5.1 Give English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:
четкое различие; уделять внимание как обучению, так и исследовательской работе; государственные и частные университеты; зачисление; копия аттестата; стандартный бланк заявления; хорошая учебная подготовка; владение английским языком; программа обучения для получения степени бакалавра; ученая степень магистра; главная специализация; дополнительная (вторичная) специализация.
5.2 Match words in the left column with their definitions:
1. Degree | a) A person who has completed a four-year-course of study at a higher school, and now attends a college or University, but hasn’t yet received a degree. |
2. Graduate | b) The subject or area of studies in which students concentrate. |
3. Full-time student | c) One who is enrolled in an institution and is taking a full load of courses. |
4. Major | d) A student who has completed a course of study either at the higher school or college level. |
5. Junior | e) A third-year-student at a higher school. |
6. Master’s degree | f) Diploma or title conferred by a college, university or professional school upon completion of a prescribed program of studies. |
7. Sophomore | g) A second-year-student at a higher school, colleges, university. |
8. Undergraduate | h) Degree conferred by an institution of higher learning after students complete academic requirements which usually include a minimum of one-year study beyond the Bachelor’s degree. |
5.3 Complete the sentences:
1. The pattern of American Higher Education system was developed by …
2. There are two types of universities and colleges in the United States: …
3. Admission to the university is based on …
4. The academic year is divided into …
5. A Bachelor’s degree program lasts …
6. The first two years are devoted to …
7. Achievement is measured by …
8. Higher Educational institutions are governed by …
Supplementary reading
6.1. Read the text to know more about Private and State Colleges and Universities.