The US Education System
What are the 3 levels of US schooling?
Elementary school, middle school, high school
When does the school year begin and end?
September to July
Name a book by Mark Twain.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, etc.
Which university
- was the first institution of higher education to be established in Upper Canada
- has more than 44 libraries
- provides more than 200 Master’s and Doctoral degrees in addition to 700 undergraduate programmes?
The University of Toronto
What scale are grades given in?
A–F letter grade scale
How many subjects make up the National Curriculum?
12 subjects
What genre of literature did Mark Twain write?
Realism
Which university
- is considered to be the best university in Australia
- was founded in 1853
- has over 200 affiliated clubs and societies?
The University of Melbourne
What are students in 12th grade called? (bonus points for 9th, 10th, 11th)
seniors (freshmen, sophomores, juniors)
What is the name of the state examination that UK students take in year 11 at the end of their secondary education?
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
What was Mark Twain’s real name?
Samuel Longhorne Clemens
Which university
- is the largest and highest-ranked university in New Zealand
- was founded in 1883
- enrols 40,000 students across 5 campuses?
The University of Auckland
Give an example of an introduction sentence for an article about the US education system.
Education is an important part of American life.
Nowadays, millions of students and teachers make up the US education system.
Give an example of an introduction sentence for an article about the UK education system.
Education is an important part of British life.
The UK education system is based on long-lived traditions.
The UK education system is long-lived and renowned for excellence.
Give an example of an introduction sentence for an article about an American writer.
America has a great and proud literary tradition. Mark Twain is an important part of America's 19th century literary tradition.
Give an example of an introduction sentence for an article about a university in an English-speaking country.
English-speaking countries are home to some of the top universities in the world.
The University of Toronto is one of Canada's many great universities.
Compare the US education system to Moldova’s education system OR describe the role/importance of the US education system to the country.
Levels of schooling, grading scale, emphasis on extracurricular activities, etc.
Education prepares students for their careers and the needs of the modern economy.
Compare the UK education system to Moldova’s education system OR describe the role/importance of the UK education system to the country.
school subjects, GCSE, etc.
Education prepares students for their careers and the needs of the modern economy. The UK's renowned universities, such as Cambridge and Oxford, boost the UK's reputation and attract top scholars.
Describe the role/importance of Mark Twain (or another American writer) to the country or its people.
Mark Twain's works are iconic and are considered to be some of the best works of Realism.
Mark Twain's books and travels positively shaped America's reputation abroad.
Mark Twain's writings are important to modern readers because they can help us understand the history and American mindset of the late 19th century.
Describe the role/importance of a university in an English-speaking country to the country or its people.
In addition to educating students, researchers at the University of Toronto make important scientific advancements, like the discovery of insulin.
The University of Melbourne is one of the biggest universities in Australia. Its alumni have become leaders of the country, including four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general.