Question

20. Give the English equivalents of the following words and word combina- федеральный стандарт образования; учебные и образователь- ные программы; универсальные требования; начальная школа; средняя школа; считается более престижным; самый известный; довольно дорогое; первый курс; второй курс; третий курс; четвер- тый курс; общеобразовательные предметы; специализация; сте- пень бакалавра; степень магистра 21. Agree or disagree: 1. The system of education in the USA works according to the national standard. 2. Admission to elementary and high schools is free. 3. State universities are more prestigious than private ones. 4. The course in a typical American university lasts five or sit years. 5. Sophomore is the second year in a university. 6. The specialization begins at the first year of studies in a university.

Answer 1

20. Give the English equivalents of the following words and word combina-
Federal standard of education; training and educational-
basic programs; universal requirements; primary school;
high school; considered more prestigious; most famous;
quite expensive; first year; second year; third year; fourth-
course; General education subjects; specialization; STE-
bachelor's degree stump; master's degree
21. Agree or disagree:
1. The system of education in the USA works according to the national
standard.
2. Admission to elementary and high schools is free.
3. State universities are more prestigious than private ones.
4. The course in a typical American university lasts five or sit years.
5. Sophomore is the second year in a university.
6. The specialization begins at the first year of studies in a university.

Answer 2

Sure, here are the English equivalents for the provided words and phrases:

1. федеральный стандарт образования - federal education standard
2. учебные и образовательные программы - educational and training programs
3. универсальные требования - universal requirements
4. начальная школа - elementary school
5. средняя школа - middle school / secondary school
6. считается более престижным - is considered more prestigious
7. самый известный - the most famous
8. довольно дорогое - quite expensive
9. первый курс - first year / freshman year
10. второй курс - second year / sophomore year
11. третий курс - third year / junior year
12. четвертый курс - fourth year / senior year
13. общеобразовательные предметы - general education subjects
14. специализация - specialization
15. степень бакалавра - bachelor's degree
16. степень магистра - master's degree

Now, let's address the statements:

1. Agree or disagree: The system of education in the USA works according to the national standard.

   • Disagree. The education system in the USA is largely decentralized, with each state having its own education standards. There is no single national standard for education.

2. Agree or disagree: Admission to elementary and high schools is free.

   • Generally, admission to public elementary and high schools in the USA is free. However, there might be some fees for specific activities, materials, or optional programs.

3. Agree or disagree: State universities are more prestigious than private ones.

   • This statement is not universally true. Both state and private universities in the USA vary in prestige based on factors such as academic reputation, faculty, programs offered, and research output.

4. Agree or disagree: The course in a typical American university lasts five or six years.

   • Disagree. A typical bachelor's degree program in the USA usually lasts four years. Some programs might take longer due to factors like co-op programs, internships, or part-time study.

5. Agree or disagree: Sophomore is the second year in a university.

   • Agree. In the US education system, a sophomore refers to a student in their second year of university or college.

6. Agree or disagree: The specialization begins in the first year of studies in a university.

   • It depends. Some universities allow students to declare a major (specialization) in their first year, while others require students to wait until their second or even third year. It varies by institution and program.