Английский язык. Александрова Г.А. - 88 стр.

to late July. The summer holiday lasts for about six weeks. The final term
of the school year is particularly busy because of the state exams (GCSEs,
and «A» Levels) which are held in May and June. As in Russia the teach-
ers get very tired towards the end of that term and they really deserve their
holidays.

     Quiz about Education in Britain:
1. In Britain you have to attend school between:
     a) 5 and 16
     b) 5 and 18
     c) 7 and 16

2. A comprehensive school is …….
     a) a school of languages
     b) a school for 15-11 years olds
     c) a school for 11-16 year olds

3. In 1989 a new National Curriculum was introduced into British schools.
   Ten subjects had to be studied. Three of these subjects (called «core
   subjects») were chosen for special attention.
       Here are the ten subjects to be studied. Which do you think are the
«subjects»?
      a) English
      b) History
      c) Geography
      d) Art
      e) Science
      f) Mathematics
      g) a foreign language
      h) Design and Technology
      i) Physical Education
      j) Music

4. 16 year olds in Britain have to take General Certificate of Secondary
   Education examinations. Girls have significantly better results than
   boys in three of the following GCSE subjects. Which three?
     a) Mathematics
     b) Biology
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