成人本科自考英语(含答案)(7)

and obviously quite a few as criminals, but it is not fair to say that the educational system fails. Ti probably does succeed in making most people sociable and ready to help one another both in material ways and through kindness and friendliness.

11. According to the passage, the U.S. elementary education is supposed to make children _____.

A. sensible and sensitive B. competitive and interested

C. curious and friendly D. happy and co-operative

12. Some Americans complain about elementary schools because they think _____.

A. children are reluctant to help each other

B. schools lay too much emphasis on co-operation

C. children should grow up with competitive ideas

D. schools give little actual instruction to children

13. The author’s attitude towards American education can be best described as _____.

A. favorable B. negative C. tolerant D. unfriendly

14. The American educational system emphasizes _____.

A. material wealth B. competition C. co-operation D. personal benefit

15. The word “sociable” (Line 8, Paragraph2) most probably means _____.