Watch the video from 0:00 to 1:06, and drag the missing words into the text.Regarde la vidéo de 0:00 à 1:06, et fais glisser les mots manquants dans le texte.
The of schools in the United States are federally , which is why they are referred to as schools. This means the attending students don't pay a like they would for a primary or secondary school. However, other may apply, such as paying for . Though a majority of public school funding comes from federal means, local and state funding also play a large in the of the school and its as a whole.
Private schools are a bit different. If you plan to go to a private school, you will have to a fee to go. Though private schools must also follow the same state educational as public schools, they are often more focused on certain educational upheld in the school, such as .
Watch the video from 1:06 to 2:32, and drag the missing words into the text.Regarde la vidéo de 1:06 à 2:32, et fais glisser les mots manquants dans le texte.
Upon graduating from high school, students are a . Along with this diploma, if students plan to pursue higher education, most will expect either an SAT or ACT test to determine your eligibility for attending the university. These tests are , and many students find themselves taking specific classes or watching study tip videos to for the exam. If you want to hear from our team, you should check out our SAT study tips video, which you will be able to find a link to in our description.
Whether you take the SAT or ACT test will usually depend on what of the country you are in, as many schools participate in SAT tests while students take the ACT. It doesn't really which test you take, as long as you meet the requirements for that test, which are determined by what college you for.
Watch the video from 2:32 to 3:42, and drag the missing words into the text.Regarde la vidéo de 2:32 à 3:42, et fais glisser les mots manquants dans le texte.
So why even get degrees? Because some jobs require certain types of degrees, such as a TV needing a degree, or a teacher needing a degree in . Think of it like to enter through a door — as you your degree, you may have more job options in the working . In the U.S., the level of degree you can obtain is a , which can take several years of schooling. But as you attain this higher education, you may be able to receive more compensation in your day-to-day job.
Read the rule, then put the verbs in the passive.Lis la règle, puis mets les verbes au passif.
Listen to Chelsea: schools are federally funded · they are referred to as public schools · students are awarded a diploma · the requirements are determined by the college · students may be advised to pick their college.
Form: be + past participle (funded, awarded, taught, built…). Only be changes with the tense: is / are taught (present) · was / were taught (past) · will be taught · can / may be taught · has / have been taught.
Why use it? What matters is the thing or the person that receives the action, not who does it: Students are awarded a diploma (who gives it? not important). To say who does it, add by: The requirements are determined by the college.
Careful: in English, the person can be the subject: On donne un diplôme aux élèves → Students are given a diploma.
They (refer) to as public schools.
At the end of high school, students (award) a diploma.
The minimum requirements (determine) by the college.
Four core subjects (teach) in every school.
In a private school, a fee (charge) every year.
Students may (advise) to pick their college based on the degree they want.
My cousin (accept) by three American colleges last year.
The first SAT (take) by students in 1926.
A new high school (build) in our town next year.
French students (not ask) to pay tuition at a public university.
In France, the baccalauréat (reform) several times.
Your turn: school in France, school in the USA.À toi : l'école en France, l'école aux USA.
1. Write (on a sheet of paper, 10 to 12 lines): « School in France, school in the USA: which system do you prefer? » Compare the two systems and give your opinion.
Ideas: public and private schools · who pays? · the core subjects · the diploma / le bac ·
the SAT or the ACT / Parcoursup · tuition at college · degrees and jobs…
Useful phrases: In France…, whereas in the USA… · Unlike… · Both… · What is more… · However… · In my
opinion… · To conclude…
2. Speak (alone or with a partner): you are Chelsea! Record a one-minute video to explain the French school system to American students. Use at least three passive forms: Most schools are funded by… · Students are awarded… · The bac is taken…
General comprehension · The details · Watch and complete · The passive · Your turn · The words · Back to The USA