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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C和D）中选出最佳选项。

　　In a society such as the United States or Canada, which has many national, religious and cultural differences, people highly value individualism—the differences among people. Teachers place a lot of importance on the qualities that make each student special. The educational systems in these countries show these values. Students do not memorize information. Instead, they work on their own and find answers themselves. There is often discussion in the classroom. At an early age, students learn to form their own ideas and opinions.

　　In most Asian societies, by contrast, the people have the same language, history and culture. Perhaps for this reason, the educational system in these Asian countries reflects society's belief in group goals and purposes rather than individualism. Children in China, Japan, and Korea often work together and help one another on assignments(作业) .

　　These are advantages and disadvantages to both of these systems of education. For example, one advantage to the system in Japan is that students there learn much more maths and science than American students learn by the end of high school . They also study more hours each day end more days each year than North Americas do. The system is difficult, but it students for a society that values discipline(纪律) and self-control. There is, however, a disadvantage. Memorization is an important learning method in Japanese schools, yet many students say that after an exam, they forget much of the information that they have memorized.

　　The advantage of the educational system in North America, on the other hand, is that students learn to think for themselves. The system prepares them for a society that values creative ideas. There is, however, a disadvantage. When students graduate from high school, they haven't memorized as many basic rules and facts as students in other countries have.

1．American teachers play much importance on individualism mainly because ________.

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A．their students always work separately

B．their students do not memorize information

C．they are required to do so

D．the United States is a country of different cultures

2．Which of the following is most likely a description of Asian methods of education?

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A．Students are prepared for a society that values discipline.

B．Each child in a classroom draws a different picture.

C．Teachers serve as a guide in discussion.

D．Students have to find information themselves.

3．The passage is mainly about ________.

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A．how Western school systems mirror the value of individualism

B．what Asian schools should do to make students more creative

C．the advantage and disadvantage of the two educational systems

D．the differences in culture, religion, between the East and West

4．We can infer from the passage that the author might believe ________.

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A．Asian students are merely interested in maths and science

B．the two different educational systems could be combined(结合) together

C．different educational systems are based on the development level of different countries

D．students from Western countries are creative but selfish

Answer 1

答案：D;A;C;B
解析：

1．D　　导解：本文第一句就说美国是多民族、多文化的国家，人们崇尚个性化。 　　2．A　　导解：短文第二段提到亚洲国家的教育推崇群体一致，因此B，C，D描述的画面均不适合他们，A强调整体与纪律，选A． 　　3．C　　导解：全文讲述了亚洲及北美不同的教育观念以及各自的利弊。 　　4．B　　导解：本文第一、二段讲述两种教育观念的做法，第三、四段介绍各自利弊，尽管作者没有直言，我们能看出作者的写作意图是希望这两者能取长补短，兼而有之。