решите задание! 1.Составьте вопросы с оборотами “there is”, “there are” и местоимениями “some, any, no” no образцу:
There is a trolley-bus at the bus stop. (a bus).
A. Is there any bus there? Yes, there is one. No, there isn’t any.
B. Are there any people there? Yes, there are some. No, there aren’t any. There are no people at the bus stop.
A. 1. There is a dictionary in my bag (a text-book). 2. There is some chalk here, (a duster). 3. There is little coffee in the cup (milk). 4. There is an underground station near my house (a bus stop). 5. There is a lake not far from the town (a river). 6. There is some water in the jug (juice). 7. There is some cheese in the refrigerator (meat).
B. 1. There are plenty of apples on the trees this year (plums). 2. There are many cows in the field (horses). 3. There are some discs with interesting films on the table, (discs with songs). 4. There are some cakes on the plate. (sweets). 5. There are some very bright girls in our group, (boys). 6. There are many fruit-trees in the garden, (flowers) 7. There are two beds in the bedroom. (a sofa).

2. Преобразуйте предложения с местоимениями “some, any, no ” и их производными по образцу.
A. There are some apples on the dish, (plums).
Are there any plums on the dish? There are no plums there.
B. There is somebody in the classroom, (hall)
Is there anybody in the hall? There is nobody in the hall.
C. There is something in my bag. (pocket)
Is there anything in your pocket? There is nothing in my pocket.

1. There is somebody in the house, (in the garden). 2. There are some computers in the office, (smartphones). 3. There is something on the window-sill. (on the sofa). 4. It seems to me, there is somebody in the corridor, (behind the door). 5. There are many boys in our group, (girls). 6. There is somebody in the hall, (balcony). 7. There are some pictures on the walls, (portraits). 8. There is something on the table, (under the table). 9. There is somebody in the classroom, (laboratory). 10. There are many discs in the box. (cassettes).

After finishing senior secondary school, students can go on to higher education. All applicants must take a competitive exam. Most higher education programmes in Russia offer 5 years of study for undergraduates in a variety of fields.
There are several types of higher education institutions. These are University, Academy, Institute, Technical University and Conservatory. Universities, academies and institutes have similar functions. Technical universities offer specialized instruction such as learning a skill, and conservatories offer lessons in music.
Higher education is provided by public and non-public (non-State) accredited institutions. In public institutions students must pass competitive exams to be admitted. Those few who achieve outstanding results are awarded scholarships. Approximately 1/3rd of students pay for their studies. At Moscow State University 3,400 students study on scholarships while another 1,000 pay tuition. In most non-public establishments all students pay tuition fees without receiving any financial help.
Higher education in Russia consists of 3 levels: incomplete (2 years); basic (4 years) and postgraduate (at least 5-6 years).
The first stage of Russian university studies consists of at least 2 years in a higher education study programme. The Diploma of Incomplete Higher Education gives students the right to get jobs that require some training but not a degree.
The Bachelors degree programme usually takes 5 years of full-time studying. In medicine, the first stage lasts for 6 years. The State Educational Standards regulate nearly 80% of curriculum content. The universities are responsible for the other 20%. The programmes cover disciplines in the sciences, humanities and socio-economics. The Bachelors degree is awarded in all fields (except Medicine) after carrying out a final research project under the guidance of a supervisor and sitting for final state exams.
Those who hold a Bachelors degree or have completed 5-6 years of continuous study beyond the high school diploma can enter the Master’s Degree. To obtain the Master’s Degree students must carry out a year of research with the objective of preparing and defending a thesis.
Those who hold a Specialist Diploma or a Master’s can access the postgraduate education by passing an exam. The postgraduate studies last for 3 years, at the end of which students must pass qualifying exams. To become a PhD students must carry out independent research and prepare to defend their dissertation in public. The highest degree in Russia is Professor (Doctor Nauk). This programme is specific and does not have a fixed duration. It follows the Professor (Kandidat Nauk) and is awarded after preparation and public defence of a dissertation.

Education in Russia

Education plays a very important role in our life. It is one of the most valuable possessions a man can get in his life.

The literacy rate in Russia is almost 100%. Half of Russia’s adults has at least college education. So Russia has the highest college-level education in the world.

Russia has pre-school educational system. About 2/3 of children aged 5 attend kindergartens. Since the age of 6 or 7 children attend school. Eleven-year secondary education in Russia is compulsory. School term has 3 stages: elementary (grades 1-4), middle (grades 5-9) and senior (grades 10-11) classes.

Before 1990 the course of school training was 10-years, but since 1990 school study lasts for 11 years. Education in state schools is free. Male and female students have equal rights in all stages of education.

The school year starts in September 1 and finishes in May. It is divided into four terms. Study programme in schools is fixed. It means that schoolchildren can’t choose subjects they want to study.

When children finish school, they have to pass the Unified state examination (USE). It’s the set of standardised tests.

University level of education in Russia is high. The country inherited a system of high level of education from the Soviet Union.A student can continue his/her education in colleges and universities.