Page 93 - Grasp English B2 (Student Book)

Academics 7

Listening and Language Skills

A. Discuss with a partner.
1. Why do some students change schools once the year has started?
2. Have you ever started a new school and not known anybody?

3. What can schools do to make new students feel welcome?

B. Read the following scenario and do the activity with
a partner.

Your teacher has asked you to prepare an information
pack for students starting during the school year. What
information would you give them about each of these
things? How important do you think it is for a new
student to know about each one of the following?
a. the school layout and facilities

b. the timetable
c. extra-curricular activities
d. where to buy and eat food on-site
e. getting to and from school
f. who to talk to if you need support

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