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★LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
LCDS.org • 703-777-3841
Award-winning school features a low student-teacher ratio (比率). Courses include art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), computer programming, languages, athletics, instruments. BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology), one-to-one program in fourth through eighth grades. It’s famous for its unique field trips.
★NYSMITH SCHOOL
Grades: 3 years-Grade 8
Nysmith.com • 703-552-2912
Top 10 in the world, fun, award-winning program, up to 4 grade levels of diversification (多样化) in reading and math classes, daily science, computers, logic, foreign languages, much more. 1:9 ratio. Minimal (最少的) homework. Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country. 2014 Tommy Award from TJ for the special achievement of Nysmith Alumni.
★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS
Grades: 6-12
FusionTysonsCorner.com • 866-461-8039
Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential. Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home. Come soon to Tysons, Virginia, and achieve school & life balance.
★RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate
rma.edu • 540-636-5484
R-MA is a college-prep boarding school with Air Force JROTC, devoted to developing students of academic achievement, leadership, and responsible citizenship. With smaller classes — on average, 14-17 students per class — students at R-MA find themselves building their confidence because our teachers care about each student. Graduating classes have a 100% college acceptance rate and average over $56.6 million in college scholarships offers each year.
1. How does LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL differ from the others?
A. It offers field trips. B. It has a variety of courses.
C. It provides one-to-one classes. D. It has award-winning programs.
2. Why does NYSMITH SCHOOL attract students?
A. It has no homework. B. It is the world’s best school.
C. It is a frequent winner of the Tommy Award. D. It gives them a chance to learn from experience.
3. Which school specializes in personalized education?
A. NYSMITH SCHOOL. B. FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS.
C. RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY. D. LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四所学校的情况，包括年级、电话和学校特色等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据★LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL部分中It’s famous for its unique field trips.可知它以独特的实地考察旅行而闻名。由此可知，LOUDOUN乡村走读学校与其他学校的不同之处在于它提供实地考察旅行。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据★NYSMITH SCHOOL部分中Hands-on experimental learning, a great attraction for students across the country.可知动手实验学习，对全国各地的学生有很大的吸引力。由此可知，NYSMITH学校吸引学生，因为这给了他们一个从经验中学习的机会。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据★FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS部分中Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Here, positive relationships unlock students’ potential. Scheduling is personalized, and no homework goes home.可知Fusion Academy是一所私立中学和高中，所有班级都是一对一的:每个教室一个学生和一个老师。在这里，积极的关系释放学生的潜力。日程安排是个性化的，回家没有家庭作业。由此可知，FUSION ACADEMY TYSONS学校擅长个性化教育。故选B。
