A. answer the following questions: 1. what kinds of schools or pre-school groups do some children go to before they start schooling? 2. when do children in britain officially start school? 3. do all the parts of the united kingdom have the same education system? 4. at what age do children go to a primary school? 5. when do they begin their secondary education? 6. what is the main difference between state and public schools? 7. are comprehensive schools selective? do children have to take exams to get accepted? 8. how long does compulsory schooling last? 9. what core and foundation subjects do children study? 10. school students write assessment tests at the ages of 7, 11 and 14, don’t they? 11. at what age do students take exams? 12. what examination did children use to take at the age of 11?

3. no, not the same
4. at age of 6-7 years
5. at age of 10-11
6. in one kind of school you must pay money, in others you mustn't

My favourite season is spring. There are three months in it: March, April and May.  It is a wonderful season. Spring comes and nature awakens from its winter sleep. The days become longer and the nights become shorter.The ground is covered with fresh green grass and the first spring flowers. How lovely the white snowdrops are! There are new leaves and blossoms on the trees. The birds begin to sing and build their nests. The air is fresh and the sun shines brightly. The days are warm and everything is full of life and joy. Everybody feels younger and stronger.Many people like spring more than other seasons. It is very pleasant to watch how the nature awakens from the winter sleep.In spring we can go to the country and have a walk in the woods or by the river, play ball-games, lie in the sun and even have a swim if the water is warm enough.That is why I like spring more than any other season of the year.

1) Our house was painted by us last week.

1) A lot of houses have been ruined by the storm in the village.

2) The course paper is being done by students at the moment.

3) The salad is made with eggs, onions and mayonaise.

4) The door will be closed by the guard after the lesson.

5) The TV was being watched at 6 p.m. at home.

6) The letter can be written tomorrow.

7) A man was seen running out of the bank.

8) The postcards haven't been written yet .

9) Our car will be repaired on Saturday.

10) Had the pizza been ordered?

11) Our furniture won't be delivered until Monday.