The Advantages of Having an Education
Most people in the USA attend college to get an education and pursue a field in which they are interested. College students study hard and learn about a variety of subjects, often expanding on what they learned in high school. Additionally, college students have many social experiences in college as they broaden their horizon on potential career choices. Consequently, there are a variety of advantages of having an education.
A person with an education is most always qualified for more jobs than the average high school graduate. Each year, it seems that more employers are seeking college graduates for careers in management, sales and other jobs that earlier did not require a degree. Also, during economic downturns, college-educated students may have an advantage over other people for the fewer available jobs.
A person with a college education typically earns more than someone with only a high school education. In 2010, people ages 25 and above with bachelor’s degrees earned an average of $59,635 versus $33,609 for those individuals with a high school education, according to the University of Maryland. Moreover, a person with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn an average of $2.9 million, while those with a high school education will average about $1.6 million.
People with an education are more likely accepted for the work in a field they enjoy. People go to college to specialize in a certain field that they choose. Those without an education have fewer options and often choose higher-paying jobs to support their family. However, some people without degrees have minimum wage jobs.
People who have a college education have better social skills than those who joined the workforce right out of high school. Many college students have to learn to live with roommates that they do not know which teaches them how to compromise and get along with others. Additionally, a number of college students are also members of social groups and societies, which can enhance their social skills and better prepare them for future working relationships.
7. Ответьте на вопросы письменно:
1) How much did people with bachelor’s degrees earn in 2010?
2) What skills does a person with education have?
3) Do you think it is better to have an education? Why?
Из 2 абзаца выпишите предложение в Present Progressive Active, подчеркните сказуемое.
Из 4 абзаца выпишите предложение в Present Simple Passive, подчеркните сказуемое.
КОНТРОЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА 3
Вариант 2
Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на Passive Voice
1. The expedition was given a very difficult task. 2. The file with important information has been lost. 3. This problem may be approached from different standpoints. 4. Spanish is spoken in South America. 5. His words were followed by a deep silence. 6. The question of further development of industry was given much attention. 7. The trajectory is affected to a large extent by air resistance. 8. We are taught that light is a form of energy.
Подчерните сказуемое, определите залог Active or Passive, переведите предложение на русский язык.
Образец:
| 1. They have reached an agreement. 2. The agreement has been reached. | 1. They have reached an agreement. Active Они пришли к соглашению. 2. The agreement has been reached. Passive Соглашение достигнуто. |
1) Lots of houses were destroyed by a horrible earthquake.
2) Henry Ford invented an assembly line.
3) The bus driver was badly hurt in the road accident.
4) You should consult a doctor before you do these exercises.
5) A lot of new houses have been built in the city for the last 5 years.
6) He has obtained his knowledge by studying hard.
7) The experiment will be completed by the end of the next year.
8) A new engine is being tested in the laboratory.
3. Сравните следующие пары предложений, определите залог сказуемого в каждом из них, переведите только предложение в Passive.
Образец
| The device measured the temperature. The temperature was measured by the device. | The device measured the temperature. Active. The temperature was measured by the device. Passive. Температура была измерена прибором. |
1) The professor took the book out of the bag. The book was taken out of the bag by the professor.
2) The girl has rejected the proposal. The proposal has been rejected by the girl.
3) Some students fail the examination. The examination is failed by students.
4) A group of specialists was discussing a new technological process. A new technological process was being discussed by a group of specialists.
5) The students answered all the questions. All the questions were answered by the students.
6) The boss has looked through the morning papers. The morning papers have been looked through by the boss.
7) The work on the bridge will be finished by the end of the week. The builders will have finished the work on the bridge by the end of the week.
8) The workers are widening the street. The street is being widened by the workers.