Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation
Task:
The Adult Basic Education Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.
Description:
ABE is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational level. Development of reading, writing, and math skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma(文凭)also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED exams in the five subject areas writing, social studies, science, literature, and math.
Prerequisites (条件):
ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release( 证书) from high school before attending class.
To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed (评估) during the Educational Planning Session The results of their assessment will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.
Courses:
【小题1】The ABE Department serves an aim to .A．provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with societyB．help learners successfully get a job in a changing worldC．offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary educationD．provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams【小题2】A 17-year-old is not accepted to ABE classes only because he .A．is below 18B．can't offer a high school diplomaC．has left school without official permissionD．is assessed as poor in learning performances【小题3】What is the Educational Planning Session intended for?A．Providing special help to disabled students.B．Helping students be better at the four basic skills.C．Finding out whether they can be accepted to ABE classes.D．An assessment of students' basic skill levels.【小题4】Different courses are offered to different students according to . A．their own choicesB．the assessments during the Educational Planning SessionC．their performances in schoolD．how much they pay for the coursesA
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解析：文章介绍Adult Basic Education (ABE)的办学宗旨，入学条件，课程设置等信息。
【小题1】细节题：从文章第二段的句子：The Adult Basic Education Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.可知The ABE Department的目的是提供学习者基本的知识和基本的适应社会的技能，选 A。
【小题2】细节题：从文章第四段的句子：Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release( 证书) from high school before attending class.可知一个17岁的人没有被The ABE Department 接受，可能是因为他没有官方的允许离开了学校，选C
【小题3】细节题：从文章倒数第二段的句子：During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc.可知the Educational Planning Session 的意图是评价学生的基础技能水平，选D。
【小题4】细节题：从文章倒数第二段的句子：The results of their assessment will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals.可知不同的课程被提供给不同的学生是根据the Educational Planning Session的评价，选B。