Differences with the American and the British school systems.

The document under study is a video about the differences between the American and the British school systems. We have learned that in American schools, students have 3 months of summer holiday. As opposed to the British students, indeed, they only have 6 weeks of summer vacation.

Moreover, in American school, in PE (Physical Education) classes, students should wear the colors of the school to make sure to have 30% of their final grade. On top of that, American students are not allowed to have backpacks at school for security reasons, as a result they have to hold all their books with them. They have lockers in which they can leave their books. Contrary to British students, they do not have lockers and have their books in their backpacks. Furthermore, in the USA, they have nine classes. In addition, the grading (US) /marking (UK) system is different: in the USA, students just need to be present, to participate and do their homework to have a good grade. Whereas British students have to pass tests, which represents 80% of the final grade, the other 20% refer to a grade for their project.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Cultural Overview

The document under study is an article published on June 24^th 2026, on News from the States website. It was written by Ashley Murray. It deals with/ it is about the different displays of celebration of the 250^th anniversary of the USA that could be enjoyed by everyone. For example, the time capsule, fireworks, parades…

It is interesting to note that there were two separate celebrations. Indeed, the first one, called “America250” was led by Congress, the second one called Freedom 250 was directed by the White House. This highlights how the two political parties (the Democrats and the Republicans) are polarizing the country. As a matter of fact, this reflects on the controversy around the White House. The country is socially and politically deeply divided.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

A Cultural Overview

The document under study is a web article which was published on News from the States website, on June 24^th, 2026. It was written by Ashley Murray. It deals with/ it is about the 250^th anniversary of America and how Americans were organizing themselves for the festivities. They had planned to organize protests, parades, the burying of a time capsule and fireworks. Nevertheless, the USA is politically and socially polarized in two separate groups. This was showcased in the organization of the festivities with two different celebrations: one led by Congress called “America250” and the other one led by the White House called “Freedom 250”. This highlights how even in this type of such important event the US remains polarized and divided.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

A Cultural Overview

The document under study is a web article written by Ashley Murray, published on June 24^th, 2026 on “News from the states” website. It deals with how the celebration of the 250’s anniversary of America would be celebrated. Even if the celebration looked impressive, it also highlighted to some extent the polarized situation at the time in the USA politically and socially. She explains what would be organized to celebrate the event, with protests, parties, the burying of a Time Capsule and fireworks. In addition, there were also two separate commissions to organize the festivities: America250 organized by Congress and Freedom 250 directed by the White House. This showcases that the nation was not united, indeed there was a social and political gap within the country.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

A Cultural Overview and Time Capsule

The document under study is an extract from an article published on “News From the States” website, on June 24^th 2026 and written by Ashley Murray. It deals with what was going to happen on the celebration of America’s 250^th birthday.

It is interesting to note that there would be two separate commissions to celebrate the Semiquincentennial: one was created by Congress called “America250”, the other one was created by the White House called “Freedom 250”. The split in this celebration showcases tensions in the political spheres of the country, socially as well. Moreover, it highlights the will of the White House to separate from Congress.

Group 1

Each one of us likes pop music.

Each one of us likes green.

We all agree on the fact that school is a great place to socialize.

We all think that pasta is great food.

Group 2

Every person in our group practices some sport.

We all went on a vacation this summer.

We all like watching TV.

Group 3

Everyone likes to practice sport.

Every person in our group has already been to London.

Each person in our group has already been to Spain.

We all have already visited Asia.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Common Points

Group 1

-We all have already been to Euro Disney.

-We all live in the same city.

-Each of us has already been to the UK.

-Our favorite subject at school is physics.

Group 2

-Each of us has already been to the USA once.

-We all have practiced dance once.

-Every person in our group is from Maurois.

-We all have siblings.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

-We are all born in 2011.

Group 3

-We all hate French classes.

-Each of us practices a sport.

-Everyone of us enjoys listening music.