In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence(坚持不懈), concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

　　In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.

　　Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing（知识化） in some Japanese kindergartens.

1.We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________.

　  A．Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents

　　B．Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievements

　　C．Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction

　　D．Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs

2.Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to ________.

　　A．problem solving

　　B．group experience

　　C．parental guidance

　　D．individually-oriented development

3.Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to        .

    A．broaden children’s horizons

    B．encourage children’s creativity

    C．lighten children’s study load

    D．increase children’s knowledge

4.Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university – based kindergartens?

    A．They can do better in their future studies.

    B．They can accumulate more group experience there.

    C．They can be individually – oriented when they grow up.

    D．They can have better chances of getting a first – rate education.

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers．However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find．In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction．In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education．Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents （答问卷者）listed "to give children a good start academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools．In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices．To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group．The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

　　In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools．Sixty-two percent of the more individually-oriented （强调个性发展的） Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices．An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.

　　Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education．Some Japanese

kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development．In large

cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools.

　　Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities．Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.

1．We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe _______.

       A．Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents

       B．Japan's economic success is a result of its scientific achievements

       C．Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction

       D．Japan's higher education is superior to theirs

2．Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to_______.

       A．problem solving                                   B．group experience

       C．parental guidance                                 D．individually-oriented development

3．In Japan's preschool education, the focus is on ________．

       A．preparing children academically

       B．developing children's artistic interests

       C．tapping children's potential

       D．shaping children's character

4．Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university based kindergartens?

       A．They can do better in their future studies.

       B．They can accumulate more group experience there.

       C．They can be individually oriented when they grow up.

       D．They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers．However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find．In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction．In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education．Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents listed "to give children a good start academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools．In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices．To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group．The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents．

In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools．Sixty-two percent chose the more individually oriented．Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices．An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education．

Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education．Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development．In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools．

Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities．Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens．

1．We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe

       A．Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents

       B．Japan's economic success is a result of its scientific achievements

       C．Japanese preschool education emphasizes（强调） academic instruction

       D．Japan's higher education is superior to theirs

2．Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also attach importance to

       A．problem solving                              B．group experience

       C．parental guidance                            D．individually-oriented development

3．In Japan's preschool education, the focus is on

       A．preparing children academically

       B．developing children's artistic interests

       C．developing children's potential

       D．shaping children's character

4．Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?

       A．They can do better in their future studies．

       B．They can accumulate more group experience there．

       C．They can be individually oriented when they grow up．

       D．They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education．

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement and economic success, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese Preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents（答问卷者）listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and mathematics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented（强调个性发展的）Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices.

Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools the heavy intellectualizing（知识化）in some Japanese kindergartens.

1．We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe            .

A．Japanese parents are more involved in preschool education than American parents

B．Japan’s economic success is a result of its scientific achievements

C．Japanese preschool education emphasizes academic instruction

D．Japan’s higher education is superior to theirs

2．Most Americans surveyed believe that preschools should also put importance to          .

A．problem solving                                  B．group experience

C．parental guidance                                D．individually-oriented development

3．In Japan’s preschool education, the focus is on            .

A．preparing children academically

B．developing children’s artistic interests

C．tapping children’s potential

D．shaping children’s character

4．Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to _______.

A．broaden children’s horizon                   C．lighten children’s study load

B．cultivate children’s creativity                D．enrich children’s knowledge

5．Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university-based kindergartens?

A．They can do better in their future studies.

B．They can accumulate more group experience there.

C．They can be individually oriented when they grow up.

D．They can have better chances of getting a first-rate education.

SECTION B（10分）

Directions: Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit．Write your answers on your answer sheet．

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者)listed "to give children a good start academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for success full careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and math emetics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

　　In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.

　　Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.

81．What’s the main reason for many American parents sending their children to preschools in Japan? (no more than 11 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                             

82．Who teach the Japanese preschool children to read mostly? (no more than 2 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                

83．List three qualities that Japanese preschools encourage in their kids. (no more than 13 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                

84．According to the last paragraph, what problem do some Japanese kindergartens have? (no more than 3 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                              

SECTION B

Directions: Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and the required words limit．Write your answers on your answer sheet．

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States, many Americans are turning to Japan, a country of high academic achievement, for possible answers. However, the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find. In most Japanese preschools, surprisingly little emphasis is put on academic instruction. In one investigation, 300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers, child development specialists, and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education. Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents (答问卷者)listed "to give children a good start academically" as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. In contrast, over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices. To prepare children for success full careers in first grade and beyond, Japanese schools do not teach reading, writing, and math emetics, but rather skills such as persistence, concentration, and the ability to function as a member of a group. The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

　　In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education, 91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools. Sixty-two percent of the more individually oriented (强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices. An emphasis on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into elementary school education.

　　Like in America, there is diversity in Japanese early childhood education. Some Japanese kindergartens have specific aims, such as early musical training or potential development. In large cities, some kindergartens are attached to universities that have elementary and secondary schools. Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university-based program, it will increase the children’s chances of eventually being admitted to top-rated schools and universities. Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing in some Japanese kindergartens.

81．What’s the main reason for many American parents sending their children to preschools in Japan? (no more than 11 words)

 _____________________________________________________________________________                                                                             

82．Who teach the Japanese preschool children to read mostly? (no more than 2 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                

83．List three qualities that Japanese preschools encourage in their kids. (no more than 13 words)

_____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                

84．According to the last paragraph, what problem do some Japanese kindergartens have? (no more than 3 words)

  _____________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                              

In a time of low academic achievement by children in the United States，many Americans are turning to Japan，a country of high academic achievement and economic success，for possible answers.However，the answers provided by Japanese preschools are not the ones Americans expected to find.In most Japanese preschools，surprisingly little stress is put on academic instruction.In one investigation(调查)，300 Japanese and 210 American preschool teachers，child development specialists，and parents were asked about various aspects of early childhood education.Only 2 percent of the Japanese respondents(答问卷者) listed “to give children a good start academically” as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools.On the contrary，over half the American respondents chose this as one of their top three choices.To prepare children for successful careers in first grade and beyond，Japanese schools do not teach reading，writing，and mathematics，but rather skills such as persistence(毅力)，concentration，and the ability to function as a member of a group.The vast majority of young Japanese children are taught to read at home by their parents.

In the recent comparison of Japanese and American preschool education，91 percent of Japanese respondents chose providing children with a group experience as one of their top three reasons for a society to have preschools.Sixty­two percent of the more individually oriented(强调个性发展的) Americans listed group experience as one of their top three choices.A stress on the importance of the group seen in Japanese early childhood education continues into primary school education.

Like in America，there is diversity(多样性) in Japanese early childhood education.Some Japanese kindergartens have clear aims，such as early musical training or potential development.In large cities，some kindergartens are attached to universities that have primary and middle schools.Some Japanese parents believe that if their young children attend a university­based program，it will increase the children's chances of eventually being admitted to top­rated schools and universities.Several more progressive programs have introduced free play as a way out for the heavy intellectualizing(智力化) in some Japanese kindergartens.

22．We learn from the first paragraph that many Americans believe ________．

A．Japanese parents pay more attention to preschool education than American parents

B．Japan's economic success is the result of its scientific achievements

C．Japanese preschool education attaches greater importance to academic instruction

D．Japan's higher education is better than theirs

23．In Japan's preschool education，the focus is on ________．

A．preparing children academically

B．developing children's interests in music

C．discovering children's potential

D．shaping children's character

24．Free play has been introduced in some Japanese kindergartens in order to ________．

A．lighten children's study load

B．encourage children's creativity

C．broaden children's views

D．enrich children's knowledge

25．Why do some Japanese parents send their children to university­based kindergartens?

A．They can have no problems in their future studies.

B．They can have clear aims in life.

C．They can succeed in developing in every way.

D．They can have better chances of getting a first­rate education.