Research by sociologists Scott Coltrance Michele Adams looked at national survey data and found that when men increase their share of housework and childcare, their children are happier, healthier and do better at school．What’s more, when school-aged children do housework with their fathers, they get along better with their peers and have more friends．And they show more positive behaviors than if they do the same work with their mothers．“Because fewer men do housework than women,” said Adams, “when they share the work，it has more influence on children．” Fathers model “co-operative family partnerships”．
When men share housework and childcare, it turns out, their partners are happier．Wives of egalitarian（主張人人平等的）husbands, regardless of class, report the highest levels of marital（婚姻的）satisfaction and lowest rates of depression，and are less likely to see therapists（治療專家）．They are also more likely to stay fit, since they probably have more time on their hands．
And the benefits for men are even greater．Men who share housework and childcare are healthier--physically and psychologically．They smoke less, drink less, and take recreational drugs less often．They are more likely to stay in shape and more likely to go to doctors for routine screenings, but less likely to use emergency rooms or miss work due to illness．
In both Europe and the United States，Dad is becoming the “fun parent”．He takes the kids to the park and plays soccer with the kids; she stays home．“What a great time we had with Dad!” the kids announce as they burst through the kitchen door to a lunch mum prepared．
小題1:We can infer from the first paragraph that         ．
A．fathers usually have greater influence on their children
B．it's better for school-aged children to do housework with their mothers
C．few boys would like to do housework
D．children benefit more from doing housework with their fathers
小題2:Which of the following is NOT true of a woman whose husband shares housework?
A．She enjoys a high level of satisfaction at home．
B．She is less likely to develop depression．
C．She will have more free time．
D．She is more likely to gain weight．
小題3:Men who share housework and childcare        ．
A．benefit physically more than psychologically
B．will take the place of women
C．a(chǎn)re less likely to develop bad habits
D．don’t perform well at work
小題4:The passage is mainly about       ．
A．the new pattern of family relations in Europe and the US
B．the benefits of men’s participation in housework and childcare
C．the problems of men’s participation in childcare
D．the important role husbands play in the family

小題1:D
小題2:D
小題3:C
小題4:B
文章講述的是父親在家里孩子照顧和家務方面的參與會帶來很多好處
小題1:推理判斷題，根據(jù)第一段when men increase their share of housework and childcare, their children are happier, healthier and do better at school可知，
小題2:事實細節(jié)題，根據(jù)第二段的They are also more likely to stay fit, since they probably have more time on their hands可知，他們更容易保持健康
小題3:推理判斷題，根據(jù)第三段Men who share housework and childcare are healthier--physically and psychologically．They smoke less, drink less, and take recreational drugs less often可知，孩子們的不良習慣很少
小題4:主旨大意題，文章講述的是父親在家庭中對家務和孩子的照顧方面的參與會帶來很多好處
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C．The unusual look of the Fun-Vii．
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Not everyone agrees that texting is a bad thing. Some experts say languages always evolve, and this is just another way for English to change. Other people believe texting will disappear soon. New technology for voice messages may soon make text messages a thing of the past.
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A．It is fun and easy to do.
B．It is not bad for children.
C．It will make children bad writers.
D．The writer does not give an opinion.
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B．Using numbers to represent words
C．Using letters to represent phrases
D．Using letters to represent words
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A．It has been replaced by voice message
B．It’s too difficult to type.
C．Teenagers won’t learn to write correctly.
D．It’s not comfortable.
小題5:Why aren’t some people worried about the effect of texting?
A．Not many people use texting.
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C．Teenagers quickly become bored with texting.
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Betty shrugs .Talk ? We’re friends .
Researching this matter called friendship ,psychologist Lillian Rubin spent two years interviewing more than two hundred women and men .No matter what their age ,their job ,their sex ,the results were completely clear :women have more friendships than men ,and the difference in the content and the quality of those friendships is “marked and unmistakable .”
More than two –thirds of the single men Rubin interviewed could not name a best friend. Those who could were likely to name a woman .Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend ,and almost always it was a woman .More married men than women named their wife/husband as a best friend ,most trusted person ,or the one they would turn to in time of emotional distress （感情危機）.“Most women ,”says Rubin ,“identified （認定） at least one ,usually more ,trusted friends to whom they could turn in a troubled moment ,and they spoke openly about the importance of these relationships in their lives .”
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“Even when a man is said to be a best friend ,”Rubin writes ,“the two share little about their innermost feelings .Whereas a woman’s closest female friend might be the first to tell her to leave a failing marriage ,it wasn’t unusual to hear a man say he didn’t know his friend’s marriage was in serious trouble until he appeared one night asking if he could sleep on the sofa .”
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B．women have so much to share
C．women show little interest in ballgames
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A．a(chǎn) male friend B．a(chǎn) female friendC．her parentsD．her husband
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A．Men keep their innermost feelings to themselves.
B．Women are more serious than men about marriage.
C．Men often take sudden action to end their marriage.
D．Women depend on others in making decisions.
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A．happy and successful marriages
B．friendships of men and women
C．emotional problems in marriage
D．interactions between men and women .

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In a survey of fans by the sci-fi and fantasy website, SFX.co.uk, Batman, 70 years old this year, was voted Britain's favorite superhero.
Unlike many crime-fighting superheroes Batman has no special powers. He can't fly like Superman or shoot a sticky web like Spider-Man.
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Wayne feels anger at their deaths and guilty that he did not prevent them. He travels around the world learning how to fight. Upon returning to Gotham, he creates a disguise (偽裝) to enable him to fight crime without being recognized.
A childhood fear of bats leads him to choose to dress as one. His idea is that through the bat person he can prove to himself that he has overcome his childhood fears.
Wayne is the CEO of the company he inherits (繼承) from his father. He seems to live the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy. But this is a ruse (計策). He works hard at the image to allow himself the freedom he needs to do his work as a crime fighter. "Bruce Wayne, playboy" is the disguise Batman is the real person.
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A．How Bruce Wayne develops into a superhero.
B．How to overcome childhood fears.
C．What makes a superhero.
D．Why superheroes enjoy great popularity in Britain.
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A．his curiosity about bats B．his childhood fear of bats
C．his parents' sudden death D．his unusual travel experiences
小題3:Why does Wayne live like a playboy?
A．He prefers the lifestyle of a playboy.
B．He doesn't know how to run a company.
C．He loves freedom more than anything else.
D．He needs to disguise his crime fighting activities.
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A．Batman is a born superhero
B．He has special powers
C．The turning point of his life is due to his parents' sudden death
D．He actually lives the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy

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1. David：I like a relaxed and simple lifestyle.
2. Lily：I enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife. I want to surf and learn about Hawaiian culture.
3. Susan：I like a relaxed lifestyle. I want to take a scenic helicopter and watch the amazing eruptions( 火山噴發(fā)) of red-hot lava.
4.Chris：I like surfing and mountain-climbing and enjoy shopping, dining and nightlife.
5. Michael：I love outdoor activities and want to take a scenic helicopter.
A  Oahu Island – the gathering place
Home to 80 per cent of Hawaii’s people, Oahu lets you enjoy the bustling and colourful city life of Honolulu, and world-famous Waikiki beach. Glamorous Waikiki is the main place for sun and surf. Otherwise go swimming, snorkeling, or relax and sunbathe on the many other fabulous beaches. Oahu is the place to be for shopping, great dining and great nightlife! But if nightclubs aren’t your scene, you may like to visit the museum at Pearl Harbour, or climb Nuuanu Oali mountain to find the best view of the whole island.
B  Hawaii – the big island
Hawaii is also the name of the biggest island of the group. If you’d like a more relaxed lifestyle with friendly locals, then the Big Island has plenty of room for you. Take a helicopter ride around snow-capped Manna Kea, the highest mountain in the world if you measure from the ocean floor. Or visit Kilauea, the world’s largest active volcano（活火山）. Hawaii’s dramatic black lava landscape even include beaches with black sand.
C  Kauai – the garden island
Small and uncrowded, Kauai is the perfect gateway for families and couples looking for a peaceful holiday. It has world-class golf courses, with great views! This island is ideal for those who love outdoor activities. The beautiful green Na Pali cliffs and coast are a great place to go camping, hiking and horse riding. You can go kayaking on the river, or take scenic helicopter flights.
D  Maui – the rainbow island
Maui combines beautiful scenery with luxury resort-style living. No matter where you stay, you’ll see many wonderful rainbows. Of course there are the lovely beaches for snorkeling, surfing and whale watching, but you can also hike up Haleakala, the world’s largest inactive volcano. The town of Lahaina offers a lu’au - a fun evening of hula dancing and traditional banquet. It isn’t as busy as Waikiki, but there are still plenty of shopping, fine restaurants and nightlife.
E  Lanai – Hawaii’s best-kept secret
Far away from the crowds, this island offers you a totally relaxing experience. It is a haven for all kinds of wildlife. You can go fishing on the deserted beaches, or just laze there. Maybe you can climb Lanaihale mountain. From the top you can see all the other islands.
F  Molokai – very different
The lifestyle here lets you understand the way Hawaii was many years ago. If you’re looking for a total escape from a busy city life, this is definitely the place. Forget shopping, fancy dining and nightlife. Let a guide bring you on a horseback or bicycle tour of the rugged but beautiful scenery. Hike over the stunning cliffs of the Kalaupapa peninsula. The most important thing to do on Molokai, though, is relax and slow down.

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