Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Although education in Singapore is free, all families must pay small 'miscellaneous' fees, (34) _____ are explained by the Ministry of Education. These fees are fairly small for public schools but don't necessarily cover additional costs for things like uniforms, transport, and school materials. Independent schools, even if part government-funded, can (35) _____ fees beyond the small amounts seen in the public school system. If you do not choose the state system and decide to find a fully private or international school, the costs are higher.
Singapore has a huge range of international schools, teaching in English and (36) _____ major world languages. Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a (37) _____ of another national curriculum such as the American core or Australian standard curriculum. International schools are generally of a high standard, and (38) _____ typically competitive, with testing and interviews to secure admission. You can expect the fees to vary widely depending on the specific school and the program they offer. Fees of anything from USD 15,000 to USD 30,000 a year aren't uncommon, with extras such as registration fees and deposits.
A. variant
B. difference
C. divergence
D. variety
Although education in Singapore is free, all families must pay small 'miscellaneous' fees, (34) _____ are explained by the Ministry of Education. These fees are fairly small for public schools but don't necessarily cover additional costs for things like uniforms, transport, and school materials. Independent schools, even if part government-funded, can (35) _____ fees beyond the small amounts seen in the public school system. If you do not choose the state system and decide to find a fully private or international school, the costs are higher.
Singapore has a huge range of international schools, teaching in English and (36) _____ major world languages. Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a (37) _____ of another national curriculum such as the American core or Australian standard curriculum. International schools are generally of a high standard, and (38) _____ typically competitive, with testing and interviews to secure admission. You can expect the fees to vary widely depending on the specific school and the program they offer. Fees of anything from USD 15,000 to USD 30,000 a year aren't uncommon, with extras such as registration fees and deposits.
(Source: The Internet)
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (37) is...A. variant
B. difference
C. divergence
D. variety
Giải thích:
A. variant (n): biến thể
B. difference (n): sự khác biệt
C. divergence (n): sự chênh lệch, sự khác nhau
D. variety (n): sự đa dạng
Tạm dịch: Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a variant of another national curriculum such as the American core or Australian standard curriculum.
(Các trường có thể dùng Giáo trình Tú tài Quốc tế, hoặc một biến thể của một chương trình giảng dạy quốc gia khác như giáo trình chính của Mỹ hay giáo trình tiêu chuẩn Úc.)
A. variant (n): biến thể
B. difference (n): sự khác biệt
C. divergence (n): sự chênh lệch, sự khác nhau
D. variety (n): sự đa dạng
Tạm dịch: Schools might use the International Baccalaureate syllabus, or a variant of another national curriculum such as the American core or Australian standard curriculum.
(Các trường có thể dùng Giáo trình Tú tài Quốc tế, hoặc một biến thể của một chương trình giảng dạy quốc gia khác như giáo trình chính của Mỹ hay giáo trình tiêu chuẩn Úc.)
Đáp án A.