单选题 Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Question 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.
单选题
  • A. To go into the next grade.
  • B. To repeat the grade.
  • C. To take another test.
  • D. To stay at school all the time.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 26-28 In America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in elementary school and four or six years in secondary or high school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the child takes a test. If he does well, he goes into the next grade. If he doesn't do well, he has to repeat the grade. At the end of their time at school, most students get a high school diploma. If they want to go on to college, they take college admission tests. In Britain, all children from five to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in primary school, and then go on to secondary school. In Britain there are state schools, which are free, and private schools for which parents pay. Many British private schools are boarding schools. The children stay at school all the time, and only come home in the holidays. Teaching in both countries is usually quite informal. Students often work together in groups and go to the teacher only when they need help. 26. What does a child have to do if he doesn't do well in the test at the end of every school year?
单选题
  • A. In both countries, school education is free.
  • B. In both countries, all children from five to sixteen go to school.
  • C. In both countries, children take college admission tests if they want to go on to college.
  • D. In both countries, teaching is usually quite informal.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] What do American and British education have in common according to the passage?
单选题
  • A. In America, if you get a high school diploma, you can go on to college.
  • B. There are private schools in Britain and all of them are boarding schools.
  • C. In America and Britain, students often do teamwork and turn to the teacher only when they need help.
  • D. In Britain, children spend six years in elementary school and four or six years in secondary or high school.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?