Английский язык. Александрова Г.А. - 98 стр.

3. How long do they study in Grammar school?
4. What school do they enter after graduating Grammar school?
5. What’s the new Government plan of primary and Secondary educa-
   tion?
6. Under whose control are American schools?
7. Is High school education free in America?
8. What kind of subjects are studied in American schools?

                                    Dialogue
                       University Education in the U.S.
                       (Sreakers - Dr. J. and Dr. Barton)
       Dr. J. is a visiting professor from another country.
J. I am glad to have this opportunity to talk with you, Dr. Barton. Do
    you mind my asking some questions about the Universities in Ameri-
    ca?
B. Certainly not, Dr. J. Education is my business and my hobby. What
    do you want to know?
J. First, do you have a National University?
B. No, we don’ t. Each state controls and supports at least one university.
    The National Government gives no direct financial aid to these state
    schools.
J. Can the students go to the University free of charge?
B. No, everyone must put a tuition fee. The amount varies from State to
    State. A student’s total expenses throughout the year are about 1500
    dollars. This creates a financial hardship for some people. However
    each University offers a number of scholarships to deserving students.
    Many of the students work to pay part of their expenses.
J. Your Universities are unique in one respect, I believe. Most of them
    have a central campus, don’t they?
B. Yes, they do. This is for the convenience of the student. For example,
    you generally find the college of Law, Business, Medicine, Engineer-
    ing, Agriculture, Music and Journalism on one campus. So a student
    can attend courses at the various colleges.
J. Don’t all students take the same courses?
B. Well yes and no. During the first two years they follow somewhat a
    basic program. That is each student must elect at least one course from
    each of these basic fields of study: English, science, modern languages,
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