Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses each lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year. It is possible to spread the period of work for the degree over a longer period. It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.
For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded. and the record is available for the student to show to potential employers. All this imposes(增加) a constant pressure and stress of work, but in spite of this some students still find time for great activity in student affairs. Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm. The effective work of maintaining discipline is usually performed by students who advise the academic authorities. Any student who is thought to have broken the rules, for example, by cheating has to appear before a student court. With the enormous numbers of students. the operation of the system does involve a certain amount of activity. A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.
小题1:Normally a student would at least attend __________classes each week.
A．36
B．12
C．20
D．15小题2:According to the first paragraph an American student is allowed
A．to live in a different university
B．to change permanently his or her university
C．to live at home and drive to classes
D．to get two degrees from two different universities小题3:American university students are usually under pressure of work because__________.
A．their academic performance will affect their future careers
B．they are heavily involved in student affairs
C．they have to obey university rules
D．they want to run for positions of authority小题4:Some students are enthusiastic for positions in student organizations probably because_________.
A．they hate the constant pressure and stress of their study
B．they will then be able to stay longer in the university
C．such positions help them get better jobs
D．such positions are usually well paid小题5:The student organizations seem to be effective in__________.
A．dealing with the academic affairs of the university
B．ensuring that the students observe university regulations
C．evaluating students' performance by bringing them before a court
D．keeping up the students' enthusiasm for social activities
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:D
题目分析：文章介绍美国大学的课程设置，包括文化课程，和学生会组织，学生会认真对待学业，因为这会影响他们的就业，他们也会参加学生会的活动，甚至参加学生会职位的选举，因为这会让他们获得更好的工作。
小题1:计算题：从第一段的句子：A typical course consists of three classes per week for fifteen weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. 可知一个学生要参加4到5个课程，而每个课程是3节课，那么最少是12节课。选B
小题2:细节题：从第一段的句子： It is also possible for a student to move between one university and another during his degree course, though this is not in fact done as a regular practice.可知在美国允许学生在两个大学获取学位，选D。
小题3:推理题：从第二段的句子：For every course that he follows a student is given a grade, which is recorded. and the record is available for the student to show to potential employers. All this imposes(增加) a constant pressure and stress of work, 可知美国的学生学习压力很大，因为成绩会影响他们未来的就业，选A
小题4:细节题：从第二段的句子：A student who has held one of these positions of authority is much respected and it will be of benefit to him later in his career.可知美国的学生热衷于学生组织的位置，因为这可以让他们获得更好的工作，选C
小题5:细节题：从第二段的句子：Elections to positions in student organizations arouse much enthusiasm.可知学生组织在激发学生参加社会活动方面很有效，选D