III. Let’s talk about the education

  Knowledge is power – the famous saying suggests. Every person with knowledge can make a better way in the world. In Belarus there are 4 stages of education: preschool education, primary school education, secondary school education and higher education. In our country primary and secondary school education is compulsory. Children start attending primary school at the age of 6-7. The school year begins on September 1st and ends at the end of May. It is divided into 4 terms, called quarters. At the end of each term we have holidays. The school day stars at 8 a.m. and lasts till 3 o`clock p.m. So we have 6 or 7 lessons a day. We study many different subjects: Russian, English, Belarusian, Mathematics, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History. After the 9<sup>th</sup> form children can enter a college or a lyceum. They give young people a secondary education. After finishing school pupils can enter a university to get a higher education. There are more than 50 higher education establishments in Belarus. In conclusion, I`d like to say that education is no doubt very important to everyone. Nowadays it is quite necessary to be highly skilled and qualified specialist.

Билет 25

 QUALITY OF COMMUNICATION

I. Text.                 

1. This text is about the Internet and the opportunities it gives to young people. The author also gives some tips on how to use the Internet carefully and how to stay safe in a dangerous world of networks.

2. Reading (II абзац).

3. The Internet nowadays is compared to a huge city full of many different kinds of places and people. As in a real city, there are certain places which are suitable for youngsters and others which need to be avoided.

4. The Internet neither belongs to nor is controlled by any one person, organization or government. And there are those who might use it for illegal purposes. And youngsters can also spend all their free time in front of the computer, isolating themselves from other people their age. That's why it is important to use the Internet sensibly.

II. Listen to the interview and answer the questions below.

1. The first speaker complains about his work-life balance. He works at least fifty –sixty hours a week so he doesn`t have any time at all for himself to enjoy hobbies or see his children. He communicates with his wife leaving messages on the fridge. Also, he eats very badly because his working lunch «hour» is only ten minutes.

 2. The lifestyle of the second speaker has changed much because now she`s working less hours a week than before. She feels much happier.

3. The third speaker is happy because he has chosen a lifestyle that he likes and that gives him a lo t of freedom. He wants to have time for himself unlike a lot of people in Japan who get ill and die because they work to much.

III. Let’s talk about tourism.

Tourism has become a highly developed business. There are express trains, cars and jet-air liners all of that provide you with comfort and security. Those who live in the country like going to a big city, visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. Most travelers carry a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them. Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy times they have had. Nowadays people travel not only for pleasure but also on business.

There are a lot of means of travelling: by sea, by plane, by car, on foot. Tastes differ. That is why it is up to you to decide which means of travelling you would prefer.All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans.

I like to travel. First of all, the members of our family usually have long walks in the country. Such walks are called hikes. If we want to see countryside we have to spend a part of our summer holidays on hikes. During such hikes we see a lot of interesting places, sometimes we meet interesting people. It's useful for all members of our family. As for me, it's more comfortable to travel by train and by plane. When I travel by plane, I don't spend a lot of time going from one place to another, I like to fly. If I travel by train or by plane my friends see me off at the railway station or in the airport.

I like to travel by car. It's interesting too, because you can see many things in a short time. Sometimes we go to the seaside for a few days. As usual the weather is warm and we can swim. So I can say that I enjoy all kinds of travelling very much.