Education Perspectives and Vocabulary Quiz

What does Sally believe is important for young people in school?

How does Steven feel about his education?

At what age did Steven leave school?

What does Sally believe about the school system?

What academic disadvantage does Steven recognize about home-schooling?

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?

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 is Martina's commitment for the morning?

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."?

What is the correct form for the sentence: "You ______ into the city centre today because of the protest."?

What is Lorna delighted about?

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?

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.

This quiz explores different viewpoints on education, highlighting the contrast between traditional schooling and homeschooling. It also includes vocabulary related to academic terms and assessment methods. Test your understanding of key concepts in education along with relevant grammar points.