Most people think that girls are better students than boys. In England, girls score higher marks in tests in most subjects and at most ages. A similar situation exists in the USA and many other countries.
However, two American teachers, William Draves and Julie Coates, believe that it is not the boys who are the problem, but the school. Their book, “Nine shift: Work, life, and education in the 21 st century explains that in fact boys are better prepared for the future. Boys are more interested in computers and the internet. They like taking risks, and thinking about ways of making money and teamwork – things that are important for success at work.
The problem is that schools punish boys for this behavior because they are bad at listening and following instructions.
1. The head of our company does not believe that our main competitors willsignificantly reduce their prices. 2. Last year our factory's productivity fell. 3. My partner's company plans to begin several new projects. 4. In 2003, the turnover of our company has increased by nearly 8%. 5. The directors of our companies signed a contract yesterday. 6. I'm going to arrange a meeting with important clients on Tuesday.7. Our corporation is going to open new departments.8. Now the company is trying to improve the quality of their products.9. Our largest branch is located in Germany.10. I work in accounting.
1. Her sister studies at school.
Does her sister study at school?
Her sister doesn`t study at school.
2. We always meet him on Mondays.
Do we always meet him on Mondays?
We always don`t meet him on Mondays.
3. He is a doctor.
Is he a doctor?
He isn`t a doctor.