In the opinion of many people, the two­parent family is the correct way to raise children. Traditionally, this has been as the most natural way, but single­parent families have had to face prejudices(偏见) against their life­style. However, the single­parent family is the fastest growing type of family. In the United States, a national survey showed that at least 50% of children will be members of a single­parent family. So we think it is important to throw prejudices away and to see the advantages of single­parent families.
When compared to two­parent families, single­parent families are usually at a disadvantage in some ways. They are often in short of money, and children receive less attention. What’s more, single parents can find themselves under too much pressure(压力) of both work and home. Despite(尽管) these disadvantages, it is possible for single­parent families to look for support from friends, schools, communities or other organizations. They need to remember that nobody can do it alone.
Surprisingly, single­parent families also have some advantages over two­parent families. Single parents have greater flexibility(灵活性) in spending time with children, because they don’t have to consider the needs of a husband or wife. So they can develop closer relationships with their children. Another advantage comes from the fact that single parents often work together with their children to solve problems, which makes children feel more needed and valued.
It’s important to remember that single­parent families have, until now suffered prejudices from some people. They think that it’s easier for the children in single­parent families to drop out of school in teens, and to be jobless in their early twenties. But, with the support from friends, schools and communities, single­parent families become more accepted by society, and this situation is certain to improve. In the future we will probably see these prejudices disappear.
【小题1】What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 1?
A. People shouldn’t have prejudices against single­parent families.
B. The single­parent family is not good for raising children.
C. The two­parent family is the correct way to raise children.
D. 50% of children will be members of a single­parent family in the USA.
【小题2】Which disadvantage of single­parent families is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?

In the opinion of many people, the two­parent family is the correct way to raise children. Traditionally, this has been as the most natural way, but single­parent families have had to face prejudices(偏见) against their life­style. However, the single­parent family is the fastest growing type of family. In the United States, a national survey showed that at least 50% of children will be members of a single­parent family. So we think it is important to throw prejudices away and to see the advantages of single­parent families.

When compared to two­parent families, single­parent families are usually at a disadvantage in some ways. They are often in short of money, and children receive less attention. What’s more, single parents can find themselves under too much pressure(压力) of both work and home. Despite(尽管) these disadvantages, it is possible for single­parent families to look for support from friends, schools, communities or other organizations. They need to remember that nobody can do it alone.

Surprisingly, single­parent families also have some advantages over two­parent families. Single parents have greater flexibility(灵活性) in spending time with children, because they don’t have to consider the needs of a husband or wife. So they can develop closer relationships with their children. Another advantage comes from the fact that single parents often work together with their children to solve problems, which makes children feel more needed and valued.

It’s important to remember that single­parent families have, until now suffered prejudices from some people. They think that it’s easier for the children in single­parent families to drop out of school in teens, and to be jobless in their early twenties. But, with the support from friends, schools and communities, single­parent families become more accepted by society, and this situation is certain to improve. In the future we will probably see these prejudices disappear.

1.What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 1?

A. People shouldn’t have prejudices against single­parent families.

B. The single­parent family is not good for raising children.

C. The two­parent family is the correct way to raise children.

D. 50% of children will be members of a single­parent family in the USA.

2.Which disadvantage of single­parent families is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?

3.How can single parents make their children feel more needed and valued?

4.Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

In the opinion of many people, the two­parent family is the correct way to raise children. Traditionally, this has been as the most natural way, but single­parent families have had to face prejudices(偏见) against their life­style. However, the single­parent family is the fastest growing type of family. In the United States, a national survey showed that at least 50% of children will be members of a single­parent family. So we think it is important to throw prejudices away and to see the advantages of single­parent families.
When compared to two­parent families, single­parent families are usually at a disadvantage in some ways. They are often in short of money, and children receive less attention. What’s more, single parents can find themselves under too much pressure(压力) of both work and home. Despite(尽管) these disadvantages, it is possible for single­parent families to look for support from friends, schools, communities or other organizations. They need to remember that nobody can do it alone.
Surprisingly, single­parent families also have some advantages over two­parent families. Single parents have greater flexibility(灵活性) in spending time with children, because they don’t have to consider the needs of a husband or wife. So they can develop closer relationships with their children. Another advantage comes from the fact that single parents often work together with their children to solve problems, which makes children feel more needed and valued.
It’s important to remember that single­parent families have, until now suffered prejudices from some people. They think that it’s easier for the children in single­parent families to drop out of school in teens, and to be jobless in their early twenties. But, with the support from friends, schools and communities, single­parent families become more accepted by society, and this situation is certain to improve. In the future we will probably see these prejudices disappear.

1. 1.

   What does the writer mainly tell us in Paragraph 1?

   1. A.
      People shouldn’t have prejudices against single­parent families.
   2. B.
      The single­parent family is not good for raising children.
   3. C.
      The two­parent family is the correct way to raise children.
   4. D.
      50% of children will be members of a single­parent family in the US
2. 2.

   Which disadvantage of single­parent families is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 2?

   1. A.
      They are often in short of money.
   2. B.
      Children may receive less attention.
   3. C.
      Children also suffer from the prejudice.
   4. D.
      Parents are under pressure of both work and home.
3. 3.

   How can single parents make their children feel more needed and valued?

   1. A.
      Don’t consider the needs of others.
   2. B.
      Pay more attention to their children.
   3. C.
      Develop closer relationships with their children.
   4. D.
      Discuss and solve problems together with their children.
4. 4.

   Which of the following may be the best title for this passage?

   1. A.
      Advantages and Disadvantages
   2. B.
      Changing Views on Single­parent Families
   3. C.
      Best Life­style for Children
   4. D.
      Comparing Two Types of Family

In the early days of the old west in North America．Life was difficult，so people didn’t work alone．When families were going to build houses, they asked their friends and neighbors for help．They invited them to a work pony for a few days．The women cooked together．They made breakfast，lunch，and dinner．The men worked on the building．For the children it was like a holiday．There were many other children to play with．They enjoyed it very much．Together these people built a house or a barn．At another time the family with the new house would help neighbors．They all helped one another for the good of everyone．

A work party is really cooperation（合作）．To cooperate means“to work together．”By that, a big job can be easy．Many people can work together and it becomes a small job for many workers．Working together can be fun too．

Today，there isn’t much cooperation．People don’t work together very much．Some people don’t know their neighbors．How can they ask them for help?

Today，the idea of cooperation is unusual．We often work against cooperation and don’t like to be with others．We build walls by ourselves．Today，we wait for emergencies（紧急情况）．We wait for accidents to happen．Then we are ready to help．Then we want to help．Then we talk to our neighbors．Then we become true neighbors and friends．

Why don’t we always cooperate? Why do we wait for emergencies or accidents? Why don’t we work with other people? It can be fun．Life can become easier, too．

（   ）1．In the early days of the old west in North America，Why did people work together?

A．Because they wanted to have a party．

B．Because the women would like to cook together

C．Because the children wanted to have a holiday．

D．Because life at that time was difficult and they needed help．

（   ）2．Which of tile following is NOT true in the reading?

A．People in the old west in North America helped one another for the good of everyone．

B．To cooperate means“to work together．”

C．People always cooperate today．

D．To cooperate can be fun．

（   ）3．Who builds walls against others today?

A．The old people．     B．Neighbors．         C．Children．              D．Ourselves．

（   ）4．What is the purpose（目的）of the article?

A．To tell us the life of people in the old west of Noah America

B．To advise people to cooperate today．

C．To tell us to finish our work by ourselves．

D．To tell people to build houses together