4. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the verb in brackets.

Education in the United States

1. Read and translate the text: e.g. : If the weather is fine, we will go to the park
Public education at all levels in the US is the responsibility of individual states. 1) I ... (help) tomorrow if you still... (need) help.
Education is provided to all children from the age of 5 to 18 in the public school 2) If my parents ... (not work) on Saturday, we all... (go) skiing.
system. After an optional year in kindergarten, children enter grade 1 at the age of 6. 3) If the weather... (be) fine next weekend, we ... (go) to the country.
Education is compulsory until the age of 16. The usual plan for dividing schools is: 6
4) I always ... (help) you this year if you ... (need) help.
years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high and 3 years of high school, but this
plan may be different in different states. Those who complete the full high school
5) Granny sometimes ... (not hear) if little Eddie ... (call) her.
program receive a high school diploma. 6. Match to make up 1st Conditional sentences (умовні речення) as in the
The subjects children learn are much the same as in other countries. In most example:
schools History and Geography are taught as one subject, and Literature is taught in e.g.: If you are angry, sit down and relax.
classes of English. Schoolchildren can learn one foreign language for 2 years (Spanish,
1. thirsty a) go to bed
German, or French). The American think that learning how to think independently and
problem-solving skills is more important than learning facts. Today there is a strong
2. bored b) get something to drink
emphasis on science, mathematics and foreign languages and the knowledge of other 3. seasick c) read an interesting book
people and countries. 4. hungry d) make an omelet
Besides public schools there are private schools, which are very expensive, and 5. tired e) take one of these pills
religious schools, which are also fee- paying. 5. Compare the system of education in the USA and Britain. Draw a diagram
About half of the young people today who finish secondary school go on to describing the system of education in Ukraine. (at home)
community colleges, which provide 2 years of higher education at minimal cost. State
colleges and universities provide 4 years of higher education necessary to receive a
bachelor’s degree, as well as additional education for a master’s degree. Fees are
different in different states. Besides these, there are many private colleges and
universities, which are more expensive than public institutions.

2. Answer the questions:

1. Who is responsible for public education in the US?
2. At what age do American children go to school?
3. What are three schools, which comprise secondary education?
4. What subjects do schoolchildren learn?
5. What are the most popular foreign languages in the US?
6. What kinds of higher educational institutions are there in the US?

3. Match to make the sentences.

1 She won't start primary school… a) if I finish my exams
2 She won't pass her exams… b) if she gets good marks
3 I'll have to go to a new school… c) I'll do my homework at once
4 If I get home… d) if she doesn't study hard
5 I think I'll go on holiday… e) if she isn't four years old 7. HOMEWORK:
6 Her parents will get her a present… f) if I pass my 'A' level exams Write a diagram describing the system of education in Ukraine.