The first of September is the first day of school. It is a happy day for all schoolchildren and their parents. It is especially a great holiday for those boys and girls who are beginning to go to school. Let’s go out and see what people are doing in the streets this morning. There are a lot of schoolchildren in the streets. They are going to school. Boys and girls are carrying schoolbags, many of them have flowers in their hands. Senior pupils are going to school by themselves, but small children are going with their parents at their side. There are pupils in the schoolyard. They are not playing games this morning. They are speaking about the summer holidays, about their new teachers and what is new at school. Music is playing and soon a meeting begins. The pupils, their parents and other people who are present listen to the director’s speech. Then a small girl with flowers is ringing the bell. The pupils are going to their classrooms and school year is beginning.
For many children in Ukraine, the ninth form means the end of their school education (educate). Such children made a… (decision (decide) either to go college and…continue (continuation) their studies or to acquire a…profession (professional). Those who stay at school will have a…typical (type)timetable which includes basic subjects such as Ukrainian, Maths, Science, History and some… optional(option) subjects, which correspond to pupils'. (interests(interesting). Besides, schools offer a range of after-school…activities (active) like choir, drama and trips to…wonder (wonder) places. Ninth formers are expected to make progress… (progressive) in many subjects and to make their…choices (choose) for the future.
