И. А. Курбасова Е. И. Силантьева

That's right.— Правильно. That's wrong.— Неправиль­но.

I quite agree with you.— Я I can't agree with you.—

совершенно согласен с Я не могу согласиться

вами. с вами.

Quite the contrary.—Как раз наоборот.
1. The structure of higher education in Great Britain is rather simple. 2. The university course of study lasts about 4 years. 3. Most of the students studying at Oxford and Cambridge are young people from the working class families. 4. Higher education at British universities is paid. 5. At Oxford and Cambridge the students must attend all lectures. 6. Each academic year at the university has two terras. 7. Higher technical education is provided by the colleges of advanced technology.

6. Speaking situation. You are having a meeting with a delegation of students from Oxford. Ask your fellow stu­dent:

1. whether higher education in Great Britain is free of charge; 2. why Oxford is considered one of the best uni­versities in Britain; 3. how many terms each academic year has; 4. if students have vacations between the terms, etc. (about 8-10 questions in all).