A Chinese saying goes:Women can hold up half ...

A Chinese saying goes:Women can hold up half of the sky. Similarly,a large number of women in Western European countries  wish  that  they were born men.The number is said as high as 60% in Germany.

“Women often wish that they had the same chance as men have, and believe it is still men’s world,” said Dr James Holden, one of the scientists who did the study.

Anne Harper has a very good job for an international oil company.She also believes in “Women’s Liberation(解放)”.

“I don’t wish that I were a man,” she says.“And I don’t think many women do.But I do wish that people would stop looking down upon us women.At work, for example, we often do the work that men do but get paid less.There are still a lot of jobs that are usually the best ones and open only to men.If you’re a man, you have a much better chance of leading an exciting life.How many women pilots are there...or engineers or scientists?”

1.A lot of women in  ________ wish that they were born men.

A.European countries B.Asia C.USA D.West Europe

2.“It is still men’s world.” means “________”.

A.There are more men than women in the world

B.Women have not been given the same chance as men

C.Women cannot live without men

D.There are more men scientists than women in the world

3.Anne Harper considers that women should ________.

A.be really liberated B.live a better life

C.be well paid D.get better jobs than men

4.Anne Harper doesn’t wish that she were a man because she ________.

A.has got a very good job B.believes in “Women Liberation”

C.does the work that a man can’t do D.isn’t looked down upon by anyone

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Do not　　　　　　 the role women are playing in today’s society. In most cases, they hold up half the sky.

A. look up to　　　　 B. look down upon

C. look forward to　　　 D. look back on

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It’s time you changed your attitude _____ women now, Tom; they hold up half the sky, you know.

A. towards       B. from              C. with        D. in

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Women ________ a more and more important part in today’s society. They hold up half the sky.

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Women are on their way to holding more than half of all American jobs. The latest government report shows that their share of non-farm jobs nearly reached fifty percent in September, 2009.

The job market continues to suffer the effects of last year’s financial crash. On the one hand more women have entered the labor market over the years, and on the other hand the economic recession (衰退) has hit men harder than women. In October the unemployment rate for men was almost 11% compared to 8% for women.

Industries that traditionally use lots of men have suffered deep cuts. For example, manufacturing (制造业) and building lost more jobs last month. But health care and temporary employment services have had job growth. Both of those industries employ high percentages of women.

Thirty years ago, women earned sixty-two cents for every dollar that men earned. Now, for those who usually work full time, women earn about eighty percent of what men earn. And a recent study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that women hold fifty-one percent of well-paid management and professional jobs. Yet the study also shows that men still hold about nine out of every ten top positions at most companies. The results have remained largely unchanged for five years.

Also, a new research paper in the journal Sex Roles looks at the experiences of women who are the main earners in their families. Rebecca Meisenbach at the University of Missouri in Columbia interviewed fifteen women. She found that they all value their independence and many enjoy having the power of control, though not all want it. But they even feel more pressure and worry. That is partly because of cultural expectations that working women should still take care of the children. Also, men who are not the main earners may feel threatened.

1.Which of the following is a reason why women have a larger share of jobs?

2.There have been an increasing number of jobs for women in ________.

3.In the late 1970s, if a man earned 500 dollars a month, a woman probably earned ________.

4.If a woman is the main earner in her family, she probably ________.

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In Britain today, women__________44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.

A.take up B.make up

C.pick up D.give up

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While retiring ahead of time may be easier on the body, a new set of research has found that it may not be so beneficial to the mind. The study, carried out at Binghamton University, finds that an early retirement can speed up the usual rate of cognitive (认知的)decrease among the elderly.

The research team studied China's new rural pension (退休金)system, as well as China's most recent Retirement Longitudinal Survey ( CHARLS), in order to look into the effects of early retirement and pension benefits on individual cognition among adults over the age of 60. After going over all of the data, the research team noted a clear direction: people receiving pension benefits were experiencing much more rapid mental decline (智力下降)than those still on the workforce. Surprisingly, women seemed to experience even sharper mental decline after retiring early. Overall, the results support the view that decreased mental activity speeds up cognitive decline.

Nikolov, the lead researcher, had actually carried out former studies that found retirement led to a number of physical health benefits for retirees, such as improved sleep patterns, less stress, and reduced alcohol consumption. However, retirement also usually goes with a decline in social activities and less communication with people, which has also been linked to cognitive decline.

“For cognition among the elderly, it looks like the bad effect on social connection is more than the good effect of the program on fitness and sleep,” Nikolov says. “ Or social connection may simply be the single most powerful factor for cognitive performance in old age.”

The research team are hopeful that their findings will be considered by older adults when thinking about retirement, but perhaps more importantly, they hope that policy makers in developing countries take note while drawing up new pension plans. They suggest building social get-togethers and work shops for recent retirees to help cut down the decline in social communication and creative thinking that often comes along with retirement.

1.Which of the following best describes retiring ahead of time for the mind?

A.Useless. B.Beneficial. C.Damaging. D.Improving.

2.Who mentally suffered most according to the research?

A.Men retiring on former plan. B.Women over the age of 60.

C.Men retiring ahead of time. D.Women retiring early.

3.What will retirement bring to the elderly?

A.Shorter sleep time. B.Fewer social activities.

C.More financial stress. D.Less time with family members.

4.What can we learn about the research team's suggestion?

A.The government should make new policy.

B.People should build more shops for the elderly.

C.The retirement in developing countries should be common.

D.The newly retired people should communicate more.

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The search for beauty spans centuries and continents. Paintings of Egyptians dating back over

4,000 years show both men and women painting their nails and wearing makeup. In 18th-century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs (假发) of long, white hair to make themselves attractive. Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance.

There is at least one good reason for the desire to be attractive: beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people make more money, get called on more often in class, and are regarded as friendlier.

But what exactly is beauty? It’s difficult to describe it clearly, and yet we know it when we see it. And our awareness of it may start at a very early age. In one set of studies, six-month-old babies were shown a series of photographs. The faces on the pictures had been rated for attractiveness by a group of college students. In the studies, the babies spent more time looking at the attractive faces than the unattractive ones.

The idea that even babies can judge appearance makes perfect sense to many researchers. In studies by psychologists, men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin while women prefer men with large shoulders and a narrow waist. According to scientists, the mind unconsciously tells men and women that these traits—the full lips, clear skin, strong shoulders—equal health and genetic well-being.

Not everyone thinks the same way. What is considered attractive in one culture might not be in another. Look at most Western fashion magazines: the women on the pages are thin, but is this “perfect” body type for women worldwide? Scientists’ answer is no; what is considered beautiful is subjective and varies around the world. They found native peoples in southeast Peru preferred shapes regarded overweight in Western cultures.

For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives. But it is extremely difficult to describe exactly what makes one person attractive to another. Although there do seem to be certain physical traits considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always keep to a single, uniform standard. Beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder (观看者).

1.People’s ideas about beauty__________.

A.can be easily described

B.are based upon strict criteria

C.have existed since ancient times

D.have little influence on a person’s success

2.In Paragraph 3,the babies in the study__________.

A.were rated for their appearance

B.showed a preference for women with larger eyes

C.were shown photos of a group of college students

D.were able to tell attractive faces from unattractive ones

3.We can learn from the passage that__________.

A.the ideas of beauty vary as people grow up

B.the standards for beauty are based on scientific researches

C.the search for beauty is the power to motivate the beholder

D.the understanding of beauty is rooted in cultural backgrounds

4.What can probably be the best title for this passage?

A.The History of Beauty

B.The Mystery of Beauty

C.The Standards for Beauty

D.The Attitudes toward Beauty

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For 65 years, Women of Achievement has been shining a spotlight on the outstanding women. Here are 4 out of 10 finalists in 2020.

Susan Katzman

After a 36-year career with Saint Louis Public Schools, Susan Katzman has aimed at improving lives around. She co-founded the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program, an effort for program graduates to continue the work in the community on behalf of women. “My final goal is to make sure that there are fair opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender (性别) or race,” Katzman says.

Sherrill Jackson

After defeating her breast cancer (乳腺癌), Sherrill Jackson co-founded the Breakfast Club, Inc., an African American breast cancer support group now in its 22nd year. “Our task is to provide education, awareness, resources and support for our community about breast cancer and its prevention,” Jackson says.

Jennifer Hillman

The past 20 years, Hillman has focused on charity work—providing support in areas of education, health care, and local businesses. In 2015, Hillman set up the Hillman Scholars program for high school students. She is far more creative to organize the program not only providing funding for students, but also filled with special events and networking opportunities.

Carlene Davis

For 37 years, Carlene Davis has developed her days to teaching children from kindergarten to eighth grade. An operation, though, resulted in Davis’ retirement (退休). However, she never stops. After Davis got to feel better, she continued to teach fourth-graders at Montessori Schools and also began volunteering for American Association of Retired Persons.

1.Who is the co-founder of the CORO Women in Leadership Alumnae program?

A.Susan Katzman.

B.Sherrill Jackson.

C.Jennifer Hillman.

D.Carlene Davis.

2.What do we know about Jennifer Hillman?

A.She fights for gender equality.

B.She started a charity program.

C.She enjoyed teaching children.

D.She suffered from breast cancer.

3.What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?

A.They are truly creative. B.They are highly educated.

C.They work for a better society. D.They open up fair opportunities.

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As the price of homes goes up, many people　　　　　 afford to a house.

A．can’t　　　 B．needn’t

C．may not　　 D．should not

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