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题型描述: 阅读理解Almost every society has certain traditional ideas about marriage. For example, most societies expect men and women to marry. Most cultures also have traditions about the role and duties of a husband and a wife. Traditionally, the husband is expected to earn a living, and the wife is expected to keep house and raise children.Many Americans did not follow traditional marriage patterns. For example, a large number of married couples share responsibilities that have been traditionally handled by either the husband or the wife. An increasing number of married women have paying jobs and help support their families financially. In 1940, about 15 percent of all married women earned money. In the early 1990s, about 60 percent held a full- or part-time job. More and more husbands share responsibilities traditionally handled by women, such as cooking, doing housework, and caring for children.On the average, men and women stay single longer than they once did. In 1950s, men married at an average age of 23, and women married at an average age of 20. By the mid-1990s, the average marriage age was about 26.5 for men and about 24.5 for women.An increasing number of people choose not to marry. If a man and a woman wish to avoid marriage, they may decide to live together with no formal obligations to each other. This arrangement is more common among young adults, but some couples of all ages live together without marrying.1、 All Americans would like to follow the traditional marriage patterns. A. F B. T 2、 The number of married women with a paying job to support their families financially is increasing. A. T B. F 3、 Most societies expect men and women to marry and have traditions about the role and duties of a husband and a wife. A. F B. T 4、 In the early 1990s, about 15 percent held a full- or part-time job. A. F B. T 5、 More and more Americans choose to live together without marriage. A. T B. F
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题型描述: 阅读理解Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there’s a big difference between “being a writer” and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. “You’ve got to want to write,” I say to them, “not want to be a writer.” The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer(自由撰稿者), I had no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn’t even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer. After a year or so, however, I still hadn’t gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn’t going to be one of those people who die wondering “what if”. I would keep putting my dream to the test, even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland (虚幻世界)of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there. ]1、 The passage is meant to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . A. encourage young people to pursue a writing career B. advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writer C. show young people it’s unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fame D. warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experience 2、 What can be concluded from the passage? A. A writer’s success depends on luck rather than on effort. B. Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation. C. Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding. D. The chances for a writer to become successful are small. 3、 Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career? A. He wasn’t able to have a rest for a whole year. B. He wasn’t able to produce a single book. C. He hadn’t seen a change for the better. D. He found his dream would never come true. 4、 “…People who die wondering “what if” (Line 3, Para.3) refers to “those _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ”. A. who think too much of the dark side of life B. who are full of imagination even upon death C. who think a lot without making a decision D. who regret giving up their career halfway 5、 “Shadowland” in the last sentence refers to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . A. the state of uncertainty before one’s final goal is reached B. the bright future that one is looking forward to C. a world that exists only in one’s imagination D. the wonderland one often dreams about
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题型描述: 阅读理解In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00pm. If someone reeives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes itˊs a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U. S. A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in ad-vance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures that treat time differently. Promptness is valued high-ly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U. S. no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late, will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.1、 What is the main idea of this passage? A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S. B. The role of time in social life over the world. C. Not every country treats the concept of time as the same. D. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S. 2、 What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours? A. A matter of life or death. B. A matter of work. C. You want to make an appointment with him or her. D. You want to see him or her. 3、 Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend? A. at 4:00 am. B. at 4:00 pm. C. at the midnight. D. at 7:00 am. 4、 Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Promptness is valued highly in American life. B. There is no misunderstanding arising between people from different cultures about the concept of time. C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U.S.A.. D. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. 5、 From the passage we can safely infer that . A. if a person is late for a date, he neednˊt make some explanation B. itˊs a matter of life or death if you call someone in day time C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are early or late for a business party D. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world
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题型描述: 阅读理解Sports fans all over the world recognize the name Michael Jordan. From Taiwan to Tennessee, kids wear clothes with his picture on them. Jerseys(球服)with his number 23 on the front, jackets with the Bulls on the back, and Air Jordan sports shoes all reflect the fame of this superstar. Michael Jordan has become the most famous attraction of the world’s favorite spectator sport. Michael Jordan was born in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, Michael did not look like a future superstar. He was very shy and didn’t like to talk to other people about himself. He was also very short. He showed little promise of having a future career in basketball. When he tried out for the freshman team in high school, Michael didn’t make it. The next year, however, he grew tall enough to join the team. Michael’s road to fame began at the University of North Carolina. He brought an acrobatic style to the game that few had seen before. Michael used his quickness and strength to reach the basket again and again. He became famous for his powerful slam dunk(灌篮), Basketball fans from all over the world began to take notice. One reporter wrote that when Michael went up to dunk the basketball, it looked like he could fly. He was given the nickname“Air Jordan”.1、 Kids all over the world wear the things related to Jordan except _ _ _ _ . A. jerseys B. socks C. jackets D. shoes 2、 Which of the following is NOT the reason that Jordan didn’t look like a future superstar? A. He was too shy B. He was poor. C. He was short. D. He talked less to others. 3、 Jordan grew much taller _ _ _ _ . A. in the first year in college B. in the first year in high school C. after he joined NBA D. in the second year in high school 4、 According to the passage, which is not mentioned about Jordan’s advantages? A. Patience. B. Skills C. Quickness D. Strength 5、 When did the name “Air Jordan” become well-known? A. In his freshman year in the university. B. After a reporter compared his dunk to flying. C. After he won the “Most Valuable Player” in NBA. D. In his first year in NBA.
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题型描述: 阅读理解When John and Victoria Falls arrived in New York City for one-year stay, they did not bring very many things with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new system that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishings (bed, tables, dishes, and so on) has become one of Americaˊs fastest growing businesses.What kinds of people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? People who are international business or government officials, foreign students, airline workers, young married couples - people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city to another. They save a lot of trouble and the cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new homes. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they may soon dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they find they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy.One family, who now have a large, beautiful home of their own, liked their rented furniture so much that they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But usually people donˊt like to tell others about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.1、 What can you infer from the passage? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A. People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented. B. The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable. C. Renting furniture is not popular in the coupleˊs home town. D. Only those who donˊt have enough money to rent furniture. 2、 Which of the following has become one of Americaˊs fastest growing businesses? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A. Renting furnished apartments. B. Selling home furnishings. C. Renting home furnishings. D. Selling used furniture. 3、 Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A. Furnished Apartments. B. A New Idea. C. A New Way of Getting Home Furnishings. D. Rent or Buy? 4、 Why do some people prefer to rent furniture? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A. Because the furniture they get in this way is new. B. Because it saves them much trouble and money. C. Because they can always get better quality furniture in this way. D. Because it saves them a lot of money. 5、 Young people liked renting home furniture in that _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A. They donˊt have much money and donˊt want to buy the cheap furniture. B. They donˊt want to buy old furniture. C. The new furniture is of good quality. D. They have less money.
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题型描述: 阅读理解Advertisement can be thought of “as the means of making known in order to buy or sell goods or services”. Advertisement aims to increase people’s awareness and arouse interest. It tries to inform and to persuade. The media are all used to spread the message. The press offers a fairly cheap method, and magazines are used to reach special sections of the market. The cinema and commercial radio are useful for local market. Television, although more expensive, can be very effective. Public notices are fairly cheap and more permanent in their power of attraction. Other ways of increasing consumer interest are through exhibitions and trade fairs as well as direct mail advertisement.There can be no doubt that the growth in advertisement is one of the most striking features of the western world in this century. Many businesses such as those handling frozen foods, liquor, tobacco and medicines have been built up largely by advertisement.We might ask whether the cost of advertisement is paid for by the producer or by the customer. Since advertisement forms part of the cost of production, which has to be covered by the selling price, it is clear that it is the customer who pays for advertisement. However, if large scale advertisement leads to increased demand, production costs are reduced, and the customer pays less.It is difficult to measure exactly the influence of advertisement on sales. When the market is growing, advertisement helps to increase demand. When the market is shrinking, advertisement may prevent a bigger fall in sales than would occur without its support. What is clear is that businesses would not pay large sums for advertisement if they were not convinced of its value to them.1、 From the last sentence of this passage we conclude that _ _ _ _ _ . A. advertisement usually cost businesses large amounts of money B. advertisement could hardly convince people of the value of the goods C. businessmen know well that advertisement could bring them more profits D. businesses usually do not pay much for advertisement 2、 The word “media”(in the first paragraph)includes _ _ _ _ _ . A. television B. radio C. the press D. all of the above 3、 Advertisement is mainly paid for by _ _ _ _ _ . A. increased sales B. the customer C. reduced prices D. the producer 4、 Advertisement can increase demand _ _ _ _ _ . A. in a growing market B. in a shrinking market C. in any circumstances D. all the time 5、 Advertisement is often used to _ _ _ _ _ . A. push the sale B. arouse suspicion C. deceive customers D. increase production
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题型描述: 阅读理解The fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. In the United States, it is an annual (每年的) occasion to show thanks to God for his goodness.As a historical, national and religious holiday, Thanksgiving Day began with the English in Plymouth Colony. As far back as 1621, after a long bitter winter and the gathering of the first harvest, these early settlers shared a feast with the local Indians and offered prayers of thanksgiving. President Washington proclaimed (宣布) the first national Thanksgiving Day to be celebrated on November 26, 1789. President Lincoln revived the custom in 1863.It was not until 1941 that the US Congress adopted a resolution, setting the fourth Thursday of November as an annual Thanksgiving Day. Thus what began as a religious celebration of the harvest has since become a nationwide holiday.Today Thanksgiving Day is usually a family day, celebrated with a traditional turkey dinner and a happy reunion. Schools are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after. Many people, including students studying in another state, often travel long distances to spend the holiday at home.1、 The passage is mainly about _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . A. what the Americans do on Thanksgiving Day B. how the Americans spend their Thanksgiving Day C. Thanksgiving Day is an American holiday D. how Thanksgiving Day became a nationwide holiday 2、 Thanksgiving Day was first celebrated in 1621 by _ _ _ _ of the Plymouth Colony. A. President Washington B. the local Indians C. English settlers D. American settlers 3、 What is the meaning of the underlined word “feast” in paragraph 2? A. prayer B. meal C. gathering D. harvest 4、 In 1941 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . A. the first national Thanksgiving Day was celebrated B. people began to celebrate Thanksgiving Day by spending the day at home C. the date for Thanksgiving Day was set by law D. the custom of Thanksgiving Day was brought back to the Americans. 5、 Which of the following statements is true about the celebration of Thanksgiving Day? A. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day was a European custom introduced to America. B. The most popular way of celebrating Thanksgiving Day is travel with friends. C. On Thanksgiving Day, school children usually have a couple of days off. D. Thanksgiving Day started as an occasion for family members to show thanks for one another.
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