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B. What are some of the signs of the superiority of the Japanese system which the author mentions?
5. The table in paragraph 3 indicates that__________
6. What five explanations does the writer offer (in paras. 4-6) for the high level of Japanese education?
i. _______________
ii. _______________
iii._______________
iv. ______________
v. ______________
7. «Acknowledging this» (1.58) What is the writer willing to acknowledge?
8. «Despite such problems» (line 101) What problems?
9. What information does paragraph 10 provide about exams:
a. types of questions — ___________________
b. content of exams — __________________
c. kinds of skills tested — __________________
d. necessary attributes for students — ___________
10. What does each of the following words (markers) signify?
a. «in sum» (1.145) _____________________
b. «but» (1.139;!. 147)____________________
c. «furthermore» (1. 148)__________________
11. What is a «juku»?____________________
a. How do juku differ from the official Japanese public schools and why are they necessary?
b. Explain in your own words lines 166-175.
12. How does the author answer the question asked at the beginning of para. 12?
13. Give 2 examples of figurative language found in para. 14 and explain them.
a.
b.
14. In his own research, what changes has the author noted regarding the relationship between the student's
family background and the academic rank of the school he attends?
15. According to Para 17, what do the American and Japanese school systems have in common?
16. Circle true or false and justify your answer by quoting from the text. «Japanese males are given
preferential treatment with regard to university entrance requirements».
Lines:______»____________________»
17. Do you think Rohlen would advise us to adopt the Japanese education system? Yes/No, Justify your
answer by quoting from the text (first word _________; last word
_____; line numbers________ ).
IV. Vocabulary: