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Es. 1 pag. 88

a. The years of compulsory education are 11 in the UK. The years of compulsory education are 11/12  in the USA.

b. You study approximately 80 subjects in the UK. You study compulsory subjects such as Maths, English and Science and optional courses such as History, Geography and Languages in the USA. 

c. Students take GCSE and A-level examination in the UK. Students to have a list of basic required courses and a hight school diploma in the USA. 

d. Students start school when they are under five years old in the UK. Students start school at the age of the 5/6 years old in the USA.

Es. 2 pag. 88

1. The secondary education begins at 11 years old.

2. GCSE stands for general certificated for secondary education. It is a series of exams.

3. After taking GCSEs students can do vacational or technical colleges.

4. They enter formal education at six years old.

5. Yes, there is. A Graduation ceremony marks the end of the hight school studies and you receive the diploma.

6. The highest grade you can have is A.

7. Rs are the fundamental skills of reading writing and arithmetic.

8. A prom is a big dance at the end of 12th grade.

Es. 3 pag. 88

1. Nursery school

2. GCSE (General certificated for secondary education)

3. Academic school

4. Advanced level

5. Elective courses

6. Commencement

7. College