Education – Secondary Education

Listen and choose the correct answer

1. What does the man say in answer to the first question?
   1. He knew exactly what career he wanted when he was 15
   2. At the age of 15 students do not take their studies seriously enough
   3. 15 is too young to decide on the kind of career you want to have
2. According to the man, we have to
   1. adjust what we teach to the changing demands of the job market
   2. move away from today’s focus on skills for the job market
   3. make our young people as competitive as possible
3. What should we be teaching in secondary schools, according to the man?
   1. skills that professionals need
   2. theoretical and practical knowledge
   3. mainly academic subjects
4. As a teacher, the man would like students to
   1. encourage each other to work towards their goals
   2. be able to think for themselves and change when necessary
   3. spend more time studying basic skills
5. What does the man say about Ukraine?
   1. Students would benefit from starting work at a younger age
   2. We need to send fewer students into higher education
   3. It is important to make sure students study relevant skills