Choose among the words in parentheses the one that corresponds to the text above to complete the sentences: 1. Russia’s higher education system started with the foundation of the universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg ___ of the 18th century.

(a. at the beginning; b. in the middle; c. at the end)

2. The pursuit of higher education was and still is considered to be very ___.

(a. modern; b. fashionable; c. prestigious)

3. The right to education is stated in the ___ of the Russian Federation.

(a. regulations; b. laws; c. constitution)

4. Education in Russia is ___ up to the 9th form inclusive.

(a. free of charge; b. recommended; c. compulsory)

5. Institutes or universities offer 5-years ___ of academic subjects for undergraduates in a variety of fields.

(a. course; b. programme; c. plan)

6. The system of education in Russia began ___ over the past years.

(a. to change; b. to make experiments; c. to research)

7. The Bachelor’s degree is ___ after defending a Diploma project.

(a. presided; b. given; c. awarded)

8. The Master’s degree is awarded after completion of ___ years’ full-time study.

(a. three; b. two; c. four)

9. Nowadays the universities are still in the ___ of these changes.

(a. process; b. state; c. system)