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What does Sally believe is important for young people in school?
What does Sally believe is important for young people in school?
- Having more homework
- Making friends and learning skills (correct)
- Learning how to study at home
- Avoiding group activities
How does Steven feel about his education?
How does Steven feel about his education?
- He thinks he had a good education
- He wishes he had more school friends
- He prefers studying at home
- He believes he was poorly educated (correct)
At what age did Steven leave school?
At what age did Steven leave school?
- 11 years old (correct)
- 12 years old
- 10 years old
- 13 years old
What does Sally believe about the school system?
What does Sally believe about the school system?
What academic disadvantage does Steven recognize about home-schooling?
What academic disadvantage does Steven recognize about home-schooling?
What is implied about Sally's viewpoint on students leaving home daily?
What is implied about Sally's viewpoint on students leaving home daily?
What aspect of home-schooling does Steven wish he could have experienced more?
What aspect of home-schooling does Steven wish he could have experienced more?
Which word is likely used to describe the tasks students need to complete for a course?
Which word is likely used to describe the tasks students need to complete for a course?
What did Phil suggest they do in the afternoon?
What did Phil suggest they do in the afternoon?
What is Martina's commitment for the morning?
What is Martina's commitment for the morning?
What activity is Phil planning to do in the evening?
What activity is Phil planning to do in the evening?
Which verb form is needed in the sentence: "Before I ______ an exam, I make sure I’ve done plenty of revision."?
Which verb form is needed in the sentence: "Before I ______ an exam, I make sure I’ve done plenty of revision."?
What is the correct form for the sentence: "You ______ into the city centre today because of the protest."?
What is the correct form for the sentence: "You ______ into the city centre today because of the protest."?
What is Lorna delighted about?
What is Lorna delighted about?
What tense should be used in the sentence: "I __________ sport on TV when I was a child."?
What tense should be used in the sentence: "I __________ sport on TV when I was a child."?
Which of the following describes Martin's behavior?
Which of the following describes Martin's behavior?
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Study Notes
Listening
- Sally believes schools offer opportunities for students to connect and learn essential skills.
- Steven doubts the quality of his education and left school at 11.
- Sally acknowledges the need for schools to cater to a large number of students.
- Steven recognizes that home schooling limited his academic growth.
- Sally argues that leaving home daily is beneficial for students.
- Steven misses group activities he could have participated in during home schooling.
- Sally believes it is healthy for students to physically leave home every day.
Vocabulary
- A timetable indicates lesson schedules.
- Assignments are tasks submitted for grading.
- Studying abroad involves pursuing education in another country.
- Continuous assessment is ongoing evaluation to determine a final grade.
- An exam result reflects performance in a test.
- The summer term spans eight weeks, ending on June 30th after final exams.
Grammar
- The present continuous describes ongoing actions or temporary states.
- The present simple refers to habitual actions or permanent states.
- 'Will' is used to express future actions or intentions.
- Gerunds are verb forms ending in '-ing' that function as nouns.
- Infinitives are the base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that often function as nouns.
- 'Should' is used to provide advice or make recommendations.
- 'Managing' is used after 'be interested in' to express a desire or interest in something.
- 'Enjoying' is used after 'be bored' to indicate a lack of interest or stimulation.
- 'Being interested in' indicates a preference for an activity.
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