In Britain, 1 (EDUCATIONn) is compulsory between the ages of 5 and 16. At the age of
five, children start primary school. Then, at the age of eleven, they
begin their secondary education. Most children go to state schools, and
only about 7% 2 (ATTEND) fee-paying private schools.
A school
year is divided into three terms, 3 . (NEARLY) all schools work a
five-day week and they are closed on Saturdays. The day starts at nine
arid finishes between three and four. There is a lunch break which
usually lasts about an hour and a quarter.
A 4 ……….. (TYPICAL)
timetable includes English, Science, Maths, History, Geography, Art,
Music, Physical Education and foreign languages. A lot of schools offer a
range of after-school 5 (ACTIVITIES) such as choir, drama, and trips
to 6 (INTERESTING) places.
Young people are expected to show
respect for their teachers and obey school rules. Students who 7
(MISBEHAVE) risk being excluded from school.
The main exams are GCSEs
(school-leaving exams at 16), and А-levels (university entrance exams at
18). University students 8 (GRADUATE) after completing their
first degree, usually in three years. Many Students then continue their
studies for a Master’s degree, or a PhD .