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Compared to the United States, fewer people go on to (1) education in Britain, and there is more emphasis on segregating pupils at the (2) levels on the basis of (3) . National tests at the ages of 7, 11, and 14 (4)
students’ progress. Schools must provide religious educa¬tion for all pupils, although parents can withdraw their children from it. (5) school begins at age 5 in Great Britain. In addition, about half of 3- and 4-year-olds are (6)in specialized nursery, schools or in nursery classes at (7) schools.
In Britain, the term form is used to designate (8); old boys and old girls refer to people who have graduated from a school. (9) schools or independent schools are called public schools, a term that means just the opposite in the United States. What are called public schools in the United States are called stole schools in Britain. Grammar schools are university (10) schools, most of which have been replaced by (11) schools catering to students of all aca-demic abilities. Secondary modem schools provide (12) education rather than preparation for university entrance.
At the age of 16, prior to leaving school, students are (13) in various subjects to earn a General Certificate f of Secondary Education (GCSE). If they wish to go on to l higher education at a university, they (14) Advanced Level examinations, commonly known as “A” Levels. About a third of British students (15) school as soon; as possible after turning 16, usually taking lower-level jobsj in the workforce. Those who stay in school past the age of 16 may pursue (16)further education or higher education. Further education is (17) vocational students may also stay in school until age 18 to (18) for higher education.