- Best : Meet many people,learn knowledge and soft skills
- Worst : pressure of studying
- Best : Meet many people,learn knowledge and soft skills
- Worst : pressure of studying
Watch or listen to three people talking about school and answer the questions.
1. What type of school does Emma prefer?
2. What does Max say is more important than getting good results?
3. What is Elizabeth's opinion of homeschooling?
KEY PHRASES Expressing opinions I definitely think that ....................... I'm not sure I agree ………................ It all depends on ………................... That's a good point. I like the idea of ……….................... |
Use the key phrases to tell a partner about your ideal school.
Use the word school and the words in the box to make compound nouns. Listen and check. Which types of school can you see in the photos?
boarding school
boarding holidays home leavers mixied primary rules secondary single-sex uniform |
Check the meaning of the phrases in the box and complete the questionnaire. Listen and check. Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.
do homework enrol in fail exams get a qualification get good marks get into college go to lessons obey rules pass exams take classes |
Plan your ideal school!
What is your ideal school like? Choose from these ideas.
1. Type of school
What kind of school do you decide to 1........... yourself in?
a Single-sex school
b. Boarding school
c. Mixed school
d. Homeschooling
2. Subjects
Traditional school subjects are a bit boring, so you want a school where you can take 2………. in:
a. dance, theatre and singing.
b. skateboarding.
c. graffiti art.
d. sailing.
e. other (please tell us what!)
3. Timetable
What hours do you choose to go to 3…………?
a. from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
b. from 9.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m.
c. from 10.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m.
d. A timetable? No, thanks. I go to lessons when I feel like it.
4. Study
It's important to do 4………… How much would you do at your ideal school?
a. 2-3 hours a day
b. 4-5 hours a week
c. More than ten hours a week
d. Homework is so old-fashioned. We don't have it at my ideal school!
5. Rules
What happens if you don't 5…….. rules at your school?
a. You get extra homework.
b. Nothing.
c. You stay at home for a week.
d. You spend your lunchtime in class.
6. School leavers
You're finally in your last year. The most Important thing for you is to:
a. 6..…..….. exams so you can get 7…..…… and find a job.
b. not 8…………. exams.
c. get 9………… and get 10……..… to study for your future career.
d. enjoy your last year with your friends.
USE IT! Work in pairs. Give your opinions on these statements using the key phrases.