题目内容
How many men do housework? Recently a European commission(委员会) tried to find out people’s ideas and reactions to the women’s movement. As part of their survey(调查),they asked many men and women the question,” Who does the housework?” The men answered very differently from the women!?
The housework they asked people about were: preparing meals, washing dishes, cleaning the house and babysitting. 48% of British husbands said they did these things. 37% of Danish(丹麦的) men helped in the house. But only 15% of Italian men said they did the housework; many of them said they never helped at all! ?
But there was an interesting point of view from the wives. According to British wives, only 38% of their husbands helped in the house. And Italian wives said that their husbands hardly ever helped. The Italian and British men did not tell the truth! The Commission found that Danish men were the most truthful husbands. Their answers were the same as their wives’ answers. ?
Do the men you know help in the house? Do you think the survey gives a true picture in your experience? Write and tell us what you think. ?
1. The survey was carried out in _____. ?
A. Britain B. Italy? C. Denmark D. Europe?
2. The subject for the survey is _____. ?
A. how many boys do the housework?
B. who does the housework at home?
C. how many women do the housework?
D. who are more diligent, wives or husbands?
3. From the passage we can see that _____. ?
A. there were more husbands who did the housework than wives?
B. husbands did half of the housework all the time?
C. there were more wives who did the housework than husbands?
D. wives did almost all the housework at home?
4. More _____ husbands help in the house than _____ husbands. ?
A. British; Danish B. Italian; Danish?
C. Danish; British D. Italian; British?
DBCA
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—___________ is the population of the United States?
—I don’t know exactly, but I’m sure that it has __________ population than China.
A.How much; much less |
B.How many; fewer |
C.What; much less |
D.What; a much smaller |
---How many teachers are there in your school?
--- __________. , but I'm not sure.
A.Hundreds |
B.Hundred |
C.Hundreds of |
D.One hundred |
Billboard May 30-June 5, University of Waterloo |
Wednesday, May 30
Gloria Steinem, author of “Revolution From Within” will discuss her book. 8 p.m. Public Library Park Branch. Further information: Susan Smith, 824-4120. ext. 2896.
Thursday May 31
Noon hour concert at Art Centre Music Hall featuring chamber music; Jana Skareski, composer. 12 : 30 p.m. Admission free.
Archeology Open House at WLU. Displays of photographs and objects from Africa, Southwest Asia, the Old and New World; the university’s permanent collection. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Archeology rooms, 202 Regina St. Exhibit continues until June 6.
Friday, June 1
Noon hour discussion with Arthur Read, Dean of Arts and Science, WI.U.
Topic: “Universities in the 2000’s”. Public Library Mairt Branch. Details: 743-0271. Food and drinks available.
Saturday, June 2
Arts Lecture Series with Dr. Mary Malone, Religious Studies, St. Jerome’s College.
Topic: “Woman and Religion”. 9 : 30 a.m. Humanities Theatre. Details: 884-8110.
Chamber Music Concert at WLU performed by music students of WLU. 8 p. m. Art Centre Music Hall. Admission: $ 6 adults; seniors and WLU students and staff member $ 3; High school and primary pupils, free.
Sunday, June 3
University of Waterloo 2001 Campus Day featuring Chemistry Magic Show, animal show, fashion show, square dancing and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Biology & Chemistry Block, WLU Campus. Further details: 824-4120, ext. 8366.
Monday, June 4
Slide/Video Presentation featuring Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore. Sponsored by International Graduate Students Committee (IGSC). All graduates welcome; free. 5 : 00~8 : 00 p.m. Humanities Theatre. Free snacks provided.
Tuesday, June 5
Quick Questions. Drop in to see Ms. Barb Riley, who can answer your brief career or job-related questions. 1 to 4 p. m. Career Services. Public Library Main Branch: For information call ext. 3001.
84. Rosa’s parents are both WLU professors. They are going to see Rosa perform on Saturday evening together with her grandpa and her 15-year-old sister. How much will the family pay for the tickets?
A. $12. B. $18. C. $15. D. $9.
1.
Nick is eager to find a good job after graduation. From whom can he get some information?
A. Gloria Steinem.
B. Ms. Barb Riley.
C. Jana Skareski.
D. Arthur Read or Mary Malone.
2.
When are you likely to meet quite a few graduates of Waterloo University?
A. 5:00~8:00 p.m., Monday.
B. 9:30 a.m., June 2.
C. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday.
D. 12:00~1:00, June 1.
3.
If you are interested in all the activities and lectures at weekend, how many places can you go at most?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
The story I am going to tell you happened about three years ago when I started to learn how to drive. At first, I was very frightened, and I thought I could never learn how to drive a car. Driving a car frightened me because in my home country women never drive, but in the United States every woman has to know how to drive. My husband paid an instructor to teach me how to drive. After that, my husband practiced with me for a long time. My husband always told me that I had to learn. It was important to me and my family.
However, I couldn’t get my license right away. I failed my driving test two times. After practicing for a long time, I decided to go for my third driving test. I had failed my first test because I was very nervous. Everybody encouraged me to continue practicing. Three weeks later, I decided to try it again, but I failed again. After that, I was very embarrassed(困窘的), and I said I couldn’t get it, so I stopped practicing for a while.
Not knowing how to drive was bad because I couldn’t do anything. I had two kids, my husband works, and I have to take care of everything. Driving was so necessary that I decided to try it again. And finally, that time, I passed the test. Now I have my license. I know how to drive, and it has changed my life in some important ways. Now I’m driving to the college, learning English and hoping I will get a good job in the future.
1.Why did the author think that she could never learn how to drive a car?
A.Because she was not an American woman. |
B.Because she was afraid of a car or a bus. |
C.Because in her own country women never drive. |
D.Because her husband didn’t know how to teach her. |
2. The underlined word “instructor” in the first paragraph probably means __________.
A.someone who teaches a special skill |
B.someone who teaches a sport skill |
C.someone who teaches in an American college |
D.the information telling you how to drive a car |
3. How many persons in the author’s family are mentioned except the author herself?
A.2 |
B.3 |
C.4 |
D.5 |
4.The passage mainly shows us that the author failed for quite a few times but she never gave up and __________.
A.she succeeded in driving her car to send her two children |
B.she succeeded in driving to the college to get a good job |
C.she succeeded in driving to the college and learned English |
D.she succeeded in passing driving test and got her license in the end |
5.The best title of this passage should be “__________”.
A.My Driving License |
B.My Husband and I |
C.Passing the Test |
D.Never Give Up |