Life in the 21st century demands preparation.Today,all individuals in a country must have enough schooling to prepare themselves for their work as well as for their responsibilities as citizens.With this in mind,national leaders everywhere are placing more emphasis in the education of the young.In the United States,government officials,parents,and teachers are working hard to give their children ----tomorrow’s decision makers----the best preparation available.（可获得的）
There is no national school policy in the United States.Each of the fifty states makes its own rules and regulations for its schools,but there are many similarities among the fifty school system.Public schools in all states are supported by taxes paid by the citizens of the individual state.In most states the children are required to attend school at the age of six.
When they become six years old,children begin elementary school.After six years in elementary school,they go into junior high school and remain there for three years.The last three years of their public school education are spent in senior high school,form which they graduate at the age of eighteen.
A great number of high school graduates continue their education in one of the many colleges or universities in the country.After four years,they receive a bachelor’s degree.Some continue studying for a master’s degree and perhaps a doctor’s degree.
1.\x05Why do national leaders everywhere give close attention to the education of the young?
A.\x05They think that only young people need education badly.
B.\x05They know enough education is essential to the young----the future of the country.
C.\x05The present education of the young is unsatisfying.
D.\x05Most parents strongly ask them to do so.
2.\x05How many years does a student have to stay in school if he wants to get a bachelor’s degree?
A.16 years.B.15years.C.17 years.D.18 years.
3.\x05What’s the source of funds for public school in the United States?
A.The national government.
B.The schools themselves
C.The taxes from the citizens of each state.
D.The parents of children.
4.\x05At what age does a child begin his school education?
A.At the age of five.B.At the age of eight.
C.At the age of six.D.At the age of seven.
5.\x05Which of the following statements about education in the United States is Not true?
A.\x05The country has a set of school policy on a whole.
B.\x05Every state has the right to make its own rules for education.
C.\x05The Children stay in the elementary school for six years.
D.\x05Lots of high school graduates continue their education in college or university