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1. The American classroom perhaps more than any other in the world is characterized by a democratic attitude of the teacher toward the student, Students are made to feel that their opinions are important and rarely are students frightened of their teacher.

2. During lessons pupils are quite free and easy: you can put your feet on the desk. But if you’re just a minute late for the lesson you won’t be allowed to enter the classroom without permission of the school head. Students communicate with the teachers as equals. During lessons there are no compulsory questions and answers: students answer only when they want to, but they have frequent and serious tests on all subjects.

3. What is the motivation for studying? The school provides excellent conditions for study. However we were struck not as much by the technical equipment but the number of subjects, including subjects we never knew - drama, cinema, psychology, macroecono­mics, US foreign policy, courses in national and world history, several languages, Russian among them and finally theology. Everyone is free to choose six subjects from those suggested.

4. American senior-grades seem to be carefree but their attitude to their studies is much more serious than in our school. We were also impressed by the fact that practically all of them work in the evenings to earn money and don’t consider it shameful though many of their families are rich.

3. Be ready to explain:

1. What is theattitude of the teacher toward the student in USA?

2. Why American students are rarely frightened of their teacher?

3. Can American students put their feet on the desk?

4. What must American students do if they are just a minute late for the lesson?

5. Are there compulsory questions and answers during lessons?

6. Have they frequent and serious tests on all subjects.

7. What is the motivation for studying?

8. What interesting subjects does American school have?

9. How many subjects can everyone choose?

10. Why the statement “American senior-grades are carefree” is not true.

 

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Relaxed and informal teaching style

American schools encourage students to think independently and take part in class discussions. The American education system also offers a great range of subjects, so you could get the chance to study American history, journalism, business studies or drama. Some high schools offer driving lessons too, so you could even get your American driving license while you’re in the USA!

School life

If you take part in our exchange programme, you’ll experience what’s unique about an American high school! On a typical day, you might travel to school by yellow school bus, then chat with friends while you put away your coat and lunch in your locker.

You'll then have around five hours of classes! You’ll get a report card about twice a year. Your grades will depend on your performance in class discussions, homework and projects.

Sports and extra-curricular activities

Sporting activities are a major part of high school life, and your school will expect you to participate! Of course, there’s cheer leading and American football, but other popular sports include soccer, basketball and baseball. If you’re not the sporty type, there are also many other things to do such as join the school newspaper, the debating club or the ‘prom’ organizing committee. The prom is an extremely special dance at the end of the school year.

 

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Would you like to spend a year in an American high school?

Вам бы понравилось провести год в американской школе?

What would you like/not like? Discuss.

Что понравилось, а что нет?

Write about: subjects, a typical day at school, sports &extra-curricular activities.

 

 

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