- •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.
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.
1) Henrietta Harnett, a state school, holds tests for applicants in two stages.
are
At Henrietta Harnett, a state school, tests for applicants _________ in two stages.
2) Denise said that she’d always intended to get a university education.
her
It had _______________________ to get a university education.
3) Melanie regretted choosing a private school.
wished
Melannie __________________________ a private school.
4) It wasn’t easy for Sally to get a scholarship to an independent school.
difficulty
Sally ___________________ a scholarship to an independent school.
5) It is said that the performance at selective schools has been improved recently.
supposed
The performance at selective schools ________________________ recently.
6) Although he was a good student, he never succeeded in getting A-level results.
managed
Although he was a good student, he ________________________ A-level results.
7) Her parents rejected the private school because the school fee was very expensive.
if
Her parents wouldn’t have rejected the private school _________________ very expensive.
8) Some parents prefer to save up for a university education than spend the money on school fees.
rather
Some parents _______________ for a university education than spend the money on school fees.
9) Independent schools have the growing popularity of state selective schools.
as
Independent schools have _______________________ state selective schools.
10) Tiffin, an independent girls’ school, offered her a scholarship, but she didn’t accept.
turned
She _________________ Tiffin’s scholarship.
11) To pay high school fees seems useless to me.
use
I can’t _________________________ high school fees.
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?
b) Read Damian’s diary for one of the days he spent back at school. Does he think school easier or harder now?
So school these days is easy? Think again.
People and politicians complain that school is getting easier. Damian Whitworth, a 35-year-old journalist, decided to see for himself. He spent a week as a pupil at a British secondary school, Brentwood County High School. It’s a large state school that has about 1,800 pupils, aged between 11 and 18.
French
My first lesson is French. I am in a class of thirteen year olds. Outside the classroom some girls start interrogating me. (1) _____. “How old are you?” “How old do you think I am” I reply. “Well, you are not 13!” First we have a listening test which I find difficult. I get 14 out of 20. Not bad. Then we make revision lists on the computer. (2) _____. Now every pupil has one.
Math
As we wait outside the math classroom a teacher tells me to do up the top button of my shirt. The math teacher uses an interactive whiteboard which has graphics and video, but the pupils don’t look very interested in the lesson. A mobile rings and the owner hurries to switch it off. (3) _____.
History
Mr Fishleigh is the history teacher. He doesn’t have any problems controlling the noise level (other teachers do) (4) _____. He talks to them as if they were adults and gets their attention in return.
Lunch
In the canteen we can choose between traditional and fast food. Burger and chips is the most popular meal. (5) _____.