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LISTENING SCRIPTS
MODULE 2
EDUCATION IN THE USA
Alex, a Russian student,
is talking with James Mitchell, an American from
Las Vegas, Nevada. Their conversation is about the education in the USA.
— Mr Mitchell, what system of education is there in your country?
— You see, the USA has no national education system. Instead, each state
is responsible for organizing and regulating its own system of education. There
are common elements
in the separate state systems, however.
— And what are these elements?
— Well, formal education is divided into the following stages: elementary,
secondary, and higher education. School attendance is compulsory in every state.
— Are there any private schools in the USA?
— The state provides schooling at all stages of education, but parents can
send their children to private schools.
— Mr Mitchell, have you got children? What school do they attend?
— Oh, Alex.
I have a daughter, a nice girl, Chelsea by name. She attends
a private school.
— Mr Mitchell, and what is the difference between “high schools” and
“higher schools”?
— A great one.
High schools, junior and senior, provide secondary
education. Most of them offer both general and vocational courses of study.
And higher schools provide higher learning…
— Mr Mitchell, sorry for interrupting you. At what
educational institutions
can one get higher education?
— Places of higher learning include community and junior colleges,
technical institutes, universities, and separate professional schools.
— Thank you very much. I have a great desire to visit your country.
— You are welcome!
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