Question

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

   Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each, beginning in September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varying length.

   There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculties complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.

   In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.

Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters?

          

A. They provide more options for admission

B. They allow students to graduate early.

C. They last eleven weeks.

D. They are long enough to cover the course materials.

Answer 1

Đáp án C

Giải thích: Đặc điểm nào sau đây không áp dụng cho học kì 3 tháng?

A.  Chúng cung cấp nhiều sự lựa chọn hơn cho việc thừa nhận.

B.  Chúng cho phép sinh viên tốt nghiệp sớm hơn.

C. Chúng kéo dài 11 tuần.

D. Chúng đủ dài để học hết được tài liệu của khóa học.

Thông tin: “In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.”

Dịch: Trong 14 tuần, khoa và sinh viên có thêm nhiều thời gian hơn để học và hoàn thành các yêu cầu của khóa học, nhưng kì bổ sung sẽ cung cấp thêm lựa chọn cho việc thừa nhận kết quả suốt cả năm và đẩy nhanh chương trình lấy bằng cho những sinh viên muốn tốt nghiệp sớm.”