5 1.34 Complete the mini-dialogue with the
key phrases. Listen and check. Then practise
the mini-dialogue.
Sal Hello.
Ben Hi, Sal. _ Ben.
Sal Hi, there! 2_ at the moment?
Ben I'm at the skateboard park with Tom.
We're practising
Sal
Really?? a good time?
Ben Yeah. It's fun. We can meet later 4_
Sal OK. 5_ a call.
Ben Sure. Bye for now.
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Read the first paragraph again and answer the following questions: 1is the school system the same all over the uk? other 2when does the school year begin in england and wales? september 1 3how many terms are there in a school year? 4how long is the school day? 2.read the second paragraph again, study the diagram and answer the following questions: 1 when do children in england and wales start school? 2 how long is compulsory education? do parents have to pay for school? 3 do many british kids attend public schools? 3.read the third paragraph again, study the diagram and answer the following questions: 1how long does secondary school last? 2what subjects do kids study at primary school? 3do kids have to study religious education? 4what other subjects do schools sometimes teach? 4.read the last paragraph again and answer the following questions: 1at what age can students choose subjects to study? 2what do the letters gcse stand for? 3why is it important to pass the gcse?

Dear Diana,

Thanks for your last letter! Sorry, I haven't written for so long as I have been busy with my school.

In your last letter you asked me about reading. As for me, I prefer reading fantasy boos because I find them really interesting. Also I like reading books from school list too, sometimes there are interesting ones. I prefer reading paper boos as they are easier to understand for me. But if talking about school books with theory, I like them in e-book format. My friends also like listening to music, playing video games and do computer programming.

Sorry, I have to go.

Write back soon,

AlanTheKnight