6. Недавнее исследование в области дистанционного обучения привело к не­ожиданным результатам.

7. Учебный год в британских университетах и колледжах делится на 3 семестра.

8. Он специализируется в компьютерных технологиях.
11. Complete the text with the right form of the verbs (active or passive).

The United Kingdom ______ (have) many higher education opportunities. The autonomy of higher-education institutions is striking. Its universities ______ (have) almost complete autonomy from the National or local governments. The state ______ (not control) university syllabuses, but it ______ (influence) admission procedures through the Office for Fair Access. There are three kinds of higher education institutions in Great Britain: universities, colleges of higher education and colleges of further education. Some young people who ______ (decide) to leave school at the age of 16 may go to a further education college, full-time or part-time. Further education colleges ______ (have) strong ties with commerce and industry. After three years of study, a university graduate ______ (leave) with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, etc. The degrees ______ (award)at public degree ceremonies. The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A-level) ______ (require) for admission to all kinds of higher education institutions. Good A-level results in at least two subjects are necessary to get a place at a university. Many universities ______ (choose) their students after interviews.

The academic year in Britain’s universities and Colleges ______ (divide) into 3 terms which usually ______ (run) from the beginning of October to the middle of December, the middle of January to the end of March, from the middle of April to the end of June or the beginning of July.

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12. Correct mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Open University was found in 1969.

2. This college has be established recently.

3. The difficult job will do by specialists.

4. Our university was name after a great writer.

5. Local study centers and residential summer schools are sponsoring by the Open University.

6. Usually tests used by universities to measure students’ knowledge.

7. They will be admit to the university without exams.

8. Extension courses at the Open University is taught through television and radio programs.

9. Students’ essays was checked by the teacher.

10. The students numbering not more than four are instruct by a Don (a university tutor) at Oxbridge.
13. Read the text and say what you call

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  the money some students receive if they get a place at university; 
  
• 
  the qualification you get at the end of university; 
  
• 
  the name we give students during this period at university; 
  
• 
  students when they have completed their first degree; 
  
• 
  students studying for a second, higher degree;
  
• 
  the study of one subject in great depth and detail, often to get new information; 
  
• 
  the talks / lessons that students go to while they are at university. 
  

Studying at (a British) university

If you want to go touniversity, you must first pass examinations that most students take at the age of 18 (called ‘A’ levels). Students usually take three or four ‘A’ levels (examinations in three or four subjects), and they must do well to get a place at university.

If you get a place, most students have to pay part of their tuition fees. Some students also get a government grant, but most students need a loan to cover the cost of university life. Students at university are called undergraduates while they are studying for their first degree. 

Most university courses last three years, some courses last four years, and one or two courses, e.g. medicine, are five years. During this period students can say they are doing a degree, and when they finish and pass their exams, they can say they have a degree. This can be a BA or a BSc. For example:

He hopes to get a place at Oxford.

She’s at university in Glasgow.

She’s doing a degree in physics.

I’ve got a degree in German from York University.

She’s got a BA in French.

He’s got a BSc in computer science.

Postgraduate courses

When you complete your first degree, you are a graduate. Some students then go on to do a second course or degree, called a postgraduate course / degree. These students are then postgraduates and they often study for: 

an MA (Master of Arts)

e.g. I’m doing a masters in English

or an MSc (Master of Science)

e.g. She did a masters in biology 

or a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) [minimum three years]

e.g. He’s got a PhD in computer science.

When people study one subject in great detail (often to find new information), we say they are doing research.

e.g. My sister is doing research into / on the effects of stress at work.
14. Watch a video “Higher Education in the UK” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IYy_xZEdPg and answer the questions.

1. Why do students come to British Universities?

2. What are the traditions at Oxford University?

3. What subjects are taught at King’s college London?

4. What events do students organize?

5. Are students successful at finding jobs after British Universities?
15. Make the Internet search on five leading British universities and complete the table.

University	Date of establishment	Mission statement	Schools	Famous graduates	Flag, motto, emblem	Interesting facts

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Get ready with the presentation

“Essential Features of Education Abroad”
Consider the following points:

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  the role of education;
  
• 
  rules and regulations;
  
• 
  types of higher education institutions;
  
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  tuition fees;
  
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  the organization of the academic year;
  
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  the most prestigious universities.
  

UNIT 3. THE WAYS OF GETTING EDUCATION
AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
1. Connect with the topic.

What would you prefer:

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  to do a course you enjoy OR to do a course that leads to a good job?
  
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  to study in your home town and live with your parents OR to go to a university in a different city? Why?
  
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  to do what your parents think is best OR to do what YOU want to do?
  
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  to start work straight after graduating OR to travel around the world a bit?
  
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  to get a job after you leave school OR to go straight to university?
  

2. Match the words with their meaning:

1) digital communication	a) comprehensive and extensive course covering many topics, offering an overview of the field
2) to take up	b) a form of training which is provided at the work place during the performance of the actual job
3) broad-based course	c) electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally
4) fault	d) a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer
5) applied science	e) to use or fill an amount of time or space
6) defense industry	f) the application of existing scientific knowledge to practical applications
7) skilled	g) government and commercial industry involved in research, development, production, and service of military material, equipment and facilities
8) on-the-job training	h) having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well
9) to obtain	i) something wrong or not perfect in a thing or person’s character
10) apprentice	j) to get something

3. Fill in the gaps using the words from Ex. 2.

1. The mechanic found a ______ in the car within a few minutes.

2. Nowadays employers try to hire ______ specialists.

3. More and more people use ______ in their everyday life.

4. My grandfather started off as ______ and now he is an executive of a big company.

5. He ______ this position after graduating from the college.

6. What education is needed to work in the ______?

7. The university offers undergraduate programs in ______.

8. Sorry for interrupting you, I won’t _______ too much of your time.

9. Continuous ______ is provided to the staff as part of the company project.

10. If you don’t want to focus on a special area, you’d better start with ______.
4. The texts describe different ways of studying technology. Read and note the information.

1. 
   Which way of studying technology does your text describe?
   
2. 
   Why did the student choose this way?
   
3. 
   What kind of courses do the students take?
   
4. 
   How long does it take to complete their study?
   

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5. What kinds of jobs can they do when they complete their studies?

University



Christina is a second-year student of Electronic engineering at university. She decided to study at university because she wants the best choice of career and because she’s interested in doing research in digital communications in particular. Most degrees take three years to complete, but some take up to five years because they include periods of work experience. Degrees may have a broad focus, for example Electrical engineering, or focus on a specialized area, such as Power and High-voltage engineering. Christina’s course is broad-based to start, but she can specialize in digital communications later. Engineering can be studied in combination with other subjects. Christina is taking German because she wants to spend six months in a German telecommunications company. This work experience will earn her credits towards her degree.

There is a wide career choice for graduate Engineers in design, production, quality assurance, and other fields. They may also work in marketing or become managers.

Christina hopes to become a Research Engineer, finding new and better ways of doing things.

Technical College


Okan is a first-year student at a technical college. He chose to study full time because he wanted to get a qualification before he started work. He thinks that being at college will give him more time to decide exactly which career he wants to follow and that having a qualification first will help him to get the kind of job he wants. Colleges offer a wide range of vocational qualifications. Courses combine applied science, practical skills, and technical know-how. An Electronics Technician, for example, studies physics to understand the principles of the subject, learns how to find faults in equipment, and acquires a great deal of knowledge about electronic devices and components. Courses also include Communication skills to help students deal with communication at work and with the public. College courses may take a year for a certificate and two years for a diploma. When he graduates, Okan can start work as a Technician or go on to further study at university.

Apprenticeship

Alessandro has just started as an apprentice Aircraft Fitter with a large defense industry company. Apprenticeships are a way of combining work with practical training. He chose an apprenticeship because he wanted to leave school and start working and earning money as soon as possible.


Today, apprentices combine work, on-the-job training, and part-time study on a day-release basis at a local college, paid for by their employer. Apprenticeships last from one to three years. In Alessandro’s case, over the next two years he can obtain vocational qualifications to become a skilled Technician. He can also study to obtain entrance qualifications for higher-level studies so he can go on to become an Aeronautical Engineer.
5. Find in the text English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.

В частности, интересоваться, опыт работы, стажер (начинающий профес­сиональную деятельность), оборона, работодатель, заканчивать институт, широкая специализация, профессиональная квалификация, заочное обучение, зарабатывать деньги, совмещать, выбор карьеры, большое разнообразие

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, электротехника, оборудование, устройство, иметь дело с, местный, удосто­ве­рение (свидетельство).
6. a) Match the words to get word combinations:

1) work	a) money
2) combine	b) experience
3) practical	c) work
4) full	d) time
5) earn	e) skills
6) do	f) range
7) wide	g) research

b) Fill in the gaps using the words from a) and answer the questions.

1. What practical ______ can students get at the university?

2. Do you think that students should have a period of work ______ at the university?

3. Is it difficult to ______ work with studies?

4. What education is better ______ time or part time?

5. Does your university offer a wide ______ of qualifications?

6. What areas can students do ______ at your university?

7. Can students ______ money while studying at the university? In which way?
7. Are the statements True or False?

1. 
   Christina decided to study to earn money as soon as possible.
   
2. 
   She is interested in digital communications.
   
3. 
   All degrees take three years to complete.
   
4. 
   Christina studies German because she wants to live in Germany.
   
5. 
   There is a wide career choice for graduate engineers.
   
6. 
   Okan studies part-time.
   
7. 
   Having a qualification helps to get the job you want.
   
8. 
   Colleges provide vocational qualifications.
   
9. 
   Alessandro is an apprentice in a telecommunications company.
   
10. 
    Employers pay for education.
    

8. Answer the questions using the information from the text.

1. 
   Why did Christina decide to study at university?
   
2. 
   What subjects does Christina study?
   
3. 
   What is she going to be?
   
4. 
   Why is Okan studying at college?
   
5. 
   What can colleges offer?
   
6. 
   Where does Alessandro work?
   
7. 
   Can he work and study at the same time?
   

9. a) Match the verbs with prepositions:

1) to work	a) with
2) to deal	b) up
3) to graduate	c) for
4) to pay	d) in
5) to take	e) from
6) to involve	f) with
7) to compete	g) in

b) Translate the sentences using verbs with prepositions from (a).

1. Институт занимается исследованием и разработками.

2. Выпускники конкурируют друг с другом на рынке труда.

3. Выпускники университета работают во многих отраслях промышленности.

4. В статье рассматриваются проблемы высшего образования.

5. Билл Гейтс окончил Гарвардский университет.

6. Получение степени занимает 4 года.

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