Rose and Mary are from two different cultures. They are talking about

1.Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each. Children in the US will leave their parents' home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holidays. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves. Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use. 1)、The size of most American families is smaller than that of other countries. 选项： A:T B:F

2.Some American families look even less like the typical traditional family because _______. 选项： A:they don’t have children around B:they have other people’s children under their care C:the parents cannot take care of their children D:the parents come from different countries

3.阅读单选B

Most American families are smaller than those in other countries. Usually there is one or two parents and one or two children in each American family.

Children in the USA will leave their parents when they grow up. They want to find better jobs,so they usually live far away from their parents. They often write to their parents or call them. And they go to visit their parents during their holidays.

Parents will ask their children to do some work around their house. In many families,children will get money for doing some housework so that they can learn to make money for their own. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs.Americans think that for young people it is important to decide on their lives by themselves.

4.判断题]Today all people are protecting dolphins. ( ) （K） Young people are often unhappy when they are with their parents. They say that their parents don’t understand them. They often think their parents are too strict with them, and they are never given a free hand. Parents often find it difficult to win their children’s trust(信任) and they seem to forget how they themselves felt when they were young. For example, young people like to do things without much thinking. It’s one of their ways to show that they grow up and they can do with any difficult things. Older people worry more easily. Most of them plan(计划) things ahead and don’t like their plans to be changed. When you want your parents to let you do something, you will have better success (成功) if you ask before you really start doing it. Young people often make their parents angry by clothes they want, the music they enjoy and something else. But they don’t mean to cause (引起) any trouble. They just feel that in this way they can be cut off from the old people’s world and they want to make a new culture (文化) of their own. And if their parents don’t like their music or clothes or their manner of speech, the young people feel very unhappy. Sometimes you even don’t want your parents to say, “Yes” to what you do. You want to stay at home alone and do what you like. If you plan to control (控制) your life, you’d better win your parents trust and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have high sense of responsibility (责任感), they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do. 根据短文内容，判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。选项： A:正确 B:错误

5.阅读理解Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries.Most A- merican families have one or two parents and one or two children each.Children in the US will leave their parentshome when they grow up.They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them.And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs.Americans think it impor tant for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.The size of most American families is______ that of other countries. 选项： A: larger than B: smaller than C: as big as D: as small as

6.Western parents think that children are not born because they want to come to this world. Instead, their parents force life on them. Children don't owe their parents anything.选项： A:正确; B:错误

7.(2)

Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.

Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.

Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.

Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.

3.They visit their parents ____ .

on weekends

on weekdays

at anytime

on holiday

8.Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas.It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. The communication is very important in children's growing up, because friends can discuss something. These things are difficult to say to their family members． However, parents often try to choose their children friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions? Who chooses your friends? Have you got a good friend your parents don't like? Your answers are welcome．选项： A:friends B:brothers C:parents D:stay E:discuss F:go G:You H:We’ve I:You J:Parents K:Children L:Parents M:Only N:They O:They

9. Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. In large families, it is quite often for brothers and sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for some ideas. It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or a group of friends. The communication is very important in children's growing up, because friends can discuss something. These things are difficult to say to their family members. However, parents often try to choose their children friends for them. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. Have you ever thought of the following questions? Who chooses your friends? Have you got a good friend your parents don't like? Your answers are welcome.Many teenagers think that ____ can understand them better. 选项： A:friends B:brothers C:parents

10.American parents would ask their children’s opinion in family decision making because( ) 选项： A、American parents like being told by their children what to do B、American children have much power in family C、American parents take their children as an equal D、American parents are unable to make decisions themselves