Контрольная работа по Английскому языку на тему: "UK Higher Education System"

Задание 1. Прочитайте и устно переведите текст, а абзацы 2, 3 и 4 переведите письменно: UK Higher Education System The largest group of higher education qualifications is bachelor’s degrees. Programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree are normally of three or four years’ duration for full-time students. A three-year course is more common, also there are four-year programmes for languages and for ‘sandwich’ courses that include a year abroad or a work experience year. Most, but not all, higher education institutions (HEIs) use credit-based systems in the design and management of curricula. Degree awarding institutions are responsible for the design of their own programmes and awards. The number of different courses offered is very high though the number has reduced in recent years. Programmes typically focus on a particular subject area, but there are also combined studies programmes involving two, or possibly three, specializations. Institutions which were originally set up as, for example, institutes of technology, but which subsequently gained university title, tend to retain a strong focus on their original specialism....

Задание 2. Письменно ответьте на вопросы по тексту: 1. How long does a bachelor programme last? 2. What does a “sandwich” course mean? 3. Who develops studies programmes? 4. Who chooses teaching methods? 5. What do most courses include?

Задание 3. Прочитайте текст еще раз. Являются ли предложения правильными, неправильными или искомой информации нет в тексте: 1. The most common qualification is a master’s degree. 2. The number of courses is on the rise. 3. Studies programmes concentrate on one specialization only. 4. First students enrolled in the Open University in 1971. 5. The Open University is becoming increasingly popular.

Задание 4. Найдите в тексте эквиваленты следующих словосочетаний: высшее образование, степень бакалавра, студенты очной формы обучения, опыт работы, высшее учебное заведение (вуз), дистанционное обучение.

Задание 5. Соотнесите термин и определение: Term Definition 1. bachelor a) the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes 2. curriculum b) an area of knowledge that is studied in school, college, or university 3. course c) the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this 4. subject d) a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification 5. education e) a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work 6. department f) a person who holds a first degree from a university or other academic institution 86

Задание 6. Заполните пропуски словами из рамки: miss, ferry, compartments, accommodation, land 1. The pilot has just announced that we are going to …… in ten minutes. 2. A travel agent arranges…… and books tickets. 3. If you don’t hurry up, we are going to …… our train. 4. We have togo by …… from England to France. 5. Different sections of a train are called …… .

Задание 7. Выберите правильный вариант из выделенных курсивом слов: 1. The hotel where we are living/staying is quite luxurious. 2. We have made/ done a reservation at the cheapest hotel in London. 3.He couldn`t catch/miss his train because of the road accident. 4.If you are late for a flight, the plane will take off /land without you. 5.Getting abroad you will have togo through/ pass the customs.

Задание 8. Подчеркните в предложениях глагол-сказуемое и определите его видо-временную форму и залог. Переведите предложения на русский язык: 1. The new metro station will have been constructed till summer 2018. 2. Before the tourist season the beaches are being cleaned now. 3. The United States of America is composed of 50 states. 4. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created in 1970. 5. The 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia will be watched by millions globally.

Задание 9. Вставьте глагол в нужной форме страдательного залога: 1. This souvenir (to bring) by my grandmother from Spain. 2. New holiday destinations (to study) next year. 3. A direct flight from London to Delhi (not to find) yesterday. 4. You (to meet) by your tour guide at the airport last year. 5. French (to speak) in many parts of Europe.

Задание 10. Подчеркните в следующих предложениях ParticipleI и ParticipleII и установите функции каждого из них, т.е. укажите, является ли оно определением, обстоятельством или частью глаголасказуемого. Переведите предложения на русский язык: 1. Peter hurt his leg going surfing. 2. The people dancing in the street are all very friendly. 3. My uncle has already washed his car. 4. Looking down from the tower we saw many people walking in the streets. 5. Having studied the map she went to the stop and got on the bus. 87

Задание 11. Подчеркните в следующих предложениях модальный глагол или его эквивалент. Переведите предложения на русский язык: 1. You have to earn much if you want to visit Antarctica. 2. You can rent a bike and explore the cycling paths of Hyde Park. 3. Tourists may choose any holiday destination nowadays. 4. They will be allowed to stay at the hotel any time they like. 5. His business trip is to take place in October.