Test 1
Text 1
You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of
teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think
carefully about what to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a
degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you
needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district.
It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of
course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are
several other options if you want to follow the academic route.
Knowle Grammar
School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities.
It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But
it is selecti
ve, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going
into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specializes in subjects
like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at
the courses on offer at Northacre College.
Here you can study woodwork, art,
textiles and much more.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You
will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight
away.
Text 2
- Hi! Have you decided how to celebrate our favourite holiday?
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You mean New Year’s Day, don’t you? Well, I think I’ll stay with my parents as
usual. First of all, New Year is a family holiday. Traditionally, on the thirty-first
of December we decorate a fur-tree and put presents under it. The family meal is
a central part of our celebration. When the Kremlin clock strikes twelve, we wish
each other ’Happy New Year’ and give each other presents. I usually get lots of
presents from my relatives so I’m looking forward to this day. It’s a great time of
the year! You can come and celebrate with us if you like.
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Well, thank you, but I think it’s rather boring to celebrate this holiday with
parents. There’s not much to do except watching TV and talking. Besides, your
parents usually go to bed rather early and won’t allow us to stay up all night. Why
don’t we have something different this year?
- Perhaps you are right. But what do you suggest?
- Some of my friends are having a New Year party at home. Why not join them?
We are of the same age and have common views on many things so you can make
a lot of new friends. I’m sure we’ll have a lot of fun playing games and dancing.