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BEST IN ENGLISH - EDUCATION

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY

You probably already know some things about Oxford University, (1)​ _______ ​there is probably a lot you don’t know. It’s called ‘Oxford University’ (2)_______ it is located in the town of Oxford, England (about 90 kilometers outside of London). Classes first began there almost a thousand years ago (in 1096), and it is one of the best universities (3)_______. Most colleges and universities are located on just one main campus, but this university is special. (4)_______ located in many different places around the town of Oxford. For example, near South Parks Road you can find the Science Area.

a)

a) but

b) because

c) the world

d) it's

b)

a) but

b) so

c) in the world

d) it

c)

a) so

b) but

c) on the world

d) its

2.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY

While just behind Broad Street you can (6)_______ at the Sheldonian Theater. Do you (7)_______? If ‘yes’, there are millions of books at the university’s Bodleian Libraries. In addition, the university (8)_______ a large number of parks – the Botanic Garden on High Street has more (9)_______ 8,000 different kinds of plants.

a)

a) listen to music

b) like to read

c) has

d) than

b)

a) listens to music

b) likes to read

c) have

d) then

c)

a) listening to music

b) like to eat

c) it has

d) that

3.

OXFORD UNIVERSITY

Of course, the students are the most important part of Oxford University – (10)_______ more than 21,000 of them from the U.K. and from around the world. Finally, if (11)_______ thinking of visiting (or studying at) Oxford, there is even a gift shop at 106 High Street (12)_______ you can buy souvenirs to remember your time at this amazing university.

a)

a) there are

b) you're

c) where

b)

a) there

b) your

c) who

c)

a) there is

b) yours

c) where

4.

THE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

The educational system in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland differ. Primary level starts in a ​ (a)   school and ​ (b)   . British children begin their education at the age of 5 and have to ​ attend school until the age of 16. In Britain, there are ​ (c)   schools and ​ (d)   schools. The majority of British children are educated in state schools which are free of ​ (e)   .

Choose from the below words
nursery
kindergarten
public
private
charge
5.

THE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

The most exclusive ones, with a long tradition, are Eton, Harrow and Winchester. Their ​ (a)   are very high. Children in Britain continue to study at a secondary school: 1. ​ (b)   schools, 2. ​ (c)   schools (which prepare students for university study), 3. ​ (d)   schools (which provide general education and focus more on practical activities), 4. ​ (e)   schools (which put emphasis on education in the areas of industry, business and agriculture). This ends at the age of sixteen when most students take some form of public exam.

Choose from the below words
tuition fees
technical
grammar
modern
comprehensive
6.

THE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

Most students continue their ​ (a)   education after sixteen, for another two years, in the ​ (b)   (two extra years at school) or at ​ (c)   . During these two years, students take more academic form of study and finish with ​ (d)   in two to four subjects. These exams are very important for students who want to continue to ​ ​ (e)   education: 1. universities, 2. polytechnics and 3. colleges of higher education.

Choose from the below words
secondary
college
sixth form
A-levels
post-gradual
7.

The headteacher of the school is also called​ (a)  

The exam is so hard that only 5% of all applicants ​ (b)  

I passed in history, but ​ (c)   in Chemistry

There's accommodation for about 500 at students' ​ (d)  

For a homework I want to write an ​ (e)   about environmental problems

​

Choose from the below words
principal
pass
failed
dormitory
essay
8.

To (a)   to the college means you want to join the particular institution

The​ (b)   ceremony is when you receive your degree for completing your studies

The teacher calls your name to take ​ (c)   at the beginning of class

Johny had to ​ (d)   a year at school

The material that contains detailed information about subject is called a ​ (e)  

​

Choose from the below words
apply
graduation
retake
attendance
textbook
9.

Our teacher used to put us to​ (a)   ​ as a punishment

The teacher saw Jerry trying to ​ (b)   in the test

Try to ​ (c)   the most important rules

It is difficult to ​ (d)   in a noisy classroom

It is good idea ​ (e)   important parts of the book in red

Choose from the below words
detention
cheat
memorise
pay attention
to revise
10.

What are the highest paid jobs in the UK?

a)

CEO's

b)

Aircraft pilot and flight engineers

c)

Medical practicioners

d)

Marketing and sales directors

e)

IT and telecommunication directors

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
11.

Put the degrees in the correct order (from the lowest to highest)

a)

Bachelor - B.A.

b)

Master - M. A.

c)

Doctoral studies - Ph.D.

1)
2)
3)
12.

Match the following

a)

1.

the U.S.A.

b)

2.

the U. K.

c)

3.

the U.S.A.

d)

4.

the U.S.A.

e)

5.

the U. K.

13.

What does the word SCHOLARSHIP mean?

a)

The ship for students' trip

b)

The fees paid for your study

c)

The member of the school library

d)

Relationship between students

14.

How do we refer to GYMNÁZIUM in English?

a)

Gymnasium

b)

Grammar school

c)

Gym

d)

Comprehensive school

15.

What does the Greek word SKHOLE mean?

a)

leisure

b)

responsibility

c)

school

d)

friendship