During the 20th century there has been a great change in the lives of women.A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century probably has been in her middle 20's and would be likely to have seven or eight children.By the time the youngest was 15,the mother would have been in her early 50's and would expect to live a further 20 years,during which chance and health made

it hard for her to get paid work.

Today women marry younger and have fewer children.Usually a woman's youngest child will be 15 when she is 45 and she can be expected to live another 35 years and is likely to get paid work until 60.

This important change in women's life has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position.Even a few years ago most girls left school and took a fulltime joB. However,when they married they usually left work at once and never returned to it.Today the school-leaving age is 16,many girls stay at school after that age,and though women marry younger,more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born.Many more return to work later.Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage,with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties of family life.

1.We learn from this passage that in the 19th century

A. there were more children in the world than there are today

B. women spent a greater part of their lives raising

C. there were more women in poor health than there are today

D. women married younger than they do today

2.One reason why a married woman of today may take a job is that

A. she is young when her children can look after themselves

B. she is obliged to help her husband support the family

C. she feels lonely at home when her children grow up

D. she hopes to change the world a bit

3.Many girls are now likely to

A. give up their jobs after they get married

B. leave school as soon as they can

C. marry early so that they can get better jobs

D. continue working until they are going to have a baby

4.According to the passage,it is now quite usual for women to ______.

A. stay at home after leaving school

B. find jobs when they reach the age of 16

C. start working again later in life

D. marry and have children while still at school

5.Now a husband probably

A. plays a greater part in doing housework

B. does almost all of the housework

C. feels unhappy about his wife's going out to work

D. takes a part-time job so as to help at home

Students’ Insurance

What Is Covered under Contents?

Under the “Contents” section your possessions---which you do not have to be listed---will be protected on “new for old” basis where items will be replaced as new---regardless of their age or condition.

“Contents” include books, radios, audio and video players, TVs, jewellery, home computers, furniture, household goods, other electrical equipment and sports equipment. They will be insured as follows:

Theft

Fire, Lighting, Explosion

Malicious(恶意)Damage

Storm, Flood and other natural disasters

But new-for-old cover does not include clothing and linen.

Where Does Cover Apply?

Anywhere in Australia whether in:

Your Living Place While at College

Your Parents’ Home or Any Temporary Residence(临时住处)---where you are staying when away from College

Your College or Students’ Union Building

College Storage during Vacations

Plus The Following Benefits Included Free

Loss or Damage to:

Gas, water and electricity meters and telephones---up to$300

TVs and videos rented in your name

Library books---up to $300

Daily things bought---up to $500 as to cover described under “Contents”

College or Landlord’s Possessions in your rooms by Fire or Theft (if you are legally responsible---up to $2,000)

Personal Money: from your room---up to $60

PLUS fraudulent(欺诈)use of your Credit Card---up to $1,000

1.If you lose an old video player, the insurance company will _____.

A. replace it with a new one

B. pay you up to $30 in insurance

C. pay you nothing for it is old

D. replace it with a used one

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Your household goods will not be insured due to natural disasters.

B. Your computer is insured when you are away from college.

C. You can be paid $2,000 for fraudulent use of your Credit Card.

D. Your rented car is completely insured if it is damaged.

3.All of the following are included in the insurance project except _____.

A. audio and video players, TVs

B. jewellery, library books

C. clothing, linen and cars

D. furniture, home computers

4.It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. if you lose a radio you can get another one

B. if you have your possessions stolen outside Australia they are not insured

C. if a fire breaks out in your room you can get everything back

D. if your jewellery is stolen you will be paid as much as $300

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