Exercises. I. Decide whether the following sentences are true or false:

I. Decide whether the following sentences are true or false:

1. Among the first settlers there was an unusual low proportion of educated men.

2. The American system of education differs from the systems of other countries.

3. The majority of American children attend grammar schools.

4. Education is compulsory from the age of ten.

5. The high school prepares young people to work.

6. An important part of high school life is extra-curricular activities.

7. There is a national system of high education in the USA.

8. Alternative schools were started by parents, religious organizations and other private groups.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the difference between public and private schools?

2. What is an important part of high school life?

3. Is there a national system of higher education in the USA?

4. Do handicapped children attend the same schools that anyone else?

5. Who started alternative schools in the USA?

III. Complete the following sentences with missing words:

1. Americans have shown a great concern for…

2. Some graduates of Cambridge founded …

3. Education is compulsory for every child from …

4. The junior high school is a sort of …

5. There are separate institutions ranging from…

6. Handicapped children attend…

7. Alternative schools help …