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　　In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.

Subjects

　　In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum, which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7, 11, 14, and 16, when they are tested.

　　The National Curriculum does not apply in Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.

　　In the US the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments.

　　Whereas British schools usually have prayers and religious instructions, American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.

Examinations

　　At 16, students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in any of a range of subjects, and may involve a final examination, an assessment of work done during the two-year course, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations. usually in not more than 3 subjects. It is necessary to have A-levels in order to go to a university of polytechnic.

　　In Scotland students take the SCE examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called Highers, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three, and students study a large number of subjects as part of their degree.

(1) According to the passage, children have to go to school between the ages of ________ in both Britain and the US.

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(2) In which parts of the world are the subjects taught only decided by the nation?

[　　]

A．England and Wales.

B．England and Scotland.

C．US and Britain.

D．Wales and Scotland.

(3) As for the A-level examination, it involves ________.

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A．final examination

B．assessment of work

C．not more than 3 subjects

D．a two-year course

(4) Which of the following can be inferred from this passage?

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A．In the US, only local government can decide the subjects.

B．In Scotland, students can take either the SCE examinations or the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies.

C．In England, Wales and Scotland, students need to study religion.

D．As for a 16-year-old student in England and Wales, he has to take both GCSE examinations and final examination.

In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.

Subject

In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum, which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7, 11, 14 and 16, when they are tested. The National Curriculum does not apply to Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.

In the US the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments. Whereas British schools usually have prayers and religious instruction, American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.

Examinations

At 16 students in England and Wales take General certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in all subjects and may involve a final examination, an assessment, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in no more than three subjects. It is necessary to have A levels in order to go to a university .

In Scotland students take the Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHS, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three and students have to study a larger number of subjects as part of their degree.

In the US school examinations are not as important as they are in Britain. Students in High Schools do have exams at the end of their last two years, but these final exams are considered along with the work that the students have done during the school years.

Social Events and Ceremonies

In American high schools there is a formal ceremony for graduation . Students wear a special cap and gown and receive a diploma from the head of the school. Students often buy a class ring to ear, and a yearbook, containing pictures of their friends and teachers. There are also special social events at American schools. Sports events are popular, and cheer leaders lead the school in supporting the school team and singing the school song. At the end of their junior year, at age 17 or 18, students held in the evening. The girls wear long evening dresses and the boys wear TUXEDOS.

In Britain, there are no formal dances or social occasions associated with school life. Some schools have Speech Day at the end of the school year when prizes are given to the best students and speeches are made by the head teacher and sometimes an invited guest.

Title:___1.___in Britain and the US

In Britain In the US

Ages Students ___2.____school between the

ages of 5 and 16. Students go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, which __3.___ in different states.

Subjects * The subjects are required by the National Curriculum in England and Wales

* ___4.___in Scotland have the right to determine the subjects to be taught * Prayers or particular religious

beliefs are not ___5.___in

subjects.

* Subjects are decided by national and __6.__government

Exams * In England and Wales, one cannot go to university ___7.___A levels.

* Exams in Scotland are different from __8. in England and Wales *Exams are not so important as they are in Britain.

*Students have exams at the end of their last two years.

Social events and ceremonies * Schools have no formal dances or social occasions related to school life.

* There is Speech Day in some schools, a time for giving prizes and making speeches * A formal ceremony is held for students who ___9.___from high school.

* Sporting events enjoy _ __10._with students.

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In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must attend school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.

In England and Wales, the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach are required by the National Curriculum (课程). But it does not apply in Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.

In the US the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments. British schools usually have prayers and religious instruction, but American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.

At 16 students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in all subjects and may involve a final examination, an assessment, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in not more than 3 subjects. It is necessary to have A-levels in order to go to a university.

In Scotland, however, students take different exams-----the SCE examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHS, and then they can either go straight to a university or spend another year at school and take the Certificate (证书) of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three and students study a larger number of subjects as part of their degree.

In the US school examinations are not as important as they are in Britain. Students in High Schools do have exams at the end of their last two yearn, but these final exams are considered along with the work that the students have done during the school years.

Title: 76 in Britain and US

	In Britain	In the US
Ages	●Students 77 school between the ages of 5 and 16.	●Students go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, which 78 on different states.
Subjects	●Subjects are 79 by the National Curriculum in England and Wales. ●But the National Curriculum is not 80 in Scotland.	●Prayers or particular religious beliefs are not 81 in subjects. ●Subjects are decided by national and 82 government.
Exams	●Having A4evels is 83 to go to university. ●Exams 84 in Scotland, England and Wales.	● Exams are not as 85 as those in Britain. ● Students in schools at the end of their last two years.

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In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must attend school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.

In England and Wales, the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach are required by the National Curriculum (课程). But it does not apply in Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it will teach.

In the US the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments. British schools usually have prayers and religious instruction, but American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.

At 16 students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. These examinations are taken by students of all levels of ability in all subjects and may involve a final examination, an assessment, or both of these things. At 18 some students take A-level examinations, usually in not more than 3 subjects. It is necessary to have A-levels in order to go to a university.

In Scotland, however, students take different exams-----the SCE examinations. A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHS, and then they can either go straight to a university or spend another year at school and take the Certificate (证书) of Sixth Year Studies. In Scotland the university system is different from that in England and Wales. Courses usually last four years rather than three and students study a larger number of subjects as part of their degree.

In the US school examinations are not as important as they are in Britain. Students in High Schools do have exams at the end of their last two yearn, but these final exams are considered along with the work that the students have done during the school years.

Title: 76 in Britain and US

	In Britain	In the US
Ages	●Students 77 school between the ages of 5 and 16.	●Students go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, which 78 on different states.
Subjects	●Subjects are 79 by the National Curriculum in England and Wales. ●But the National Curriculum is not 80 in Scotland.	●Prayers or particular religious beliefs are not 81 in subjects. ●Subjects are decided by national and 82 government.
Exams	●Having A4evels is 83 to go to university. ●Exams 84 in Scotland, England and Wales.	● Exams are not as 85 as those in Britain. ● Students in schools at the end of their last two years.

阅读理解

     In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16.  In the US children must go
to school from the age of 6 to the ages between 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in.
     Subjects
     In England and Wales the subjects taught in schools are laid down by the NATIONAL
CURRICULUM, which was introduced in 1988 and sets out in detail the subjects that children should
study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages  of 7,11,14,and 16, when they are
tested.
     The National Curriculum does not apply in Scotland, where each school decides what subjects it
will teach.
    In the US the subjects taught are decided hy national and local governments.
     Whereas British schools usually have prayers and religious instructions, American schools are not
allowed to include prayers or to teach particular religious beliefs.
     Examinations
    At 16, students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations.  These examinations are taken by
students of all levels of ability in any of a range of subjects, and may involve a final examination, an
ASSESSMENT of work done during the two-year course, or both of these things.  At 18 some students
take A-LEVEL examinations, usually in not more than 3 subjects.  It is necessary to have A-Ievels in
order to go to a university of POLY-TECHNIC.
    In Scotland students take the SCE examinations.  A year later, they can take examinations called
HIGHERS, after. which they can either go straight to a uruversity or spend a further year at school and
take theCertificate of Sixth Year Studies.  In Scotland the  university system is different from that in
England and Wales.  Courses usually last four years rather than  three, and students study a large number
of subjects as  part of their degree.

1.  According to the passage, children have to go to school between the ages of        in both Britain and
    the US.

A. 5-14
B. 6-14
C. 5-15
D. 6-17
2. In  which parts of the world are the subjects taught only decided by the nation?

A.  England and Wales.
B.  England and Scotland.
C.  US and Britain.
D.  Wales and Scotland.

3.  As for the A-LEVEL examination, it involves       .

A. final examination
B.  assessment of work
C.  not more than 3 subjects
D.  Both B and C

4.  Which of the following is TRUE?

A. In the US, only local government can decide the subjects.
B.  In Scotland,  students can take either the SCE examinations or the Certificate of Sixth
      Year  Studies.
C. In England, Wales and Scotland, students need to study religion.
D.  As for a 16-year-old student in England and Wales, he has to take both GCSE examinations
     and final examination.

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