Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation
Task
The Adult Basic 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 levels. 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 18or 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（释放）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 assessments 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
ABE 0741: Beginning Literacy
ABE 0742: Beginning
ABE 0743: Intermediate I
ABE 0744: Intermediate II
ABE 0745: Secondary I
ABE0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test.)
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 Education Planning Session intended for?

A．An assessment of students’ basic skill levels.

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

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

D．Providing special help to disabled students.

Different courses are offered to different students according to         .

A．their own choices

B．the assessments during the Education Planning Session

C．their performances in school

D．how much they pay for the courses