第二节（共5小题；每小题2分；满分10分）

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Although different universities in die US have different admissions policies, most determine admission based on several standards, including a student's high school course of study, high school Grade Point Average (GPA), participation in activities, SAT or ACT exam scores, a written essay, and possibly a personal interview.

　　The university admissions office considers whether a student has taken courses in high school that have prepared him or her for more difficult coursework. A student's high school GPA is also considered.  36  Each letter grade is assigned a number of points: A=4 points, B=3, C=2 , D=1 and F=0 point. A GPA is calculated by adding all of the points earned for each course grade and dividing the total points by the total number of courses taken.  37 

　　Universities prefer to see applications from high school students who have engaged in activities in their spare time, such as clubs, athletic teams and student government.  38 

　　Most students in the US take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT during their final year of high school. Each university sets a minimum SAT or ACT score that a student must achieve in order to be admitted. These are standardized quantitative examinations. The SAT tests critical reading, math and writing skills.  39 

　　Students are often required to write an essay as part of the application process.  40  The applicants may also be required to have a personal interview with a representative from the admissions office.

A. A student who fails a required course must repeat the course.

B. A GPA is a figure representing a student's accumulated grades.

C. Each admissions office determines the length and content of the essay.

D. For example, a GPA of 3.0 is a "B" average for all of the courses taken.

E. A student graduates after he or she has successfully passed ail the required courses.

F. The ACT tests English, math, reading, science reasoning and optional writing.

G. Voluntary participation in these activities shows students have learned valuable life lessons.
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