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№ 1.

Many British children start school at the age of 3 or 4 when they go to nursery schools. It’s optional education. Children learn to write, to read and count. Also they sing, draw and play different creative games.

Compulsory education begins at the age of 5, when children go to primary schools. Primary education lasts for six years. They attend the infant school from 5 to 7 and then junior school until they are 11.

There are two types of schools: state schools which are free and private schools or independent schools where parents pay for their children. Most of them are boarding schools where children live and study. More than 90% of British children attend state schools.

The most famous public schools in Britain are Eton, Harrow and Winchester.

After six years of primary education children take “11+ exam” in core subjects and go to a secondary school. If they get the best results at the exam, they may go to Grammar schools which give secondary education of high standard. Most children go to comprehensive schools. They admit pupils of all abilities.

Children study compulsory (core) subjects:

• English, Literature

• Mathematics

• IT (information technology)

• Religious Education

and optional courses:

• one foreign language

• one science subject

• one art subject

• History

• Geography

• PE (physical education)

• Design and Technology

Today a lot of British schools have uniforms. Usually they differ only in colours. One of the most important elements of the uniform is a school tie.

After five years of secondary education, pupils take GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) examination. Compulsory education ends at 16.

Some people leave secondary school and go to a college of further education to study for more practical (vocational) diplomas relating to the world of work, such as hairdressing, typing or mechanics.

Some stay at a secondary school for two years more and choose 4-5 subjects, which are necessary to pass a national exam called "A" level (advanced level). Then they enter university.

The school year (190 school days) is divided into three terms with the intervals between them during Christmas and Easter. The first term is from September to December. Children have two-week Christmas holidays. The second term is from January to April. Children have two-week Easter holidays. And the third term is from April to July. Children have six-week summer holidays.

1. They stay in primary schools for 4 years.

2. Russian schoolchildren usually learn three foreign languages: English, French and German.

3. Russian schoolchildren don’t have to wear a uniform, it’s not compulsory.

4. No, it requires a lot of qualities such as patience, kindness, understanding and love to children. I think I don’t have these qualities.

№ 2.

A: Excuse me…

B: Yes, can I help you?

A: I’m completely lost. Could you tell me the way to the Niki Hotel, please? It’s in George Street.

B: The Niki Hotel? You are far away. Let me see. Go down this road to the tube station.

A: Is it far from here?

B: It’s twenty five minutes on foot.

A: OK. And one more thing, please.

B: Yes?

A: What is the name of the station?

B: Oh, it’s Paddington Station.

A: Thanks a lot. And where is the nearest bus stop?

B: Turn to the right and keep straight on until you come to the traffic lights.

A: I see. I turn to the right and go straight ahead as far as the traffic lights. How long does it take me to get there?

B: It’s a five-minute walk.

A: Thanks very much.

B: You’re welcome.

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