私立华联学院：《英语国家概况》课程教学资源（试卷习题）USA 7

36.Education in USA Each of the 50 states in the United States has its own laws regulating education.From state to state,some laws are similar;others are not.For example:All states require young people to attend school.(The age limits vary:32 states require attendance to age 16;eight to 18;etc

36.Education in USA Each of the 50 states in the United States has its own laws regulating education. From state to state, some laws are similar; others are not. For example: All states require young people to attend school.(The age limits vary: 32 states require attendance to age 16; eight to 18; etc

37. Elementary School(Grammar School):It usually means grades kindergarten(K)through 8. But in some places,the elementary school includes only grades K-6.And sometimes grade 4,5 and 6 make up what is called a “middle grade”school

37. Elementary School(Grammar School): It usually means grades kindergarten(K) through 8. But in some places, the elementary school includes only grades K-6. And sometimes grade 4, 5 and 6 make up what is called a “middle grade” school

38. Secondary School(High School):It generally means grades 9-12.However,in many districts, "junior high school"includes grades 7-9.And when grades 7-9 are included with the 10th, 11th and 12th grades,all six are said to form a “senior high school

38. Secondary School(High School): It generally means grades 9-12. However, in many districts, “junior high school” includes grades 7-9. And when grades 7-9 are included with the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, all six are said to form a “senior high school

39. About 90%of American students attend public schools,which are free of charge.The other 10%attend private schools,for which their families choose to pay special attendance fees.Four out of five private schools are run by churches,synagogues or other religious groups.In such schools,religious teachings are part of the curriculum

39. About 90% of American students attend public schools, which are free of charge. The other 10% attend private schools, for which their families choose to pay special attendance fees. Four out of five private schools are run by churches, synagogues or other religious groups. In such schools, religious teachings are part of the curriculum

40.Higher Education In USA,out of more than three million students who graduate from high school each year, about one million go on for higher eduction. Simply by being admitted into one of the most respected universities in the United States,a high school graduate achieves a degree of success

40.Higher Education In USA, out of more than three million students who graduate from high school each year, about one million go on for higher eduction. Simply by being admitted into one of the most respected universities in the United States, a high school graduate achieves a degree of success

41. A college at a leading university might receive applications from 2%of these high school graduates,and then accept only one out of every ten who apply.Successful applicants at such colleges are usually chosen on the basis of:(a)their high school records;(b) recommendations from their high school teachers;(c)the impression they make during interviews at the university;and (d)their scores

41. A college at a leading university might receive applications from 2% of these high school graduates, and then accept only one out of every ten who apply. Successful applicants at such colleges are usually chosen on the basis of: (a) their high school records; (b) recommendations from their high school teachers; (c) the impression they make during interviews at the university; and (d) their scores