- •Module 3. School education in britain, the united states and ukraine types of schools
- •1. Look at the pictures below. In pairs discuss the following questions.
- •School education in Ukraine
- •3. A) Read the text about British educational system and add to the table above the information which hasn’t been mentioned in Exercise 2b. School education in Britain
- •4. A) Match the type of schools in British educational system (1-15) with its definition (a-o).
- •5. A) Read the text about pre-school education in Britain and fill in the table below.
- •7. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about the system of pre-school education.
- •10. Complete the following sentences with the necessary word from the box.
- •14. Choose the right variant by circling the letter next to the best answer.
- •15. A) Read the sentences below. Which of them describe state schools and which are about independent schools?
- •16. Read the text below and fill in the gaps with the word which fits it.
- •17. Complete the sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
- •What was the school like in the past?
- •18. A) Read the introduction of the text. Why did Damian Whitworth go back to school? What kind of school did he go to?
- •So school these days is easy? Think again.
- •Information and communication technology
- •19. A) Look at this extract from a tv guide and the photo and answer the questions. That’ll Teach Them
- •20. A) Work in pairs. Look at the pictures below and discuss the questions below.
- •21. A) Read the text about national curriculum subjects and fill in the table below. National curriculum subjects in British subjects
- •22. A) Look at Linda’s school report below. Which do you think are Linda’s favourite and least favourite lessons?
- •23. A)Which subject do you associate with the sentences below?
- •24. Read the sentences below and correct a mistake.
- •25. A) Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.
- •26. Complete the school reports by choosing the correct word (a, b, c or d)
- •27. Work in pairs to discuss the following questions. Use the Essential Strategy Language.
- •29. Read the text. Change the sentences to make them true for the way of your taking exams. Compare your answers with your partner.
- •30. A) Read the text about examinations held in British schools and fill in the table below. Examinations and tests in British schools
- •32. A) Read the interview about Standard Attainment Tests. Match questions 1-5 with answers a-e.
- •Standard Attainment Tests
- •33. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the word which fits it. Use only one word in each gap.
- •34. Exam link. Work in pairs to speak about the system of primary and secondary education in gb.
- •36. Before writing, in pairs discuss ideas for your essay.
- •37. Write for and against essay “Is taking exams a good thing?” Write about 200 words. Challenging students to learn
- •40. Read the sentences below and fill in the gaps using the necessary preposition.
- •41. Work in pairs to discuss the following questions. Use the Essential Strategy Language.
- •42. A) Read the text about homeschooling in the usa. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (a-I) to each part (1-9) of the text.
- •Homeschooling in the usa
- •Introduction
- •43. A) Read the sentences below and fill in the sentence using the necessary preposition.
- •44. A) Match the words in column a with the words in column b.
- •46. A) Read the sentences below. Arrange them in order of importance. Compare your ideas with your partner.
- •Educational problems
- •47. Read the text below. Choose from sentences a-f the one which fits each gap (1-5). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Compulsory secondary education in Ukraine
- •49. In pairs discuss the following questions. Use the Essential Strategy Language.
- •51. Before writing, in pairs discuss ideas for your essay.
- •52. Read the conclusions below and replace the phrases in bold with other similar ones.
- •53. Write the essay suggesting solutions to the educational problems in Ukraine. Write about 200 words.
4. A) Match the type of schools in British educational system (1-15) with its definition (a-o).
1) |
primary school |
a) |
It’s an educational institution attended by children from 11 to 18. |
2) |
comprehensive school |
b) |
It’s a fee-paying school for children of the ages of 8-13 which prepares them for entry into British public schools |
3) |
independent school |
c) |
It’s an educational institution where children receive the first stage of academic learning known as elementary education. |
4) |
preparatory school |
d) |
It’s a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. |
5) |
middle school |
e) |
It’s a school within three-tier education system where children receive the first stage of academic learning. |
6) |
upper school |
f) |
It’s an educational institution which is attended by children from 5 to 7. |
7) |
first school |
g) |
It’s a school within three-tier education system which educates children after they have finished their first school and before they commence the last. |
8) |
infant school |
h) |
It’s a school within three-tier education system which covers between the eighth or ninth year of schooling up to eleven year. |
9) |
junior school |
i) |
It’s an educational institution where both boys and girls study together. |
10) |
boarding school |
j) |
It’s an educational institution where either boys or girls study only. |
11) |
single-sex school |
k) |
It’s an educational institution where children study and live during the term time. |
12) |
mixed school |
l) |
It’s an educational institution which is attended by children from 7 to 11. |
13) |
religious school |
m) |
It’s a variety of independent schools called so for historical reasons. |
14) |
secondary school |
n) |
It’s a privately run fee-paying educational institution. |
15) |
public school |
o) |
It’s an educational institution attached to the Church of England or the Roman Catholic Church. |
b) Read the text below. Replace the phrases in italics with one word.
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c) Listen to the woman talking and check your answers.
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– Can you tell me about your early education?
– Well, I went to a school for very young children from the age of four and I remember I didn’t enjoy it very much at all. My from the age of 5 to 11 school was a little better, especially because my mom was a teacher in the school. She taught in the younger part of the school and she was actually my teacher in first level but when I went up to the older part of the school I didn’t see very much of her. After that I was lucky enough to receive a chance to go to school without paying fees for a very good from age 11 to 18 school. My parents couldn’t have afforded to send me to a not free school so it was really a great opportunity for me. It was only for one sex school, so there were no boys. I’m glad I didn’t go to a boy’s and girl’s school because I think there are fewer distractions so everyone can just concentrate on their studies.