Women,with equal opportunities now in place,a...

Women,with equal opportunities now in place,are able to choose.whatever professional path they desire.If a 9-to-5 office job isn’t your style,consider some of the fun and profitable professions available that are a little off the beaten path..

Wedding planner

While some women dream of their wedding day,others grow up to be imaginative wedding planners.Business opportunities are readily available,as more than 2 million weddings take place in the United States each year with an average spend of more than$1,000 per wedding for a wedding planner,according to The Wedding Report.

Chocolatier

If you want to have your chocolate and eat it too,consider becoming a chocolatier.Create new flavor combinations,market your product and sell it from your own store,or work for a large chocolate business and watch your creations sold to the masses.

Personal shopper

If you love to shop,particularly when you are spending someone else’ s money,then you should consider becoming a personal shopper.Personal shoppers assess their clients’ needs, lifestyles,likes and dislikes and then put that knowledge to use by purchasing their clothing and accessories.Although the job does have a few drawbacks,like fussy clients,Entrepreneur.com reports that,”mostly,it’s a pretty good time.”

Disney character

Imagine being paid to be a princess.For many women working at the Disney resorts,that is exactly what they do.The Walt Disney Company hires look-alikes to play the roles of Disney characters,like the Little Mermaid or Cinderella,at its Disneyland and Disney World resorts.

1.One can satisfy her desire for shopping by becoming a_________even if she cannot afford.

A.wedding planner B.chocolatier C.personal shopper:. D.Disney character

2.Creativity is especially needed in the professions of

A.wedding planner&chocolatier

B.chocolatier&personal shopper..

C.personal shopper&Disney character

D.Disney character&wedding planner

3.Who may be interested in the jobs in the passage?

A.Women wanting flexible working hours..

B.Men fed up with 9 to 5 office work.

C.Housewives hoping for social equality.

D.Managers advertising for employees.

高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析

Recent data released from the Department of Labor in the US show that for the first time in 10 years, women make up more than half (50.04%)of the workforce. Many have celebrated this milestone as proof that women are inching toward equality in the workplace. After all, a symbol of women's equality in America has always been increased via labor force participation.

For women in today's economy, however, increased employment also carries an increased burden. Women earn less, have less flexibility in terms of their work schedules to meet caretaking demands, and are more likely to experience discrimination based on gender or sexual harassment than their male counterparts in the workforce.

Women earn less than men in nearly every occupation for which there is available data. If we do nothing, women will not reach economic equality with men until 2059.For women of color, it will take more than a century:2130 for black women and 2224 for Hispanic women(those from Latin America).This means women will have to work longer or hold multiple jobs to make ends meet and to care for their families.

Increased employment among women has not translated into less work at home. Many women in the workforce are still primarily responsible for the lion's share of housework and caretaking responsibilities compared with men.

A new study by Oxfam America-Institute for Women's Policy Research finds that women in the United States spend 37%more time on household and care work than their male counterparts, limiting career choices and economic mobility, and affecting their overall health and well-being. Black and Hispanic women spend nearly twice as much time on unpaid housework and caretaking demands as their male counterparts.

Much has been made about our strong economy as measured by how well the stock market performs and low unemployment. There's no doubt the increase in workforce participation among women will help boost this narrative. However, it does not mean that women are more economically secure.

In today's economy, working and middle-class families continue to struggle with rising housing and health care costs, stagnant wages and a shift to a technology-driven economy fueled by automation and the loss of manufacturing jobs. These trends have an extreme impact on women.

1.Why have people celebrated women's taking up more than half of the workforce?

A.Because women are likely to replace men in some fields.

B.Because that is the symbol of labor force participation.

C.Because it indicates more equality for women at workplace.

D.Because the data was released from the Department of Labor.

2.The numbers in Para.3 are used to emphasize that　　　　

A.women's inequality is a hard nut to crack. B.women have to bear an increased burden.

C.women earn less than men in every occupation. D.women of color see no hope to reach equality.

3.Why doesn't women's employment mean women are more economically secure?

A.Manufacturing jobs are increased by high-tech automation.

B.The trends in today's economy are unfavourable to women.

C.Economy is measured by the performance of the stock market.

D.Women are responsible for rising housing and health care costs.

4.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A.Women's Participation and Economic growth.

B.Over Half of Women Have Entered the Workforce.

C.Women Spend More Time on Household Than Men.

D.Women's Increased Employment Carries Increased Burden.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s，wears jeans and a simple manteaux -- the required robe women must wear in public, covering neck to knee. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf, but visible as it curls at her neck.

We’re heading to Tajrish Bazaar, in north Tehran (capital of Iran)，to explore 10 different kinds of dried plums, and other goodies. We choose the Metro—Farah for its convenience, and I，for a chance to go underground in Tehran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.

It's mid-morning. Women and men sit separately, but the rule relaxes during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old in the air-conditioned, modern carriage. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters fewer, segregation happens naturally -- women at one end, men at the other, still within view, but separate.

A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly coloured robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks called chador. They’re nothing like the other women I have met, a sisterhood of outspoken opinions, most of them liberal. “We are a nation with one language,” Farah says, “divided in two—-traditional and modern. ” Farah tells me it all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of access, education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers and husbands happy to help around the house with chores and children*

1.We are setting out for Tajrish Bazaar most probably at __________.

A.3 a. m. B.1 p. m. C.10 a. m. D.5 p. m.

2.Why did the author choose to take the subway?

A.Because it’s cheap.

B.Because it’s convenient.

C.Because she can see more beautiful women on the subway.

D.Because it offers her an opportunity to see a different city from what most tourists see

3.What does the underlined word segregation in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?

A.isolation B.disaster

C.departure D.combination

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Women in Iran must wear manteau in public.

B.Fashionable girls can dress as freely as they like.

C.Iran is divided in two parts by the western forces.

D.Men in Iran won't help with the housework.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

There are many good places for a family to have fun together. Here are some of them.

Robert Skatepark

Phone: (904)209-0385

With 28.000 square feet of ground, the Robert Skatepark has plenty of room for skateboarders of all ages and abilities. We have pipes, rails, ledges, banks and a 9-and-half-foot pool to challenge even the most experienced skaters. Rules are posted. There are also picnic tables and benches.

MoGirts Creek Park

Phone:(904)630-4100

Located in Jacksonville's Westside, it offers after-school and summer camp activities for youths aged 6 through 12. The facility (设施) also has a computer lab and community space. The park also offers basketball courts, playground, picnic areas, trails, three youth baseball fields and two soccer fields. A highlight of the park is the "Field of Dreams"-Miracle League field, where children with special needs are able to experience playing in their own baseball league.

South Beach Park

Phone: (904)247-6236

This is a really fun park with lots of playground equipment for children of all ages. The park has gone through a recent renovation(修复) and now has bathrooms, jogging trails, basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic shelters. Try our Automatic Player Matching Service. At $ 6. 99 per month, and we will match you with other tennis partners automatically.

Metropolitan Park

Phone:(904)630-0837

It is located along the beautiful St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville. Since its opening in 1984, this once empty 27-acre facility offers something for everyone. Whether you prefer relaxing in the cool river breezes or listening to big-name entertainment at one of the many outdoor concerts, you'll have fun here. Metropolitan Park is also a perfect place for corporate events and family picnics.

1.Which number should a skateboarder dial?

A.(904)209-0385 B.(904)630-4100

C.(904)247-6236 D.(904)630-0837

2.Which park offers the service of matching players with partners?

A.Robert Skatepark. B.McGirts Creek Park.

C.South Beach Park D.Metropolitan Park.

3.What do the four parks have in common?

A.They are open to children of all ages

B.They all have places for picnics.

C.They all have experienced coach for children

D.They all have facility for children with special needs

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

There were no women in the committee ________1976, but now women are in a majority.

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

In some places women are expected to earn money ________ men work at home and raise their children.

高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

In some places women are expected to earn money _______ men work at home and raise their children.

A.while B.though

C.because D.but

高二英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many people turn to doctors or self-help books, but they forget a great thing that could help them fight illness: their friends.

Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health. A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends. A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the danger for obesity among people whose friends gained weight. And last year, Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties (关系) could improve brain health as we age.

“In general, the role of friendship in our lives isn’t well realized,” said Rebecca, a professor at the University of North Carolina. “Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”

While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women, some research shows that it can do good to men too. In a six-year study of 736 middle-aged men, having friendships reduces the risk of heart disease. Only smoking was as important a danger factor (因素) as having little social support.

The exact reason why friendship has such a big effect isn’t clear. While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine, the advantages go well beyond physical help. Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. “People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to,” said Karen, a doctor. “The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”

1.The three studies in paragraph 2 show that ________.

A.social ties have something to do with health

B.friends can help us lose weight

C.old people need friends the most

D.having more friends makes us healthier

2.Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “obesity”?

A.health B.unhappiness C.excitement D.fatness

3.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Friendship is more important to women than to men.

B.What people need most is a friend’s care.

C.The value of friendship hasn’t been fully understood.

D.Friendship is more important than family relationship.

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Smoking and lack of friends are also risk factors for health.

B.Friendship and family relationships have equal effects on health.

C.Close friendships are good for women but not for men.

D.It is clear why friendship has such a huge impact on health.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A.How to keep healthy.

B.The importance of doctors or self-help books.

C.The relationship between friendship and health.

D.How to improve family relationships.

高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析

With unemployment levels at the highest since the Great Depression, many individuals don’t have the privilege of working, and those do feel nervous about how long they’ll have that opportunity. If you fall into the latter category, 1.The following suggestions are concrete steps you can focus on right now to increase your success in your job during this special time and demonstrating your value while working remotely.

Do your work

2. But especially in times where businesses and organizations are having to make hard decisions about who to keep, doing your work — and doing your work well — is necessary.

Tell others

I don’t recommend that you give yourself a shout out at every single meeting. But if you have accomplished something important, share it. That could look like covering a few highlights of your work with your boss each week, either in your one-on-one or through email. 3. And this gives you increased visibility across the organization as people understand the role that you fill and the value you add.

4.

Although you don’t want to overload yourself with extra work, look for ways to make your boss’s life easier. For instance, turn in your work early so your manager has extra time to review it before a meeting. These little things can help reduce the pressure on your boss.

Much of what happens with the job market and your particular job will be out of your hands. You can’t control what businesses are considered necessary or not. And there are many factors in place that determine the market demand for your work. However, if you follow pieces of advice above, 5.

A.Set your goal

B.Help your boss

C.I can appreciate your concern.

D.you’ll share your work with others.

E.Focus on what you did for your organization.

F.Getting your work done is always a good idea.

G.you’ll make a positive impression in the process.

高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

A recent study points out a so-called “gender-equality paradox(性别平等悖论)”: there are more women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in countries with lower gender equality. Why do women make up 40 percent of engineering majors in Jordan, but only 34 percent in Sweden and 19 percent in the U.S.? The researchers suggest that women are just less interested in STEM, and when liberal Western countries let them choose freely, they freely choose different fields.

We disagree.

From cradle to classroom, a wealth of research shows that the environment has a major influence on girls’ interest and ability in math and science. Early in school, teachers, unconscious prejudice push girls away from STEM. By their preteen years, girls outperform boys in science class and report equal interest in the subject, but parents think that science is harder and less interesting for their daughters than their sons, and these misunderstandings predict their children’s career choices.

Later in life, women get less credit than men for the same math performance. When female STEM majors write to potential PhD advisors, they are less likely to get a response. When STEM professors review applications for research positions, they are less likely to hire “Jennifer” than “John,” even when both applications are otherwise identical—and if they do hire “Jennifer,” they pay her $4,000 less.

These findings make it clear that women in Western countries are not freely expressing their lack of “interest” in STEM. In fact, cultural attitudes and discrimination are shaping women’s interests in a way that is anything but free, even in otherwise free countries.

“Gender-equality paradox” research misses those social factors because it relies on a broad measure of equality called the Gender Gap Index (GGI), which tracks indicators such as wage difference, government representation and health outcomes. These are important markers of progress, but if we want to explain something as complicated as gender representation in STEM, we have to look into people’s heads.

Fortunately, we have ways to do that. The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a well-validated tool for measuring how tightly two concepts are tied together in people’s minds. The psychologist Brian Nosek and his colleagues analyzed over 500,000 responses to a version of the IAT that measures mental associations between men/women and science, and compared results from 34 countries. Across the world, people associated science more strongly with men than with women.

But surprisingly, these gendered associations were stronger in supposedly egalitarian (主张平等的) Sweden than they were in the U.S., and the most pro-female scores came from Jordan. We re-analyzed the study’s data and found that the GGI’s assessment of overall gender equality of a country has nothing to do with that country’s scores on the science IAT.

That means the GGI fails to account for cultural attitudes toward women in science and the complicated mix of history and culture that forms those attitudes.

高二英语任务型阅读困难题查看答案及解析