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Throughout this long, tense election, everyone has focused on the presidential candidates and how they’ll change America. Rightly so, but selfishly, I’m more fascinated by Michelle Obama and what she might be able to do, not just for this country, but for me as an African-American woman. As the potential First Lady, she would have the world’s attention. And that means that for the first time people will have a chance to get up close and personal with the type of African-American woman they so rarely see.

  Usually, the lives of black women go largely unexamined. The prevailing theory seems to be that we’re all hot-tempered single mothers who can’t keep a man. Even in the world of make-believe, black women still can’t escape the stereotype of being eye-rolling, oversexed females raised by our never-married, alcoholic (酗酒的) mothers.

  These images have helped define the way all women are viewed, including Michelle Obama. Before she ever gets the chance to commit to a cause, charity or foundation as First Lady, her most urgent and perhaps most complicated duty may be simple to be herself.

  It won’t be easy. Because few mainstream publications have done in-depth features on regular African-American women, little is known about who we are, what we think and what we face on a regular basis. For better or worse, Michelle will represent us all.

  Just as she will have her critics, she will also have millions of fans who usually have little interest in the First Lady. Many African-American blogs have written about what they’d like to see Michelle bring to the White House—mainly showing the world that a black woman can support her man and raise a strong black family. Michelle will have to work to please everyone—an impossible task. But for many African-American women like me, just a little of her poise (沉着), confidence and intelligence will go a long way in changing an image that’s been around for far too long.

1.Why does Michelle Obama hold a strong fascination for the author?

A.She serves as a role model for African women.

B.She possesses many admirable qualities becoming a First Lady.

C.She will present to the world a new image of African-American women.

D.She will pay closer attention to the interests of African-American women.

2.What is the common stereotype of African-American women according to the author?

A.They are victims of violence.

B.They are of an inferior violence.

C.They use quite a lot of body language.

D.They live on charity and social welfare.

3.What do many African-Americans write about in their blogs?

A.Whether Michelle can live up to the high expectations of her fans.

B.How Michelle should behave as a public figure.

C.How proud they are to have a black woman in the White House.

D.What Michelle should do as wife and mother in the White House.

4.What does the author say about Michelle Obama as a First Lady?

A.However many fans she has, she should remain modest,

B.She shouldn’t disappoint the African-American community.

C.However hard she tries, she can’t expect to please everybody.

D.She will give priority to African-American women’s concerns.

5.What do many African-American women hope Michelle Obama will do?

A.Help change the prevailing view about black women.

B.Help her husband in the task of changing America.

C.Outshine previous First Lady.

D.Fully display her fine qualities.

 

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  My husband and I both work from home.We have four children, so the times when 1 am alone in the house are few and far between.Like many work-at-home moms, when I do get a chance to be by myself I do something, whether it's related to my career or taking care of the household chores.But the chance is little.

  One Thursday, things really came to a head.My husband was heading out to the gym, just thinking that I had nothing to do but watch the twins.My older boys were making plans with their friends without bothering me and they were expecting me to drive them there.The twins, being young, wanted my undivided attention.Even my customers seemed to be demanding that day.They sounded not satisfied with the products and wanted to cut down the prices more.Nobody bothered to ask if I might have plans of my own.But the truth was, I seldom did have any plans for myself, and everyone knew it.I always put their needs before my own.They took advantage of that.

  The next day, when the kids were at school, 1 headed for the movie theater-alone.I'd never been to the movies alone before.Would I look pitiful going to the theater by myself? Was I being silly by seeing a movie when so much work awaited me at home? I forced myself to take back these thoughts.And then 1 walked into the theater with my head held high and enjoyed every minute of the movie.For a couple of hours, I was nobody's wife or mother.1 was just myself.

  From that point on, I decided that Fridays would be mine, at least for a couple of hours.Some Fridays.I head for the beach with a good book.Other Fridays.I go shopping.I really look forward to my Fridays after a long week of caring for my family.

  By forcing myself to slow down and put the needs of my family out of my mind, I feel closer to myself.1'm not completely responsible for caring for my family.I don't need to do it all myself.I just need to remember to spare some time to be with myself.

(1)

The underlined words “few and far between” mean _________.

[  ]

A.

rare

B.

much

C.

busy

D.

hard

(2)

What does the writer do when she is alone at home?

[  ]

A.

She will do what she likes.

B.

She will go to see a film.

C.

She will fill that time with much work.

D.

She allows herself to have a good rest.

(3)

How did the writer feel before she entered the cinema?

[  ]

A.

Relaxed.

B.

A little excited.

C.

Hopeful.

D.

A little worried.

(4)

What is the biggest benefit that the writer got from her decision?

[  ]

A.

She has her husband share the housework.

B.

She no longer overloads herself too much.

C.

She has the time to develop her own hobbies.

D.

She learns to put her own needs in the first place.

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  When I got up, Mom was already awake.I could hear her doing something in the kitchen.It’s was my birthday, and I was afraid.

  What if my husband had neglected(疏忽)to take Mom shopping for a card? Once Mom found it was my birthday, she would be sad that she had forgotten and had nothing to give me.She even can’t remember what we did two hours ago because of dementia(痴呆).

  Birthdays are not a big deal to me.I hate growing older.I don’t mind if Mom forgets my birthday as long as she still remembers me.That someday she might not recognize me has been my biggest fear ever since Mom got dementia.I can’t imagine anything more devastating than being forgotten by my own mother.

  When Mom was diagnosed with vascular dementia seven years ago, I was told she did not have Alzheimer’s disease(阿尔茨海默病).I hoped that meant she would never forget her family.But as Mom’s dementia progressed, I realized that I had no idea whether vascular dementia could be as bad as Alzheimer’s.I really didn’t understand the difference.

  The sleeping house was quiet except for the sound of Mom washing the bowls left last night in the kitchen.Will Mom live long enough to forget me? Will the day come when she no longer worries about remembering my birthday because she no longer knows that I exist?

  In the kitchen, Mom heard me come near.She hurried to the door, face ringing with smiles.“Happy birthday to you,” she sang.

  We laughed as I hugged her tightly, and both of us were very surprised that she had remembered.Moments later she said, “Oh, there seems to be something here for you.” She brought me her card.My husband did, after all, take her shopping.The birthday-for-a-daughter card was filled with expressions of love in pink.

(1)

When it was time for her birthday, the writer was afraid ________.

[  ]

A.

her Mom would forget her

B.

her birthday had been forgotten

C.

her mother would be sad

D.

she would be growing older

(2)

What the writer has been worried about most is that ________.

[  ]

A.

she will not get her birthday card

B.

she will not be recognized by her Mom

C.

Mom will suffer from dementia

D.

Mom’s dementia will be Alzheimer’s

(3)

How did the writer feel about Mom’s dementia? ________.

[  ]

A.

Helpless

B.

Optimistic

C.

Hopeful

D.

Discouraged

(4)

The passage mainly describes the importance of ________.

[  ]

A.

good physical health

B.

a happy family

C.

birthday gifts

D.

a mother’s love

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  Sep.30

  I moved into the dormitory today-an ugly building and near a busy main road too.My room is small but quite pleasant.I must get some posters for the walls, though.I met a few fellow students at supper(the food was awful!)They all look much younger than me.They are, of course!

  Oct.07

  Lectures began last Monday.So far they haven't been very interesting(except for the man who lectures on drama.He's first class).Personally, I'd much rather go to the library and read, but I have to attend ten lectures a week.Those are the "rules"!Well, at least you meet people there.

  Oct.12

  I realiy don't like life in the dormitory at all.The food is bad and the students are noisy.They stay up half the night and play games just outside my room.When on earth do they sleep?When do they work?Besides, I don't like my room.It's just like living in a box!It looks even smaller now, with the posters on the wall.I am wondering how long it will he before I can feel as comfortable as I did living in my high school dormitory.

  Oct.26

  I tried to explain some of my problems to my supervisor today.She listened-but that was about all."You have to go to lectures, you know, Ann, "she lold me.''And the dormitory is cheap and convenient.""Cheap and convenient"!Well.il isn't "cheap"if you can't eat the food and it isn't "convenient"if you can't sleep at night!

  Oct.30

  I can't believe it!Three other students-I met them at a lecture and they' re all about my own age-have invited me to share a flat with them.It's in an old house and it has its own kitchen, so we can cook for ourselves.And my room-righy at the top of the house-is fantastic!

  Nov.10

  I moved into my new room last Sunday.I feel really happy.Life is going to be so much more fun from now on!

(1)

The above writing is diary entries of ________

[  ]

A.

a high school student's spring semester

B.

a high school student's fall semester

C.

a college student's spring semester

D.

a college student's fall semester

(2)

Which of the following is NOT the reason why the writer disliked the first dormitory?

[  ]

A.

It was messy.

B.

It was small.

C.

It was noisy.

D.

The food was bad.

(3)

Which of the following statements about the writer's teachers and lectures is RIGHT?

[  ]

A.

She benefited a lot from the talk with the supervisor.

B.

She didn't like any of the lectures there.

C.

She liked the lectures by the drama teacher.

D.

She found all the lectures were interesting.

(4)

The event happening on Oct.30 can be thought of as a ________.

[  ]

A.

nightmare

B.

turning point

C.

lesson

D.

disappointment

(5)

The writer likes the new room very much because ________.

[  ]

A.

she will have some seniors help with the studies

B.

she won't have to bear terrible dormitory foods

C.

she won't have to go a long way to attend lectures

D.

she will pay less rent than she did living in the dorm

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Woman: If that truck parks there, it will block the driveway. I have to back out now.

Man: I抣l ask the driver to park in the street.

Question: What is the woman concerned about?

[  ]

A.That she will be able to get her car out of the driveway.

B.That her car will be in the way of the truck.

C.That the truck is blocking her view of the park.

D.That her car will be damaged if she parts on the street.

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