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THEME 1 SCHOOL LIFE

7 A READING

Below are programs of two high schools on their web sites. Which one do you think is the
program of a vocational and technical high school and which one belongs to an academic
high school? Discuss why these programs are important for the future.

A B

Radio & Television English
Information Technologies Maths
Hairdressing Philosophy
Nurse Aide Training Program Chemistry
Sports Geography

7 B
Read the text and answer the questions.

VOCATIONAL and ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOLS
Kings Vocational & Technical High School is one of the thousands of vocational high schools in the US. It offers
a wide range of programs unlike most regular academic high schools.

“Academic high schools have a lot of requirements for admission
and they raise students for academic purposes. Yet, we also need
technical staff members, experts with better skills and backgrounds.
Vocational high schools have a key role here. These schools are
becoming more important day by day. We even offer programs
for sports. The education sector has to respect the strengths of
students and their learning styles.” says John Hamilton, the
principal of the school.

In an interview with a local TV station last month, Christa Bolt, a
student in the sports department of Kings Vocational & Technical High School, said “Our rules are similar to the
ones in an academic high school. We have to stick to a timetable and obey the disciplinary rules. We are not
allowed to skip courses or play truant for example. Academic high school students study in the classroom, we
practise in the gym. They sit exams and their teachers evaluate them, our instructors evaluate us as well. They
mark us according to our performances. They should do a lot of revision. Similarly, we should practise regularly
to remain fit. The details are similar but the main difference is in the purpose of schools. Vocational & technical
high schools focus on improving students’ skills in their programs, in practice. Academic high schools focus on
academic skills and theory. The society needs both.”

1. What is the purpose of academic high schools? .................................................
2. Why are vocational & technical high schools important according to John? .................................................
3. What are some of the similarities between vocational & technical high schools and academic high schools
according to Christa?.................................................
4. Do you think vocational & technical high schools are as important as John and Christa claim? ...........................

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