English educational system is quite different from what we have in Russia. It is class-divided. There some state schools and some private ones.
State schools are infant, junior or secondary. British boys and girls begin to go to school at the age of 5. They draw pictures, sing songs, listen to the stories and tales. British children begin to read and write when they enter the infant schools.
Young children are divided into two groups, according to their mental abilities. Children leave infant schools when they are 7. Then they go to study at junior schools where they learn to write, read and do mathematics. Their school subjects are History, English, Geography, Arithmetics, Arts, Music, Swimming and some others. When the pupils enter the junior schools they pass abilities test. According to the results of the test and thus their intellectual potential they are divided into three groups. Boys and girls spend four years studying at junior schools. Then they pass examinations again and enter the secondary schools. There different types of secondary schools in Britain. They are: grammar schools, modern schools and comprehensive schools. English boys and girls attend secondary schools from 11 till 16. They don't go to schools on Saturdays and Sundays. In the modern schools pupils do not learn foreign languages. In grammar schools pupils receive better theoretical education. And the other school type is comprehensive schools. Almot all secondary pupils ( around 90 per cent ) go there.
There are also private schools in England. Boys and girls do not study together there. It is common that aristocracy sons go to these schools and parents pay a lot of money for their education. These schools are called public.
Independent and preparatory schools are private ones too. They prepare children for public schools and take money for the training. The teachers of the private schools can pay more attention to each of the pupils personally. It is possible to enter the best English universities after leaving public schools. After finishing grammar schools pupils have good knowledge and may continue studying in colleges and universities. English pupils wear school uniform. It is one of the oldest country's traditions. A boy's uniform includes a school cap, a tie and a blazer. A girl's uniform consists of a hat, a coat, a skirt and a blouse. The uniforms vary from school to school. Usually, they are dark.0/0<span><span> 3 Нравится</span><span> Комментировать</span> <span> <span>Пожаловаться</span></span></span>
How I spent my summer holidays
I think that summer is the best season of the year! Because it is hot, sunny and beautiful. There are a lot of flowers, fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Nobody wants to stay indoors, because it is a great chance to go to the forest or seaside. Children especially like summer, because it is vacation!
I like summer very much, it is my favorite season. Every year I wait for it with a great impatience. I spent my summer holidays very interesting. In June I was in summer camp with my classmates. It was very interesting. We played tennis and football, went fishing. In the evenings we had theatre presentations on our stage.
After camp I visited my grandparents in the village. I went there with my parents. I have a lot of friends in the country. We went to the lake; we sunbathed and swam a lot. I and my friends went to the forest, there we picked mushrooms. My granny cooked something tasty every day, my granddad showed me all the interesting places in the country. We went fishing with him and with my father.
In July my family and our friends went to the seaside. The seaside is great! I had a lot of wonderful impressions. We swam in the sea, we sunbathed, visited a lot of places. We took a lot of pictures.
In August my family had an opportunity to go to the mountains. It was wonderful! The nature in the mountains was very beautiful, everything was green. Especially I liked the flowers, they were unusual.
Also this summer I managed to read some books. I played computer games with my father.
So, as you see, this was an unforgettable summer! I liked it very much, because we had a splendid rest. I want summer to come back.
1. Their children's toy
2. My son's questions
3. My brother's wife
4. Our teacher's table
5. Animals' life
6. This girl's voice
7. Peter's letter
8. My parents' car
9. My friend's room
10. These women's handbags
11. My sister's flat is large
12. My brother's children are at home
13. The boys' room is large
Твоя бабушка в саду-<span>Ls your grandmother in the garden</span>
