【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
In helping to educate a student for adult work and adult life, American schools strive, above all, to be practical. John Dewey"s philosophy, which claims that the only worth-while knowledge is knowledge that can be used, has greatly influenced American educators. They do not want to teach useless facts which will quickly be forgotten; they want to teach attitudes and skills which will help produce useful, responsible, happy adults. Schools consider it their job to educate the whole child, his mind, and his body, his intellect and his emotions, to cope successfully with adult responsibilities as wage earners, parents, and citizens.
Dewey also influenced teaching techniques. Education must be meaningful and children learn best by doing, thus science is taught largely through student experimentations; the study of music involves making music; democratic principles are put into practice in the student council; group projects involving student leadership encourage creativity, individual initiative, and teamwork.