24 UNIT 03 | Learning and teaching Decide if the following statements are about the school system in the US or the UK. Choose the correct answer. Read the texts on pp. 42/43 in your coursebook again if you aren’t sure about a statement. US UK 1 A 14- or 15-year-old pupil is called a ‘freshman’. 2 There is a single set age at which all children must start school. 3 The same word is used for the marks in a subject as well as for the groups in a school year. 4 In some places, pupils have to do sports as part of their curriculum. 5 11-year-olds can take a test to get into a particular type of school. 6 Some decisions about what happens in schools can be made independently of the government. 7 A private education can be seen as a sign of wealth or status. 8 Taking tests in English or maths is compulsory in some areas in the last two years of school. 9 The age at which pupils are allowed to leave school varies from place to place. 10 It is possible for pupils to take exams in each of the last three years of school. 11 A pupil’s marks from several years of school make up their final grade when they graduate. Digital learning Study the expressions connected to digital learning on p. 41 in your coursebook. Then complete the tips below with the missing words in the correct form. READING 9 LANGUAGE 10 Some tips for participating in online classes Online meetings of all kinds have become much more common since the Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re (1) an online class, keep these tips in mind to improve your learning: 1 M ake sure you have (2) all the necessary files ahead of time so that you can log in to the virtual classroom on time. 2 Try to use a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi, and close other applications to free up bandwidth. If you have an (3) connection, inform your instructor beforehand. 3 Consider (4) on your camera for a more engaged participation in the class. 4 (5) your microphone when not speaking to avoid background noise. Remember to (6) yourself when you need to contribute to the discussion. 5 Be prepared for group discussions and actively participate in (7) sessions. 6 Try restarting the computer if your screen (8) or flickers. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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