学生跳级是否该被允许，你怎么看？
Students who do well in school might get to skip a grade. They move up to learn with older kids and face tougher work. But this has its problems too. We asked some young reporters if they think kids should skip grades. They gave good reasons for both sides. Here are some of their answers. What do you think?
Students should be allowed to skip grades, but that doesn’t mean all students should do it. Advanced students may learn more in a higher grade, but it may be hard for them to make friends. Grade-skippers risk getting bullied for their age or academic skills. For the kids who really want to skip a grade, go ahead. Skipping a grade has its pros and cons, but students should be allowed the choice. — Meyer Ballas, 12
Education is important, but so is being social. If a student skips a grade, they may struggle to find friends, and can feel left out. This can also affect learning. Instead, schools can place students into classes based on their academic level. My old school did this for classes I was good at, such as math and writing. I was able to socialize with classmates my age while being challenged. This is a win-win situation. I believe this should be done at more schools. — Nate Rhew, 13
Students should not skip grades. Kids deserve the time to grow without being rushed through valuable experiences. Feeling this pressure could negatively affect a student’s self-confidence. Social intelligence is just as important as academic intelligence, because it allows you to find out who you are. I think there is a better way to push students academically while letting them be social. Advanced classes offer kids the flexibility to grow as students — but, when the break between classes comes, they can have fun in a social environment that helps them thrive. —Vivian Goldhirsh, 11
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1.1. What is the main concern expressed by Meyer Ballas about skipping grades?
A Advanced students might not learn enough in a higher grade.
B Grade-skippers might have difficulty making friends and could be bullied.
C Skipping grades is only suitable for students who want to do it.
D Schools should not allow students to skip grades at all.
解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“but it may be hard for them to make friends. Grade-skippers risk getting bullied for their age or academic skills.”可知，Meyer Ballas提到，虽然跳级的学生可能会在高年级学到更多，但他们可能会因为年龄或学术技能而受到欺负，这表明他担心跳级学生会在社交方面遇到困难。故选B。
2.2. What is the purpose of placing students into classes based on their academic level?
A To give students more time to grow and learn.
B To offer more extracurricular activities to students.
C To balance socialization and academic challenge.
D To provide more resources for students who feel left out.
解析：选C。推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，Nate Rhew认为学校应该根据学生的学术水平将他们分到不同的班级，这样学生既能与同龄同学社交，又能在学术上得到挑战，实现了双赢。故选C。
3.3. What does Vivian Goldhirsh think about rushing students through their education?
A It could lead to boredom both in class and at home.
B It could cause students to become independent.
C It could make students fall behind in their studies.
D It could negatively affect students’ self-confidence.
解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Feeling this pressure could negatively affect a student’s self-confidence.”感受到这种压力可能会对学生的自信心产生负面影响，这表明Vivian Goldhirsh认为催促学生快速完成学业可能会对学生的自信心产生负面影响。故选D。