Задания к тексту

I. Укажите предложения, которые соответствуют (Yes) и не соответствуют (No) содержанию текста.

Example: 1. This text is about the USA.

1. No.

1. Colleges, universities and institutes cannot grant degrees.

2. State universities may be called public universities.

3. Tuition fees are lower at state universities than at private universities.

4. Community college programs usually last two years.

5. A student may apply only to one college or university.

II. Укажите абзац, в котором говорится о количестве студентов, обучающихся в частных университетах.

III. Ответьте на вопросы. Если в тексте нет ответа, поставьте –.

1. How do colleges, universities and institutes differ?

2. What types of higher educational institutions exist in America?

3. What is the aim of state universities?

4. How many students do state and private universities admit?

5. Do community college students live on campus?

6. When did community colleges appear?

7. What do technical and vocational colleges specialize in?

IV. Расположите данные пункта плана в последовательности, соответствующей содержанию текста.

A. Application to American higher educational institutions.

B. Community colleges.

C. State and private universities.

D. Technical and Vocational Colleges.

E. Types of higher educational institutions in the USA.

V. Озаглавьте текст.

VI. Переведите письменно 1-й, 2-й и 3-й абзацы. (Сокращение слов в переводе не допускается!)

Тексты для чтения (I семестр)

TEXT 1

Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution, consisting of the central University and 38 Colleges. The University and Colleges have different roles. Colleges and Halls select and admit students, provide accommodation, meals, common rooms, libraries, sports and social facilities for their students. Besides, they are responsible for students' tutorial teaching and welfare. The University determines the content of the courses within which college teaching takes place, organizes lectures and seminars. It provides a wide range of resources for teaching and learning in the form of libraries, laboratories, museums, computing facilities, etc. The University also admits and supervises graduate students, examines theses, sets and marks examinations and awards degrees.

Oxford offers undergraduates the tutorial system, in which students meet regularly with their college tutor, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students. They spend an hour with an academic discussing their week’s work, usually an essay (arts) or problem sheet (sciences). Students usually have around two tutorials a week. These tutorials are complemented by lectures, classes and seminars.

The passing of two sets of examinations is necessary for a first degree. The first set of examinations, called either Honour Moderations (‘Mods’) or Preliminary Examinations (‘Prelims’), are usually held at the end of the first year (or after five terms in the case of Classics). The second set of examinations, the Final Honour School (‘Finals’), is held at the end of the undergraduate course.

TEXT 2

The academic year is divided into three terms, determined by Regulations. Michaelmas Term lasts from October to December; Hilary Term from January to March; and Trinity Term from April to July. Within these terms, Council determines for each year eight-week periods called Full Terms, during which undergraduate teaching takes place. These terms are shorter than those of many other British universities. As with all British Universities undergraduates are also expected to prepare heavily in the three vacations (known as the Christmas, Easter and Long Vacations).

Selection in Oxford is based on achieved and predicted exam results; written work; interviews, which are held between applicants and college tutors; and, in some subjects, written admission tests before interview. Personal statements and school references are also considered. Students cannot apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. Many pupils come to Oxford form private and selective-state schools. Most of those who are accepted from state schools come from "elite" grammar and selective schools, rather than comprehensives.

Students at Oxford receive financial help during their studies. A total possible grant is £10,235 over a 3-year degree. Students successful in early examinations are rewarded by their colleges with scholarships.

Text 3

Each of the thirty-one Colleges in Cambridge is an autonomous corporation and their internal procedures vary. Like the University, each College is governed by its own statutes and regulations. The elected or appointed Head of a College may be termed Master, President, Principal, Mistress, Provost, or Warden. The Governing Body is made up of the Head and some or all of the Fellows – the elected senior members of the College whose primary duty is teaching, administration or research.

Colleges are free to select their own students, subject to some minimum educational requirements imposed by the University. Three admit only women; most admit both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The main parts of the College system are the Tutors, the College officers responsible for the students; the Directors of Studies, who have specific responsibilities in relation to the courses of study and academic progress of their students; and the Supervisors, who carry out individual and small-group teaching which complements the lectures and practical classes organized by the University. Other College officers include Bursars, who are responsible for finance and buildings and Chaplains, whose concern is spiritual welfare.

Colleges have links with the government of the University. The Council and the Finance Committee have places for College representatives. Besides, many teaching Fellows of Colleges also hold University teaching appointments, and many University teachers are also Fellows of Colleges.