Upon reaching an appropriate age (usually between 18 and 21 years old)

1.Upon reaching an appropriate age (usually between 18 and 21 years old), young people are encouraged, but not forced, to“leave the nest" and begin an independent life. After the young leave home, they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family. Parents do not arrange marriages for their children, nor do children have to ask permission of their parents to get maried. Romantic love is most often the basis for marriage in the United States; young adults meet their future spouses through other friends, at jobs, in organisations or other institutions. Although children choose their own spouses, they still hope their parentsWill approve of their choices.In many families, parents feel that children should make their major life decisions by themselves. A parent may try to influence a child to follow a particular profession but the child is free to choose another career. Sometimes children do precisely the opposite of what their parents wish in order to assert their independence. A son may deliberately decide not to go into his father 's business because of a fear that he will lose his autonomy in his father's workplace.This independence from parents is not an indication that parents and children do not love each other. Strong love between parents and children is universal and this is no exception in American families. Coexisting with such love in American families are cultural values of self-reliance and independence.阅读 The writer discusses the marriage of young adults in order to show that________ 选项： A: young adults enjoy the freedom of choosing their spouses B: young adults want to win the permission of their parents C: young adults have a strong desire to become independent D: young adults want to challenge the authority of their parents

2.Based on the passage, it can be assumed that ________. 选项： A:American young adults are likely to follow the suit of their parents; B:most American people never make major decisions for their children; C:American young adults possess cultural values of independence; D:once a young person steps into his twenties, he will leave his home permanently

3.(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.

2. When children grow up, they leave their parents’ home to ____ .

get married

be free

find good jobs

study

4.(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

5.(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.

1. The size of most American families is ___ that of other countries.

larger than

smaller than

as big as

as small as

6.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

7. 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．

4.Which of the following is the writer's attitude?