A1 English Listening Practice - Education

The video discusses the various levels of education in the US, starting from preschool to high school, highlighting the differences in structure, subjects, and challenges at each level. It emphasizes the importance of high school for college preparation and introduces key educational vocabulary such as grades, recess, and bachelor's degree.

At what age do children typically start preschool in the US?

• Six years old

• Five years old

• Four years old

• Three years old

What is one of the main activities children learn in kindergarten?

• Advanced mathematics

• Basic reading and writing

• Physics experiments

• Foreign languages

How many grades are typically included in US elementary schools?

• 1st to 7th grade

• 1st to 4th grade

• 1st to 6th grade

• 1st to 5th grade

What is a significant difference between middle school and elementary school in the US?

• Middle school has fewer teachers

• Middle school is shorter in duration

• Middle school has more teachers

• Middle school has no homework

Why is high school considered an important time for students in the US?

• It prepares students for college

• It has the least amount of homework

• It is the last stage of education

• It is the easiest level of education

What does the term 'recess' refer to in US elementary schools?

• A time for extra classes

• A short break for play and snacks

• A time for parent-teacher meetings

• A period for exams

What is a bachelor's degree?

• A degree higher than a master's degree

• A degree earned after four years of university

• A degree earned in high school

• A degree earned after two years of college