Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
Back in the early 20th century, two scientists Binet and Simon studied human intelligence (MAY) the concept of IQ (intelligence quotient). During the 1960s, this test had a significant influence on people's careers and education (2) ______. As time passed, scientists realized that it was impossible to define a person's intellect without considering emotional and physical characteristics.
There was also a rise in popularity of pragmatic pedagogy ideas. (3) ______ approach focused on addressing the needs and interests of children. Students were taught to be independent and capable (4) ______ solving everyday problems. Experimental schools based on reform pedagogy ideas appeared in the United States and Western Europe during that time.Towards the end of the 20th century, people began to question the role of existing educational principles. With the (5) __________ of the information age, the traditional liberal arts education no longer met the needs of a changing society. Consequently, in 1961, the United States made five areas of study compulsory: English language and literature, mathematics, environmental studies, social sciences, and computer technology. (6) __________ changes happened in England, Japan, Germany, and other countries as well.
1. A. thought B. made C. developed D. created
2. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. So
3. A. This B. That C. Other D. These
4. A. in B. of C. at D. on
5. A. coming B. turn C. arrival D. invention
6. A. Some B. Opposite C. Different D. Similar IX. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
There was also a rise in popularity of pragmatic pedagogy ideas. (3) ______ approach focused on addressing the needs and interests of children. Students were taught to be independent and capable (4) ______ solving everyday problems. Experimental schools based on reform pedagogy ideas appeared in the United States and Western Europe during that time.Towards the end of the 20th century, people began to question the role of existing educational principles. With the (5) __________ of the information age, the traditional liberal arts education no longer met the needs of a changing society. Consequently, in 1961, the United States made five areas of study compulsory: English language and literature, mathematics, environmental studies, social sciences, and computer technology. (6) __________ changes happened in England, Japan, Germany, and other countries as well.
1. A. thought B. made C. developed D. created
2. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. So
3. A. This B. That C. Other D. These
4. A. in B. of C. at D. on
5. A. coming B. turn C. arrival D. invention
6. A. Some B. Opposite C. Different D. Similar IX. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.