2014年12月英语六级长篇阅读匹配练习题9.docx

2014年12月英语六级长篇阅读匹配练习题9Directions：In this section，you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once.Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.　German’s Education System　[A]Germany invented the modern university but long ago lost its leading position to other countries，especially America.These days the land of poets and thinkers is prouder of its“dual system”for training skilled workers such as bakers and electricians.Teenagers not bound for university apply for places in three—year programmes combining classroom learning with practical experience within companies.The direct benefit is superior German quality in haircuts as well as cars.Dual trainingis the reason we’re the world export champion”，says Mrs Schavan，the education minister.Azubis(trainees)acquire not just a professional qualification but an identity.　[B]But the dual system is under pressure.The number of places offered by companies has long been falling short of the number of applicants. Almost as many youngsters move into a“transitional system”，a grab-bag of remedial education programs designed to prepare them for the dual system or another qualification.Often it turns out to be a dead end，especially for male immigrants.And given that Germany produces far fewer university graduates than many comparable countries.some wonder whether the dual system is producing the right qualifications for the knowledge—based professions of the future.　[C]The system is governed by a consortium(协会)representing almost everyone who counts：the federal and state governments.the chambers of conunerce and the unions.It regulates access t0 350 narrowly defined trades.You can train to become a goldsmith，or if you want to manage a McDonald’s you learn Systemgastronomie. Baking