Reading 2 semester

Every summer I go to Brighton. This is a city on the south coast of England. I love this city - there is so much to do there. When the weather is fine, I sunbathe on the beach or go swimming in the sea. Brighton is famous for it's royal Pavilion. This is the place where the Prince of Wales used to live during the summer. Nowadays, you can see a lot of newlyweds taking photos. I also like walking along Brighton Pier and love the seafood they serve there. Last year we stayed in a great hotel. I could sea and lots of boats from my window.

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This summer I want to visit Bath. In History class we learned about the Ancient Romans - they built a lot of bath houses in this city and I think it is going to be fascinating to see them. Our English teacher told us that Jane Austen used to live there, so I would like to see her old house. I am going to travel there with my family by bus. The trains are very expensive, and anyway I prefer travelling by bus because it's more comfortable.

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Before our summer holidays start, we are going on a school tour to Snowdonia National Park. Last year I went there with my parents, but it will be cool to spend a day there with my friends. There are lots of different walking trails there. I hope this year we will climb Mount Snowdon because last year we didn't have time to do this. We are going to have a picnic beside the lake. I also want to see the high cliffs, which I have heard so much about. My classmates want to do some rock climbing, but I don't think our teacher will let them. I should remember to take good walking boots with me so that my feet do not hurt. Last year I forgot them and it was a disaster!

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I am going to visit Edinburgh in August with my older brother. Edinburgh is a capital of Scotland. In August there is always a big arts festival there, and we are going to spend a couple of days there watching all kinds of performances - music, comedy, dance. I am looking forward to walking along the Royal Mile, a very famous street in Edinburgh, where you can see street performers. The people there are friendly. There is a fantastic castle in Edinburgh, too. It's built on a volcano rock. It's on a hill, and it is over 1,000 years old. I really love visiting castles. I have never been to this country, so I can't wait. Maybe I will see some men wearing kilts!

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Primary school lasts for 6 or7 years. When children are 11 years old, they go to secondary school. It is a law that young people have to stay in education until they are 16. In secondary school, pupils study three"core" subjects, or three compulsory subjects, which are English, Maths, Science and Welsh in Wales.

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When children are 12 , they study at secondary school.

When pupils are 16 , they take the GCSE ( General Certificate of Secondary Education) in up to ten subjects. Many children decide to continue education in the so called Sixth Form until they are 18. Then they take school leaving exams called "A levels" - are not compulsory.

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All children finish school when they are 18.

A school day at primary school is quite long. School usually starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3.15 p.m. At firsr, the register is taken. Then all students go to assembly hall to say a prayer and sing together. Classes start at 9.30 a.m. There is one 15- minute break and an hour long break for lunch.

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All children meet before the classes.