It’s time to go back to school! Both Chinese and American students are getting ready 61. ______ the first day of school. But they are not 62.______（do） it the same way.
Most Chinese schools start on the same day in September, 63. ______ US schools don’t. Classes can begin any time between August and September. Each school gets to decide 64. ______ their classes will start. Except for first-year students, every year most Chinese students see the same teachers and classmates. US students, however, see some big 65. ______ (change).
In American high schools, subjects 66. ______ (divide) into different levels. Students can make their choices about favorite teachers and courses 67. ______ (base) on their abilities and interests. This means that every year, US students go to different classrooms for all of their different classes.
Also, students your age in the US go to school a few days early 68. ______ (pick) their own schedule. Then they get a big welcome or orientation (迎新会). For first-year students, the first day of school also means they can get 69. ______ own lockers (储物柜). Elementary school students in the US have to share lockers with their classmates. But once they make it to junior high, they 70. ______ (final) have their own place to store bags and coats!
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