Speech exercises

Exercise 1. Speak on the following topics.

a) Speak about the system of education in Great Britain (secondary, including primary education and higher education).

b) Compare both systems of secondary education and make a conclusion where you would prefer to study: in Russia or Great Britain.

c) Compare both systems of higher education. What positive and negative features (pros and cons) do you see in both? What would you like to change to improve it?

Written tasks

Exercise 1. Write a letter to your friend in Great Britain. Here is a part from his letter.

a) “ … I am leaving school this year and I want to continue my education. I know that you won the grant last year and now are a university student in Great Britain. Can you advise me if it is worth studying at some British university? Do you like the way you study?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Love,

Peter.

b) “ … I am leaving school this year and I want to continue my education. I am advised to continue my education in Russia. What educational establishment should I enter? What is more useful - to enter a college or a university in your country? Why? What city should I go to?

Hope to hear from you soon.

Love,

Peter.

Exercise 2. Write any composition you like:

1) Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that pupils at school should learn practical skills that will help them in later life, such as cooking or car mechanics. Others argue that pupils are at school to learn traditional academic subjects and that those who want to can learn other skills in their own time.

Do you think that there is a place in schools for practical subjects such as cooking and car mechanics? Express your opinion and give reasons for it. Give other people’s arguments and explain why they are wrong. Don’t forget to make a conclusion.

2) Many young people go to university after leaving school. However, a number of school-leavers feel that university is not for them and choose not to go.

What can you say for and against going to the university?