Exercise 2. Decide if the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
| True | False | |
| 1. Lin already had Chinese friends in Bristol. | ||
| 2. Lin has been to other parts of Europe. | ||
| 3. Lin found it difficult when she had to speak in class. | ||
| 4. Tomas chose his university because of the courses it offered. | ||
| 5. Tomas enjoyed the social life. | ||
| 6. Tomas had to work as well as study. | ||
| 7. Syed is trying to get a job now. | ||
| 8. Syed liked the way of teaching on the course. | ||
| 9. Syed didn't like the student accommodation. |
Exercise 3. Discuss the following.
1. Do you know anything about universities in European / Asian countries?
2. Have you ever heard about "Fresher's week"? What does this notion mean?
3. What do you think about getting education abroad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of education in other countries?
Text 2
Exercise 1. Read the text, then choose the best suitable title to each passage.
The United States have more institutions of higher learning than any other country in the world. More importantly than that, however, is the quality of these academic bodies. Most American colleges and universities offer top-notch education programmes with highly qualified teaching staff. The research at many of these universities is cutting-edge and often published in journals worldwide. Many of the professors at these schools are leading authorities in their field. The list of world-class learning institutions in the USA is endless and includes, but is not limited to: Stanford University, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, California Institute of Technology, UC Berkeley, University of Pennsylvania, MIT, John Hopkins, Northwestern University etc.
One of the best things about studying in the USA is the vast "number of academic options" offered to students. Since the USA is such a large country with vast resources, almost every field of study is available in the country. One can study everything from Russian history to nuclear physics.
A degree or certificate from a college or university is useless if it is not recognized by employers, other institutions or field authorities. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that the degree from the school you choose is recognized in the place you plan to use it in. Fortunately, colleges and universities in America are given professional accreditation by different governing bodies. There are thousands of US schools that offer credentials recognized in almost every corner of the world.
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Because of the vast wealth of resources in America, the opportunities for practical training related to your field of study are vast. Most colleges and universities have established affiliations with employers and researchers in different fields of study, thereby creating an avenue for students to obtain hands-on and invaluable experience. Many universities even require that students obtain practical training in order to graduate. In many cases, these opportunities are not available anywhere else in the world.
Regardless of what degree a student chooses to pursue in school, he or she will have to use computers and other technologies in order to succeed. Many universities incorporate the latest technology into their curriculum, encouraging students to obtain proficiency before they go out into the workplace.
Since the USA school system utilizes credit units and often accommodates working students, most schools offer academic programmes that are flexible in nature. This means that, very often, one can choose when to attend classes, how many classes to enroll in each semester or quarter, what elective or optional classes to take etc.
Exercise 2. Choose the titles from the given below (1–8). Two titles are odd.
1. Endless Study Choices
2. World-Class Learning Institutions
3. Supporting Industries and Research
4. Practical Training in all Universities
5. Technology
6. Flexibility
7. Worldwide Recognition
8. The Academic Calendar
Exercise 3. Discuss the following.
1. Do you need to pass examinations before you can go to university?
2. Do some students get a grant to study at university?
3. Is the tuition free if you go to university?
4. Do most students go to university at the age of 18 or 19?
5. Do more students go to university in your country than in Britain?
6. Do most degree courses last three years?
7. What is your equivalent of the British BA or BSc?
8. Do you have similar postgraduate degrees in your country?
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