問題詳情

II.Historically, Americans have embraced a degree of anti-intellectualism as a badge of our populist spirit.But as our economy becomes increasingly reliant on technology, scientific research, and a highly skilled workforce, this attitude 11. our best interests.Proof came earlier this year, in the form of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS). A _12._ of academic performance in 21 countries, TIMSS showed that U.S. 12 graders ranked ator near the bottom in math and science.TIMS S underscores the need for more _13 ._ curricula, _14 ._ academic standards, and _15 ._teacher training. But policy changes _16._ will not improve students' performance. Our basic values need anoverhaul. As long as teachers, parents, and students remain suspicious of intellectual excellence, we willfunction as a tripod for _17 ._-supporting a system that celebrates "averageness" over achievement.What changes are in order?TIMSS offers some important __ 18._. The test revealed that American students spend less time doinghomework and more time at after-school jobs than do their international peers. Indeed, says researcher GeraldBracey, "The American vision ofteenagerdom includes dating, malls, cars, jobs, and extracurricularactivities." In the name ofbeing "_19._," many students are being spread too thin. We need to set new_20.~ with academic enshrined as the centerpiece.
11.
(A) understands
(B) underscores
(C) undermines
(D) underestimates

參考答案

答案：B[無官方正解]
難度：簡單0.75
統計：A(0),B(3),C(1),D(0),E(0)

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