Schools Around the World Vocabulary

What does the word lessons mean?

• special tools needed for doing something

• talks or activities used to teach something

• books that can be checked out of a library

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Vocabulary

5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Vocabulary

Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

• do time

• make chores

• do chores

• make time

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

What does the word 'curriculum' mean?

• A) A list of students in a class

• B) A schedule of school events

• C) A set of courses offered by a school

• D) A type of school building

Which word best completes the sentence: The teacher asked the students to ______ their homework before class.

• A) complete

• B) compete

• C) compile

• D) complain

What is the main idea of a 'field trip'?

• A) A trip to a local field

• B) An educational visit to a place outside school

• C) A journey to another country

• D) A sports event at school