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EDUCATION

SCHOOL

EXAMS

VOCABULARY

1. Match the words to their definitions:

1. Write down the words and translate them.

1. Fill in the gaps with the suitable word:

School Life

1. Before looking at our ________________, we didn't know we had Math first lesson.

2. My ________________ and I always sit together during lunch.

3. The ________________ called my parents because I was late three times this week.

4. We only have a 15-minute ________________ between the second and third lessons.

5. In Russia, most subjects are ________________, but we can choose some optional classes.

Exams and Marks

1. I got a good ________________ in History because I studied very hard.

2. If you don't know the answer, you shouldn't ________________. It's dishonest.

3. The final ________________ will be in June, so we need to start revising now.

4. After four years of study, she received her university ________________ in Law.

5. At the end of the term, our parents have to sign the ________________.

Behaviour and Rules

1. If you continue to ________________ in class, the teacher will send you to the headteacher.

2. Some students ________________ school because they haven't done their homework.

3. Good ________________ is important for a successful learning environment.

4. As a punishment for fighting, he got a two-hour ________________ after school.

5. All students must ________________ school regularly, or they will fall behind.

General Education

1. In many countries, higher ________________ is not free for international students.

2. Each ________________ lasts about three months, and then students have holidays.

3. After you ________________ from university, you will have more job opportunities.

4. My cousin is a ________________ of Oxford University. He studied there for four years.

5. When you finish a short course, you usually get a ________________, not a degree.

1. Make up a list of school subjects.

GRAMMAR

MODAL VERBS

1. Read the list of school rules and complete the table. Give examples:

1. You must wear a uniform. (it's a rule)

2. You mustn't run in the corridors. (it's forbidden)

3. You have to arrive at school before 8:30. (it's necessary, because of the situation)

4. You don't have to bring a laptop. (it's not necessary, but you can if you want)

5. You needn't bring your own books. (it's not necessary, the school provides them)

6. You don't need to buy a dictionary. (it's not necessary, you can use online ones)

7. You should listen carefully to the teacher. (it's the best thing)

8. You ought to respect your classmates. (it's the right thing to do, moral duty)

9. You can use the library during breaks. (it's allowed)

10. You can ask questions if you don't understand. (it's permitted)

11. You may leave the classroom only with permission. (it's allowed, but you need to ask first)

12. You may use a calculator in Math class. (it's allowed)

13. You could ask the principal for help. (it's possible, if you have a serious problem)

14. You might get a detention if you misbehave. (it's possible, but not certain)

15. You need to bring your report card tomorrow. (it's required)

1. Fill in the gaps with the suitable modal verbs:

1. You ____________ (must / can) arrive on time for lessons. It's a rule.

2. You ____________ (should / mustn't) eat in the computer room. It's forbidden.

3. You ____________ (may / have to) ask the teacher if you want to leave the classroom.

4. You ____________ (should / can) do your homework regularly to get good marks. It's a good idea.

5. You ____________ (must / can) respect your classmates and teachers. It's the most important rule.

6. You ____________ (should / mustn't) skip classes, or you'll get a detention.

7. You ____________ (have to / may) choose a foreign language. It's compulsory in our school.

8. You ____________ (mustn't / don't have to) wear a uniform in this school. It's optional.

9. You ____________ (can / should) study hard, if you want to get a good grade on the exam.

10. You ____________ (may / must) use a dictionary during the test.

11. You ____________ (can / have to) attend all lessons if you want to pass the term.

12. You ____________ (mustn’t / can’t ) cheat on the exam. It's forbidden and dishonest.

13. You ____________ (may / have to) leave the classroom only after the bell rings.

14. You ____________ (may / have to) stay after school for detention, if you misbehave in class.

15. You ____________ (should / can) revise regularly if you want to graduate with good marks.

16. You ____________ (mustn't / don't have to) bring your report card tomorrow if you don't want to, but it's better to do so.

17. You ____________ (have to / may) study for several years, to get a university degree.

18. You ____________ (can / must) talk to the principal if you have a serious problem.

19. You ____________ (should / must) always do your homework, but some students don't.

20. You ____________ (have to / may) get a certificate after you finish the course, but only if you pass the final exam.

MODAL PERFECT

Модальные глаголы могут употребляться в сочетании с перфектной формой инфинитива, называемое также модальный перфект (modal perfect).

!!! have всегда остаётся в форме have (не меняется на has/had)

Смысловая нагрузка перфектного инфинитива имеет разное значение и зависит от конкретного модального глагола и контекста.

Употребление модального перфекта может называть действие в прошлом, нереальное действие, степень уверенности в определённом действии, а также может указывать на то, что состоялось действие противоположное ожидаемому.

1. Complete the sentences using MODAL PERFECT:

1. He didn't study at all, but he passed the exam. He _______________ (must / cheat).

2. I can't find my report card. I _______________ (must / leave) it at home.

3. She knew all the answers. She _______________ (must / revise) very hard.

4. You _______________ (should / tell) me about the test earlier. Now it's too late.

5. Why are you so tired? You _______________ (shouldn't / stay) up so late.

6. He _______________ (can / finish) the exam so quickly. It usually takes two hours.

7. She _______________ (can't / forget) about the detention. The teacher reminded her twice.

8. I _______________ (could / go) to university, but I decided to get a job instead.

9. You _______________ (needn't / buy) that dictionary. The school library has many.

10. You _______________ (ought to / apologize) to the principal for your behaviour.

11. She _______________ (may / not / understand) the homework. It was very difficult.

12. I'm not sure, but he _______________ (might / already / graduate) from university.

13. You _______________ (must / be) very proud when you got your degree.

14. We _______________ (should / attend) more lessons last term. That's why we failed.

15. You _______________ (need / not / bring) your certificate. They didn't ask for it.

16. He _______________ (must / misbehave) in class. That's why he got detention.

17. She _______________ (can't / get) a good grade. She never did her homework.

18. You _______________ (ought to / listen) to the teacher's advice. Now you have problems.

19. I _______________ (could / become) a graduate last year, but I missed my final exam.

20. You _______________ (shouldn't / skip) so many classes. No wonder you failed.

LISTENING

1. Listen and fill in with the words EXAM or TEST:

1. She fainted while she was getting a blood_______________.

2. My brother passed his driving_______________ yesterday.

3. When is your university entrance_______________?

4. I can't see that far. Maybe I should have an eye_______________.

5. Do you prefer sitting a written or an oral_______________?

6. Have you revised for your final_______________?

1. Write down the phrases in bold. Translate them.

2. Make up your own sentences with the phrases.

3. Listen to the story of a school graduate. Complete the sentences with MODAL PERFECT:

1. When I look back, I realise I _______________ (study) harder for my final exams.

2. My favourite teacher, Mr. Johnson, _______________ (be) a great inspiration to me.

3. I _______________ (not/skip) so many classes in my first year.

4. Some of my classmates _______________ (go) to university, but they chose to work instead.

5. My parents _______________ (be) very proud when I got my certificate.

6. I _______________ (listen) to my teachers' advice more carefully.

7. The headteacher _______________ (know) about our plans for the school party, but she pretended not to.

READING

1. Read the text and mark the sentences T (TRUE), А (FALSE) or NS (NOT STATED):

1. The author arrived at school on time for the exam. ______________

2. The author forgot to set his alarm clock. ______________

3. The author's classmate lent him a pen. ______________

4. The author had perfect attendance last term. ______________

5. The invigilator was very strict. ______________

6. Tom probably failed the exam. ______________

7. The boy with the phone was sent to the principal. ______________

A Terrible Exam Day

Yesterday was the worst day of my school life. I had my final Maths exam, and I completely messed it up. Looking back, I can see all the mistakes I made.

First of all, I woke up late because my alarm clock didn't go off. I must have forgotten to set it the night before. I ran to school without breakfast and arrived just as the exam was starting. I should have left earlier, but I didn't.

When I sat down, I realised I didn't have a spare pen. My only pen stopped working after five minutes. I could have asked my classmate to lend me one, but he was sitting too far away. The examiner was very strict and didn't allow us to talk.

The questions were so difficult! I should have revised more, but I had skipped several classes last term. My friend Tom, who always attends every lesson, was writing quickly. He must have prepared really well.

Then I saw something shocking. The boy next to me was looking at his phone under the desk. He was trying to cheat! I couldn't believe it. If the principal finds out, he'll definitely get a detention — or even worse, he might be expelled.

After the exam, I talked to my friends. "The exam was impossible!" I said. But Sarah disagreed: "Really? I thought it was okay. You can't have studied the right topics." She was probably right.

Now I'm worried about my report card. If I get a low grade, my parents will be upset. I need to work harder next term. I want to graduate from school with good results and maybe even get a university degree one day. But first, I need to pass this exam!

1. Translate the words in bold. Choose 3 of them and make sentences and MODAL PERFECT.

1. Find the examples of MODAL PERFECT.

1. Choose the correct modal verb:

1. The author was late. He _______________ (must have woken up / should have woken up) earlier.

2. His pen stopped working. He _______________ (must have brought / should have brought) a spare one.

3. Tom did well on the exam. He _______________ (must have studied / can't have studied) very hard.

4. The boy with the phone was cheating. He _______________ (shouldn't have used / mustn't have used) his phone.

5. The exam was difficult because the author _______________ (should have attended / must have attended) more classes.

SPEAKING

1. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions:

1. Which of school subjects are you fond of?

2. Which of school subjects are you best at?

3. Which of school subjects would you like to spend more time learning?

4. Would you like to wear a school uniform? Why? / Why not?

5. How many lessons would you like to have a day?

6. Would you like to choose your own subjects?

* to be fond of smth – увлекаться чем-либо

* to be best at smth – быть лучшим в чём-то

1. You have just finished your final exams. Discuss with your partner how you did. Use must have / might have / could have / should have:

A: You did well on the exam. You are happy.
B: You did badly on the exam. You are upset.

Useful phrases:

• I think I must have passed because...

• I might have made a mistake in question 3.

• I should have revised more for the...

• I could have done better if...

• I shouldn't have skipped those lessons.

• I can't have failed because I knew most answers.

Example:

A: How did your Maths exam go?

B: Terrible! I should have studied more. I didn't understand the last question.

A: Oh no! I thought it was okay. I must have revised the right topics.

B: Lucky you. I might have failed. I can't have got more than 50%.

A: Don't worry. You could have done better than you think.

WRITING

You have received a letter from your English pen-friend, Tom, who writes:

"...I've just started at a new school. It's very big, but I like it. What about you? What's your school like? What's your favourite subject? Have you got any school rules?"

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 80-100 words.

Remember the rules of letter-writing:

Личное электронное письмо должно содержать:

Plan:

• обращение (слева, на отдельной строке) Dear Jim/Alice,

(Оно состоит только из двух слов: Dear + имя друга (Dear Tоm,). После обращения нужно обязательно поставить запятую!)

• благодарность за полученное письмо и/или выражение положительных эмоций от его получения (начало письма) Thank you very much for your letter. I am happy to hear from you.

• ответы на три вопроса друга по переписке (основная часть письма). Для того чтобы письмо было логичным, можно использовать фразы: In your email asked me about …

• причина завершения письма и упоминание о дальнейших контактах I have to go now and do my homework. Write back soon.

• завершающая фраза (на отдельной строке с запятой) Best wishes,

• ваше имя (только имя, без точки, на отдельной строке).

Пример:

Dear Ann,

Thank you very much for your letter. I am happy to hear from you.

In your email you asked me about books. Actually, I try to read all the books from my literature list. Usually I read about 15 books a year. Detective stories are my favourite, for example, the stories about Sherlock Holmes. I enjoy them because I like imagining myself as a detective. As for my Literature lessons, I usually learn about life of the greatest writers and poets of all times.

I have to go now and do my homework. Write back soon.

Best wishes,

Kate

Подсчёт слов

В письме считаются все слова, начиная с первого слова по последнее.

При этом:

– стяженные (краткие) формы (например, I’ve, it’s, doesn’t, wasn’t) считаются как одно слово;

– числительные, выраженные цифрами (например, 5, 29, 2011, 123204), считаются как одно слово;

– числительные, выраженные словами (например, twenty-one), считаются как одно слово;

– сложные слова (например, pop-singer, English-speaking, ill-mannered) считаются как одно слово;

– сокращения (например, UK, e-mail, sms, TV) считаются как одно слово.

Если объём письма менее 81 слов, то ответ на задание оценивается 0 баллов по всем критериям.

Если объём более 121 слов, то проверке подлежат только 110 слов, т.е. та часть электронного письма, которая соответствует требуемому объёму.