单选题 Which of the following is mentioned about South Dakota in this passage? [Al A special combination is required by the state in selecting teachers. [B] Forty-two students won an award in a national test in 1989. [C] Teachers are not as well paid as those in other states. [D] Academic achievements are highly regarded by the state and the public.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[解析] “South Dakota ranks completely the last in average teacher salary and 42nd in the spending per pupil．”(Para．1)可以得出C是正确的选项。通过“In knowledge and skills South Dakota has a normal teacher combination—good，bad and the not very good．” (Para．2)这句话可以排除A选项。B选项文中未提及。通过“Nor does the state place enormous emphasis on academic achievements．”(Para．2)这句话可以排除D选项。