British Schools. Form 8.

 Exercises for Text 2a: Harrow School

Exercise 1: True or False?

Read the sentences and write True or False.

1.      Harrow is a school where both boys and girls study together.

2.      Traditionally, Harrovians get better exam results than students in similar schools.

3.      The school focuses only on lessons and does not care about leadership or teamwork.

4.      Harrow is a full boarding school, so all boys and teachers live on the campus.

5.      Sports competitions at Harrow are usually held on Fridays.

6.      The game of squash was invented at Harrow School around 1830.

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences

Fill in the missing words from the text.

1.      Winston Churchill studied at ______________ School.

2.      There are ______________ pupils studying at Harrow.

3.      The author plays for his House ______________ team.

4.      Squash is played in a ______________ court.

5.      The school has an art gallery, a theatre, and even a school ______________.

6.      Dozens of events challenge the students' talents and help to build their ______________.

Exercises for Text 2b: Eton College

Exercise 1: True or False?

Read the sentences and write True or False.

1.      Eton is a very young school that was opened only ten years ago.

2.      Almost all students from Eton go on to university after graduation.

3.      Life at Eton is quite boring, and students have nothing to do after classes.

4.      Basketball and volleyball are the main traditional sports at Eton.

5.      Eton students travel abroad to understand themselves and the world better.

6.      Teachers at Eton create a unique atmosphere where students have no chance to succeed.

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences

Fill in the missing words from the text.

1.      The author feels ______________ that his school has educated boys for nearly six centuries.

2.      School clubs offer great opportunities to develop different ______________ and skills.

3.      In their free time, Eton pupils read books, play music, and learn ______________.

4.      The main sports at Eton are traditionally ______________ and soccer.

5.      Teachers at Eton are professional, experienced, and ______________.

6.      The unique atmosphere at Eton is full of excellence and ______________.

 

Keys:

Harrow School:

Exercise 1 (True/False): 1. False; 2. True; 3. False; 4. True; 5. False; 6. True.

Exercise 2 (Complete): 1. Harrow; 2. 805; 3. football; 4. four-walled; 5. farm; 6. character.

Eton College:

Exercise 1 (True/False): 1. False; 2. True; 3. False; 4. False; 5. True; 6. False.

Exercise 2 (Complete): 1. proud; 2. talents; 3. languages; 4. rugby; 5. enthusiastic; 6. independence.