Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation

Task:
The Adult Ba sic Education Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.
Description:
ABE is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational level. Development of reading, writing, and math  skills are paid special attention to, as well as life skills, employability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma(文凭)also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED exams in the five subject areas writing, social studies, science, literature, and math.
Prerequisites (条件):
ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release( 证书) from high school before attending class.
To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session students will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed (评估) during the Educational Planning Session The results of their assessment will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.
Courses:
The ABE Department serves an aim to___________.

A．provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society

B．help learners successfully get a job in a changing world

C．offer diplomas to those who fail to finish secondary education

D．provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams

A 17-year-old is not accepted to ABE classes only because he_________.

A．is below 18

B．can't offer a high school diploma

C．has left school without official permission

D．is assessed as poor in learning performances

What is the Educational Planning Session intended for?

A．Providing special help to disabled students.

B．Helping students be better at the four basic skills.

C．Finding out whether they can be accepted to ABE classes.

D．An assessment of students' basic skill levels.

Different courses are offered to different students according to _____.

A．their own choices

B．the assessments during the Educational Planning Session

C．their performances in school

D．how much they pay for the courses