Education in the USA
The American system of school education differs from the systems in other countries.
There are state public schools, private elementary schools and private secondary
schools. Public schools are free and private schools are fee-paying. Each state has its
own system of public schools.
Elementary education begins at the age of six or seven, when a child goes to the first
grade (form). At the age of sixteen schoolchildren leave the elementary school and may
continue their education at one of the secondary schools or high schools, as they call
them.
The program of studies in the school includes English, Arithmetic, Geography, History of
the USA, Natural Sciences and, besides, Physical Training, Singing, Drawing, Wood or
Metal Work, etc. Sometimes they learn a foreign language and general history. Beside
giving general education some high schools teach subjects useful to those who hope to
find jobs in industry and agriculture or who want to enter colleges or universities.
After graduating from secondary schools a growing number of Americans go on to
higher education. The students do not take the same courses. During the first two
years they follow a basic program. It means that every student must select at least one
course from each of the basic fields of study: English, Natural Sciences, Modern
Languages, History or Physical Training. After the first two years every student can
select subjects according to his professional interest.
The National Government gives no direct financial aid to the institutions of higher
education. Students must pay a tuition fee. This creates a financial hardship for some
people. Many students have to work to pay their expenses. The Americans place a high
value on education. That’s why Kennedy said, “Our progress as a nation can be no
swifter than our progress in education”.

Объяснение:

Creativity: Most hobbies require creativity and developing creativity through a hobby can transfer directly into creativity at work. There are not many ways on the job to develop creativity and this skill is extremely important in today’s business world. In job interviews I always ask people what they do for fun because it provides great insight into their personality, creativity and passion.Confidence: Hobbies build confidence because being good at something and learning something new is very rewarding. Job roles and responsibilities change so often we are often faced with learning new things. The confidence you gain from challenging yourself in your hobby can help prepare you for learning new things at work.Reduce Negative Stress: Getting caught up in something you enjoy doing is great for relieving stress because it refocuses your mind on something that you enjoy. Hobbies that require some level of physical activity also create chemical changes in our body that help reduce stress but even if your hobby does not require physical activity you can still benefit. Getting a break from stress at work and doing something you enjoy can rejuvenate the mind and help better prepare you to handle the challenges in the future.Socialize: The internet provides endless ways to connect with people that enjoy doing the same things that you do. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, discuss your hobby and get more involved with bigger groups. Many of my best friends are people I have met through my hobbies and it is an easy way to make new friends when you travel or move to a new area. It is also a great way to make friends at work and in similar jobs at different organizations.Personal Development: I talked about creativity and confidence already but the personal development does not stop there. I currently work in technology and it is because of my hobby that I ended up here. I learned many skills, such as video/photo editing, writing, photography, web design, etc… that were a complete byproduct of my hobby. This will happen to you too. You may end up running a local club, maintaining a website, creating flyers, helping with fundraisers, etc… These all translate into real skills you can use on the job.

Супермаркет:

преимущества:

1. Есть большой выбор товаров

2. В некоторых супермаркетах - возможность купить товар оптом.

недостатки:

1. При большом выборе товаров среди них могут затесаться Магазин:

1. Чаще всего магазин на определённые товары - например, пищевые продукты, и благодаря этому поиск товаров упрощается.

недостатки:

1. Не всегда можно найти нужный товар нужной марки.

Интернет-магазин:

преимущества:

1. Крайне большой выбор товаров.

2. Не нужно никуда ходить.

недостатки:

1. Могут привести совсем не то, что ты заказывал.

2. Иногда нужно заплатить за доставку, причём она не всегда будет дешевле самого товара.

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