Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Do you find the American education system to be confusing and different from the education system in your own country? Do you want to attend a university or a school in the USA? The American education system offers international students the most diverse set of options in the world. In fact, an international student who elects to take advantage of the American education system can pursue anything from nuclear science to film and dance. The possibilities are almost endless! The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public (or government-operated) schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling (or their equivalent) may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is the large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries who have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future. Whether you want to study at a USA university, a top college, or at an ESL, vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. The information provided in the Overview of the American education system section will help you develop that understanding. You can also search our list of Universities, colleges, community colleges, graduate schools, and boys and girls boarding schools. It is no surprise that the United States hosts more international students than any other country in the world! 32. The phrase “ prior to” in the second paragraph mostly means.... A. before B. after C. while D. whereas 33. The word “ cutting- edge “ in the second paragraph mostly means.... A. comprehensive B. advanced C. fashionable D. expensive 34. we can see from the passage that the writer... the US education A. appreciates B. underestimates C. overstates D. dislikes 35. What is probably the best title for the passage? A. Studying in the USA B. American Universities and Colleges C. The American Education system D. Study tips for American students