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Hi Jerry,

How are you? Glad to see you again!

You know, I’d like to ask you some questions concerning the system of education in Great Britain. You may ask me why I am so interested in such questions. Well, there’s a possibility that after finishing school I’ll go to England to have further education.

My English friend told me that all children in Great Britain have 11 years of compulsory education. At the age of five all children go to primary school and stay there until they are eleven. At the age of eleven pupil’s progress is measured in each subject. Pupils are streamed according to their ability to study in A,B,C and D streams. To receive a secondary education most children go to secondary school. The vast majority of schools teach boys and girls together. The Curriculum consists of English , Maths, Music, Art, PE, Science, History , Geography, Computer Technology, Foreign Languages. Young people leave school at the age of sixteen after taking GCSE(general certificate of secondary education) exams. But a lot of pupils choose to stay on at school after GCSE. They usually study for two years more in the so-called the sixth class. They choose two or three subjects and prepare them for advanced level exam. The ‘A’ level exam is taken at the age of 18 , and is the main requirement for entry to university education and to many forms of professional training.

All Britain’s universities enjoy academic freedom. They appoint their staff and decide what and how to teach. First degree courses usually last for three or four years. Over 90% of students of first degree receive grants covering tuition fees and accommodations .

Foreign students are also welcome but they have to pay for their tuition.

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

There are certain laws of health which deserve particular attention , and they are so simple that even a child can learn them.

Most essential to our body is wholesome food. But one should be moderate in eating, and try to avoid surfeiting. In addition, slowly eating is advisable.

We need a certain amount of exercises. All sorts of physical are very helpful to make our bodies strong and keep us mentally well. It is most essential for the young and elderly people to do morning exercises , with the windows wide open or in the open air. If you want to keep yourself fit you are to go in for sport and games.

In conclusion, we must always remember that moderate eating, and regularity in physical exercises , reasonable hours of work and study, recreation and rest, cleanliness and many other essentials lay the foundation for good health and long life.

Thank you for your attention.