11. It can be learned from the first two paragraphs that__________.
A. schools in America stress knowledge other than culture, traditions and values
B. in America children do not accept education until six years of age 1
C. it is required that Americans receive high school education
D. school years remain the same for students from elementary to high school
12. Americans enjoy many opportunities for further education in that__________.
A. they are entitled to university education for free
B. they do not need to participate in college entrance exams
C. their scores in the exams given by private companies are not the only criterion for
college admission
D. they can attend vocational schools or community colleges at a considerably lower cost
13. What is special about American style of education is that__________.
A. the relation between teachers and students is rather harmonious
B. students are involved in independent and original thinking
C. teachers stress test scores less than group projects and class participation
D. students are responsible for their own performance in class
14. American high school and college students are free to select__________.
A. interesting subjects besides required academic classes
B. whatever courses required by the school
C. academic courses rather than vocational courses
D. Courses to develop individual responsibility
15. The author.s attitude towards American education is__________.
A. positive and approving
B. negative and opposing
C. suspicious and worried
D. neutral and concerned

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