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in these development are called liberal arts. This branches includes the hu-
manities,
mathematics, and the biological, physical, and social sciences.
4. Answer these multiple-choice questions about science and technology.
1.
What stages is formal education in the USA divided into?
A general
and special education
B elementary, special, adult education
C elementary, secondary,
higher education
2.
What stages is formal education in the UK divided into?
A primary, secondary, and further education
B secondary
and vocational education
C state and private schools
3.
At what age do pupils take GCSE examination in the UK?
A between the ages of 5 and 16
B at the age of 15 or 16
C at the age of 11
4.
At what age do pupils take GCE examination in the UK?
A beyond the age of 16
B between the ages of 14 and 15
C beyond the age of 10
5.
What kinds of schools provide secondary education in the USA?
A higher schools
B junior
and senior schools
C different kinds of colleges