1. Skim through the text and say which of its paragraphs give the information about:

a) secondary education

b) types of higher schools in Russia

c) transitional period

2. Remember the words and expressions:

compulsory - обязательный

inclusive [in´klu:siv] - включительно

to decentralize - уничтожить централизацию

to be funded by the state - финансироваться государством

in advance [əd´va:ns] - заранее

to submit [səb’mit] - представлять

3. Match the words:

1	the right to education	A	училище
2	a secondary school	B	дневное отделение
3	a vocational school	C	абитуриент
4	a technical school	D	аспирантура
5	a day-time (full-time) department	E	степень кандидата наук
6	an evening (part-time) department	F	средняя школа
7	an extramural department	G	получать стипендию
8	an applicant [‘æplikənt]	H	право на образование
9	an undergraduate [Λndə´grædjuit]	I	вести конспект
10	a graduate course	J	вечернее отделение
11	a theses [өi:sis]	K	студент
12	a candidate degree	l	цель
13	an objective [ob´dзektiv]	L	заочное отделение
14	to get a scholarship	M	курсовая работа
15	to take notes	N	техникум
16	a course [ko:s] paper	O	дипломный проект
17	a graduation project	P	диссертация

4. Complete these sentences:

1. Every citizen of our country has the right to …

2. Education in Russia is compulsory up to …

3. Young people can also go to … or …, where they study … and receive...

4. There are the following types of higher schools in Russia: …

5. There are three departments at the universities and institutes: …

6. The complete course of studies at an institute or a university usually takes …

7. The main objectives of the reform are: …

8. Training specialists at our institutes combines …

9. The academic year is divided into …

10. Students take examinations at the end of …

5. Read the clues. Then find the words and circle them. The answers are written across or down. The first two answers are given.

1. Students have to pass some exams and ______s.

2. Students take examinations at the end of a term.

3. There are three departments at the universities: evening, extra-mural and ______ departments.

4. ______ in Russia is ______ up to the 9^th form.

5. Every _____ of our country has the right to education

6. Students study academic subjects and receive a_______.

7. All _______s must take competitive exams if they want to enter a higher educational establishment.

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