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TRUANCY
(07:45)
You are going to listen to the radio interview about problems of truancy. Before you listen, discuss the following using you topical vocabulary.
1. In your opinion what are the reasons students stay outside schools/universities? Think about: boredom - influence of friends - problems at school - family problems.
2. What problems can truancy cause a student?
Now listen and choose the correct answer.
1. Dr. Greenway implies that some children who play truant
A do so in order to earn money
B behave badly in public
C are never punished
2. Why do some parents take their children on holiday during term time?
A Because it’s peak season
B To spend time together as a family
C To save money
3. Why is it difficult for schools to convince students to attend regularly?
A Parents set a bad example for them.
B There is no good reason to attend.
C Some teachers behave irresponsibly.
4. How has the government reacted to truancy?
A They have been trying to stop it for years.
B They are only just beginning to help.
C They think it’s too late to do anything.
5. Why are the government having talks with travel agents?
A To convince them to offer parents cheap holidays.
B To make sure that children don’t play truant.
C To get help from them in combating truancy.
6. What are the aims of ‘behavior improvement projects’?
A To teach parents to be more responsible
B To teach students the lessons they have missed
C To teach students to take schools more seriously
7. What does Dr. Greenway say about a law against truancy?
A The law is not strict enough
B Parents are not often prosecuted.
C Many parents face criminal charges.
Listen again and find the words and expressions that mean the following.
Регулярные прогулы занятий; разрешено (санкционировано) школой; болтаться, слоняться по округе; регулярное посещение, пренебрегать обязанностями (не выполнять их).
Discussion.
Which of the following things do you think would be most effective in combating truancy? Rank them, then discuss it with the rest students. Think not only about schools but universities and colleges as well. Why do you personally play/do not play truant?
· more interesting lessons
· police involvement
· more responsible parenting
· strict punishment
· teaching students to respect school/university
U3A
(03:03)
1. Listen to a radio programme about a university. How is it different from other universities?
2. Divide the class into two groups – students A and students B. Listen again and answer the questions below accordingly.
Student A:
1. How many branches around the world does the U3A have?
2. What does the study coordinator do?
3. Give one reason why old people want to study.
4. What did the Prague branch do last year?
5. How do the U3A students in Valencia study?
Student B:
1. How many students does the U3A have in the UK?
2. Name one of the more academic courses offered.
3. Give one reason why old people want to study.
4. What did the Cape Town branch do last year?
5. What do the U3A students in Montreal do as well as study?
3. How do you like the idea of such a university? Do you agree that ‘it’s never late to learn’?
4. Have you ever heard of similar establishments in Russia? Do you think many old people in Russia would like to have an opportunity to study further? Why/Why not?
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