Question

1) When do English children begin schooling? 2) How many years do they spend in primary school? 3) Most children begin their secondary education at the age of 12, don’t they? 4) Are state schools free or do parents pay for their children? 5) How many lessons do pupils usually have a week? 6) They don’t go to school on Saturdays and Sundays, do they? 7) When do they have a twenty minute break? 8) They have a long break for lunch, don’t they? 9) At what time are pupils usually free and can go home? 10) How many terms a year do British pupils have? 11) Which are the longest holidays: Easter, Christmas or summer? 12) When does the school year begin and end in England and Wales?

Answer 1

1) Когда английские дети начинают обучение?2) Сколько лет они проводят в начальной школе?3) Большинство детей начинают свое среднее образование в возрасте до 12 лет.
4) Являются ли государственные школы бесплатно или же родители платят за своих детей?5) Сколько уроков у учеников, как правило, в неделю?6) Они не ходят в школу по субботам и воскресеньям, не так ли?7) Когда у них есть двадцать минут перерыв?8) Они имеют длительный перерыв на обед, не так ли?9) В какое время ученики обычно свободны и могут идти домой?10) Сколько термины в год у британских учеников есть?11) Какие самые длинные праздники: Пасха, Рождество или летом?12) Когда учебный год начинается и заканчивается в Англии и Уэльсе?

Answer 2

1) English children begin schooling at the age of 4 or 5, depending on their birthdate and the school's admission policy. 2) They spend approximately 6 years in primary school, from the ages of 4 or 5 until 10 or 11. 3) Yes, most children in England begin their secondary education at the age of 11 or 12. 4) State schools in England are generally free, funded by the government. Parents do not have to pay for their children's education in state schools. 5) Pupils usually have around 25-30 lessons per week, depending on the school and their age. 6) No, English children do not go to school on Saturdays and Sundays. The school week typically runs from Monday to Friday. 7) They usually have a twenty-minute break in the morning, usually around mid-morning, for a quick snack or to play. 8) Yes, they have a longer break for lunch, usually around 1 hour, to eat and have some free time. 9) Pupils are usually free and can go home at the end of the school day, which is typically between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. 10) British pupils usually have three terms in a year: autumn term, spring term, and summer term. 11) The longest holidays for British pupils are usually during the summer, which can last for around 6-7 weeks. Christmas and Easter holidays are shorter, usually around 2 weeks each. 12) The school year in England and Wales typically begins in early September and ends in late July or early August.