For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on field trips to cultural institutions and historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilised young people who appreciate the arts and culture.

However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips is changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organised for school groups. A survey carried out by a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they asked had decided to cancel trips planned for the next academic year.

So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because there are increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as a luxury. A large number of school heads also consider days spent away from school a waste of time, believing that the only worthwhile use of students' time is spent preparing for exams in the classroom.

But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a negative development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the development of students into well-educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children's learning experiences are lost.

(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)

Câu 1: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Positive changes in American schools

B. Valuable academic learning experiences

C. New trends in educational development

D. Field trips for schoolchildren

Câu 2: According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children can ______.

A. practise some outdoor activities

B. enjoy their time at school

C. learn to value the arts and culture

D. develop economically useful skills only

Câu 3: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. school administrators

B. the schools

C. field trips

D. school groups

Câu 4: The phrase "a luxury" in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which is ______.

A. difficult and important

B. new and common

C. expensive but not essential

D. cheap but comfortable

Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The number of field trips organised for school groups is growing.

B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students’ cultural learning.

C. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.

D. Schools no longer have to pay for their students' field trips.

Question

For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on field trips to cultural institutions and historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, educators arrange them in the belief that schools exist not only to teach economically useful skills, but also to produce civilised young people who appreciate the arts and culture.

However, there have been increasing signs in recent years that the attitude towards field trips is changing, with a significant decrease in the number of tours organised for school groups. A survey carried out by a group of school administrators found that over half the schools they asked had decided to cancel trips planned for the next academic year.

So what are the reasons for this change? The most obvious one is the issue of finance. Because there are increasing demands on their funds, schools are forced to make a difficult choice about how to spend the limited money they have. Field trips are an obvious thing to cut since they are seen by many as a luxury. A large number of school heads also consider days spent away from school a waste of time, believing that the only worthwhile use of students' time is spent preparing for exams in the classroom.

But why should anybody worry if schoolchildren go on fewer trips? Those that believe this is a negative development in education would say that cultural field trips contribute to the development of students into well-educated adults who have a healthy interest in history and the arts. Researchers warn that if schools cut field trips, then valuable opportunities to broaden and enrich children's learning experiences are lost.

(Adapted from Exam Booster by Helen Chilton, Sheila Dignen, Mark Fountain and Frances Treloar)

Câu 1: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Positive changes in American schools

B. Valuable academic learning experiences

C. New trends in educational development

D. Field trips for schoolchildren

Câu 2: According to paragraph 1, educators believe that through field trips, children can ______.

A. practise some outdoor activities

B. enjoy their time at school

C. learn to value the arts and culture

D. develop economically useful skills only

Câu 3: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. school administrators

B. the schools

C. field trips

D. school groups

Câu 4: The phrase "a luxury" in paragraph 3 mostly describes something which is ______.

A. difficult and important

B. new and common

C. expensive but not essential

D. cheap but comfortable

Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The number of field trips organised for school groups is growing.

B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students’ cultural learning.

C. Most school heads find it not worthwhile for students to spend time preparing for exams.

D. Schools no longer have to pay for their students' field trips.

Accepted Answer

Câu 1: D. Field trips for schoolchildren

Câu 2: C. learn to value the arts and culture

Câu 3: B. the schools

Câu 4: C. expensive but not essential

Câu 5: B. Cutting field trips may mean fewer opportunities for students’ cultural learning.

For many years, schoolchildren in the US have been taken on field trips to cultural institutions and historical sites. Despite these trips involving some expense and disruption to class timetables, edu...