2011年英语四级考试仔细阅读练习
Professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.
But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. The thought that Im in it for me has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness, Ms. Elshtain says.
Some of this can be attributed to the disintegration of traditional communities, in which neighbors looked out for one another, she says. With todays greater mobility and with so many couples working, those bonds have been weakened, replaced by a greater emphasis on self.
In a 1996 poll of Americans, loss of morality topped the list of the biggest problems facing the U.S. and Elshtain says the public is correct to sense that: Data show that Americans are struggling with problems unheard of in the 1950s, such as classroom violence and a high rate of births to unmarried mothers.
The desire for a higher moral standard is not a lament for some nonexistent golden age, Elshtain says, nor is it a wishful longing for a time that denied opportunities to women and minorities. Most people, in fact, favor the lessening of prejudice.
Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society, she says. Slowly, you recognize that the things that matter are those that cant be bought.
36. Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans ________.
A) have adapted to a new set of moral standards
B) are longing for the return of the good old days
C) have realized the importance of material things
D) are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards
37. The moral decline of American society is caused manly by ________.
A) its growing wealth
B) the self-centeredness of individuals
C) underestimating the impact of social changes
D) the prejudice against women and minorities
38. Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?
A) Great mobility.
B) Concern for ones neighbors.
C) Emphasis on individual effort.
D) Ever-weakening social bonds.
39. In the 1950s, classroom violence ________.
A) was something unheard of
B) was by no means a rare occurrence
C) attracted a lot of pubic attention
D) began to appear in analysts data
40. According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed ________.
A) if people can return to the golden age
B) when women and mean enjoy equal rights
C) when people rid themselves of prejudice
D) if less emphasis is laid on material things
Unit 6
21. A 22. C 23. A 24.D 25. C
26. A 27. C 28. B 29.B 30. C
31. B 32. B 33. C 34.D 35. A
36. D 37. B 38. B 39.A 40. D
体坛英语资讯:Phelps keeps low key in U.S. swimming championships
体坛英语资讯:Fencer Wang take Chinas first gold at Universiade 2009
体坛英语资讯:Day 4:U.S. dominate in pool, South Korea still ahead in gold race
体坛英语资讯:Dulko stuns Sharapova, Zheng exits
体坛英语资讯:Spain first team into Confederations Cup semis
体坛英语资讯:Nets trade Carter to Magic in multi-player
体坛英语资讯:Egypt upsets Italy in Confederations Cup
体坛英语资讯:Lakers fans congest downtown Los Angeles to celebrate NBA title
体坛英语资讯:Inters Ibrahimovic on sale for good price
体坛英语资讯:Nestor and Zimonjic win Wimbledon mens doubles title
体坛英语资讯:German Steffen breaks womens 100m freestyle record
体坛英语资讯:Chile striker Jimenez loaned to West Ham from Inter
体坛英语资讯:Iraq shut out of Confederations Cup
体坛英语资讯:Ljubicic withdraws from Wimbledon with ankle injury
体坛英语资讯:Italy beaten by Brazil 3-0 in Confederations Cup
体坛英语资讯:Deportivo defender Felipe eyes Barcelona move
体坛英语资讯:Real Madrid signs Lyon striker Benzema
体坛英语资讯:Venus, Safina lead parade of seeds
体坛英语资讯:Bayern sealed Pranjic transfer
体坛英语资讯:U.S. books place in semi-final by beating Egypt 3-0 in Confederations Cup
体坛英语资讯:Ruben Plaza wins Spanish national road race championship
体坛英语资讯:Brazil becomes record winner of Confederations Cup
体坛英语资讯:Federer edges Roddick 16-14 in 5th for 15th major title
体坛英语资讯:Real Madrid fans give big welcome to Brazilian ace Kaka
体坛英语资讯:Chelsea to appeal against Drogbas UEFAs bans
体坛英语资讯:Bryant clings to Lakers
体坛英语资讯:Federer, Roddick to meet in Wimbledon final
体坛英语资讯:Spain sets low taxes to soccer clubs
体坛英语资讯:U.S. makes final of Confederations Cup with stunning victory against Spain
体坛英语资讯:Brazil marches into semifinal of Confederations Cup
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |