1 В I’d never had a job so I wanted to get some work experience
2 С I decided to fund myself by working for a while in the UK
3 A the accommodation was quite basic and there wasn’t much privacy
4 С (I learnt) A lot of teamwork skills in particular
2 С I decided to fund myself by working for a while in the UK
3 A the accommodation was quite basic and there wasn’t much privacy
4 С (I learnt) A lot of teamwork skills in particular
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S: Can you tell me which extra-curricular lessons and activities the school is considering, please?
T: The school is considering offering tai chi and philosophy classes. We think that these would help students remain calm and get the best from their studies
S: How much would these new things costs? Not all students’ parents can afford lots of extra money for these classes.
T: The philosophy classes would be free because they would be taught by our history teacher. But for the tai chi classes we would need to hire an instructor so I’m afraid we would have to charge for that class. It would probably be about 250 rubles per class.
S: When would you hold these other activities?
T: We would hold the tai chi classes every day, for 30 minutes before school starts. This would allow our students to relax and be focused when they start their studies each day.
S: What about the philosophy classes?
T: These would take place at lunch time on Mondays and Fridays. This would allow our students to think about how they want to spend their weeks and weekends.
S: They both sound very interesting. But I think the tai chi classes might be best. We already spend lots of time in the classroom. I think it is important that students do different things and moving our bodies at the beginning of the day should help us be alert and get the most from our lessons.
T: Yes, I think that too.
T: The school is considering offering tai chi and philosophy classes. We think that these would help students remain calm and get the best from their studies
S: How much would these new things costs? Not all students’ parents can afford lots of extra money for these classes.
T: The philosophy classes would be free because they would be taught by our history teacher. But for the tai chi classes we would need to hire an instructor so I’m afraid we would have to charge for that class. It would probably be about 250 rubles per class.
S: When would you hold these other activities?
T: We would hold the tai chi classes every day, for 30 minutes before school starts. This would allow our students to relax and be focused when they start their studies each day.
S: What about the philosophy classes?
T: These would take place at lunch time on Mondays and Fridays. This would allow our students to think about how they want to spend their weeks and weekends.
S: They both sound very interesting. But I think the tai chi classes might be best. We already spend lots of time in the classroom. I think it is important that students do different things and moving our bodies at the beginning of the day should help us be alert and get the most from our lessons.
T: Yes, I think that too.
The text is about Mahatma Gandhi an Indian leader who is remembered as “the father of the nation.”
para 1: … the South African government made many of the changes he had called for
para 2: … He led thousands of people on a 320 km ‘march to the sea to make their own salt from sea water’ …
para 3: … Ghandi was on his way to a prayer meeting …
para 4: … his achievements remain an inspiration to people all over the worldqhis life truly was his message
para 2: … He led thousands of people on a 320 km ‘march to the sea to make their own salt from sea water’ …
para 3: … Ghandi was on his way to a prayer meeting …
para 4: … his achievements remain an inspiration to people all over the worldqhis life truly was his message
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essay, discussing advantages/disadvantages, going on a school exchange visit to another country
PROS
– learn about another culture
– have new experiences
– develop language skills
– make new friends
– visit new places
CONS
– deal with cultural differences
– get homesick
– expensive
– struggle with the language
– strange food
– learn about another culture
– have new experiences
– develop language skills
– make new friends
– visit new places
CONS
– deal with cultural differences
– get homesick
– expensive
– struggle with the language
– strange food
Have you ever been on a school exchange visit to another country? Many schools offer them as they believe they can benefit students. However, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
There are certainly a number of advantages to school exchange visits. To start with, students can learn about another culture. Staying with a family means they can learn a lot more than visiting the country as a tourist. Furthermore, students can develop their language skills. They must use the local language to communicate with their hosts. Moreover, they can have new experiences, see new places and make new friends. As a result, their exchange visit can be a very positive experience.
On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages. Firstly, it can be expensive as it involves travel abroad. In addition, some students may have problems with cultural differences, they may struggle with the language, they may get homesick, or they may find the food very strange. As a result, their experience may be quite unpleasant.
All in all, I think a school exchange visit can be a positive experience for some and a negative experience for others. Individual students should think carefully about whether it will suit them before they decide to go.
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There are certainly a number of advantages to school exchange visits. To start with, students can learn about another culture. Staying with a family means they can learn a lot more than visiting the country as a tourist. Furthermore, students can develop their language skills. They must use the local language to communicate with their hosts. Moreover, they can have new experiences, see new places and make new friends. As a result, their exchange visit can be a very positive experience.
On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages. Firstly, it can be expensive as it involves travel abroad. In addition, some students may have problems with cultural differences, they may struggle with the language, they may get homesick, or they may find the food very strange. As a result, their experience may be quite unpleasant.
All in all, I think a school exchange visit can be a positive experience for some and a negative experience for others. Individual students should think carefully about whether it will suit them before they decide to go.