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Unit 8

Education in Ukraine

1. Learn new words and word-combinations:

secondary education -середня освіта

primary -початковий

junior -середній

senior -старший

to comprise -включати

specialized colleges -спеціалізовані

or lyceumsліцеї та коледжі

under the authorities -під владою

establishment -установа

is presented by -представлений

to offer -пропонувати

department -відділення

2. Read and translate the text:

The system of secondary education in Ukraine includes primary forms , junior and senior secondary forms. Children usually go to school at the age of 6 or 7.There are some preschool institutions, like nursery schools or kindergartens, but they are not obligatory.

Primary school comprises from 1 to 4 forms. Junior secondary school comprises from 5 to 9 forms. After the 9th form children can enter technical schools of different types. Those who want to enter higher educational institutions should complete 11 forms. Students can also enter higher educational institutions after graduating from specialized colleges or lyceums. They prepare students in different fields, whether the humanities or the sciences. Some of them are organized under the authorities of higher educational establishments.

The system of higher education is presentedby universities, polytechnic institutes or specialized institutes. Universities offer a five-year course of study and usually have from six to twelve departments. Institutes train specialists for industry, agriculture and economy.

3. Fill in the blanks:

1. The system of secondary education in Ukraine includes……………………

2. Children usually go …………………at the age of 6 or 7.

3. There are some preschool institutions, like……………. but they are not obligatory.

4. Primary forms comprise from…………………

5. After the 9th form children can enter…………………

6. Students can also enter ……………after graduating from specialized colleges or lyceums.

7. The system of higher education is presented by………………..

8. Universities offer …………year course of study.

9. Universities have from six to twelve………………….

10. Institutes train specialists for………………….

4.Answer the questions:

1. What does the system of secondary education in Ukraine include?

2. At what age do children usually go to school?

3. Are there some preschool institutions?

4. What forms does primary school comprise ?

5. What forms does secondary school comprise ?

6. Where can children enter after the 9th form ?

7. What one should do to enter higher educational institutions?

8. What is the system of higher education presented by?

9. How long should students study in the Universities ?

10. What sciences do the Institutes train the students in?

5. Matсh the words to their meanings:

secondary education - обов’язковий

primary forms - включає в себе

senior forms - дошкільні заклади

preschool institution - початкові класи

nursery school - середня освіта

kindergarten - середні класи

obligatory - спеціалізований коледж

comprise - дитячий садочок

specialized college - ясла

lyceum - старші класи

junior forms - ліцей