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An American educational expert says that a long summer vacation doesn’t make sense in today’s world.
This summer, 50 million 41 will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and 42 older brothers or sisters to take them to the mall. They will also be putting their 43 futures at risk.
During 44 of the 20th century, many Americans worked in 45 that did not need a college degree But still 46 a high salary. Also, in the 19th century, there was no air condition. And poor hygiene (卫生) 47 that crowded schools had health risks.
Things have changed. For today’s students, academic skills are 48 to future success. Many 49 don’t give kids an American-style summer vacation. They offer no more than seven 50 of vacation. Most American school districts offer up to 13 weeks. To 51 in global marketplace, Americans must be prepared to go up against 52 competitors.
Summer vacation also 53 challenges for today’s families. In the 1960s, 54 than 60% of families had a stay-at-home mum. Now, two-thirds of American children live families 55 every adult works. For these families, summer vacation can be more 56 than break. Someone must watch the kids.
But the biggest 57 may be how summer vacation hurts academic achievement. Scientist have found that disadvantaged students lose 58 ground in the summertime.
A longer school year can allow time-limited teachers to 59 richer and more imaginative lessons. Schools would have more time for 60 , languages, music and the arts.
41. A. experts B. kids C. adults D. parents
42. A. inviting B. asking C. forcing D. having
43. A. academic B. technical C. controversial D. uncertain
44. A. many B. some C. much D. little
45. A. hospitals B. schools C. factories D. offices
46. A. desired B red C. saved D. increased
47. A. meant B. affected C. spread D. reported
48. A. exit B. door C. result D. key
49. A. colleges B. districts C. nations D. provinces
50. A. days B. weeks C. months D. seasons
51. A. exist B. explore C. escape D. compete
52. A. professional B. wealthy C. fortunate D. international
53. A. causes B. solves C. rescues D. weakens
54. A. no more B. more C. not more D. many more
55. A. which B. that C. when D. where
56. A. burden B. freedom C. pleasure D. suffering
57. A. achievement B. regret C. problem D. research
58. A. various B. strong C. important D. minus
59. A. conduct B. develop C. accept D. reject
60. A. sports B. homework C. break D. lessons
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