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8. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
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8. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1) She often (take) my dictionary but seldom (remember) to bring it back.
2) Stop talking! You (put) me off, and I (try) to concentrate.
3) Ann (play) the piano better than Susan. And who (play) now? – I (think) it (be) Susan.
4) You (hear) this noise downstairs? What can it be?
5) Have you heard about Brian? He (work) on a new project in Helsinki now.
6) He is a doctor, but he (not/practice) at the moment.
7) He is so naive that everyone (take) advantage of him.
9. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1) Don`t interrupt me while I (talk) to somebody else.
2) If Peter (continue) to drive his car carelessly, he`ll get into trouble.
3) The company (move) its headquarters to a new location.
4) She (dislike) asking people for a favour.
5) If I (be) free in the evening, I`ll repair your bicycle.
6) You always (complain) about the weather.
7) She (be) still ill, but she (get) better now.
10. Translate the sentences into English. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous Tense. Use the prompts in brackets.
1. Девушка на этой картине играет на гитаре (play the guitar).
2. Моя собака не опасна. Она не кусается (not bite) 3. Ты можешь выключить радио. Я не слушаю (not listen to) 4. Мне нужно сходить в банк. У меня совсем нет денег (need, not have). 5. Осторожно! Малышка тянет в рот острый карандаш (put). 6. Что ты обычно готовишь в выходные? – О, как правило, мы ходим в кафе (cook, eat out). 7. Привет, Дори! Что ты здесь делаешь? – Я встречаюсь с Эммой. А, вот и она! (do, meet).
READING AND TRANSLATION PRACTICE
EDUCATION IN RUSSIA
Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guaranteed by the Constitution. The public educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education. The school education in the Russian Federation is compulsory for children from 7 to 16 years of age.
The term of study in a general secondary school is 11 years and consists of primary, middle and upper stages. After finishing school or college young people may enter institute, academy or university to get higher education.
In 2007 the government of the Russian Federation approved the bill of transition to two-level higher education system. The bill provides introduction in Russia such levels of higher education, as a bachelor’s degree (the first level) and a master’s degree (the second level).
The first level prepares the students for work with performing functions in industrial, social or economic sphere (administrators, managers, experts in sales, etc. ). Preparation at the first level passes in base directions, and profoundspecialization occurs at the second level. The person with master’s degree focuses on analytical, design, research activity. Training at the first level lasts 4 years, and at the second level - 2 years. If you get a place at university, the tuition is free, and some students also get a grant(money to pay for living expenses, e. g. food and accommodation) as well.
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When you finish the courseand pass the examinations, you receive a degree(the qualification when you complete a university course successfully). Now Russian students can continue their studies without problems at any high school of Europe and get a job abroad.
The academic year lasts ten months from the 1st September to the end of June of the following year. It is divided into two semesters. Almost all coursesinclude theoretical studies of special subjects and social sciences and practical training. During the semesters students attend lectures, tutorials, carry out laboratory tests, and do practical work. Twice a year, at the end of each term, students take exams. To study is not an easy thing, of course, but nowadays it is quite necessary to be a highly skilled andeducated specialist.
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VOCABULARY
| approve | одобрять, утверждать |
| attend lectures | посещать лекции |
| bachelor’s degree | степень бакалавра |
| bill | закон |
| carry out | проводить |
| compulsory | обязательный |
| course | курс |
| educated specialist | образованный специалист |
| education | образование |
| enter | поступать |
| general school | средняя общеобразовательная школа |
| grant | стипендия |
| higher education | высшее образование |
| incorporate | объединять, соединять |
| master’s degree | степень магистра |
| pass the examinations | сдать экзамены |
| perform | исполнять, выполнять |
| practical training | практическая подготовка |
| pre-school | дошкольный |
| profound | основательный |
| research activity | научная деятельность |
| right | право |
| social sciences | социальные науки |
| specialized secondary school | среднее специальное учебное заведение |
| take exams | сдавать экзамены |
| term / semester | семестр |
| transition | переход |
| tuition | обучение |
| tutorial | консультация |
| two-level higher education system | двухуровневая система высшего образования |
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