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第6課 - Culture Note: Japan's Educational System (1)
Answer the questions about Japanese culture as best as you can. You may want to read the Culture Note about Japan's Educational System (Genki I: p.154-155) if you haven't yet.
Most children in Japan attend kindergartens or nursery schools before entering _____.
high school
elementary school
junior high school
Compulsory education comprises _____ years of elementary school and _____ years of junior high school.
six and three
three and six
five and four
Although not compulsory, over _____ of junior high students go on to high school for three years.
95%
85%
90%
About _____ of high school graduates attend a university or junior college.
all
half
95%
Admission to high schools and universities is usually based on _____.
an entrance exam
an interview
a test of strength
The Japanese school year starts in _____ and ends in _____, with a long vacation in summer and two shorter breaks in winter and spring.