Functional literacy test. Education in Great Britain

Help Misha choose proper words for his letter to school. Dear Mr. Brown, I am looking for in your school. I’ve been looking for a chance to study in your school. I’m a polite, clever and child and I’m sure that I’ll become a great student at your school. Shall I have to any tests in order to your school? What documents do I need? Thank you in for your answer. Best, Misha

Misha and his friend Tom decided to write a statistic research about the extracurricular activities. Help them choose proper pie-charts for their articles. Misha's found out that 30% of pupils in his class prefer reading club and 30% attend language club. About 15% enjoy playing and singing in the school band, 10% - attend basketball and 10% - are busy in IT club. 5% prefer working in laboratories. Tom's results differ from Misha's. He has found out that 40% of pupils in his class prefer basketball and 10% attend language club. About 10% enjoy playing and singing in the school band, 5% prefer working in laboratories, 15% visit reading club and about 20% attend IT club.

Misha is 14 years old. He's going to move to London. He'd like to study foreign languages and literature most of all. He’s keen on music, communicating with different people. Help him find a school in London, which suits him most of all. A) Primary School “Friendship”. If you’re 6-11 years old and your passion is to study different cultures and to speak two or more languages – welcome to our primary school “Friendship”! You’ll have an opportunity for meeting new friends here. Our school is full of talented children, who play musical instruments, draw, knit. You may join our school band if you can sing or play musical instruments. B) Secondary School “The Secret”. If you’re an active teenager, whose life is full of hobbies, if you enjoy learning, asking questions – you may join our secondary school “The Secret”. Here you’ll find a lot of opportunities for going in for sports, developing your language skills and getting acquainted with different writers. We’ve got a huge international library, where you can find lots of books, written by writers from all over the world. What a great chance to study linguistics or philology! If you're interested in music - you may try yourself in our band. C) Secondary School “Growing Seed”. Can’t you imagine your life without friends and communication? We’re waiting for you. Here you’ll be able to develop your skills in sports. You’ll have an opportunity for studying biology and chemistry and for taking part in different scientific clubs. Children in our school usually spend their free time playing different games. We’re looking forward to seeing you! D) Nursery School “Flower Garden”. We can help you start your way of getting knowledge. Our educational system is based on games, music and theatre. If you’re interested in communication and music – here’s the list of your opportunities: you may learn to play the guitar in our music club or take part in plays of our theatre club. Our teachers will help you in your own way of getting education.

Misha's going to Russia on holidays. He would like to visit his friends and tell them about education in Great Britain. Help him find a proper title for each part of his presentation.

Misha has received information about the documents for entering the school. Here’s the letter from the headmaster. Read it and say whether the statement is true or false. Dear Misha, We’re looking forward to seeing you in our school. You should write a dictation, do some grammar tasks and there will be a short interview with your teachers. Please remember to take a pencil and a rubber. Here’s a description of the way to our school: Embankment metro station – you should go out, turn to your right, there’s a bus station. You should get on a bus number X and get off at the next stop. You may also walk this distance following the map. Our school is next to the church. We’ll meet you at the reception. See you! Best regards, Mr. Brown Statement: Misha doesn't have to pass neither tests nor interviews.

Misha is 14 years old. He has received an invitation to school in Britain. He's going to move to London. His parents are Russian citizens. Misha needs a visa now. Help him choose the correct type of visa. Here's a description of different types of visa: Child Dependent Visa - you should apply for this type of visa if you're a child of a British citizen/settled person not living an independent life. Student Visitor Visa - you should apply for this type of visa if you're going to study in the UK on a temporary basis. This visa category is designed for non-British and non-Irish international students who want to take up a short-term course in the UK. Tourist Visa - you should apply for this type of visa if you want to travel to the UK for up to 6 months for leisure or other purposes. Adult Student Visa - adults should apply for this type of visa if you're going to study in the UK. Child Student Visa - this type of visa is for children age 4-17 who are going to study in the UK.

Misha's class is going camping this month. Help Misha organise children into groups so that they could co-operate in them together. Ann: I enjoy walking in parks and forests. I can't sit for hours without moving. Brian: I can play different musical instruments. I enjoy playing at night, sitting at the fire and playing music, so that everyone could sing. Sara: I don't like walking. I prefer calm hobbies. Honestly speaking, I don't know what I'm good at. I can't play the musical instruments and I can't cook. Dan: I sometimes prepare food for my family. I enjoy watching soup boiling. It usually smells great. Mike: I enjoy sitting by lake for hours. I can't cook and I'm not so strong in playing music. Leo: I'm very attentive and I enjoy walking very much. Kate: I'm a good musician. I can play different musical instruments. Lisa: I can't imagine my life without kitchen. I usually cut vegetables and make different salads.

Misha is studying at school in Britain. He’s got lots of new friends. One of his friends Tom would like to meet him right after the classes or at lunchtime. He can’t wait for a long time. What days will suit them most of all? Tom is studying in A class and Mike is studying in B class.

It's Monday. Tom fell ill on Sunday. He sent an SMS to Misha in the morning. Will they meet at school on Friday? Should Misha write him their home task?

Misha is going to get home from school by bus. He has got activities after classes. They finish at 2:30 pm. What time does the suitable bus leave?