In Germany there are different {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (kind) of high schools. Some prepare students for work, and others prepare them {#blank#}2{#/blank#} college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.

    Short days Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8: 00 a. m. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} end at about 3: 30 p. m. This {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (mean) your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do 1180 homework and take part {#blank#}5{#/blank#} private (私人的) clubs after school.

    Private clubs in many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (little) common in Germany. After-school activities {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (be) usually organized by private clubs. There are clubs for things {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (like) soccer, dance, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (find) out what private clubs there are in your area and meet your {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (interest).

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