In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. Most men worked in anoffice, a factory or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paidthe bills. The money was used for food, clothes, a house and other family necessities. The man mademost of the decisions. He was the boss.
In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. She stayed home tocare for the children and her husband. She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed clothes and didother household chores. Her job at home was very important.
In recent years, many couples have continued to keep a traditional relationship of this kind. Theman has a job and earns money for the family. The woman stays home and cares for the children and thehouse. Many Americans are happy with this kind of marriage. But some other Americans have adifferent opinion of marriage and family responsibilities.
There are two important differences in male and female roles now. One is that both men and womenhave many more choices. They may choose to marry or stay single. They may choose to work or stayhome. Both men and women may choose roles that are suitable for them.
Another difference is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. Thehusband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man maytake care of them some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay home andtake care of the children, or she may want to go to work. Men and women now decide these thingstogether in a marriage. Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of theirfamilies.
单选题
Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】题干大意是：在传统婚姻中，下列哪一项是不正确的?根据第一段倒数第二句"The man made most of the decisions."可知，在传统婚姻中，大多数决定都是由男性做出的，所以B项与传统婚姻中的情况不符。其他三项均可在第一、二段中找到依据。故选B。
单选题
In recent years ______ .
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】题干大意是：近年来________。根据第三段第一句"In recent years,manycouples have continued to keep a traditional relationship of this kind.”、第三段最后一句“Butsome other Americans have a different opinion of marriage and family responsibilities."和最后两段内容可知，近年来，许多夫妇继续保持这种传统的婚姻关系(男主外，女主内);但其他一些美国人对婚姻和家庭责任有不同的看法；现在男性和女性的角色有两个重要区别：一是男性和女性都有更多选择，二是在婚姻中许多决定和责任是男性和女性共同承担的。由此可推知，近年来，男性和女性在家庭和婚姻中扮演的角色开始发生了变化。故选D。
单选题
According to the passage, what may men and women choose to do now?
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】题干大意是：根据本文，什么是男性和女性现在可能选择做的?根据第四段最后三句"They may choose to marry or stay single. They may choose to work or stayhome. Both men and women may choose roles that are suitable for them."可知，现在的男性和女性可以选择结婚或者保持单身、选择工作或者待在家里；他们都可以选择适合自己的角色，所以A、B、C三项均正确。故选D。
单选题
Which of the following contradicts the last paragraph?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】题干大意是：下列哪一项与最后一段相矛盾?根据最后一段第二句“Thehusband and wife may choose to have children,or they may not.”可知，夫妻可以选择生孩子，或者不生，所以A项正确；根据最后一段第三句"...the man may take care of themsome of the time…"可知，男性有时可能会照顾孩子，所以B项正确；根据最后一段最后一句"Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of theirfamilies."可知，许多已婚人士现在共同承担这些决定和家庭责任，也就是说，男性和女性在家中同样重要，所以C项不正确；根据最后一段倒数第三句“..she may want to go towork.”可知，女性可能想去上班，所以D项正确。故选C。
单选题
Which of the following is NOT true?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】题干大意是：下列哪一项不正确?根据第一段最后一句"He was the boss."可知，在传统婚姻中，男性说了算，所以A项正确；根据第四段第三句"They may choose tomarry or stay single."可知，人们可能选择结婚或者保持单身，所以B项不正确；根据第三段第一句"In recent years, many couples have continued to keep a traditional relationship ofthis kind."可知，许多美国人继续保持传统的婚姻关系，所以C项正确；根据第二段最后一句“Her job at home was very important.”可知，在传统婚姻中，女性在家里的工作非常重要，所以D项正确。故选B。