Книга: Сборник диалогов по английскому языку для развития устной речи стар

Problems and prospects of higher education in Kazakhstan (2)

Increase in divorce – a global problem (2)

Customs and holidays in English – speaking countries.

The stricter the punishment, the lesser the crime rate, or is it?

The problem of family happiness.

The profession of a teacher

Higher Education

- I am going to go America to educate there. How that I am eager to clear up some questions about it. Will you help me?

- Of course I’ll do it anyway.

- Nice of you to say that. First of all I’d like you to explain me. How successful applicants are chosen at colleges at leading universities.

- I’ll explain it with great pleasure. These applicants are chosen on the basis of a) Their high school records, b) recommendations, c) their scores on the scholastic aptitude tests.

- Well, I see. But does the system of higher education on the us comprise there categories of institution?

- That’s right. These there categories of institutions are: 1) the university, which may contain several colleges for under graduate students, 2) the technical training institutions, 3) the two – year, or community college.

- Well, I see! But can be they public or private?

- No doubt. These institutions can be private or public and it depends on the source of its funding.

- A future student will have himself in factors determining the quality of education what institutions can you suggest to me?

- The most selective are the old private north – eastern universities such as Harvard Radcliffe, Princeton University, and University of Pennsylvania.

- What can you say about their traditions?

- Certainly. These traditions make a great influence on their reputation.

- What else must Americans also know about universities?

- Everyone has to know information about Professional degrees such as a Bachelor of Law, or a Bachelor of Divinity.

- I don’t want to annoy you? But I’d like to know something about the requirements for a Master’s or Doctor’s degree.

- You may read more detailed information in some handbooks or guides.

- I see, you are not a chatterbox, you prefer to speak in a short way. But explain me the question about the credits.

- It depends on the number of hours of work involved. They are earned by attending lectures and by successfully completing assignments and examinations.

- Are credits for the academic work transferable among universities?

- Yes, they are.

- Many thanks for your assistance.

- Don’t mention it. It wasn’t any difficulty for me.