Britain
All state schools in Britain are free.
Education is compulsory from 5 till 16 years.
Children start primary school at 5.
At 11 pupils go to secondary schools.
At 16 pupils take a national exam called «G.C.S.E.» (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and then they can leave school if they wish.
Then they go to a college or university.
Russia
All state schools in Russia are free.
Children start going to school at 6 or 7. They study till 9th form.
After 9th form pupils have to sit for examinations.
They can go to the 10th grade of a general school or go to professional school.
After school pupils go to colleges and universities.
Hello, David,
I have a lot of hobbies. I like reading. I like detective stories. I like listening to music - rap. Music and book help me to relax and forget all problems. I like going to the cinema with my friends. It is fun. I like playing computer games. it is interesting. I like basketball - playing and watching. I also like football. Especially I like to play football. Unfortunately I have not much free time.
Do you have a lot of friends? Do you like football? What is your favorite team?
Sorry. I have to go.
Bye!