16. Give information on the topic “British Parliament. Royal Family”.

The British Parliament is the oldest in the world. It originated in th 12th century. The British Parliament consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons and the Queen as its head.

The House of Commons plays the major role in law-making. It consists of Members of Parliament (called MPs for short). Parliamentary elections are held every 5 years. The minimum voting age is 18. The Prime Minister chooses about 20 MPs from his party to become the cabinet of ministers. The parliament and the monarch have different roles in the goverment and they only meet together on symbolic occasions, such as coronation of a new monarch or the opening of the parliament. In reality, the House of Commons is the one of three which has true power. MPs are paid for their parliamentary work and have to attend the sittings.

{18. Give information on the topic “Modern means of comunication”.

19. Give information on the topic “Computers in our life. Www”.}

Modern means of communication have had a great impact on society especially that computers. Today computers are constantly becoming a part of everyday life. Not only have computers had a great impact on our everyday life, but also on education and the workplace. Computers are used in our appliances, mobile phones, entertainment devices (such as DVD players) and others. It is almost impossible to get through one day without having some from of interaction with computers.

The Internet has had a huge impact on society. It provides information and services, as well as the ability to communicate to people all around the world in a variety of way: chat rooms, voice conversation and video conferencing.

Around the world, the Internet is available to millions of people. News, assignment, tests, lecture notes etc. can be placed on the Internet for students to access both at school and from home. The computer can’t write projects or reports, but it can make the process a lot easier. Interactivity can put the world at our fingertips!

20. Give information on the topic “Systems of education in Ukraine and Great Britain”.

All British children must stay at school from the age of 5 until they are 16. Many of them stay longer and take final examination when they are 17 or 18. There are state and private schools. After leaving school many young people go to colleges or further education. Primary education takes place in infant schools for pupils ages from 5 to 7 years old and junior schools from 8 to 11 years. At the age of 16 pupils take school-leaving examinations in several subjects at the Ordinary level. There are over 90 universities in GB.

In Ukraine we have compulsory secondary schools, vocational schools and higher education establishment. We also have evening courses and the system of state scholarship and grants. Education in Ukraine is compulsory up to the 9th form inclusive. Primary and secondary school together comprise 11 years of study.

Higher education institution, that is institutes or universities, offer a 5-years programme of academic subjects for undergraduates in a variety of fields.