Comprehension Exercise 1. Read the sentences and say if they are true or false.

1. The United States ranks first in terms of the number of universities and colleges in the world. ___

2. All American colleges divide their academic year into two terms. ___

3. Liberal Art Colleges prepare students for dental, engineering or medical technician. ___

4. Students who want to graduate quicker can study during optional summer terms. ___

5. Elective courses must be taken by all students. ___

6. Core courses are mostle taken in the final year. ___

7. Students study progress is assessed by letters in the USA. ___

Vocabulary Exercise 2. Match the words with their meanings and fill in the box.

1. place emphasis 2. rank second 3. last four years 4. major 5. elective course 6. fulfill requirements 7. field of specialization 8. grading system 9. below average					a) ниже среднего b) придавать значение c) специализация d) система оценивания e) соответствовать требованиям f) продолжаться четыре года g) занимать второе место h) факультативный курс i) область специализации
1.	2.	3.	4.	5.		6.	7.	8.	9.

Writing Exercise 3. You are writing to Global Institute to request some information. Complete the email message using words in the box. Learn words and phrases to use in formal letter or emails.

have hearing would information sincerely interested please know studying

old diploma Dear

From:

Date: Wed. 27 Apr 20:07:36

To: “Global Institute" <[e-mail]>

Subject: Information

________ Mrs Fernandez,

I am ________in ________ English language and accounting at Global Institute. Could you ________send me ________about these courses? I ________

also like to ________ the starting dates of the next courses.

I am 21 years ________ and I am a manager in a hotel. I ________school leaving certificate and a ________in hotel management.

I look forward to ________ from you.

Yours ________

Text c Education System in Russia

Russia has a long-standing tradition in high-quality education for all citizens. It probably has also one of the best mass-education systems in the world. Russia's higher education system started with the foundation of the universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg in the middle of the 18th century. The system was constructed similar to that of Germany. In Soviet times all of the population in Russia had at least a secondary education. The pursuit of higher education was and still is considered to be very prestigious. More than 50% of people have higher education.

Higher education is provided by public and non-public (non-State) accredited higher education institutions. There are two levels of higher education:

Basic higher education (4 years) leading to the Bakalavr's degree, is the first university level degree which lasts for at least 4 years of full-time university-level study. The programmes include professional and special courses in Science, the Humanities and Social-economic disciplines, professional training, completion of a research paper/project and passing State final exams.

Holders of the Bakalavr's(Bachelor) degree are admitted to enter the Magistr's (Master's) degree programmes. Access to these programmes is competitive. The Magistr's (Master's) degree is awarded after successful completion of two years' full-time study. Students must carry out a year of research including practice and prepare and defend a thesis which constitutes an original contribution and sit for final examinations.

Access to the Kandidat Nauk (Aspirantura)level again is very competitive. Candidates must hold a Specialist Diploma or a Magistr's degree. Studies last for 3 years. The Aspirantura prepares for research and professorial activities. Students must learn teaching methods, ICTs, and pass qualifying (Kandidat Nauk) exams. They carry out independent research, prepare and defend a dissertation in public. They are then awarded the scientific degree ofKandidat Nauk. TheDoctor Naukprogramme is specific and its duration is not fixed. It follows theKandidat Naukand is awarded after preparation and public defence of a dissertation.