Although I spoke to him many times, he never paid any _______ to what I said.

French educational districts, called académies, are under the direction of a rector, an appointee of the national government who is also in charge of universities in each district. The uniformity in curriculum throughout the country leaves each university with little to distinguish itself. Hence, many students prefer to go to Paris, where there are better accommodations and more cultural amenities for them. Another difference is the existence in France of prestigious higher educational institutions known as grandes écoles, which provide advanced professional and technical training. Most of these schools are not affiliated with the universities, although they too recruit their students by giving competitive examinations to candidates. The grandes écoles provide rigorous training in all branches of applied science and technology, and their diplomas have a somewhat higher standing than the ordinary licence.

In Germany, the regional universities have autonomy in determining their curriculum under the direction of rectors elected from within. Students in Germany change universities according to their interests and the strengths of each university. In fact, it is a custom for students to attend two, three, or even four different universities in the course of their undergraduate studies, and the majority of professors at a particular university may have taught in four or five others. This high degree of mobility means that schemes of study and examination are marked by a freedom and individuality unknown in France.

What does the passage mainly discuss?

They reported that Mr. Brown had won a good contract.

A school year in Viet Nam is divided _______two semesters.

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress: technology, engineering, application, economics.

By the time my cousin arrived home, dinner_______ ready on the table.

A man got on the bus. He was carrying a lot of money in the box.

Teachers' pointing at a student to attract his or her student is suitable. (Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word)

Don't make noise! My grandfather_______ in his room.

The old woman said(A) that she had(B) visited that city(C) last year(D). (the underlined part that needs correction)

The ideas _______ in that book are very interesting.

You should ________all the questions clearly, politely and honestly when the interviewer asks you.

(28) __________

Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals _______ they are under the supervision of a teacher.

It was a kind of computer with _______ I was not familiar.

Nowadays, love is supposed to precede marriage.

Being well- dressed and punctual can help you create a good _______ on your interviewer.

If she _______ a car, she would go out in the evening.

The mother is _______ for taking care of the home and the family.

He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May. (Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation: children; chemist; change; church.