GENERAL UNDERSTANDING
Where are the three unusual schools located?
➡️ In Antarctica, in Pumapangatang (Tibet), and in Gulu village (China).
Where is the Antarctic school located?
➡️ On an army base in Antarctica.
How many people live in Pumapangatang?
➡️ About 200 people.
Why is it difficult to get to the school in Gulu?
➡️ Because the path is narrow, dangerous, and goes through a mountain area.
Which school would you prefer to study in? Why?
➡️ I would prefer the school in Antarctica because it is unique and interesting.
Why are these schools described as “incredible”?
➡️ Because they are located in extreme or unusual places with special conditions.
How many families live on the army base?
➡️ Fifteen families.
At what altitude is the school located?
➡️ At 5,373 meters above sea level.
How long does the journey to school take?
➡️ Five hours.
Which school has the hardest conditions for learning?
➡️ The Gulu village school because students walk five hours and have only one small classroom.
What is similar about all three schools in the text?
➡️ All of them are small, difficult to reach, and have challenging environments
How many teachers does the school have?
➡️ Two teachers.
Why is the temperature a problem for the students?
➡️ Because it can fall to –40°C, making it extremely cold.
How many classrooms does the old school have?
➡️ Only one classroom.
Which school has the most interesting environment?
➡️ The school in Tibet because it is high in the mountains and has amazing views.
What is different about the locations of the schools?
➡️ One is on an icy army base, one is high in the mountains, and one is deep inside a national park
Why are the classes in Spanish in Antarctica?
➡️ Because the families and teachers there speak Spanish.
How old is the school building?
➡️ It is 60 years old.
Why can’t students play basketball indoors?
➡️ Because there is no proper gym or indoor area.
What can governments do to help schools like these?
➡️ They can build better facilities, provide transportation, and send more teachers.
Which school do you think is the most difficult to get to?
➡️ The Gulu village school, because students walk five hours to reach it.
Why is the school in Antarctica special?
➡️ It is located in one of the coldest and most remote places in the world.
Which two languages are used in the classes?
➡️ Chinese and Tibetan.
Why did the children need a new school building?
➡️ Because the old one was small, unsafe, and too far from the village.
If you visited one of these schools, what would surprise you the most?
➡️ The extreme cold in Antarctica or the long journey in Gulu village.