There are some great differences between the traditional family and the modern family.
The first important difference is in the man’s role.The traditional husband was the head of the household because he was the only one who worked outside the home.If the wife worked for money,then the husband was not considered to be a good provider,In many families today,both husband and wife work for money.Therefore,they share the role of head of household.In addition,the traditional husband usually made big decisions about spending money.However,the modern husband shares these decisions with his working wife.Also,the traditional husband did not help his wife with housework or meal preparation.  Dinner was ready when he came home,In contrast,the modern husband helps his working wife at home.He may do some of the household chores,and it is not unusual for him to cook.
The second difference is in the woman’s role. In the traditional family,the woman may have worked for miney during her first years of marriage.However,when she gave birth,she would usually give up her job. Her primary role would be to take care of her family and home.In contrast,in many families today,the modern woman works outside the home even after she has children .She’s doing two jobs instead of one,so she is busier than the traditional mother was.The traditional wife learned to live within her husband’s income.But the modern wife does not have to because the family has two incomes.
The final difference is in the role of the children .In the traditional family,the children were taken care of by the mother because she didn’t work outside.However,today pre-school children may go to a child-care center or to a baby-sitter regularly because the mother works.The school-age children of a traditional family were more dependent.Their mother was there to help them get ready for school and to make their breakfast.In conrtast,modern children are more independent.They have to get up early and get ready for school themselves,and they may even have to make their own breakfast.

1. 1.

   The main idea of the passage is        .

   1. A.
      the change of the American society
   2. B.
      the change of the American children
   3. C.
      the change of the American family
   4. D.
      the change of the American adults
2. 2.

   In the past,if the husband let his wife get a job,        .

   1. A.
      people would not think highly of his wife
   2. B.
      people would think little of him
   3. C.
      people would refuse to be friends with him
   4. D.
      people would look up to him
3. 3.

   The husband in the modern family         .

   1. A.
      is still the boss of the family who decides all of the important things
   2. B.
      lets the wife make all of the decisions alone
   3. C.
      shares big decisions with his working wife
   4. D.
      no longer works for money because the wife is working
4. 4.

   According to the passage,which of the following is true?

   1. A.
      The husband in the modern family does a lot of housework except cooking.
   2. B.
      Modern wives have more free time because their husbands share housework.
   3. C.
      Modern wives no longer cook dinners for husbands.
   4. D.
      It’s common for men to buy dishes,send children to school ,and even cook in a modern family.

When in 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States, there was no permanent capital in which to house the government. During the Revolutionary War several different cities had served as the national capital. In addition, members of congress could not agree as to where this permanent capital should be located. Some officials wanted it in the north, others wanted it in the south. Each of the states hoped that the capital might lie within its own state lines. At last it was decided that the capital should occupy a section by itself, separate from any of the states. The place chosen was situated on the Potomac River. The land belonged originally to the state of Maryland, but Maryland agreed to the national government. The section was named the Washington. Work was begun on the new capital in 1791. in the year 1899 Congress occupied the new capital building at the same time the White House was opened as the home of all future presidents.

1. 1.

   Before the year 1800, the capital of America had been located in _______.

   1. A.
      Maryland
   2. B.
      Washington
   3. C.
      New York
   4. D.
      several cities
2. 2.

   Why was it decided that the capital should be separated from any of the states? Because ________.

   1. A.
      the District of Columbia was on the borders of several states
   2. B.
      the District of Columbia was in the center of America
   3. C.
      Maryland insisted that the capital lie in its own state
   4. D.
      Each of the states wanted the capital might lie within its own state
3. 3.

   The capital was named after _______.

   1. A.
      an explorer, who first found the place
   2. B.
      the place where it occupied
   3. C.
      the first president of the United States of America
   4. D.
      a famous general who fought in the war
4. 4.

   Presidents of the United States live in ________.

   1. A.
      the capital building
   2. B.
      Maryland
   3. C.
      New York
   4. D.
      the White House

There was a huge battle between the warriors(武士)of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen.  
The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men were fed up and wanted to return to their homes. Athene, goddess of war gave Ulysses the idea for a plan to end the war. They built a big wooden horse which they put in the middle of their encampment（營地）. Next they pretended to give up their camp. In reality many soldiers hid inside the wooden horse.
Once they thought the camp had been abandoned the Trojans went out to check. They needed to know if the war was really over. They walked through the abandoned encampment and eventually found the wooden horse. They could not decide what it was. Some wanted to take it  into the city, others thought that it was a gift to Zeus and feared touching or moving it in case they upset Zeus.  
Some Trojans decided to take it back into the city. They called a large group of troops, attached ropes and pulled it into the city.
A huge celebration started. The city was free from war for the first time in nine years. Everybody feasted, drank and danced until eventually the merriment（歡鬧）was over and they all went to sleep.
This was the moment that the wooden horse opened a big flap（蓋口）hidden underneath. Out crept Ulysses and all of his men. They killed the sleeping troops, rescued Queen Helen, met up with the rest of their army and set sail for home.
The story of the return journey is told in The Odyssey, a collection of poems piecing together the bits of the story from the many different places where the story took place.

1. 1.

   Greece and the people of Troy were at war because________________.

   1. A.
      they have different views and beliefs
   2. B.
      Prince Paris from Troy wanted to control Greek
   3. C.
      they were war-like countries
   4. D.
      the Greek warriors fought against Troy for their queen stolen away
2. 2.

   What does the underlined phrase “(be)fed up” probably mean?

   1. A.
      very bored
   2. B.
      very happy
   3. C.
      very sad
   4. D.
      very interested
3. 3.

   Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage?

   1. A.
      The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years.
   2. B.
      It was Ulysses that thought up the idea for a plan to end the war
   3. C.
      The Trojans fell into a trap set by Ulysses and all of his men
   4. D.
      The Greek warriors saved Queen Helen and head home successfully
4. 4.

   What can we learn from the story?

   1. A.
      Keep a clear brain or you’ll be cheated by something pretending
   2. B.
      Failure is a common thing in the war
   3. C.
      strategy(策略) is not an important factor in the war.
   4. D.
      Victory cannot be gained by cheat and pretence.
5. 5.

   Which of the followings can serve as the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      The Trojan Horse
   2. B.
      A Smart Plan
   3. C.
      The Trojan War
   4. D.
      Rescuing Queen Helen

 “When in Rome ,do as the Romes do”是古代西方的一句俗語，中文一般翻譯為“入鄉(xiāng)隨俗”。從這一俗語的最初來源看，語境中的“do”最有可能是指

A．遵守法律制度    B．為榮譽而戰(zhàn)   C．尊重各國風俗    D．信奉天主教

披頭士樂隊(The Beatles，又譯甲克蟲樂隊)在20世紀60年代引領(lǐng)了轟轟烈烈的，被美國稱為“英國入侵(British Invasion)”的音樂文化入侵浪潮。該樂隊擅長的音樂類型是（     ）

A．民族音樂   B．浪漫主義音樂   C．搖滾音樂   D．后現(xiàn)代主義音樂

A.fter WorlD. WA.r Ⅱ the UniteD. NA.tions wA.s orgA.nizeD..這個維護世界和平與安全、推動國際社會公正發(fā)展的國際組織是（   ）

A. 歐洲聯(lián)盟          B. 聯(lián)合國       C. 國際聯(lián)盟         D. 世貿(mào)組織

Archery(射箭) may be the oldest sport in the world. There are prehistoric drawings which show that bows and arrows were used 20 000 years ago. In early times, animals were always hunted and killed with bows and arrows. Good archers were very important when country fought against country. One of the most famous legends(傳奇,傳奇故事) in ?European? history is the story of Wilhelm Tell. He was a Swiss who refused to work for an Austrian, and was ordered to shoot an apple from the head of his son. He hit the apple, and then shot the Austrian. Switzerland has been free since then, so the story goes.
Archers shoot at targets at 30, 50, 70 or 90 meters' distance from them. The targets are round,80 centimeters across, and have 5 circles painted round the centre. Bows are made of steel, wood and strong plastic, and arrows of wood. The sport is enjoyed in the open air in summer and in a building in winter. Archery is good for the chest, the arms and the back. Men and women can shoot together since being strong is not so important. Women usually use lighter bows. People who can't walk or who have been ill can also enjoy it. For Zen Buddhists(佛教徒) archery is not only a sport but also something deeper. It helps the individual to understand himself and the meaning of life.

1. 1.

   Good archers, were needed by countries in order to_______.?

   1. A.
      make bows and arrows
   2. B.
      hunt animals?
   3. C.
      do drawings
   4. D.
      kill enemies?
2. 2.

   The legend says Switzerland has been free since Wilhelm Tell_______.?

   1. A.
      killed an Austrian
   2. B.
      invented a story?
   3. C.
      started working for an Austrian
   4. D.
      shot an apple at his child?
3. 3.

   “Target” in Paragraph 2 most nearly means_______.

   1. A.
      an image of a person?
   2. B.
      something to be aimed at in shooting-practice?
   3. C.
      an animal which is painted 5 circles?
   4. D.
      a dead animal used for shooting-practice??

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama came from ritual (宗教儀式). The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then kept and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths (神話), coutinued to exist and provided material for art and drama.
Those who believe that drama came from ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the “acting area” and the “watching area.” In addition, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in performing, religious leaders usually undertook that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often imitated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and used gestures about the desired effect, success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival (復(fù)活) of the Sun. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.
Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales about the hunt, war, or other feats are gradually added in detail, at first through imitation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely-related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds.

1. 1.

   What does the passage mainly discuss?

   1. A.
      The origins of theater.
   2. B.
      The role of ritual in modern dance.
   3. C.
      The importance of storytelling.
   4. D.
      The variety of early religious activities.
2. 2.

   What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first parapraph?

   1. A.
      The reason why drama is often unpredictable.
   2. B.
      The seasons in which dramas were performed.
   3. C.
      The connection between myths and dramatic plots.
   4. D.
      The importance of costumes in early drama.
3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual?

   1. A.
      Dance.
   2. B.
      Costumes.
   3. C.
      Music.
   4. D.
      Magic.
4. 4.

   According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?

   1. A.
      Ritual uses music whereas drama does not.
   2. B.
      Ritual is shorter than drama.
   3. C.
      Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
   4. D.
      Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.

Before Alaska became part of the U.S., it had been owned by Russia. Trading posts and small settlements were scattered along the coast. The rest of land was left unexplored. The Russians were mainly interested in the wealth of furs from the vast herds of seals they found there.
By the mid-1800’s, most of the seal herds had been wiped out, and Russia no longer wanted to keep Alaska. William Seward, Secretary of State for President Johnson, believed the United States should buy Alaska from Russia. President Johnson wasn’t so sure it was a wise way to spend U.S. money, but he agreed to let Seward discuss it with the Russians. Acting quickly, Seward made a deal. On March 30, 1867, he signed an agreement for the U.S. to pay seven million dollars for the land.
Many people thought it was a foolish waste of America’s money. They called the deal “Seward’s folly”. Then gold was discovered in Alaska and public opinion changed quickly.
Seward did not live to see the true value of Alaska. He died in 1872, five years after making the purchase (購買). Each year, Alaska’s natural resources(資源) have brought in many times the $7,000,000 paid for it. Natural gas, coal, oil, lumber, seafood and other minerals, besides the gold first found, have made it a valuable addition to the United States. In 1959, Alaska be-came the 49th state of the United States.

1. 1.

   The Russians wanted to sell Alaska because ______.

   1. A.
      they thought it wasn’t a good place
   2. B.
      they thought it didn’t belong to Russia
   3. C.
      they couldn’t find enough seals there
   4. D.
      they wanted to earn more money from the U.S.
2. 2.

   When Seward signed the agreement, many people thought ______.

   1. A.
      it was a successful deal
   2. B.
      it had its true value
   3. C.
      he wasted U.S. money
   4. D.
      he was clever
3. 3.

   Which of the following things was found first in Alaska?

   1. A.
      Gas.
   2. B.
      Coal.
   3. C.
      Oil.
   4. D.
      Gold.
4. 4.

   The best title for this passage would probably be ______.

   1. A.
      Alaska, a beautiful place
   2. B.
      Alaska with natural resources
   3. C.
      Alaska, the 49th state of the U.S.
   4. D.
      Alaska, home to seals