Reading Comperehension Activities
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Sixteen - What now?
You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned - places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art, textiles and much more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and much more.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight away. But be warned - places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.
1 The aim of the article is to…
advise young people about how to get to university.
tell young people about the options available.
advise young people to stay in education.
tell young people about the options available.
advise young people to stay in education.
2 The article advises reader who want a professional career to…
go to university immediately.
stay at the same school for two more years.
go to high school for two more years, then get a degree.
3 St Leopold’s is the best school for…
good exam results.
humanities and sciences.
facilities.
4 You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you…
pay tuition fees.
pass an exam.
study both humanities and sciences.
5 You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you…
pass an exam.
are a boy.
can afford the tuition fees.
6 Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study?
Wyle River Academy
Northacre College
Milldown College
7 Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?
Wyle River Academy
Northacre College
Milldown College
8 Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study?
Wyle River Academy
Northacre College
Milldown College
9 Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for him to study?
Wyle River Academy
Northacre College
Milldown College
10 What is the problem with apprenticeships?
There are few available.
They are expensive.
They don’t give you any qualifications.
Mountain Area forecast
Mountains can be dangerous places. The weather can change from one hour to the next, and from one peak to the next. Always check the weather forecast before you go out.
Brecon Beacons National Park
Tuesday 4 April
There will be mist and fog in the valleys early on, but this will lift in the morning. It will be a dry day with some sunny spells, especially in the north, where it will feel warm. It will remain cloudy in the south and west. Cloud will get thicker in the afternoon, and there will be a chance of rain in the west in the late afternoon.
Visibility
Generally good, but poor in hill fog. May turn poor in the west in the late afternoon.
Hill fog
Some hill fog above 300 metres at first. This will lift, but will remain at 600 metres in the morning, and around the peaks in the afternoon and evening.
Wed 5 April
Weather
A much windier day, and it will feel cold high up, where temperatures will be low. A bright start, with some sunshine and showers, but showers will increase in the afternoon, and there may be some hail and thunder. Snow showers possible above 800m.
Visibility
Generally good, but moderate in showers.
Hill fog
None expected.
Outlook
Thu 6 April
Very windy with gales possible in the north and north east. Cloudy with rain or drizzle and hill fog. Some bright spells later, but showers continuing through the afternoon.
Fri 7 April
Overcast at first with areas of hill fog, and also occasional light rain or drizzle. It will gradually become drier and warmer, but will remain cloudy. Light southeasterly breezes.
Sat 8 April
A bright day, with the best of the sunshine in the east. It will probably turn cloudier with a gentle southeasterly breeze, but should remain warm and dry.
1 The Weather Office gives a forecast for ___ days.
2
4
5
2 The Weather Office gives a detailed forecast for ___ days.
2
3
5
3 Which day will be the driest?
4th April
5th April
6th April
4 Which day will be the windiest?
5th April
6th April
7th April
5 Which day will be the coldest?
4th April
5th April
6th April
6 On which day will the weather gradually improve?
4th April
5th April
6th April
7 On 4th April, where will be sunniest?
the north
the south
the west
8 Which day will be the brightest?
6th April
7th April
8th April
9 Which day will be the wettest?
5th April
6th April
7th April
10 Which day has the least fog?
4th April
5th April
6th April
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