state school
noun/steɪt skuːl/
devlet okuluIn my country, most children attend a state school for free.
+ attend a state school
THEME 9Lise HazırlıkB133 ders saati
School Life & Education
Different types of schools in the world · Extracurricular activities at school · Dealing with school anxiety
Başlamadan önce
What Will I Learn?
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Bu temada neyi öğreneceğini oku.
- Aşağıdaki 8 adımı sırayla takip et; üstteki sekmelerden de geçebilirsin.
- Her adımın sonunda “Bu adımı tamamladım”a bas.
- İlerlemen bu tarayıcıda saklanır; hesap gerekmez.
In Theme 9, you will explore School Life & Education: the different types of schools around the world, the clubs and activities you can join outside lessons, and how to deal with school anxiety before a big test or performance. You will learn to describe schools, rules and events with the passive voice in the present and the past.
Konular
- Different types of schools in the world
- Extracurricular activities at school
- Dealing with school anxiety
Dil yapıları
- Passive voice: present tenses
- Passive voice: past tenses
Anlayabileceğim
- A text about different types of schools around the world
- A text about a student's experience of joining a drama club
- A conversation about choosing between two schools
- A conversation between two students backstage before a school show
Söyleyebileceğim
- Talk about different types of schools and which one you would choose
- Talk about extracurricular activities and clubs at your school
- Reassure a classmate who feels anxious about a test or performance
- Perform a short scene about school life for the class
Yazabileceğim
- A short paragraph comparing two types of schools
- A short scene for a school life drama play
Çalışma yolu
Adım 1 / 8
Vocabulary
30 hedef kelime
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Her kartta kelimeyi oku, hoparlör düğmesiyle dinle.
- Örnek cümleyi yüksek sesle tekrar et.
- “Anlamları gizle” ile kendini test et; anlamı görmek için üstüne dokun.
- Bilmediğin kelimeleri defterine yaz.
private school
noun/ˈpraɪvət skuːl/
özel okulHer parents pay high fees for her to go to a private school.
+ go to a private school
boarding school
noun/ˈbɔːdɪŋ skuːl/
yatılı okulStudents live at a boarding school during the term.
+ live at a boarding school
vocational school
noun/voʊˈkeɪʃənl skuːl/
meslek okuluA vocational school trains students for a specific job.
+ attend a vocational school
homeschooling
noun/ˈhoʊmskuːlɪŋ/
evde eğitimSome families choose homeschooling instead of sending their children to a regular school.
+ choose homeschooling
tuition fee
noun/tjuˈɪʃn fiː/
okul ücretiThe tuition fee at this private school is paid every term.
+ pay a tuition fee
curriculum
noun/kəˈrɪkjələm/
müfredatThe curriculum at this school includes three foreign languages.
+ follow a curriculum
extracurricular activity
noun/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələ(r) ækˈtɪvəti/
ders dışı etkinlikChess club is a popular extracurricular activity at our school.
+ an extracurricular activity
join a club
phrase/dʒɔɪn ə klʌb/
bir kulübe katılmakI decided to join a club to make new friends.
+ join a club
debate team
noun/dɪˈbeɪt tiːm/
münazara takımıOur debate team practises every Tuesday after school.
+ be on the debate team
rehearsal
noun/rɪˈhɜːsl/
provaThe drama club has a rehearsal every Wednesday.
+ have a rehearsal
compete
verb/kəmˈpiːt/
yarışmakOur school team will compete in the regional football competition.
+ compete in a competition
volunteer
verb/ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/
gönüllü olmakMany students volunteer to help at the school's charity event.
+ volunteer to do something
talent
noun/ˈtælənt/
yetenekThe talent show lets students show their musical or acting talent.
+ have a talent for
anxious
adjective/ˈæŋkʃəs/
kaygılıSome students feel anxious before a big exam or performance.
+ feel anxious about
overwhelmed
adjective/ˌoʊvəˈwelmd/
bunalmışWith so much homework this week, I sometimes feel overwhelmed.
+ feel overwhelmed by
cope with
phrasal verb/koʊp wɪð/
başa çıkmakIt helps to talk to someone when you cope with stress at school.
+ cope with stress
support system
noun/səˈpɔːt ˈsɪstəm/
destek sistemiFriends and teachers are an important support system for students.
+ have a support system
peer pressure
noun/pɪə(r) ˈpreʃə(r)/
akran baskısıPeer pressure can make students feel they must join every club.
+ feel peer pressure
reassure
verb/ˌriːəˈʃʊə(r)/
güven vermek, rahatlatmakThe teacher tried to reassure the nervous students before the show.
+ reassure somebody
audition
noun/ɔːˈdɪʃn/
seçme sınavı, audisyonAuditions for the drama club were held in October, and every student was invited to try out.
+ hold an audition
confident
adjective/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
kendinden eminBy the night of the show, Deniz felt like a confident performer instead of a nervous beginner.
+ a confident performer
courage
noun/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/
cesaretIt took a lot of courage for Deniz to walk on stage for the first time.
+ find the courage to do something
costume
noun/ˈkɒstjuːm/
kostümThe costumes for the school play were made by students in the art class.
+ design a costume
found
verb/faʊnd/
kurmak (okul vb.)This school was founded almost a hundred years ago, long before the new hall was added.
+ found a school
majority
noun/məˈdʒɒrəti/
çoğunlukIn most countries, the majority of students attend a state school rather than a private one.
+ the majority of students
nervous
adjective/ˈnɜːvəs/
gergin, endişeliAslı felt nervous backstage because she was afraid of forgetting her lines.
+ feel nervous about something
renovate
verb/ˈrenəveɪt/
yenilemek, tadilat yapmakThe old gym is being renovated this term, so PE lessons are held outside.
+ renovate a building
backstage
adverb/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
sahne arkasındaThe two friends were talking backstage before the school performance began.
+ wait backstage
facility
noun/fəˈsɪləti/
tesis, imkânSome private schools offer special facilities, like a swimming pool or a theatre.
+ special facilities
Adım 2 / 8
Play
Kelimeleri oyunla pekiştir.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Bir oyun seç ve Başla’ya bas.
- Her cevaptan sonra hemen doğru/yanlış görürsün.
- Sonunda tekrar etmen gereken kelimeler listelenir.
- %70 ve üzeri alınca bu adım tamamlanır.
Öğretmenler: her oyunun sınıfta oynanacak kart sürümü öğretmen sayfasında.
Adım 3 / 8
Grammar
Kuralı ezberleme; örneklerden kendin keşfet.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Notice: Örnek cümlelerdeki renkli kısımlara bak.
- Discover: Kuralı tamamla, ipuçlarıyla cümle kur, sonra kendi cümlelerini yaz.
- Rule ve Form tablosunu oku; sık yapılan hatalara dikkat et.
- Practice: Soruları cevapla, “Kontrol et”e bas.
Passive Voice: Present Tenses
1 · Notice
- English is taught in almost every school around the world.
- New subjects are being added to the curriculum this year.
- Students' progress is checked every term.
- A new drama club is being organised by Year 10 students.
In each sentence, who or what does the action, and who or what receives it? What form of 'be' is used before the main verb?
2 · Discover
A Complete the rule
Look at the Notice sentences again. Complete the rule with the words in the box.
is/are + past participleis/are being + past participlebythe object
Well done! You found the rule yourself. Now let's use it.
B Build sentences
Change these active sentences about school into the passive. Look at the example first.
- Teachers teach English (present simple)
✓ English is taught by teachers.
- The school organises a talent show (present simple)
Model answer
A talent show is organised by the school.
- Students check their results online (present simple)
Model answer
Results are checked online.
- The council is building a new sports hall (present continuous)
Model answer
A new sports hall is being built by the council.
- The teachers are marking the exams (present continuous)
Model answer
The exams are being marked by the teachers.
- Nobody uses the old gym (present simple, negative)
Model answer
The old gym isn't used by anybody.
C Your turn
Write three passive sentences about your own school in the present tense: one about something that is done every day, one about something that is being organised this term, and one about a rule.
At my school, ... is/are ... every day.This term, ... is/are being organised.... is/are required at my school.
Rule
Present Simple Passive is formed with is/are + past participle and is used for routines, rules and general facts, especially when who does the action is not important. Present Continuous Passive is formed with is/are being + past participle and describes an action happening now or around now.
TRPresent Simple Passive: is/are + fiilin 3. hali (past participle) ile yapılır; düzenli olarak yapılan işler, kurallar ve genel gerçekler için kullanılır, özellikle işi kimin yaptığı önemli değilse. Present Continuous Passive: is/are being + past participle ile yapılır; şu an ya da bu günlerde devam eden bir işlem anlatılır.
When?
We use the present passive when what is done matters more than who does it — for example, school rules, timetables and ongoing school projects.
TRKim yaptığından çok neyin yapıldığı önemliyse (örneğin okul kuralları, ders programları, devam eden projeler) present passive kullanılır.
3 · Form
Positive
- English is taught in almost every school.
- A new club is being organised this term.
Negative
- Phones aren't allowed in the exam hall.
- The results aren't being announced yet.
Question
- Is homework checked every week?
- Is the new hall being built this year?
Short answers
- Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
- Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
Mistakes
- English is teach in our school.English is taught in our school.
Use the past participle after is/are, not the base verb.
TRPassive'de fiilin 3. hali (past participle) kullanılır, yalın hali değil.
- A new club is organise this term.A new club is being organised this term.
Use is/are being + past participle for an action happening around now.
TRŞu an devam eden bir işlem için is/are being + past participle kullanılır.
Compare
Active: 'Teachers teach English.' (odak, eylemi yapan kişide) — Passive: 'English is taught by teachers.' (odak, eylemin kendisinde ya da sonucunda). Kim yaptığı önemli değilse, 'by' kısmı genellikle cümleden çıkarılır.
4 · Practice
Challenge
Passive Voice: Past Tenses
1 · Notice
- The old school building was built in 1950.
- The new drama club was started by two Year 12 students last year.
- When we arrived, the stage was being decorated for the show.
- All the roles in the play were given out before the summer holiday.
Which sentences describe a finished action in the past? Which one describes an action that was in progress at a certain past moment?
2 · Discover
A Complete the rule
Look at the Notice sentences again. Complete the rule with the words in the box.
was/were + past participlewas/were being + past participleat that momenta finished action
Well done! You found the rule yourself. Now let's use it.
B Build sentences
Change these active sentences about school history and events into the passive. Look at the example first.
- Builders built the school in 1950 (past simple)
✓ The school was built in 1950.
- Two students started the debate team last year (past simple)
Model answer
The debate team was started by two students last year.
- The teachers were decorating the hall when we arrived (past continuous)
Model answer
The hall was being decorated when we arrived.
- The head teacher gave out the roles before the holiday (past simple)
Model answer
The roles were given out before the holiday.
- Somebody was filming the rehearsal at 4 pm (past continuous)
Model answer
The rehearsal was being filmed at 4 pm.
C Your turn
Write two passive sentences about the history of your school or a school event: one with the past simple passive and one with the past continuous passive.
Our school ... was/were ... in ...When I arrived, ... was/were being ...
Rule
Past Simple Passive is formed with was/were + past participle and describes a completed action in the past. Past Continuous Passive is formed with was/were being + past participle and describes an action in progress at a specific past moment.
TRPast Simple Passive: was/were + fiilin 3. hali ile yapılır ve geçmişte tamamlanmış bir eylemi anlatır. Past Continuous Passive: was/were being + past participle ile yapılır ve geçmişte belirli bir anda devam eden bir eylemi anlatır.
When?
We use these to talk about a school's history, a past event, or something that was happening at a certain moment in the past.
TROkulun tarihini, geçmişte olan bir etkinliği ya da bir olayın belirli bir anında devam eden bir işi anlatırken kullanılır.
3 · Form
Positive
- The school was built in 1950.
- The hall was being decorated when we arrived.
Negative
- The play wasn't finished on time.
- The costumes weren't being made yet.
Question
- Was the debate team started last year?
- Were the roles being given out on Monday?
Short answers
- Yes, it was. / No, it wasn't.
- Yes, they were. / No, they weren't.
Mistakes
- The school was build in 1950.The school was built in 1950.
Use the past participle (built), not the base form (build).
TRPassive'de fiilin 3. hali kullanılır, yalın hali değil.
- The hall decorated when we arrived.The hall was being decorated when we arrived.
Don't drop was/were: use was/were being + past participle for a past action in progress.
TRGeçmişte belirli bir anda devam eden eylem için was/were being kullanılır, 'be' atlanamaz.
Compare
Past Simple Passive tamamlanmış bir eylemi ('The roles were given out.'), Past Continuous Passive ise geçmişte belirli bir anda devam eden bir eylemi ('The hall was being decorated when we arrived.') anlatır.
4 · Practice
Challenge
Adım 4 / 8
Reading
Özgün metin ve anlama soruları.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Before: Başlığa bakıp tahmin et.
- Metni önce hızlıca, sonra dikkatle oku.
- While: Soruları cevapla ve kontrol et.
- After: Konuşma sorularını düşün ya da yaz.
1 Before reading
- Look at the title. What different types of schools can you think of?
- Guess: which type of school do you think most children in the world attend?
Schools Around the World
All over the world, children go to many different types of schools. In most countries, primary and secondary education is provided by the state, so state schools are attended by the majority of students. Tuition fees aren't usually charged, because state education is paid for by the government.
In some countries, private schools are also popular. Higher fees are paid by families for smaller classes, extra subjects, or special facilities like a swimming pool or a theatre. A different curriculum is sometimes followed by private schools, although the basic subjects are similar to those in state schools.
Boarding schools are another option. Students live at a boarding school during the term, and their daily routine — meals, homework and free time — is organised by the school itself. Boarding schools are chosen by some families because they are far from a good local school, or because they want their child to become more independent.
Not every student studies in a traditional classroom. Practical skills for a future job, like cooking, mechanics or nursing, are taught at vocational schools. A small number of families choose homeschooling instead, where children are taught at home, often by a parent, and lessons are planned around the family's own timetable.
Whichever type of school is chosen, the goal is the same everywhere: to help young people learn, grow and prepare for their future.
228 kelime · yaklaşık 2 dk
2 While reading
3 After reading
- Which type of school would you choose for yourself? Why?
- Compare your own school with one type of school from the text. Find one similarity and one difference.
1 Before reading
- What extracurricular activities does your school offer?
- Guess: how can joining a club help a student who feels anxious?
Clubs, Competitions and Confidence
Extracurricular activities are offered by almost every school, from sports teams to the debate team, drama club and music groups. These activities aren't just for fun — they help students develop new skills and make friends outside the classroom.
Last year, our school's drama club decided to compete in a regional festival. Auditions were held in October, and roles were given to students with different levels of experience. Even students who had never acted before were encouraged to join.
For many students, joining a new club can feel a little scary. Deniz, a Year 11 student, admits that she felt anxious before her first rehearsal. 'I was worried I wasn't talented enough,' she says. 'But the other students were really supportive, and I was reassured by our drama teacher.'
Feeling overwhelmed before a performance is completely normal. Experts say that a strong support system — friends, teachers and family — helps students cope with this kind of stress. Talking about your feelings, instead of hiding them, usually makes the nerves easier to manage.
By the night of the show, Deniz's nerves were forgotten. 'Once the curtain went up,' she laughs, 'I just enjoyed every minute.' Her story shows that a little courage — and the right support — can turn an anxious beginner into a confident performer.
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2 While reading
3 After reading
- Have you ever felt nervous before trying something new at school? What helped you?
- Write two sentences of advice for a classmate who feels anxious about performing.
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Listening
Dinle, anla, transkriptle kontrol et.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Before: Ne duyacağını tahmin et.
- Kaydı dinle; transkripti kapalı tut.
- Soruları cevapla, kontrol et.
- Son olarak transkriptle kontrol et ve tekrar dinle.
Choosing the Right School
1 Before listening
- You will hear a conversation between two friends about school options.
- Predict: what questions might someone ask when choosing between two schools?
0:00
2 While listening
Transkripti göster
EgeHey, I heard your family is thinking about a different school for you next year.
MinaYeah, we're deciding between our local state school and a private school in the city.
EgeWhat's the difference, really?
MinaWell, at the private school, smaller classes are offered, and more extracurricular activities are organised — like a debate team and a drama club.
EgeThat sounds great, but isn't a high tuition fee charged every term?
MinaYes, it is. My parents are still checking if it's worth it.
EgeWhat about the curriculum? Is it very different?
MinaNot really — the basic subjects are similar, but more languages are taught there.
3 After listening
- Would you prefer a state school or a private school? Why?
- Write one sentence about what is offered at your own school.
Nerves Before the Show
1 Before listening
- You will hear two students talking backstage before a school performance.
- Predict: what might a nervous performer say before going on stage?
0:00
2 While listening
Transkripti göster
AslıMy hands are shaking. What if I forget my lines?
KeremDon't worry, the script was rehearsed by all of us so many times this week — you know it!
AslıI know, but I still feel really anxious.
KeremThat's normal. Everyone feels a bit overwhelmed before a show. Just breathe.
AslıThanks. It helps that we have such a good support system in this group.
KeremExactly. Remember, the costumes were made by our classmates, and the set was designed by our art teacher — everyone helped.
AslıYou're right. I shouldn't let peer pressure make me feel I have to be perfect.
KeremJust enjoy it. You've got this!
3 After listening
- What do you do to feel calmer before a test or a performance?
- Write one sentence of advice you would give Aslı.
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Use English
Öğrendiklerini konuşarak ve yazarak kullan.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Useful language kutusundaki kalıpları oku.
- Konuşma görevini bir arkadaşınla yap ya da kendini kaydet.
- Yazma planını izleyerek taslağını yaz.
- Kontrol listesi ile yazını gözden geçir.
Find Someone Who… School & Clubs Survey
Walk around the class and ask questions with the target grammar and vocabulary to find classmates who match each sentence about schools and extracurricular activities. Write their name next to the sentence.
Useful language
Is homework checked every day at your school?Do you go to any extracurricular activities?Have you ever felt anxious before a performance or exam?Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Adımlar
- Look at your worksheet: 6 sentences about schools and clubs (e.g. '…attends a state school').
- Stand up and ask a classmate a question to check if the sentence is true for them.
- If it's true, write their name. If not, ask another classmate.
- Try to find a different name for each sentence.
- Sit down and share two interesting answers with the class.
DestekGive students the question forms in writing before they start.
Hedef6 questions, mingling for about 10 minutes.
İleriFast finishers add one more true sentence about their own school and ask it too.
Before the Show — Reassuring a Nervous Friend
With a partner, act out a short scene backstage before a school show. One of you is nervous about performing; the other tries to reassure them.
Useful language
Don't worry, you know it!Everyone feels a bit anxious before a show.The set was designed by…You've got this!
Adımlar
- Read the situation card: one student feels overwhelmed before going on stage.
- Decide who is Student A (nervous) and who is Student B (reassuring).
- Act out the scene using at least two passive voice sentences and reassuring language.
- Swap roles and try a new situation (e.g. before an exam, before a match).
- Perform your favourite scene for another pair.
DestekProvide sentence starters on cards for lower-level students.
HedefOne role-play scene per pair, with a role swap.
İleriStudents invent one extra reassuring sentence of their own.
Comparing Two Types of Schools
Write a short paragraph comparing two types of schools from this theme (for example, a state school and a boarding school). Use at least two passive voice sentences.
Plan
- Choose the two types of schools you will compare.
- List 2-3 differences for each (fees, curriculum, daily life).
- Use at least two passive sentences (e.g. 'Tuition fees are charged…').
- Check your grammar and punctuation.
Kullanabileceğin kelime ve kalıplar
state schoolprivate schoolboarding schooltuition feecurriculum… is/are provided by…… is/are charged…… is/are organised by…… is/are taught…
Kontrol listesi
A Scene for Our School Drama Play
Write a short scene (a dialogue with 6-8 lines) for the class performance assignment: a school drama play about different types of schools, extracurricular activities, or dealing with school anxiety. Include two characters and at least one passive voice sentence.
Plan
- Choose your two characters and which sub-topic your scene is about.
- Decide what happens in the scene (a problem, a conversation, a decision).
- Write 6-8 lines of dialogue, including at least one passive sentence.
- Read it aloud with a partner and time it — it should take about 30-40 seconds.
Kullanabileceğin kelime ve kalıplar
extracurricular activityrehearsalanxioussupport systemreassurecompete… is/are organised by…… was/were built/started…Don't worry, …You've got this!
Kontrol listesi
Adım 7 / 8
Review
Kısa kontroller; yanlışlar seni ilgili bölüme yönlendirir.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Kısa soruları cevapla.
- Kontrol et’e bas.
- Yanlışın varsa önerilen bölüme dön, tekrar et.
- Sonra tema testine geç.
Adım 8 / 8
Theme Test
Temanın tüm becerilerinden sorular.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Tüm soruları cevapla; acele etme.
- Kontrol et’e bas.
- Sonuç ekranı hangi beceride hata yaptığını gösterir.
- %60 ve üzeri alınca tema tamamlanır.
Tema sonu
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