Reading Comprehension Task 'Education of Ukraine'

EDUCATION IN UKRAINE

Education in Ukraine plays a crucial role in shaping the future generation of the country. From primary schools to higher education institutions, the Ukrainian education system focuses on providing students with a well-rounded and comprehensive learning experience. In this article, we will delve into the different types of schools in Ukraine, core subjects, levels of schooling, and the skills students acquire at each stage of their education.

       Types of Schools in Ukraine

1. Preschool Education: Children in Ukraine start their education journey in preschools, which are designed to provide early childhood education and care.

2. Primary Schools: Primary education in Ukraine typically starts at the age of six and lasts for four years. Children learn the basics of reading, writing, mathematics, and other subjects.

3. Secondary Schools: Secondary education in Ukraine is divided into two levels - lower secondary (grades 5-9) and upper secondary (grades 10-12). Students receive a more in-depth education and are introduced to a wider range of subjects.

         Core Subjects

- Ukrainian Language and Literature

- Mathematics

- Science

- History

- Foreign Languages

- Physical Education

- Arts and Music

         Levels of School

   1. Elementary School (Grades 1-4)**: In elementary school, students learn basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as develop their social and emotional skills.

    2. Middle School (Grades 5-8)**: Middle school focuses on building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in elementary school and introducing more complex subjects.

   3. High School (Grades 9-12): High school students prepare for their future careers or higher education by taking more specialized courses and participating in extracurricular activities.

     Skills Students Receive at Each Level

- 8th Graders: At this stage, students are equipped with a solid foundation in core subjects and begin to explore more advanced topics. They develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that will serve them well in their future academic and professional endeavors.

In conclusion, education in Ukraine is a dynamic and evolving system that aims to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience. From preschool to higher education, Ukrainian schools equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the increasingly competitive global landscape. By focusing on the core subjects and levels of schooling, students in Ukraine have the opportunity to develop a well-rounded education that prepares them for the challenges of the future.

 

TASK 1 FILL IN THE GAPS ACCORDING TO THE TEXT

The words to fill in:

 

two, specialized courses, crucial role, preschools, well-rounded and comprehensive learning, primary, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, six, for four years, succeed in the increasingly competitive, foundation, more in-depth education, develop a well-rounded education, complex subjects, basic literacy and numeracy, early childhood, building upon, comprehensive learning, their future

 

Education in Ukraine

 

Education in Ukraine plays a _______________(1) in shaping the future generation of the country. From _______________(2) schools to higher education institutions, the Ukrainian education system focuses on providing students with a _______________(3) experience. In this article, we will delve into the different types of schools in Ukraine, core subjects, levels of schooling, and the skills students acquire at each stage of their education.

   Types of Schools in Ukraine

1. Preschool Education: Children in Ukraine start their education journey in _______________(4), which are designed to provide _______________(5) education and care.

2. Primary Schools: Primary education in Ukraine typically starts at the age of _______________(6) and lasts _______________(7). Children learn the basics of reading, writing, mathematics, and other subjects.

3. Secondary Schools: Secondary education in Ukraine is divided into _______________(8) levels - lower secondary (grades 5-9) and upper secondary (grades 10-12). Students receive a _______________(9) and are introduced to a wider range of subjects.

        Core Subjects

- Ukrainian Language and Literature

- Mathematics

- Science

- History

- Foreign Languages

- Physical Education

- Arts and Music

          Levels of School

1. Elementary School (Grades 1-4): In elementary school, students learn _______________(10) skills, as well as develop their social and emotional skills.

2. Middle School (Grades 5-8): Middle school focuses on _______________(11) the foundational knowledge acquired in elementary school and introducing more _______________(12).

3. High School (Grades 9-12): High school students prepare for _______________(13) careers or higher education by taking more _______________(14) and participating in extracurricular activities.

       Skills Students Receive at Each Level

- 8th Graders: At this stage, students are equipped with a solid _______________(15) in core subjects and begin to explore more advanced topics. They develop _______________(16) skills that will serve them well in their future academic and professional endeavors.

In conclusion, education in Ukraine is a dynamic and evolving system that aims to provide students with a _______________(17) experience. From preschool to higher education, Ukrainian schools equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to _______________(18) global landscape. By focusing on the core subjects and levels of schooling, students in Ukraine have the opportunity to _______________(19) that prepares them for the challenges of the future.

 

TASK2 Are the Statements true or false?

 

1. Preschool education in Ukraine is optional for children. 

2. Primary school in Ukraine lasts for six years. 

3. Ukrainian students learn both arts and physical education as core subjects. 

4. Middle school in Ukraine includes grades 5 through 8. 

5. High school students in Ukraine focus only on academic subjects. 

6. Eighth graders in Ukraine develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

7. The education system in Ukraine is static and unchanging. 

 

TASK 3 Match These Words to Their Definitions

Definitions:

a. a period of time lasting four complete years.

b. the time in a person's life when they are very young, usually from birth to around eight years old.

c. to do well in situations where there is a lot of rivalry or challenge.

d. the number that comes after five and before seven.

e. topics that are difficult to understand because they have many parts or details.

f. classes focused on specific subjects or skills rather than general education.

g. the number that follows one and precedes three.

h. learning that goes into greater detail about a subject.

i. a thorough understanding of a topic that covers all necessary aspects.

j. the main or most important thing among others.

k. important skills that help people analyze information, find solutions, and share ideas effectively.

l. adding new knowledge or skills on top of what you already know.

m. the base or starting point that supports further development or learning.

n. the time that will come after now, which involves what happens to someone later in life.

o. an important part that something plays in a situation or process.

p. the fundamental skills of reading, writing, and basic math.

q. educational programs for young children before they start kindergarten.

 

Words:

1. their future

2. building upon

3. succeed in the increasingly competitive

4. critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication

5. two

6. preschools

7. foundation

8. six

9. crucial role

10. primary

11. basic literacy and numeracy

12. early childhood

13. specialized courses

14. more in-depth education

15. for four years

16. comprehensive learning

17. complex subjects