The key answer of exercise 1
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 1 - Presentation for the textbook My Voice A2/B1 with authors Bob Hastings, Stuart McKinlay, Catrin Elen Morris, Jane Bowie, Rod Fricker from Pearson Longman
Question
Go online and find our about the school week in Japan, China, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. Share your findings with the class.
Answer
Japan
- School Week: Monday to Friday
- School Hours: Typically from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Breaks: There are short breaks between classes and a longer lunch break. Many schools also have a short recess in the afternoon.
- Additional Notes: Some schools have Saturday classes, especially for high school students preparing for entrance exams. School years start in April and end in March, with summer and winter vacations.
China
- School Week: Monday to Friday (some schools may have Saturday classes)
- School Hours: Generally from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or later
- Breaks: Students usually have a morning break and a lunch break. There is often an afternoon break, especially in primary schools.
- Additional Notes: The school year runs from September to June. High school students, particularly those preparing for the Gaokao (college entrance exam), may have additional study sessions on weekends.
Spain
- School Week: Monday to Friday
- School Hours: Typically from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and then from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Breaks: There is a long lunch break, usually from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
- Additional Notes: The school year starts in September and ends in June. Spanish schools have a summer break in July and August, and students may also have a shorter winter and spring break.
United Arab Emirates
- School Week: Sunday to Thursday
- School Hours: Generally from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM or later
- Breaks: Schools usually have a mid-morning break and a lunch break.
- Additional Notes: The school year runs from September to June. The UAE follows the Western-style academic calendar, with breaks for summer, winter, and spring.
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