Wider World 3 Reading

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READING

Read the article attentively and mark the sentences True or False

Another way to learn: A day in the life of a student at an alternative school

Adam

“I go to a Steiner school. It's quite different to the traditional schools that my friends go to. First of all, our learning is more creative and interactive. We don't sit in class and memorise facts; we get up and do practical activities, which I think are really alternative.

For example, today we had a Biology lesson. As we were learning all about the body, the teacher asked us to make clay (глина) models and draw pictures of different body parts. It was much more fun than just reading information in a book. Also, we did this in a group, so we learnt from each other. Then we took it in turns to give presentations about a subject of our choice. I gave a talk about modern-day allergies (сучасні алергії). I researched (досліджувати) this topic because I think it's really fascinating (захоплюючий).

Anyway, it's great that we have the freedom to do that. And the other positive thing is that there are no tests - we just revise the material in our own time!

We also usually only have one academic subject per week. It's just two or three hours in the morning, then the rest of the day we do gardening, arts and crafts. Today we did singing and dancing - my favourites! One thing that they discourage (перешкоджати) at my school is the computer. We aren't allowed (не дозволяти) to sit in front of a screen for a long time. I don't like this, but I understand the reasons - we can do that at home.

Here the teachers are very different too - they are your friends. They don't just instruct (вчити) you; they help you achieve (досягати) your potential. I love that. I really look forward to (чекаю з нетерпінням) going to school!"