Listen to the dialogue and decide which facts in your workbook are true, false or not stated.0:03
I hear you've just returned from England.0:11
It was really very interesting.0:15
We visited a lot of famous places and one of them was the famous factory of gentlemen.0:17
I'm speaking about Eton.0:24
I know that Eton is probably the most famous school, not only in Britain, but in the world.0:26
And it is one of the oldest schools.0:32
It was founded by King Henry VI in 1440 as very many famous people have been Etonians and some of them of royal origin.0:35
The English sometimes ironically call Eton College the famous factory of gentlemen because its students are supposed to act honourably.0:44
If I'm not mistaken, 18 British Prime Ministers have been to Eton.0:53
And in recent years, Prince William and Prince Harry.0:58
Now what struck you most in Eton, Victor?1:01
Honestly speaking, the dress code.1:04
Eton students wear a strange old fashioned school uniform.1:07
It consists of a black tail coat, black pinstrap trousers, a black waistcoat and a white tie.1:11
This uniform is not for special occasions, but it is worn out at all times.1:19
Teachers also wear a uniform.1:23
Eton looks old fashioned.1:27
The school is very well equipped and has a lot of laboratories.1:31
With the combination of excellent teachers and small classes, it provides a very good education.1:35
And where do Etonians usually go after they leave school?1:41
Generally to top British universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.1:45
And what's life like at Eton?1:50
What kind of school is it?1:52
As far as I know, Eton is a private boarding school for boys.1:54
It is the most prestigious and very expensive school.1:58
Parents pay more than 25,000 pounds a year for their children to attend it.2:01
But you don't get into Eton simply because you have money.2:06
You have to pass entrance exams first.2:09
Do students live in hostels?2:12
Each boy has his own small room, but with a bed and a desk.2:14
Every student has a laptop computer and there is the Internet access in all classrooms and bedrooms.2:18
Having one's own room is wonderful.2:24
Students have their own rooms from the first day at school, even if you are only 13.2:28
Evidently, their teachers want their students to organize their own lives, to think independently and to take responsibility for themselves.2:33
I know that sports events are very important for public schools in England.2:41
Eton is no exception.2:48
The college is very strong in the area of sports.2:49
Students can do 30 different sports, including rugby, football, cricket, rowing, hockey and many others.2:52
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