1. Ann, Jane and Mike are expressing their opinions about learning at school. 1) Do they have similar or different opinions about learning at school? (listening for the main idea) 2) Which of these children thinks that learning at school is work?

1. Ann, Jane and Mike are expressing their opinions about learning at school.

1. Do they have similar or different opinions about learning at school? (listening for the main idea)

   Ann thinks that for some pupils school is hard work, as they always do homework, prepare reports and projects, and take an active part in after-school activities. For other pupils, school is not work at all, they just have fun.

   Mike believes that school is not work at all. He argues that they learn, and their parents produce something or do important things for other people. Mike states that when people work, they get money for it, which is not the case for pupils, even if some get money for good marks.

   Jane's opinion is that school is work, and it's hard work. She says they have to do a lot of different things, do homework every day, go to school five or six days a week, and are often tired after lessons, working more than eight hours a day and getting up early.

   Conclusion: Ann presents two contrasting views of school, one as work and the other as fun. Mike dismisses school as work, contrasting it with adult work. Jane strongly believes school is hard work.

2. Which of these children thinks that learning at school is work?

   Jane thinks that learning at school is work.

   Ann mentions that for some pupils, learning at school is hard work.

   Mike believes that school is not work at all.