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3.
Some twenty years ago, the performance of girls and boys in class was compared. Boys
_______________ better in exams, so various measures were introduced to improve the
_______________ of girls, including holding single sex girl-only _______________.
4. As the pool of unskilled jobs shrinks in rich countries,
the prospects for future
_______________ will depend increasingly on as many people as possible getting a good
_______________.
5. The Indian government has introduced a _______________ in parliament to force
_______________ universities admit fixed numbers of students from traditionally disadvantaged
low castes and tribes.
2.4. TRANSLATION PRACTICE
2.4.1. Translate the sentences with verbals into Vietnamese in different ways, trying both
literal and free translation methods.
1. Upbringing is obviously important in forming your attitude
to the world.
2. Impressed by her friendly
manner and self-assurance, he
decided to offer her the job.
3. Situated in the heart of England, Stratford
– upon – Avon is
a town rich in both history and culture.
4. Disheartened by so much criticism, she resolved never to
write another novel.
5. Canada's 90 universities are government regulated and
maintain very high standards, ranking
among the highest in
the world.
6. Australia has been actively promoting its educational
sector in Vietnam to exploit growing demand in the country
to obtain higher education in English.
7. Expanded vocational training for older students would
teach them the skills needed
to earn a living and also
improve the quality of their village.
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8. Setting up good communication now gives you a head start
for your child's upcoming teen years, when it will become
even harder and the topics even more tricky and
complicated.
9. A study of 1,300 teachers and 10
schools by the Royal
Horticultural Society (RHS) showed that taking part in
gardening can make a child feel happy and boost their
development. It also encouraged pupils to become more
active
in solving problems, as well as boosting literacy and
numeracy skills.
10. It remains true that the family is the first educator and a
life-long influence. But in our modern way of life, the
functions of the family tend to diminish, some to be assumed
by school and still more by other agencies.
11. When you are only a beginner at learning an instrument,
it is difficult to imagine eve
r becoming a professional
musician. Even if you are very enthusiastic about the piano or
violin, unless you begin serious training in your childhood you
will find it difficult to achieve the level of perfection
necessary for a concert performance.
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