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7. complete the sentences with much, many, little, few, a little, a few:
1. i’ve got … spanish books, but not many.
2. please give me … water, i’m thirsty.
3. i have … pictures at home, but they are all very good.
4. in fact, we had to wait … as john came very soon.
5. if you wait … longer you will get the results of your test today.
6. there were not many people at the bus-stop at that hour, only … .
7. i know very … about this writer, better ask somebody else.
8. unfortunately there are … books on this problem in our library, you will have to turn to a specialized library.
The kind of education, which was good enough thirty years ago, is not necessarily good for them today. The serious need to find ways and means of ensuring continuous. This means that styles of teaching, quality of learning materials and organization of the university itself have to be continuously brought up to date and improved. Besides, knowledge and information must also be taken into consideration. This information explosion has affected every field of study in the natural and in all other sciences as well. At present a new system of education is introduced in this country — a distance education system. This computer system of learning helps working professionals to continue their education while remaining at their jobs. his system enables people to get knowledge and a good foundation in the sciences basic. The academic year usually lasts 9 months and is divided into two terms. The first and second year students obtain thorough instructions in the fundamental sciences of mathematics, physics, chemistry and drawing as well as computer engineering and a number of others. At the third year students get more advanced knowledge and begin to concentrate on their special interests. After four years students will get a bachelor's degree. After graduating from the university they may go on with their study and research and may get a still higher degree. Education is a process through which culture is preserved, knowledge and skills are developed, values are formed, and information is exchanged. Education is the way to success.
The birds have already flown to the South.
They have known him for many years.
Mike has forgotten to learn the poem.
The children have been watching cartoons for 2 hours.
The train has just come.
We haven’t had a holiday for 5 years.
She has been teaching at this school for twenty years.
David has been painting in his studio since 10 o’clock.
Mary and Sam have been collecting stamps for 3 years.
Their parents have been friends since their childhood.
Dave has been a student for 2 years.