Many post-80s couples are complaining that going to the movies, shopping or attending part

第1题

Many post-80s couples can't go to the movies, shop or attend parties because（）

A．they have to look after their kids

B．they have to look after their parents

C．they are busy with their work

D．they have no money

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第2题

Many post-80s couples are complaining that going to the movies, shopping or attending part

ies have become impossible since their kids were born. That&39;s the way most parents are living their lives, no weekends of their own, no time to visit friends, not even a chance of promotion in their jobs.

Asking help from their parents might be a way out,but problems are that some aging parents arc not strong enough to take care of the kids, and that the kids may also become too spoiled by their grandparents.

Then, here comes a solution: families with kids can form. a small group, and parents of each family can take turns to look after all the kids in this group on weekends. Thus, other parents can have some quiet time and feel free to do something they&39;ve been planning for a long time. At the same time, the kids can make new friends and won&39; t be hanging around their parents all day long.This is baby-pooling.

61.Many post-80s couples can&39;t go to the movies, shop or attend parties because_____ .

A.they have to look after their kids

B.they have to look after their parents

C.they are busy with their work

D.they have no money

What is(are) the advantage(s) of baby-pooling？A.The parents can have much more free time

B.The kids can make new friends

C.The kids won't be hanging around their parents all day long

D.All of the above

In paragraph 2, “a way out ” means ______ .A.out of date

B.a solution

C.without question

D.a complaint

According to the last paragraph, the solution to the problem of post-80s couples is that _____ .A.families with kids form a small group

B.they ask their aging parents for help

C.they give up their jobs

D.they lake their kids wherever they go

The passage mainly discusses _____ ？A.post-80s couples and their friends

B.post-80s couples and baby-pooling

C.post-80s couples and their parents

D.kids and their grandparents

请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！

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第3题

The couple had so _______in common that they soon departed.

A. little

B. much

C. few

D. many

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第4题

a couple of weeks ago 非同义项

A．Three weeks ago

B．several weeks ago

C．a few weeks ago

D．not many weeks ago

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第5题

Once the problem has been identified, the couple can start appropriate treatment, and

with the right treatment, Mr.Goswamy _____, many more infertile (不育的) couples will conceive.

A、exaggerates

B、cursed

C、betrays

D、predicts

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第6题

"I do." To Americans those two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life.

Especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding vows is like signing a contract, Now Americans don't really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is serious business.

It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by "popping the question" in a romantic way. Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. The man usually gives his fiancfe a diamond ring as a symbol of their engagement. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big day approaches, bridal showers and bachelor's parties provide many useful gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.

At last it's time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there's still room for American individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors in a scenic spot. A few even have the ceremony while sky-diving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style. of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue". The groom wears a formal suit or tuxedo. Several close friends participate in the ceremony as attendants, including the best man and the maid of honor.

As the ceremony begins, the groom and his attendants stand with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the bride's attendants, followed by the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their vows. Traditionally, they promise to love each other "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health". But sometimes the couple has composed their own vows. They give each other a gold ring to symbolize their marriage commitment. Finally the minister announces the big moment: "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!"

At the wedding reception, the bride and groom greet their guests. Then they cut the wedding cake and feed each other a bite. Guests mingle while enjoying cake, punch and other treats. Later the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to a group of single girls. Tradition says that the one who catches the bouquet will be the next m marry. During the reception, playful friends "decorate" the Couple's car with tissue paper, tin cans and a "Just Married" sign. When the reception is over, the newlyweds run to their "decorated" car and speed off. Many couples take a honeymoon, a one, to-two-week vacation trip, to celebrate their new marriage.

Almost every culture has rituals to signal a change in one's life; Marriage is one of the most basic life changes for people of all cultures. So it's no surprise to find many traditions about getting married...even in America. Yet each couple follows the traditions in a way that is uniquely their own.

The word "business" occurs twice in the first paragraph, what does the second "business" mean？

A．Trade.

B．Affair.

C．Duty.

D．Right.

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第7题

According to the last paragraph, the solution to the problem of post-80s couples is that（）

A．families with kids form a small group

B．they ask their aging parents for help

C．they give up their jobs

D．they take their kids wherever they go

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第8题

听力原文： People in the U.S., when they attain legal marriage age and meet certain medical

requirements, are free to choose their own mates. Once a couple has decided to get married, the man customarily gives the girl a diamond ring. The use of a ring comes from the ancient custom of using a ring to settle an important agreement. When the wedding day is decided upon, the girl sends out wedding announcements or invitations to friends and relatives. They then send wedding gifts to the girl's home.

On the wedding day it is supposed to be bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding. Another old custom that many people believe will bring good luck to the marriage is for the bride to wear 'something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue'.

Before the wedding day the groom always chooses a "best man", a good friend to help him and stand beside him during the wedding ceremony. The custom of having a "best man" is thought to have come from ancient times when a strong friend helped the groom and bride escape from the bride's father.

When a couple marries, the groom gives his bride a wedding ring. Many marriages are double-ring ceremonies—that is, the bride and the groom exchange rings. The wedding ring is customarily a simple plain gold band. The roundness of the ring symbolizes eternity and announces that the couple is united for life. The wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand. People believe that a vein from the third finger runs directly to the heart.

Near the end of the reception, which is offered by the bride's parents, the bride throws her bouquet of flowers to the unwed bridesmaids. The lucky girl who catches it is supposed to be the next in the group to be married. As the bride and groom leave for their honeymoon, the guests all throw confetti on them. This is a symbol of joy and happiness.

Questions:

15.Which of the following requirements is essential if a young couple wants to get married？

16.Why shouldn't the bride and groom see each other before the wedding on the wedding day according to the passage？

17.What does the custom of having a 'best man' for the groom tell us about an cient times？

18.Why is the wedding ring worn on the third finger of the left hand？

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A．To get consent from their parents.

B．To prepare rings for exchange.

C．To be of legal age and to meet certain medical requirements.

D．To send out announcements and invitations.

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第9题

In many homes, divorce is caused by the “battle between the sexes”.To understand the p

roblem, one must remember that modern American woman is freed.During childhood and youth, the American girl is given freedom and education which is equal to a boy’s.After completing school, she is able to get a job and support herself.She doesn’t have to marry for financial security.She considers herself an independent, self-sufficient person.She wants a husband whom she can respect.She wants a democratic household in which she has a voice in making decisions.When a husband and wife are able to share decision-making, their marriage is probably closer, stronger, and more satisfying.Otherwise, the couple is likely to wind up in the divorce court.

When a couple gets divorced, the court usually requires the man to pay his former wife a monthly sum of money.If the couple has children, they usually remain with the mother, and the father is expected to pay for their support.

Although divorce is quite common in the United States, 80 percent of those who get divorced remarry.The remarriages allow thousands of people, especially children, to enjoy family life again, but at the same time many troubles have arisen.A well-known American joke tells of a wife calling to her second husband, “Quick, John! Come here and help me! Your children are beating up our children!”

6.What does the passage mainly discuss？()

A.Financial trouble in the family

B.Different attitudes between husband and wife towards children’s education

C.Women’s liberation movement

D.Lack of democratic atmosphere in the household often leads to divorce

7.What do you know of modern American women according to the passage？()

A.They are overbearing

B.They respect their husbands, but do not listen to them

C.They do not have much to say in the household

D.They are more independent than ever before

8.What kind of marriage can be successful according to the passage？()

A.Both the man and woman are financially secure

B.husband and wife share housework

C.Decisions are made by the man and woman together

D.Both the man and woman are well-educated

9.What happens when a couple is divorced according to the passage？()

A.The children become homeless

B.The man, rather than the woman, remarries soon

C.Life becomes difficult for the woman and her children

D.The man is still held responsible for the welfare of his children

10.What does the well-known joke suggest？()

A.Remarriages often end up in failure

B.Children are unhappy in the new family

C.The mother is not respected by the stepchildren

D.Remarriage causes new troubles in the household

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第10题

1 Traditionally, the woman has held a low position in marriage partnerships. While her hu

sband went his way she had to wash, stitch and sew. Today the move is to liberate the woman, which may in the end strengthen the marriage union.

2 Perhaps the greatest obstacle to friendship in marriage is the amount a couple usually see of each other. Friendship in its usual sense is not tested by the strain of daily, year-long cohabitation. Couples need to take up separate interests (and friendship) as well as mutually shared ones, if they are not to get used to the more attractive elements of each other's personalities.

3 Married couples are likely to exert themselves for guests -- being amusing, discussing with passion and point -- and then to fall into dull exhausted silence when the guests have gone.

4 As in all friendship,a husband and wife must try to interest each other,and to spend sufficient time sharing absorbing activities to give them continuing common interests. But at the same time they must spend enough time on separate interests with separate people to preserve and develop their separate personalities and keep their relationship fresh.

5 For too many highly intelligent working women, home represents chore obligations, because the husband only tolerates her work and does not participate in household chores. For too many highly intelligent working men, home represents dullness and complaints — from an over-dependent wife who will not gather courage to make her own life.

6 In such an atmosphere, the partners grow further and further apart, both love and liking disappearing. For too many couples with children, the children are allowed to command all time and attention, allowing the couple no time to develop liking and friendship, as well as love, allotting them exclusive parental roles.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is CORRECT？

A．Friendship in marriage means daily, year-long cohabitation.

B．Friendship can be kept fresh by both separate and shared interests.

C．Friendship in marriage is based on developing similar interests.

D．Friendship in marriage is based on developing separate interests.

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第11题

One of the many questions brought up is in regards with whether or not cloning should be

an option for 【M1】______ parents that are considering having children. Many problems often occur with couples involve the issue of 【M2】______ infertility. Some people believe that cloning should aim its main focus to help infertile couples — and they 【M3】______ will likely conclude that there is nothing wrong with it. The scarcely hidden assumption is that anything which 【M4】______ helps overcome infertility is morally appropriate. As 【M5】______ in vitro fertilization so popular in todays society among infertile couples, who is to say that in the future, cloning wont take over？ Cloning is noticed to 【M6】______ be better for treating infertility in a sense that it can 【M7】______ eliminate health problems with the child from the beginning. This proves to be beneficial in the way that a couple is more than likely guaranteed a healthful 【M8】______ child. Cloning does not, however, always prove to be beneficial. For example, in the case when a certain 【M9】______ disease is on the rise and one of the three clones gets it, the immune system of other two clones is identical 【M10】______ which proves that they have no guard against diseases.

【M1】

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