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Language activity. 1. Answer the questions. 3. Complete the sentences. 4. Match the parts and put full stops. Read the text summary.
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LANGUAGE ACTIVITY
1. Answer the questions.
1. What does the public educational system in our country incorporate?
2. Is the school education in the Russian Federation compulsory or optional?
3. What stages does the term of study in a general secondary school consist of?
4. Where can young people enter after finishing school or college?
5. When did the government approve the bill of transition to two-level higher education system?
6. What are the two levels of higher education in Russia?
7. What does the first level prepare the students for?
8. Where does profound specialization occur?
9. What does a person with master`s degree focus on?
10. How long does training at both levels last?
11. Is the tuition at university free?
12. What is a grant and who can get it?
13. When do students receive a degree?
14. Is it possible for Russian students to continue their studies abroad nowadays?
15. How long does the academic year in Russia last?
16. How many terms does the academic year have?
17. What does almost all courses at university include?
18. What do students do during the semesters?
19. What is a must at the end of each term?
20. What do you think about studying? Is it an easy/necessary thing to do? Why?
2. Fill in the gaps. Use helpful words from the text: specialist, bill, any high school, skilled, transition, Constitution, educated, lasts, academic, semesters.
1. The … year lasts ten months from the 1st September to the end of June of the following year. 2. Nowadays it is quite necessary to be highly …. and educated …. 3. The government approved the … of … to two-level higher education system. 4. Now Russian students can continue their studies without problems at … of Europe and get a job abroad. 5. The academic year is divided into two …. 6. Training at the first level … 4 years, and at the second level - 2 years. 7. Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guaranteed by the ….
3. Complete the sentences.
1. The public educational system in our country incorporates ….
2. The school education in the Russian Federation is compulsory for …
3. After finishing school or college young people may enter ….
4. In … the government of the Russian Federation approved the bill of
5. The levels of higher education are ….
6. The jobs with performing functions are ….
7. The person with master’s degree focuses on ….
8. Some students get a grant, that is money to pay for ….
9. A degree is the qualification you receive when you ….
10. The academic year lasts … and is divided into ….
11. At the end of each term students ….
4. Match the parts and put full stops. Read the text summary.
| The right to education is guaranteed by the | with performing functions profoundspecialization occurs at the second level when you |
| compulsory in our country after finishing school or college young people may enter institute, academy | they take exams |
| finish the courseand pass the examinations, you receive a degree – a bachelor’s degree (the first level) and a master’s degree | Constitution of the Russian Federation education for children from 7 to 16 years of age is |
| two-level higher education system the first level prepares the students for work | (the second level) almost all coursesinclude theoretical studies and practical training students attend lectures, tutorials, carry |
| out laboratory tests, and do practical work twice a year | or university to get higher education in 2007 the government approved the bill of transition to |
5. Retell the text “Education in Russia”.
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
1. Read and translate the dialogue.
Talking about Making a Career Choice
Jane: Hello! How are you! You look rather puzzled!
Sarah: Hi! It`s really so, I`m thinking much about my future life these days. And how are you?
Jane: Fine, thanks. Just the same! The choice of my future career is making me really mad!
Sarah: Have you decided on something yet?
Jane: No, not yet. That`s the problem!
Sarah: Oh, look, I was surfing the Net yesterday evening when suddenly I came across a very interesting article on making career choices. Do you know that there are a lot of career development theories that can help us explain why and how we choose specific career fields?
Jane: Not so many serious words at once please, Sarah. Aren`t you very busy now? Maybe we can have a stroll in the park and talk about this?
Sarah: Oh, yes, with pleasure! So, when we think about career choice, several things immediately come to mind – job description, training and education required, career outlook, and salary – but there are a number of other factors that may influence our decisions.
Jane: It`s beginning to be very interesting! What are they?
Sarah: As I`ve already said, there are plenty of them. For example, gender, as both men and women have experienced career-related stereotypes. How we view ourselves as individuals may influence both the opportunities and barriers we perceive when we make career decisions.
Jane: Yes, it`s certainly so, but I think social and economic conditions in the country are more important than gender.
Sarah: I wouldn`t dare to compare the factors but I agree that all of our career choices take place within the context of society and the economy. Several career theories, such as Social Cognitive Career Theory and Social Learning Theory, address this context in addition to other factors. Events that take place in our lives may affect the choices available to us and even dictate our choices to a certain degree. Changes in the economy and resulting job market may also affect how our careers develop.
Jane: There is nothing to add here, I think.
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