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Listening tasks
☼ LISTENING TASK. John Dewey: his life and work
Listen to Larry Hickman talking about John Dewey’s life and work at the Centre for Dewey
Studies at Southern-Illinois University. Complete the sentences with the exact words you
hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKKdCWTKATA&feature=related
(0) Dewey: “Going to college is not the same as getting an education, although the ... two are
often confused ... .”
1. John Dewey was seventy when this news-reel footage was shot and in which he
distinguished ............................................................................................................................ .
2. In this short piece we hope to introduce you to the life and work of ....................................
........................................................................................in many ways lived ahead of his time.
3. In 1894 the recently founded University of Chicago ............................................................
................................................................................................ of its Department of Philosophy.
4. James attempted to improve on this model ..............................................................................
........................................... produced in the child’s mind and the new habit that they produced.
5. Dewey’s own analysis of the learning experience begins not with the ....................................
.................................................. to the organism but with the stimulus that is a coordinated act.
6. The context includes such things as the child’s past experiences, the environment in which
the event takes place and ............................................................................................................ .
7. His pragmatic theory of truth as a process of discovery honours the ......................................
................................................................................................................... of human experience.
8. Dewey’s definition of democracy is as fresh ..........................................................................
......................................................... when he wrote those words more than a half century ago.
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☼ LISTENING TASK. Mentors and Advisors
Listen to Alan Kay and Jerome Bruner talking about learning and the Squeak Project.
Complete the statements with the correct option (A, B or C). There is an example at the
beginning (0).
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4128410307060992986
(0) The two key concepts behind Squeak’s design are different styles of learning and
A
different ages of learning
B
different stages of learning
C
different styles of teaching
1. Jerome Bruner’s ideas changed
A
American and European education
B
American psychology and education
C
views on education worldwide
2. Jerome Bruner says that he respects the teacher who
A
asks interesting questions
B
motivates children by activating them
C
treats every child as an individual
3. Jerome Bruner says that we always have to construct what we think the world is and we do
it in describing the human situation by
A
activating children’s creativity
B
role plays
C
story-telling
4. Jerome Bruner’s passion has to do with how human minds
A
acquire knowledge in this reality
B
create this kind of reality
C
develop and function in this reality
5. Alan Kay did not talk about being interested in how to teach children at first because
A
he did not have a supportive mentor
B
nobody would have taken him seriously
C
he was not involved in teaching
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6. Jerome Bruner says that every conversation they have with Alan Kay leads to how you can
A
explain something to children
B
present something to children
C
teach something to children
7. Alan Kay says that promoting children’s deep learning requires knowledge about the
A
interests of children
B
learning styles of children
C
types of children
8. Jerome Bruner says that understanding is like
A
acquiring a skill
B
becoming aware of one’s abilities
C
finding out things
☼ LISTENING TASK. Tutition fees: The student protester
Listen to Liz Kingston who protested against the introduction of tuition fees when she was a
student. Now an anaesthetist and mother of a young son, she expresses her concern for future
generations. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). In case of false
statements try to correct the statements. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7947066.stm
(0) Liz Kingston started protesting against tuition fees because higher education was
becoming more and more elitist.
…T...
1. Liz Kingston’s parents couldn’t support her university studies. ………
2. One of the pre-election promises of the current government was not to introduce top-up
tuition fees. ………
3. A five-year course at the university would cost £15 000 including living expenses. ………
4. Tuition fees for some courses in American universities are extremely expensive. ………
5. Liz Kingston does not feel happy about the university students. ………
6. Many university candidates give up the idea of getting a degree because study programmes
are too complex. ………
7. Harry’s saving account will not be touched until he applies to university. ………
8. The government is encouraging school leavers to build up debt. ………
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☼ LISTENING TASK. Reforming the education 'steeplechase'
Listen to Dr Lee Elliot Major who is the Sutton Trust’s research director discussing what
should be done to increase access to higher education. Complete the sentences with the exact
words you hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8192000/8192728.stm
(0) There is a report out this week from the Social mobility charity the Sutton Trust on access
to universities which has been prepared in conjunction with Lord Mandelson’s … Business,
Innovation and Skills Department … .
1. Independent school pupils with similar grades to state school pupils are far more likely to
apply to………………………………………………………………………………………… .
2. The problem, in a way, is with the …………………………………………. the universities.
3. Some researchers claim that half of the ……………………………………………………...
state schools is poor.
4. The Sutton Trust thinks there’s an issue ………………………………………………..........
in school.
5. Peter Mandelson has asked his officials to look at ways of introducing schemes by which
pupils are offered ……………………………………………………………………………….
places or A-level grades to get places at universities.
6. Dr Major thinks we would support university practices looking at ………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………. sorts of different ways.
7. If to compare the case to a sort of race, a steeplechase, the issue of university admission is
really about…………………………………………………………………………………….. .
8. Dr Major thinks one of our concerns is that there is a sort of ………………………………..
……………………………………………………………… and elitism in many state schools.
9. It’s extraordinary that those ……………………………………………………….................
in a way.
10. Dr Major says that you are not going to address…………………………………………....
……………………………………………. , by looking just at university admission practices.
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☼ LISTENING TASK. High cost of hearings criticised
Listen to the BBC Education correspondent Colette Hume reporting about the cost of
disciplinary hearings for teachers in Wales. Complete the statements with the correct option
(A, B or C). There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8172831.stm
(0) Head teacher Paul Davis was disciplined by the General Teaching Council after being
convicted by the courts of
A
accepting bribes from parents
B
driving dangerously
C
raping a student
1. Over the past 8 years more than 40 teachers have faced disciplinary hearings for alleged
misconduct both
A
in England and Wales
B
inside and outside the classroom
C
by female and male teachers
2. A disciplinary hearing in Wales costs an average of
A
£17 000
B
£17 400
C
£18 000
3. In England the figure is around
A
£9 118
B
£9 119
C
£9 120
4. Paying so much money for a one day hearing is
A
not acceptable
B
not ethical
C
not sensible
5. Amongst other expenses one significant cost is
A
feeding the hearing committee
B
hiring a suitable place for hearing
C
paying for the transportation
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6. The last time Nelson Mandela visited Cardiff he stayed in the four-star Parc
A
Digger Hotel
B
Theatre Hotel
C
Thistle Hotel
7. The public has
A
access to the hearings
B
no access to the hearings
C
never had access to the hearings
8. Arguments about the cost of disciplinary hearings between the Union and the General
Teaching Council
A
have to be solved soon
B
should have been solved long ago
C
will take time to be solved
☼ LISTENING TASK. Autistic twins decision demanded
Listen to a news item about a mother of autistic twins who has appealed for a quick decision
from Essex social services over the future education of her sons. Decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F). In case of false statements try to correct the
statements. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8159469.stm
(0) The names of the autistic twins are John and Jamie. ...F… (Joe and Jamie)
1. At the age of 4 they were diagnosed with a mild form of autism. ………
2. The twins are very afraid of going to the new school. ………
3. The specialists of social services assessed the twins in January. ………
4. The mother of the twins thinks it is cruel of the social services to keep the family in the
dark about the boy’s future. ………
5. The mother is especially worried that she is letting Joe down. ………
6. Each day a list of things happening that day is put up on a board in the twins’ room. ………
7. A letter from local social services says that they have found a suitable adult placement for
the twins. ………
8. A letter from local social services says that the decision about the future care of the twins
will be made in co-operation with the family. ………
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☼ LISTENING TASK. Education faces 'recession risk'
Listen to the news item about education in the capital being at risk because of the recession,
with more than 2,000 jobs under threat at London's universities and colleges. Complete the
sentences with the exact words you hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap. There is an example
at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8154287.stm
(0) The London Medical School was told to pay back more that … 50 million pounds in
grants … it had over-claimed.
1. Those jobs may be the tip of the iceberg in London with ……………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………. elsewhere.
2. The University and College Union estimates cuts could …………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………… students.
3.The president of the UCU says that they really depend on the information from members of
staff, from students, …………………………………………………………………………… .
4. He adds:”Perhaps it’s the tip of an iceberg, certainly the ……………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………. much worse.
5. University College London has ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………… in its spending.
6. The representative of University College London says:”We don’t want to ………………...
…………………………………………………………………… by talking about it publicly.”
7. The University told BBC news this lunch time that no one was immune from the current
financial climate but said it ……………………………………………………….. will be lost.
☼ LISTENING TASK. Demand for school places on rise
Listen to an interview with Margaret Eaton, chairman of the Local Government Association,
talking about the number of available school places being squeezed because of the recession.
Complete the statements with the correct option (A, B or C). There is an example at the
beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8151324.stm
(0) The problem of not having enough school places is at its greatest in
A
capital
B
countryside
C
cities
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1. The interviewer thinks that due to recession parents are
A
cutting their children’s school costs as much as possible
B
looking for cheaper schools
C
opting for schools which are situated closer to their homes
2. Margaret Eaton says that another element causing the rise in demand for school places is
A
families moving to the cities to find work
B
the rising birth rate of the UK
C
the UK accepting more and more immigrants
3. A problem of limited number of school places has been noticed in London by
A
23 out of the 33 councils
B
23 out of the 35 councils
C
25 out of the 33 councils
4. The basic problem is that the Local Government Association lacks flexibility in the way
they
A
finance education in local schools.
B
make decisions concerning education
C
predict the number of school places
5. The government is going to make an important announcement concerning the matter
A
later this week
B
today
C
tomorrow
6. The government has
A
claimed that other problems are more important
B
postponed solving the problem
C
said that they are aware of the problem
7. The figures about the necessary school places are provided by
A
councils
B
governmental officials
C
local authorities
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☼ LISTENING TASK. Funds due for more primary places
Listen to a news item about the government being expected to announce extra funding to
provide new primary school places in parts of England struggling with shortages. Decide
whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). In case of false statements try to
correct the statements. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8147096.stm
(0) One in 7 schools in the London borough of Richmond have had to take on two extra
classes this year to cope with demand. ...F… (one extra class)
1. Due to the extra classes a school place is guaranteed to all children living in the borough.
………
2. It is up to the local authorities to make sure there are enough places available. ………
3. Councils in London are reporting that next year there could be a shortage of over 1000
primary school places. ………
4. The current lack of capacity could be blamed on the measures taken due to recession. ……
5. The schools should be kept open despite having vacant places. ...……
6. Some local authorities are blaming the government for the lack of planning. ………
7. Around 2 million pounds is going to be made available to build extra classrooms in all
London boroughs. ………
☼ LISTENING TASK. Michael Gove on Tory education plans
Listen to Michael Gove, Shadow Education Secretary, laying out Conservative plans to
reform teaching and schools should his party gain office. Complete the sentences with the
exact words you hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap. There is an example at the beginning
(0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/the_daily_politics/8142054.stm
(0) The biggest scandal in this country is not happening in the City or in Fleet Street or …
even here in Westminster … .
1. The real disgrace in this country is that we are falling behind educationally and it’s the
poorest who are being ……………………………………………………………………….. .
2. My views on education ……………………………………………………………or dogma.
3. One thing that every parent and every teacher knows is that ………………………………...
…………………………………………………………....... foundation of a successful school.
4. That’s why the Conservative government would give teachers ……………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………. discipline.
5. I don’t care where good new ideas come from ………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………. our children’s schools.
6. For instance in Finland and in Singapore and in South Korea teaching is …………………..
…………………………………………………….. that only the very best graduates go in for.
7. And one of the worst things about our education system is that ……………………………..
…………………………………………………… qualifications which poor kids are denied.
8. Children who are in state schools are explicitly …………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………. a chance to sit the IGCSE exam.
9. We would give every parent the chance to choose a school for their child ………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………. they want.
10. A school with strong discipline, the right qualifications, good teachers and the school were
the …………………………………………………………………- that is real social justice.
☼ LISTENING TASK. Schools set to get £1bn makeover
Listen to a news item how every secondary school in Barnsley is to be transformed at a cost
of £1bn over 25 years. Complete the statements with the correct option (A, B or C). There is
an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8141412.stm
(0) The building site is situated
A
far away from Barnsley
B
in Barnsley
C
near Barnsley
1. Carlton Community College will be
A
artistically of high quality
B
equipped with latest technology
C
state funded
2. The students of Carlton Community College will come from
A
all schools in Barnsley
B
one school in Barnsley
C
two schools in Barnsley
3. A female pupil says that even if the old school was renovated there would still be
A
not enough pupils
B
too few pupils
C
too many pupils
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4. A male pupil says they will go to the new school at the age of 14 which is good because
A
the new environment will motivate them more
B
they can appreciate the new environment more
C
they can learn better for their exams
5. The old school was opened
A
about 100 years ago
B
about 50 years ago
C
about 30 years ago
6. Carlton Community College sports facilities will be available for
A
all the children of Barnsley
B
all the pupils and teachers of the school
C
everyone living in the area
7. Besides Carlton Community College Barnsley will have within 25 years
A
8 more new secondary schools
B
9 more new secondary schools
C
13 more new secondary schools
8. The schools building project will be funded by Private Finance Initiative in order
A
not to be affected by economic changes
B
to avoid being affected by next government’s education plans
C
to avoid state having a say in funding the project
☼ LISTENING TASK. Promote languages in schools call
Listen to a news item about learning modern foreign languages in Wales. BBC Radio Wales
reporter Sarah Moore went to Greenhill School in Tenby to talk to pupils and head of modern
languages Nigel Davies. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). In
case of false statements try to correct the statements. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8132351.stm
(0) Pupils in Wales have to learn one foreign language up to the end of Year 9. ... T…
1. Pupils can choose between French and German. ………
2. The pupils interviewed have studied French for less than a year. ………
3. More pupils take French than Geography or History. ………
4. The pupils who have come to Greenhill School are at first not very eager to study
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languages. ………
5. The pupils have foreign language lessons twice a week. ………
6. One female pupil says that she has a pen friend in France and that they write letters in
French to practice her language skills. ………
7. Different subjects in Welsh schools are divided into fixed groups. ………
☼ LISTENING TASK. Teachers to be licensed to work
Listen to a news item giving an overview about the Government’s new plan to improve
education in the UK. Complete the sentences with the exact words you hear. Write 3-5 words
into each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8127413.stm
(0) One to one … tuition to help … seven-year-old Maddie improve her spelling.
1. The government says this sort of help should be part of a ………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………. and pupils in future.
2. Ed Balls, the School Secretary insist on a devolution of power to the head teachers in
schools around the country, but much by strong ……………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………….. to work together.
3. One of the main proposals announced today is for a new broader way of charging the
………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
4. The school report card will include details of what other parents think and each school will
……………………………………………………………………………………………grade.
5. Steph Neale, the head teacher of Beatrix Potter Primary says: “I don’t think you can ……...
…………………………………………………like that. You need something more complex.”
6. In future teachers will ………………………………………………………………………
of a Masters’ degree.
7. The Prime Minister and the Education Secretary are ………………………………………..
…………………………………………….as the plan to transform schools for the 21 century.
8. The Tories have dismissed today’s announcements as a ……………………………………
old ideas.
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☼ LISTENING TASK. Council plan to close sixth forms
Listen to a news item about Merthyr Tydfil council’s plans to close the town's four sixth
forms. Complete the sentences with the exact words you hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8126844.stm
(0) The teacher instructing the students says that the key is to find the course that … you
want to do ….
1. It’s a crucial time for these sixth-formers ……………………………………………………
Hedley High School in Merthyr Tydfil.
2. But by the time they finish their degrees, will their ………………………………………….
still exist?
3. Inside the County Hall, councillors voted to close all four Sixth Forms in the town, ……….
…………………………………………………………………………...a new tertiary college.
4. Councillor Richard Thomas says: “We have to do everything we can as an authority to
……………………………………………………………………………….. …………people,
when they are in competition with other people from Wales, are able to front that
competition.”
5. Back in school today, teachers and pupils were ……………………………………………...
the decision.
6. In Bishop Hedley High School teachers make sure ………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………student is lost.
7. Those behind the project say it’ll offer students many more courses and …………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
☼ LISTENING TASK. School safety 'harming' education
Listen to a news item about a survey on safety rules. Nearly half of teachers questioned for a
survey believe the safety-first culture in schools is damaging children's learning. Complete the
sentences with the exact words you hear. Write 3-5 words into each gap. There is an example
at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8108558.stm
(0) Running in the playground is one activity … now banned in some … schools because of
safety concerns.
1. In today’s survey teachers across the UK reported examples of …………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………they felt went too far.
2. Apparently one teacher was given a ……………………………………………………….
on the dangers of a glue stick.
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3. Toiler rolls, for instance, are now banned ………………………………………………….
a health risk.
4. And several schools outlawed sticking plasters, in case children have………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
5. But almost half of teachers surveyed felt the health and safety ……………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………children’s learning.
6. One parent says that we should be more worried about their education, rather than ………..
………………………………………………………………………………..,health and safety.
7. While few would argue safety isn’t important, a …………………………………………….
of teachers now seem to feel it’s gone too far.
☼ LISTENING TASK. Home schools 'should be inspected'
Listen to a news item about the Government’s plan to inspect the parents who home-school
their children. Complete the statements with the correct option (A, B or C). There is an
example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8094465.stm
(0) For children who have been studying at home, education
A
does not have to meet standards
B
has to meet standards
C
is not compulsory
1. The Crawshaws believe formal school would
A
destroy the creativity of their children completely
B
enhance their children’s creativity
C
gradually suffocate their children’s creativity
2. The Crawshaws think that the type of education they have been able to provide for their
children could be in danger of being destroyed by the standards imposed
A
by any outsider
B
by the local authorities
C
by themselves
3. The main target of Government’s plan is to
A
balance the numbers of home-schooled and formally educated children
B
raise standards of home education
C
safeguard children’s security
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4. Eunice Spry was convicted for
A
neglecting the children in her care
B
not providing home education for the children in her care
C
physically torturing the children in her care
5. According to a new governmental plan the officials have a right to
A
check the qualifications of home schoolers
B
send some home-schooled children to schools
C
speak to the home-schooled children
6. The regualtions of providing home education in Scotland are
A
as flexible as in England
B
as strict as in most European countries
C
as thorough as in Wales
7. The representative of home educators says that the new governmental plans make homeschooled teenagers to
A
be angry and shocked
B
be afraid of school teachers
C
express violent behaviour
8. Some home educators are prepared to
A
run riots in streets
B
sign a petition against the Government’s plans
C
sue the government
☼ LISTENING TASK. Female students 'leaving men behind'
Listen to a news item about female students in higher education. Decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F). In case of false statements try to correct the
statements. There is an example at the beginning (0).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8087590.stm
(0) In the past women had more access to higher education than men. ... F…( more men than
women have benefited from university)
1. In the last 15 years female students have just managed to overtake male students in higher
education. ………
2. The report reveals that compared to men the standard of women’s educational
achievements depends on their ethnic origin. ………
3. One female student thinks that men are doing worse because they are more influenced by
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their friends. ………
4. More women than men go to universities and they get better grades than men. ………
5. The underperformance of men is troubling the specialists. ………
6. Researchers think that in the nearest future there will be a balance between the numbers of
male and female university students. ………
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Key:
►John Dewey: his life and work (3.57)
1. education from mere schooling
2. this visionary thinker who
3. appointed Dewey as head
4. by emphasising the associations
5. stimulus that is external
6. her level of engagement
7. experimental and creative capacities
8. and compelling today as
►Jerome Bruner – Mentors and Advisors (2.21)
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. C
►Tutition fees: The student protester (27.07.09)(2.56)
1. F – they could, although they did not earn huge sums of money.
2. T
3. F – £15 000 + living expenses.
4. T
5. T
6. F - they are not prepared to put themselves through how many years of debt.
7. F – until he is 18.
8. T
►Reforming the education 'steeplechase' (12.08.09)(3.16)
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1. leading research universities
2. schools rather than
3. advice and guidance in
4. about attitudes and aspirations
5. slightly less demanding
6. academic potential in all
7. the last 100 meters
8. confusion between excellence
9. attitudes still persist
10. social mobility by itself
►High cost of hearings criticised (12.08.09) (2.30)
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. C
►Autistic twins decision demanded (12.08.09) (1.59)
1. F – severe form of autism
2. F – very excited, even obsessed
3. T
4. T
5. F – letting Jamie down
6. F – in the kitchen
7. F - currently undertaking a review with the aim of finding them both the most suitable adult
placement
8. T
►Education faces 'recession risk' (12.08.09) (1.22)
1. widespread cuts predicted
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2. affect more than 40 000
3. from a variety of sources
4. beginning of something
5. announced a 6 % cut
6. encourage more anxiety
7. didn’t believe so many jobs
►Demand for school places on rise (12.08.09) (2.11)
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
►Funds due for more primary places (12.08.09) (1.39)
1. F - some parents have been left in limbo for months wondering whether their child will get
a suitable place
2. T
3. F – 2000 places short
4. F - The cutting measures when people’s numbers were falling have now being blamed for
the lack of capacity.
5. T
6. F - The government has said that some local authorities have clearly shown a lack of
planning
7. F - where they are most needed
►Michael Gove on Tory education plans (12.08.09) (2.29)
1. most comprehensively betrayed
2. aren’t formed by ideology
3. good discipline is the
4. strong new powers over
5. provided they improve
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6. a high prestige profession
7. rich kids have accessed
8. forbidden from having
9. which actually reflects what
10. head knows your child’s name
►Schools set to get £1bn makeover (12.08.09)(1.59)
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. A
►Promote languages in schools call (12.08.09) (2.25)
1. F – only French, German was axed from the curriculum
2. T
3. F - Geography and History who have a much higher uptake (a number of people who want
to study a particular subject) for quite a small number of children.
4. F- there’s a lot of initial enthusiasm
5. T
6. F – she writes in French, pen-pal writes in English
7. T
►Teachers to be licensed to work (12.08.09) (1.49)
1. set of guarantees for parents
2. accountability and an encouragement
3. school’s performance
4. also be given an overall
5. lump schools together
6. qualify with the equivalent
7. selling their proposals
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8. rehash of
►Council plan to close sixth forms (12.08.09)(1.35)
1. here at Bishop
2. old Sixth Form
3. replacing them with
4. ensure that our young
5. reflecting on
6. that no sixth form
7. improve their career prospects
►School safety 'harming' education (12.08.09) (1.32)
1. health and safety regulations
2. five-page briefing
3. in case they’re
4. an allergic reaction
5. culture was now harming
6. silly guidelines on
7. significant proportion
►Home schools 'should be inspected' (12.08.09) (2.19)
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. C
►Female students 'leaving men behind' (12.08.09) (1.44)
1. F - left male students far behind
2. F – in every ethnic group significantly more women than men gain the best qualifications
3. T
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4. T
5. T
6. F - men may soon be a disadvantaged minority.