CONVERSATION ABOUT THE EDUCATION IN THE UK

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 1486.

C) act out a similar dialogue.

A. Hi, Andrew! Aren't you in a hurry? Let's revise the material for the English classes.

B. Hi, Danil! With pleasure. As far as I remember we are to get in­formation about the educational system in the UK.

A. You are absolutely right. First of all, we should memorize that the system of education in Britain is divided into three stages: prima­ry, secondary, and further education.

B. And don't forget that there are state and private schools in the UK.

A. Good for дои. But, you see, about 93 per cent of British children go to state-assisted schools. As far as I know, both primary and secondary education, between the ages of 5 and 16, is compulsory in Britain.

B. Yes, I agree with you. And at the age of 15 or 16 pupils take an examination called the General Certificate of Secondary Educa­tion, abbreviated GCSE...

A. Sorry for interrupting you. I want to add, that most pupils, who stay in school beyond the age of 16, prepare for the General Cer­tificate of Education examination at Advanced level, A level. It is abbreviated GCE. Well, and what about higher education?

B. I know exactly, that British universities are not part of the public system of education.

A. Right! They are independent corporations, but they are mainly supported by public funds.

B. And have you heard about the Open University?

A. Yes, it is unique in providing degree courses by correspondence for students working in their own homes. They are supported by books and broadcasts.

B. Oh, you know so much about it.

A. Thanks for your assistance.

B. It was no trouble at all.

EXERCISE 20. Act as an interpreter.