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1 Is consists of several stages: pre-school, secondary, post-secondary education (optional), higher and post graduate education. 2 No, it isn’t. 3 At the age of 6-7. 4 Primary (1st – 3rd grades), basic (4th – 9th grades), senior (10th – 11th grades). 5 Gymnasiums and lycees, as well as schools with technical, computer, mathematical, law, pedagogical and art slant. They provide a variety of optional courses, which allows students to get a better understanding of occupational and professional diversity. 6 It’s a procedure of selecting the best applicants by the higher educational establishments by making them pass various tests which determine their knowledge and skills. 7 It’s the final stage of education system, which begins after the last year of studies, resulting in theses on the scientific topic and the corresponding degree. 8 He or she has to achieve outstanding results in scientific research.Первое задание - не по тексту. Там рассуждение в паре с собеседником.

задание 1 : 1. Children usually start primary (or elementary) school at the age of 3. 2. Children usually leave secondary school at the age of 16-17. 3. Compulsory education starts at the age of 6-7. It finishes at the age of 14-15.  I think these aren`t  the correct ages because children are too young to choose their future educational way. 4. Yes, most people prefer to go on to higher education. They think higher education can guarantee them a better job. Mostly, they have to pay for higher education. 5. To my mind, exams are more common.  The better way of monitoring progress is continuous assessment because exams can not precisely evaluate students’ study progress, while continuous assessment can. Since the time allowed and the number of questions in each of the final exams are limited, the test cannot cover all of the knowledge that students have acquired. Finally, continuous assessment helps students be aware of their ability, studies, and progress so that they can improve their grades by focusing on their weakness. So, there is no doubt that continuous assessment is the best way for schools and teachers to evaluate their students’ study progress.