IN OUR COUNTRY
IN ENGLAND
IN THE USA
SCHOOL SUBJECTS
UNIVERSITIES
100
How could you explain to a foreign friend (who comes from a country outside Europe) what the "maturita" refers to?
100
In most secondary schools in England, HOW MANY sets of uniforms do students have?
a) none
b) 1
c) 2
c) 2
- the standard uniform worn during regular lessons
- a separate uniform worn for sports and physical activities (= PE Kit)
100
What is a "prom" in American high schools?
a) A test
b) A school trip
c) A formal school dance
d) A type of diploma
c) A formal school dance
a dance party held from March to May that is considered a major event.
11th and 12th graders are paired with a partner or friends, with the boys in tuxedos and the girls in dresses.
100
What is the correct translation of "psaní všemi 10 / PEK" ?
TYPING
100
Which degree do students usually earn after four years of university?
a) Bachelor's Degree
b) Master's Degree
c) Doctorate
b) Master's Degree
200
Name 2 universities found in Ostrava city
the Ostrava University
the VSB Technical College
200
What is the name of the exam taken at the age of 16?
GCSE = General Certificate of Secondary Education
200
What document do students receive when they graduate from high school?
a) Certificate of Completion
b) High School Diploma
c) Final Transcript
d) Graduation Letter
b) High School Diploma
200
Which translation is the correct version of "Ekonomická cvičení":
a) ECONOMIC PRACTICE
b) ECONOMICAL PRACTICE
a) ECONOMIC PRACTICE
200
What is the average cost of tuition per year at a university in the USA (for an out-of-state students) ?
your guess should be within $ 10 000
around $27,000–$30,000 per year
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In-state students (students who live in the same state as the university):
$10,000–$12,000 per year
300
One of the possible secondary schools is "gymnázium". How do you say this in English?
grammar school
300
Which of these is the name of the exam usually taken by some students (between the ages of 16-18) after completing their GCSEs?
a) College Freshman Exam = CFE
b) Comprehensive Exam = CE
c) Advanced Level Qualifications = A levels
c) Advanced Level Qualifications = A levels
Students choose 3 to 4 subjects to specialize in, based on their interest or career plans.
It is important for getting into university or certain jobs and apprenticeships.
300
In contrast with the Czech schools, in the US schools there is a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities. Can you give 2 or more examples of such activities?
- sports teams
- school dances (like prom)
- marching band, cheerleading squad
- student council
- school clubs (drama, photography, choir, science, robotics, future business leaders, debate, newspaper, environmental)
= all of these are a big part of school life!
300
In 2 minutes time, write onto the board all the foreign languages taught at our school (correctly)
English
French
Spanish
German
Russian
300
What is a "scholarship"?
"Financial aid or money given to students to help pay for education, often based on merit or need"