# 前言
对于这类话题，本篇将补充一些教育方面的词汇，并为一些常考问题提供思路
# Education system
各阶段的名称
kindergarten /preschool (UK & US) 幼儿园，学前班
primary /elementary school 小学
secondary school 中学
university 大学
几个易混词
further education 职业培训等课程
higher education 学业进一步深造
college（注意美式和英式的区别）
public schools (England & Wales) = private school 私立学校（在英国和威尔士）
subject 一门学科
course 一门课
compulsory - optional /elective 必修 - 选修
# Do / Did you like your high school? Why or why not?
不喜欢的原因
test-taking techniques 应试技巧
rote learning 死记硬背
cramming for exams 死记硬背应付考试
pull all-nighters 熬通宵
喜欢的原因
extracurricular activities 课外活动
hands-on approach 实操性的方法
encourage thought and discussion 鼓励思考和讨论
# Who was your favorite teacher at school?
回答这个问题时，同样可以用到上面的素材，来描述老师的教学方法。以下是有用的句型：
Unlike other teachers who ..., she /he always ... 不像别的老师，她 / 他总是 ...
She / He is one of the ... I had over met /you'll meet. 她是我遇见的最 ... 之一的老师
# What are the qualities of a good teacher?
词汇
be firm and fair 既严格又公平
too lenient with students 对学生太宽容
a sense of humor 有幽默感
treat the students as equals 尊重学生
teach by example 以身作则
a good role model 做好榜样
Obligation 表示义务的句型
A good teacher has to / should ...
A good teacher is supposed to ...
# Exam practice
Did you like your high school?
Who was your favorite teacher at school?
Are teachers in China very strict?
What qualities should a good teacher have?
