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Education in UK

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These days, the public schools in Britain are...

a)

Boarding schools

b)

Day and boarding schools

c)

Charter schools

d)

Day schools

2.

The public school system in the past just only for boys

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Which one is not the most famous public school in Britain?

a)

A. Harrow

b)

B. Westminster

c)

C. Eton

d)

D. Winchester

4.

How many Education debates in the United Kingdom revolve around ?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

5.

Most language learnings are emphasized in England.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Why is it hard for British schools to recruit and keep teachers?

a)

They are often not well paid and are not interested in spiritual life.

b)

The traditional English anti- intellectualism.

c)

Because they are always blamed for making British education less and less attractive.

d)

The learning attitude of British students makes them feel disrespected, and difficult to get along with.

7.

What are the 3 Rs skills that the Brits feel uncertain about present education?

a)

Reading, wRiting, histoRy.

b)

liteRature, wRiting, aRithmetic.

c)

Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic

d)

geogRaphy, chemistRy, gRammar.

8.

Which statement is NOT true about British learners compared with Europeans?

a)

fewer hours of programmed attendance

b)

less formal homework

c)

total school hours in a year is shorter

d)

recieving greater personal guidance.

9.

What are grammar schools in England?

a)

state secondary schools that select their pupils by an examination.

b)

schools that teach grammar only.

c)

schools that focus on vocational studies.

d)

schools that focus on academic studies, destined for university.

10.

In British education, Educational purposes do not include:

a)

Emphasis on the person's quality helps the student become a better social member.

b)

Mentality and academic education rather than Physical education.

c)

Understanding of ‘citizenship’ and of various personal matters.

d)

Developing understanding and sophistication rather than the accumulation of factual knowledge.

11.

The time to start primary class is…

a)

from 7.30 am to 6 pm

b)

from 8a.m to 6p.m

c)

from 7.30 am to 5 pm

d)

from 8 am to 5 pm

12.

The school year holiday is divided into ……….. main terms.

a)

3

b)

5

c)

4

d)

2

13.

At The Ages of 7 and 11, children have to take national tests in …….

a)

English, Mathematics, and Literature

b)

English, Spanish and Science

c)

Geography, Mathematics and Science

d)

English, Science and Mathematics

14.

Education in Britain is compulsory for .......................

a)

the fewest years or the school year is the longest

b)

the most years and the school year is the longest

c)

 the most years and the school year is the shortest

d)

the fewest years and the school year is the shortest

15.

 In primary schools, the children are taught the most ...........

a)

by different teachers for different subjects

b)

how to keep fit and healthy

c)

by a class teacher who teaches all subjects

d)

foreign languages and social sciences

16.

Universities, although financed by the government, have even more ...................

a)

automation

b)

autonomy

c)

authority

d)

anatomy

17.

 British schools and universities have tended to give such a high priority to ...................

a)

sport

b)

business

c)

culture

d)

arts

18.

Universities normally select students based on ...................

a)

IELTS results

b)

good records at high school

c)

A-level results and an interview

d)

financial conditions

19.

..........do not normally have formal homework to do.

a)

High-school students

b)

University students

c)

Primary- school children

d)

Mid- school pupils

20.

 Which country has its own single examining board for the public exam?

a)

Britain

b)

Scotland

c)

Wales

d)

Northern Ireland