schools
In America all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in
elementary school and four or six years in secondary or high school. School education
is free. At the end of every school year the child takes test. If he does well, he
goes to the next grade. If he does not do well, he has to repeat the grade. Some
schools have morden teaching equipment like computers and closed-circuit television.
But there are also small country schools with just one classroom. At the end of their
time in school, most students get high school diploma. If they want to go on to
college, they take college admission tests.
In Britain, all children from five to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in
primary school and they want to go to secondary school. In Britain there are state's
schools which are free and privates schools for which parents pay. Many British
private schools are boarding schools. The children stay it's school all the time and
only come home on holidays.They usually wear uniform at all shcools.
Teaching in both countries is usually quite informal. Students often work together
in groups and go to the teacher only when they need help.
elementary : 初步的，基本的
secondary : 次要的，中级的
closed-circuit television : 闭路电视
diploma : 文凭
primary : 初级，初步的
private : 私立的
uniform ：统一的制服
boarding : 寄宿