IN 1988, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BRITISH HISTORY, A NATIONAL CURRICULUM...

Exercise 7:In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The NationalCurriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have totake assessment tests.Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of SecondaryEducation) exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a halfGCSE in a foreign language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education,Religious Education and Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually. take A (Advanced) levels, AS(Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quitecommon to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go touniversity, pupils usually need two or three A levels.AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils takethe A-level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisureand Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two Alevels.1. Britain began to have a National Curriculum .A. one hundred years ago B. in the nineteenth century C. in 1898 D. in 19882. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in?A. Science B. Physical Education C. Maths D. English Language3. Pupils need___________ a levels to continue to study at university.A. one or two B. two or three C. four or five D. five or six4. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in?A. German Literature B. Business C. Art and Design D. Manufacturing5. Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of .A. 12 and 14 B. 14 and 16 C. 15 and 17 D. 16 and 18