School traditions
What is the name of the US school tradition where high school graduates wear caps and gowns and walk through the elementary school halls?
A Meaningful Walk
US public schools increased the percentage that introduced school uniforms from 12% (1999–2000) to ___ (2017–2018).
20%
How many lessons (periods) per day do students at Cresskill High School typically have, and how long is each period?
Eight lessons; 45 minutes each
What is the Brit School mainly focused on?
Performing arts
Name the school that teaches witchcraft and is based in Salem.
Witch School
Which school tradition described involves staff bringing side dishes and serving students a big meal at Thanksgiving?
A Family Feast
Give one PRO and one CON of school uniforms mentioned in the lesson.
PRO — may improve safety, attendance, discipline; CON — may restrict freedom of expression / affect self-image
In which country do students usually start secondary school at 11 or 12 and often wear a uniform including blazer and tie?
England / the UK
Give one facility the music department at the Brit School has.
Recording studios / professionally equipped rehearsal rooms / Mac suites
Which country has boat schools that float and pick up students?
Bangladesh
What is the purpose of school traditions according to the Unit 1 text?
To instill pride and encourage a sense of connection with the community
Which prepositional phrase completes: "Please remain seated ___ the performance."
during
Choose the correct idiom meaning "begin to study hard" from the lesson idioms
hit the books
According to listening notes, what percent of 1000 teenagers reported managing time for all activities is very stressful?
59%
Where is the cave school located that was started by villagers and may require students to travel up to 6 hours?
Guizhou, China (Dongzhong Cave School
What school-wide day is dedicated to teaching acceptance and inclusion and may include simulations and visiting speakers?
disAbility Awareness Day
What word means "preventing people from doing what they want" and is used in the lesson vocabulary?
restrictive
Fill the zero-article gap: "My younger brother goes to ___ university."
— (no article) / university
Grammar: Which article (the / -) is used with "University of Cambridge"?
the
Which unusual school is noted for students not carrying books but using Microsoft apps to study?
Philadelphia School of the Future
Name two back-to-school traditions mentioned for other countries (one involves cones filled with supplies and candy; one involves receiving an umbrella).
Schultuete in Germany; receiving an umbrella in India
In the quiz about school clothing, which city was listed as having 100% public schools with uniforms?
Philadelphia
Give two examples of after-school activities described at Cresskill or in British schools.
sports clubs; choir; band practice; library study; dance
Writing task prompt — what is the required length for the letter proposing a new extracurricular activity?
80–100 words
From the "Did you know?" facts: which country has an elementary school that is the smallest in the world with one student and one teacher?
Italy (Turin)