Ⅳ．阅读理解。阅读短文,根据短文的内容从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个正确答案，并将所选答案的字母填写在答题纸上。（本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）来自www.Examw.com
Read the two passages and answer the questions. (20 points)
Passage 1
Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit. which he may count towards a degree. In many
American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for
one semester .A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while
attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester.
Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is
possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for
a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.
For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded, and therecord is available for the student to show to prospective employers. All this imposes a constant pressure and strain of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for participation in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. Students who advise the academic authorities usually perform the effective work of maintaining discipline. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students, the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.
41. Normally a student would at least attend ______ classes each week.
A. 36 B. 20
C. 15 D. 12
42.According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed ______
A. to live in a different university
B. to take a particular course in a different university
C. to live at home and drive to classes
D. to get two degrees from two different universities
43. American university students are usually under pressure of work because ______.
A. their academic performance will affect their future careers
B. they are heavily involved in student affairs
C. they have to observe university discipline
D. they want to run for positions of authority
44. Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because________.
A. they hate the constant pressure strain of their study
B. they will then be able to stay longer in the university
C. such positions help them get better jobs
D. such positions are usually well paid
45.The student organizations seem to be effective in _____.
A. dealing with the academic affairs of the university
B. ensuring that the students observe university regulations
C. evaluating students’ performance by bringing them before a court
D. keeping up the students’ enthusiasm for social activities
