I. Match the word with its definition.
1. potential a. not taking into account; paying no attention
2. to tend b. make up for; balance; compensate for
3. success c. that which is required, demanded or ordered
4. motto d. the ability to bring into effective action
5. to encourage e. to have a tendency
6. irrespective f. one who asks for or tries to get something (esp. a position)
7. requirement g. allowing to come or go in (to a school, society)
8. to offset h. to give hope, confidence or help; cheer; support
9. admission i. the gaining of what is aimed at
10. applicant j. a short sentence or phrase used as a guiding rule (principle)
II. Paraphrase the underlined using words and word – combinations from the text.
1. All the students showed great progress in English.
2. The efficiency of public education in the US is a highly disputable problem.
3. We should encourage students to be creative not only in class but out of it as well.
4. Many school students willing to proceed with their education go to universities.
5. You won’t be able to pay for your subsistence at a college yourself.
6. A lot of students take courses in various trades.
7. This university has very high demands for applicants.
8. He attends junior high school.
9. Elementary school includes grades from the first one up to the sixth or seventh.