowed into the building. 1. ____ But what a deceptive first impression! Manhattan Comprehensive Night School may be the friendliest, most caring institution in all of New York City. A school of last resort for many of its students, it is their best chance to turn their lives around, and make friends in the process. Manhattan Comp, as it's called, is the first full-time night school in America.

High school is compulsory until the age of sixteen in America, but many students drop out, either before or after they reach sixteen, and before receiving their high school diplomas. Until now, night education programmes for dropouts only provided the basics and then awarded an equivalency certificate. 2. ___ The students receive an academic diploma, which they say is more helpful in getting a job than an equivalency certificate. More than sixty percent of Manhattan Comp's students go on to college.

Most of the school's 450 students have either been expelled from or dropped out of other high school. Some have been in two or three school before this one. What seems to make this school work for these hard-to-place students is the staff and, most importantly, the principal. All the students call him Howard. 3.___ The institution is his own creation. He designed and opened it in 1989.

Most students at Manhattan Comp are between eighteen and twenty-two years old. You must be at least seventeen to enroll (in regular day high schools, students are usually between fourteen and eighteen years old). The classes run from 5 to 11 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, with all-day enrichment programmes on Sundays which explore topics like playwriting, art and video production. 4. ___ Most students already have some academic credits from previous schools, so instead of the normal four years in high school, they spend, on average, between six months and two years at Manhattan Comp.

A. School terms are ten weeks long, which gives students the opportunity to take time off for family matters or jobs.

B. The community coordinator helps students write résumés [`rezju:mei] and find jobs, and has even brought in clothes for students, so they can dress up for interviews.

C. As he walks through the building, he greets students by name, asks about their families and jokes with them about the lack of variety in the school cafeteria.

D. Such tight security gives one the feeling of entering a prison or some other dangerous place.

E. But now, Manhattan Comp offers the total high school experience, complete with a ‘lunch' break, physical education and clubs.

14. Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the text.

A.elite E. spontaneity I. privileged

B. classless F. labelled J. gifted

C. conventional G. potential K. streaming

D. divisive H. cram L. inferiority complex

It is interesting that in some countries which are socialist and therefore supposedly 1) ___, the educational system is based on 2) ____, which means that children are educated according to their ability, with more 3) ___ children separated from the others. Supporters of this system say that more intelligent children will be helped to achieve their full 4) ____ in this way and that these children will be held back if they have to share lessons with less clever pupils. Opponents of this system, on the other hand, maintain that it creates an educated 5) ____, a special class of 6) ___people who are encouraged to think of themselves as superior to the others. Similarly the others may, as a result of being 7) ___ second-rate, develop some kind of 8) ___. In a word, such a system is 9) ___, since it creates a division between people. Another important question in education is the amount of freedom and choice children should be given at school. The conservative view is that a 10) ___system of strict rules is best. However, critics of this attitude say it causes regimentation, as in the army, and discourages children's natural imagination and 11) ___. We must ask ourselves what the purpose of education is: to 12) ___ children's heads with facts or to encourage them to develop their natural abilities in their own way.

15. Writing Write an essay of about 200 words about the issues involved in this question:

Should you start a career or enter university at 18? Consider the following:

Earning a living; starting a family; gaining experience; meeting new people