Conversation about the education in the usa
Alex, a Russian student, is talking with James Mitchell, an American from Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Мистер Митчелл, какая система - You see, the US has no national education
образования в вашей стране? system. Instead, each state is responsible
for organizing and regulating its own system
of education. There are common elements
in the separate state systems, however.
- И какие же это общие черты? - Well, formal education is divided into the following
stages: elementary, secondary and higher education.
School attendance is compulsory in every state.
- Есть ли частные школы в США? - The state provides schooling at all stages of education,
but parents can send their children to private schools.
- Мистер Митчелл, у вас есть дети? - Oh, Alex. I have a daughter, a nice girl, Chelsea by
Какую школу они посещают? name. She attends a private school.
- Мистер Митчелл, а какая разница - A great one. High schools, junior and senior,
между “high schools” и “higher provide secondary education. Most of them offer both
schools”? general and vocational courses of study. And higher
schools provide higher learning…
-Мистер Митчелл, извините, что - Places of higher learning include community and
перебиваю вас. А в каких образова- junior colleges, technical institutes, universities, and
тельных заведениях можно полу- separate professional schools.
чить высшее образование?
- Спасибо огромное. Очень хочется - You are welcome!
побывать у вас в стране.
Ex.7.Сравните образовательные системы России, Великобритании и США. Ответьте на вопросы и заполните таблицу.
| № | Questions | Russia | The UK | The USA |
| Who is responsible for organizing the educational system? | ||||
| What stages is formal education divided into? | ||||
| What stages of formal education are compulsory? | ||||
| Are there private schools in the country? | ||||
| In what types of schools can children get general education? | ||||
| In what types of educational institutions can people get vocational education? | ||||
| In what types of educational institutions can people get higher education? | ||||
| What are the specific features of the educational system in the country? |
Ex.8. Прочитайте, переведите и инсценируйте анекдоты:
Grandpa came for a visit and all the kids tried to impress him. Bill boasted, “I’m first in arithmetic, Grandpa”.
Mary said she was first in the spelling bee (конкурс на знание орфографии). Grandpa asked little Timmy: “What are you first in, Timmy?”
“Well, I’m the first one out of the door when the bell rings”.
During an examination before Christmas, one of the students did not know how to answer the question “What causes a depression?” – so he wrote: “God knows! I don’t. Merry Christmas!”
When the examination papers came back, the students saw that the professor had written on his paper: “God gets 5, you get zero. Happy New Year!”
Ex.9.Подготовьте доклады по следующим темам.
1. Oxford.
2. Cambridge.
3. Harvard University.
4. Educational Technologies.
PHRASES FOR COMMUNICATION
Ex.1. Прочитайте, переведите и запомните следующие выражения:
Approval Disapproval
1. (That’s) a good idea! 1. That’s not a (very) good idea.
2. Wonderful! (Excellent, splendid). 2. That’s silly.
3. Very wise (sensible) of you. 3. I’m all against it.
4. Well done! 4. I wouldn’t say I like it.
5. Good for you! 5. Rubbish.
6. I’m all for it!
7. That’s it!
Ex. 2. Выразите свое одобрение или неодобрение по поводу следующих высказываний:
1.I’ve bought a new car.
2. I’ve become an economist.
3. I’ve opened a firm.
4. I’m going to learn Japanese.
5. I’m going to study marketing all night round.
6. I’m going on a diet.
UNIT SIX MOSCOW
VOCABULARY
no wonderне удивительно
people of all walks of lifeпредставители всех слоев населения
cathedralкафедральный собор
remarkableзамечательный
to get to know smth., smb.узнать что-л., кого-л.
to appear(ant. disappear) появляться (исчезать)
the Palace of CongressesДворец Съездов
steelсталь
monument to smb. памятник кому-л.
attractionпривлекательность
inhabitantжитель, обитатель
to be tiredустать
to go straight aheadидти прямо вперед
Have a good time. Желаю Вам хорошо провести время.
not at all пожалуйста, не стоит благодарности
passer-by прохожий
strangerнезнакомец, чужеземец
as far asдо (о расстоянии)
to turn (to the right/left) поворачивать
impression ofвпечатление о чем-либо
a compatriotсоотечественник
incredibleневероятный; потрясающий
Ex.1.Прочитайте и переведите следующий текст и диалоги.
MOSCOW
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is both the most important political centre of the country and one of the world’s greatest centres of sciences, culture and art.
No wonder a lot of tourists, businessmen and people of all walks of life come to see Moscow, its famous buildings, theatres, rich museums and art galleries. The heart of Moscow was and has remained the Kremlin, a wonderful example of Russian architecture. Its cathedrals and palaces are remarkable museums which help foreign tourists get to know the history of the Russian people. In 1961 a new palace appeared within the Kremlin walls, the Palace of Congresses, a modern building of steel and glass.
Red Square is part of the Kremlin. Visitors come here to see the Lenin Mausoleum, the monument to Minin and Pozharsky and the famous St. Basil Cathedral, a masterpiece of old Russian architecture.
But historical places are not the only attraction for tourists. They enjoy visiting new districts as well. A new district has been built in Krylatskoe. It is as large as a whole town. The streets are broad and straight. The blocks of flats are eight or twelve storeyed buildings. There are all kinds of shops on the ground floor of almost every house. Several new cinemas have been built for the inhabitants of the district.
The new building of Moscow University is situated on the Vorobyev Hills too. It attracts a lot of visitors. In fine weather they can enjoy a beautiful view of the city that opens out from the Vorobyev Hills.
SIGHTSEEING
Tourist: Is it possible to see anything of Moscow in one or two days?
Muscovite: Well, yes, but of course, not much.
Tourist: What would you advise me to see first?
Muscovite: I’d start with Red Square and the Kremlin. And do you like art galleries?
Tourist: I’m fond of them.
Muscovite: Then I believe you’ll enjoy visiting the Tretyakov Picture Gallery. There’s a big rich collection of paintings by old Russian artists there. A few new paintings have been exhibited there lately.
Tourist: Do you think I’ll be able to see the Kremlin and theTretyakov Gallery in one day?
Muscovite: I’m afraid you’ll be too tired. You could spend a whole day in the Tretyakov Gallery.
Tourist: How can I get to Red Square?
Muscovite: By underground. The nearest underground station is a few minutes’ walk from here. Go straight ahead then cross the street at the traffic lights and there it is. Get off at Teatralnaya Square.
Tourist: Thank you very much.
Muscovite: Not at all. Have a good time. Good-bye.
Tourist: Good-bye.
ASKING THE WAY
Visitor: Excuse me, could you tell me the shortest way to Trafalgar Square?
1st passer-by: I’m afraid not. I’m a stranger here.
2nd passer-by: Bus 86 will take you there.
Visitor: Where’s the nearest bus stop?
2nd passer-by: It’s just round the corner. Go straight ahead as far as the traffic lights, then turn to the right and there it is.
Visitor: Thank you very much.
2nd passer-by: Not at all.
Ex. 2. Скажите от каких прилагательных образованы эти наречия:
recently, finally, quickly, easily, differently, usually, poorly, historically, certainly, suddenly
Ex.3. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты следующим утверждениям.
1. Не удивительно, что представители всех слоев населения приезжают в Москву. 2. Кремль всегда был и остается сердцем Москвы. 3. … которые помогают иностранным туристам узнать историю русского народа. 4. В 1961 новый дворец появился в Кремле. 5. Красная площадь является частью Кремля. 6. Туристов привлекают не только исторические памятники … 7. Можно ли увидеть что-нибудь в Москве за один – два дня? 8. Я бы начал осмотр с Красной площади. 9. Вы можете дойти до ближайшей станции метро за пять минут. 10. Пожалуйста, не стоит благодарности. 11. Желаю вам хорошо провести время. 12. Скажите, пожалуйста, как мне быстрее всего добраться до Трафальгарской площади. 13. Вы можете доехать туда на 86 автобусе.
Ex.4. Перефразируйте выделенные слова и словосочетания.
1. I like skiing very much. 2. Dostoevsky is well-known both in our country and abroad. 3. Many new buildings have been built lately in Moscow. 4. There was only one child in the family. 5. “Can you tell me the way to Red Square?” – “Sorry, I can’t. I am not a Muscovite.” 6. You can get to that street by trolley-bus 12.
Ex.5.Составьте предложения, используя данные схемы.
a) No wonder almost all tourists visit the Tretyakov Gallery.
the performance is a great success.
our capital attracts so many visitors.
they’d like to see the machine in operation.
they are going to place a big order for the model.
exhibitions are very popular with people.
he has made great progress. He works a lot.
b) The city is famous for its historical monuments.
The district its fine architecture.
The place its rich museums and places of interest.
This writer its industry.
This artist his short stories.
his wonderful paintings.
c) They walked as far as the second crossing.
We got the department store.
Go straight ahead the traffic lights.
Sokolniki park.
the Metropol hotel.
the old University building.
the Ostankino Tower.
Ex.6. Заполните пропуски подходящими предлогами и наречиями.
1. I advise you to start sightseeing … the centre … Moscow. 2. My brother is fond … traveling. 3. … my way … the office I met a group of tourists from Bulgaria. They were standing … the monument … Pushkin. 4. What is Yalta famous … ? 5. What other interesting buildings are situated … Moscow? 6. If you are fond … Russian art I advise you to visit the Russian Museum … Petersburg. … the museum you will see a lot of wonderful paintings … Russian artists. 7. The History Museum is a few minutes’ walk … Revolution underground station. When you go … the underground station turn … the left and go straifgt ahead … the corner and there it is. 8. Cross the square … the traffic lights, then turn … the left and walk … the monument … Gogol. 9. I’ll stay here … 11 o’clock.
Ex.7. Какие фразы из приведенных в конце упражнения вы бы использовали при ответе на следующее:
1. Will this bus take me as far as Smolenskaya Square? 2. Could you tell me the time? 3. The British Museum is somewhere here, isn’t it? 4. Can I speak to Mr. Smith, please? 5. Shall I get to Sokolniki park by bus? 6. When shall we meet to discuss the matter in detail? Will you join me for dinner?
(I’m afraid not, I’ve left my watch at home. Oh, really I don’t know. I’m a stranger here. With pleasure. Any time you say. Thank you. Certainly it is. Oh, no, better take the underground. Just a moment, please. Yes, certainly.)
Ex.8. Дайте развернутые ответы на следующие вопросы:
1. Why do a lot of foreigners come to see Moscow? 2. Why do they usually start sightseeing with the Kremlin? 3. Which of the cities is more beautiful Petersburg or Moscow? Why do you think so? 4. What is the town you were born famous for? 5. Why does Sochi attract so many tourists? 6. Why are some people so fond of traveling?
Ex.9. Перескажите текст Moscow.
Ex.10. Переведите на английский.
1. Лондон является как политическим, так и промышленным центром Великобритании. 2. Не удивительно, что вы так устали. Вы же закончили большую работу в очень короткий срок. 3. Я очень люблю гулять по петербургским улицам, они прямые и красивые. 4. Давайте сначала посмотрим Университет на Моховой. 5. «На этом автобусе вы доедете до Центрального Банка. – «Спасибо». – «Пожалуйста (не стоит благодарности)». 6. «Как ближе всего пройти к остановке пятого автобуса?» - «Идите прямо. У светофора перейдите улицу и поверните направо. Остановка за углом». 7. «Желаю вам хорошо провести время». – «Спасибо». 8. Господин К. не единственный архитектор нашего города, который принимал участие в работе Первого съезда архитекторов.
Ex.11. Прочитайте 3 диалога о впечатлениях от посещения Москвы. Поделитесь на 3 группы, переведите и разыграйте диалоги по-русски.