Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 12 - Communication 2 for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

Read and listen to the article about unusual school subjects. Underline one or two sentences in each paragraph to highlight the topic. Then share your choices with a classmate to see if they match

Answer

Sample answer

  • Beekeeping lessons in Russia, folk dance lessons in Armenia, surf lessons in Australia or beauty and nail technology in South Africa are just some of these experimental classes from around the world.
  • The Japanese Ministry of Education has recently decided to introduce nature observation lessons into the school curriculum.
  • It is a different way to teach science and biology which shows that it doesn't have to be boring!
  • In some schools in Germany, students attend special classes - happiness lessons - to learn how to reduce stress and relax.
  • A few of the students have then to illustrate their 'happiness project' to the rest of the class.
  • Through these unusual lessons, schools are showing awareness that educational programmes must keep up to date.