1. What does Westem-Style Education system mean?
2. What is the difference between the former Russian system of Higher Education
and a new one?
3. How long is the course of study according to the new federal law?
4. What changes does this introduce to Higher Education in Russia?
5. Is Higher Education free of charge according to the new law?
6. Who will have to pay for their education?
7. What is the aim of a new federal law?
GRAMMAR FOCUS
Modal verbs
| Modal verbs | Ways of using | Examples | Equivalents | Ways of using | Examples |
| Can/could | : a) b) c) | She can speak fluent German. Can/could I interrupt for a moment? Of course, I could be wrong. | Be able to (am/is/are/ was/were able to) | : a) b) | She is able to speak fluent German. Am I able to interrupt for a moment? |
| May/Might | : a) ( : ) b) | May I speak to you for a moment? There may be a storm later. | Be allowed to(am/is/are/ was/were allowed to) | : a) | She is allowed to go to parties on weekends. |
| Must | ) ) ) | I must go home now. Its late.(=I have decided this) You mustnt smoke in here. Hes not answering his phone. He must be in a meeting. | Have to /have got to Dont have to Should/ shouldnt =Ought to/ought not to | (, ) , | Ive got to be at work early tomorrow morning. (=my boss decided this, I have an early meeting) You dont have to buy a ticket if you dont want to. You should be in bed by now. (=this is the right thing). =You ought to be in bed now. You shouldnt eat so much chocolate. (=its not a good idea). |
Choose the correct alternative
a) If you like, I can/may make an appointment for you to see Dr. Krall tomorrow.
b) Passengers mustnt/dont have to smoke while on board the plane.
c) Dont let Sylvie climb that tree. She can/might fall.
d) You probably shouldnt/mustnt keep your passport in that pocket: it should/could easily be stolen.
e) Im afraid Karen cant/couldnt come to the party tomorrow because shes got flu.
f) Oh no! It mustnt/cant be seven oclock already! Jill and Graham will be here in fifteen minutes!
g) I absolutely ought to/have to leave the house at six if I want to be at the station by six-thirty.
h) Be careful, that pots very heavy. You have to/could hurt your back.
