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I want to add that I should be a good pupil. It means I should be hardworking all year round and always do my homework, read a lot and be ready to discuss different paragraphs and issues according to the programme. Speaking about my personal qualities it should be noted that I should be ambitious, emotionally stable and never lose temper, to be bright, quickwitted, cheerful and easy-going to be successful in learning. But I need to develop responsibility, reliability and readiness to help. In conclusion, I would like to say that lam satisfied with my school I study at because my school is equipped with all necessary facilities. The teachers in most subjects are talented, experienced, skillful and well-qualified.

Lessons 3–4. Basic Secondary Education in Ukraine

2. Read the text about the basic secondary education in Ukraine. Say why the ninth form is an important link in the educational system in Ukraine.

The ninth form is an important link in the educational system of Ukraine because the ninth formers get the Certificate of Basic Secondary Education. It is the last year of middle-school education and it means the pupils have had great experience in studying different subjects. The pupils become mature enough to choose their way in the future life.

4. Read and say if the statements are true or false.

1T, 2T, 3F. They study different subjects every year 4T, 5T, 6T.

5. Complete the sentences with the words from the Vocabulary File (see Ex. 3).

1) core subjects; 2) semesters; 3) a group; 4) the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; 5) final exams, a final test; 6) evaluation.

6. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form and voice.

1) does ... include; 2) does the content of education Specify; 3) aren’t; 4) Is ... made; 5) has improved; 6) should ... do; 7) have you been studying; 8) Do ... take up; 9) Are ... informed.

7. Speak in class. Talk about the importance of the secondary school education. Do you think it should: a) be practical (e.g. job training); b) prepare you for the higher education; c) help you to develop your own character and personality?

The secondary school education is very important and significant for every person in our country.

1) It should be practical and include job training and special practical subjects. 2) The secondary school prepares the pupils to higher education by means of a strict curriculum and certain optional courses. 3) The secondary school helps the pupils to develop their own character and personality by means of an individual approach in studying.

8. You are asked to write about your school experience. Write an article of about 100–120 words under the following title “My Studies at School”.

My School

I’d like to tell you about my school. It is school number 150, which is situated in 73 Svobody ave. My school is not new but it is modern and I like it. It has three floors. The classrooms are light and spacious. There are about 50 classrooms at school. There are some classrooms for different subjects, such as English, History, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology and Literature.

There is a computer class in our school. We study computer science here. The computer class has the most modern equipment. We’ve also an assembly hall, which is situated on the first floor. Meetings, conferences, concerts, shows and all the celebrations take place here every year. Our school has a gym, a sports ground and a football field. There is a library and a medical room in our school. The school has a nice canteen where we can have delicious food.