American parents would ask their children’s opinion in family decision

1.American parents would ask their children’s opinion in family decision-making because_______

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.Maya visits Janice's house one Saturday after moon.She is listening to a conversation the family is having.Janice,her husband and the children are discussing where to go for their summer holiday.Janice wants to go to New York City, but the children want to go camping instead. Janice listens carefully to the children's reasons.Later,Maya asks another American.A、Why do American children have so much power in the American family. Why do American parents let their children tell them what to do.C、Do Americans often let their children help make decisions?

4.Chinese parents don’t decide for their children as much as American parents do.

5.In many American families, parents feel that children should make important decisions ________.

6.In many American families, parents feel that children should make important decisions ________.

7.In many American families, parents feel that children should make important decisions _____. 选项： A:to themselves B:on themselves C:of themselves D:by themselves

8.What could be the result of “the belief in equality between parents and children” in the American family?选项： A:It causes a decline in parental authority.; B:It narrows the gap between parents and children.; C:Some parents seem to have little control over the behavior of their teenage children.; D:It establishes the child's authority.

9.In China,parents always try every means to help their children, and even make important decisions for them.They never care what the children really'want because they believe that it is good for the children.If parents decide to sign up for their children to take an extra class to increase their chances of being admitted to a key school, they will stick to their decision, even if their children are not interested in it. In the United States, however, parents are likely to respect their children's opinions. It may be worthy of praise for the Chinese parents to attach great importance to education. However , they should learn how to balance the relationship between parents and the children from American parents when it comes to education.

10.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.

11.Traditionally, American children have been expected to “leave the nest” at about age eighteen. And the parents' goal is to raise_______.选项： A:obedient children; B:intelligent children; C:children who are able to take care of their parents in the future; D:independent children

12.American parents try to treat their children as individuals.

13.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

14. Why was Shakespeare so popular in America according to the 选项： A:Because American presidents like Shakespeare. B:Because Americans can find great fun from Shakespeare's work enoadep C:Because American parents ask their children to read Shakespeare D:Because the American educational system emphasizes public speaking

15.Most American households now consist of two parents and their children.

16.American parents don’t push their children to go ahead.

17.Many American parents believe in sacrificing individual happiness for the sake of their children.

18.American parents, whether rich or poor, have similar expectations of their children despite different ways of parenting.

19.2) To American parents, they teach their children to be self-reliant. 选项： A:正确 B:错误