单选题 To begin with, moral values in America are like those in any culture. But the stories and traditions that teach them are unique to each culture. Not only that, but culture has an effect on how people show these virtues.
One of the most basic moral values for Americans is honesty. The wall-known legend about George Washington and a cherry tree teaches this value clearly.
Another virtue Americans respect is perseverance. Remember Aesop's fable about the turtle and the rabbit that had a race? The rabbit thought he could win easily, so he took a sleep. But the turtle finally won because he did not give up.
Compassion(同情心)may be the queen of American virtues. In 1992, people in Iowa sent truckloads of water to help Floridians hit by a hurricane. The next summer, during the mid-west of flooding, Florida returned the favor.
There are more moral values honored by Americans. Courage, responsibility, loyalty, gratitude and many others could be discussed. But no matter how long or short the list is, moral values are invaluable. They are the foundation of American cultures--and any culture.

单选题 The morality that Americans honor most is ______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 本题询问美国人最尊重的道德价值是什么。根据原文(36)处可知,美国人最尊重的是具有同情心的人。故选C。
单选题 What conclusion may you come to from the first paragraph?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 本题询问从第一段中我们可得出怎样的结论。根据原文(37)处可知,塑造一个国家国民道德价值的故事和传统具有其独特的文化价值。不仅如此,文化对这些美德的表现方式也有一定影响。所以道德与特定文化是紧密相关的。故选B。
单选题 What is not described in detail in the text?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 本题询问在文章中哪一项没被具体描述。根据原文(38)处可知.A答案关于华盛顿与樱桃树的故事,作者只是略提一下,并未详解。B答案与C答案分别在第三段和第四段有详细的解释;最后一段详细列举了D答案的原因。故选A。
单选题 Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word "invaluable"?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 本题询问以下哪个词与invaluable 意思最相近。根据原文(39)处可知,不管美国人所推祟的道德品质是多是少,这些道德是非常宝贵的、无法估价的。A答案意为无用的,B答案意为一文不值的,C答案意为贵重的,无法估价的,D答案意为未经估计的。故选C。
单选题 Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 本题询问下列哪项最适合做文章的标题。通读全篇后我们可以发现,本文作者主要讲述了美国人的道德价值观。故选D。