首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
外语
A Few Aspects of American Life Travel A)It’s summer time. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school
A Few Aspects of American Life Travel A)It’s summer time. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school
admin
2014-12-31
58
问题
A Few Aspects of American Life Travel
A)It’s summer time. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is over and the weather is great. And most of all, they believe they deserve a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.
B)Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants had to travel to get to the New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay here. Explorers and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop new areas. As a result of this west movement, Americans eventually occupied the whole continent—from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that average American moves every five years.
C)Americans are used to traveling. Some people make long-distance commuting to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel. Some people just visit friend or relatives in distant states. Some go on low-budget weekend trips and stay in economy motels. Those with more expensive tastes choose luxurious hotels. Camping out in the great outdoors appeals to adventurous types. Some travel in recreational vehicles to camp out in comfort, while others "rough it" by sleeping in tents. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more "family friendly" hotels offer special programs for children.
Pet
D)Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat their pets as a part of the family. You might say Americans treat their pets like they treat their children—sometimes even better.
E)In America, there are more households with pets than those with children. At least 43 percent of US homes have pets of some sort. Usual creatures, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves, find a home with some Americans. More common pets include fish, mice and birds. But the all-time favorites are cats and dogs, even at the White House. Americans sometimes have strong feelings about whether dogs or cats make better pets. "Dog people" and "cat people" often enjoy friendly competition.
F)Many grocery stores in America sell pet foods. Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation. Fancy hotels are beginning to accommodate both man and animal. Animal guests at Four Seasons Hotels can enjoy delicious meals served on fine china and sleep in soft beds.
G)The average American enjoys having pets around, and for good reason. Researchers have discovered that interacting with animals lowers a person’s blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from robbers and unwelcome visitors. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted mice. Little creatures of all shapes and sizes can provide friendship and love. In many cases, having a pet prepares a young couple for the responsibilities of parenthood. Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a good subject of conversation.
H)Pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pie. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family.
Marriage
I)"I do." To Americans, these two words carry great meaning. They can even change your life, especially if you say them at your own wedding. Making wedding promises is like signing a contract. Now Americans don’t really think marriage is a business deal. But marriage is a serious business.
J)It all begins with engagement. Traditionally, a young man asks the father of his sweetheart for permission to marry her. If the father agrees, the man later proposes to her. Often he tries to surprise her by asking her to marry him in a romantic way.
K)Sometimes the couple just decides together that the time is right to get married. They may be engaged for weeks, months or even years. As the big approaches, bridal showers and bachelor’s parties provide many gifts. Today many couples also receive counseling during engagement. This prepares them for the challenges of married life.
L)At last it’s time for the wedding. Although most weddings follow long-held traditions, there’s still room for individualism. For example, the usual place for a wedding is in a church. But some people get married outdoors. A few even have the ceremony while skydiving or riding on horseback! The couple may invite hundreds of people or just a few close friends. They choose their own style of colors, decorations and music during the ceremony. But some things rarely change. The bride usually wears a beautiful, long white wedding dress. She traditionally wears "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue". The groom(新郎)wears a formal suit. Relatives and close friends participate in the ceremony.
M)As the ceremony begins, me groom stands with the minister, facing the audience. Music signals the entrance of the beautiful bride. Nervously, the young couple repeats their promises. Traditionally, they promise to love each other "for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health". But sometimes the couple composes their own promises. They give each other a gold ring as a symbol of their marriage promise. Finally the minister announces the big moment: "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride!"
Families with pets are larger in quantity than families with children in America.
选项
答案
E
解析
题干关键词为Families with pets和families with children。文中E段提到.In America,there are more households with pets than those with children,与题干意思一致。故选E。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/jFq7777K
0
大学英语四级
相关试题推荐
Marriageemergedasthemostpopularinstitutionthroughouthistoryprimarilybecauseitwasaneffectivearrangementtoimprove
Fightunhealthyfood,notfatpeopleIt’shardlybreakingnewsthatjunkfoodisbadforus.Butjusthowbad—andjusthow
Fightunhealthyfood,notfatpeopleIt’shardlybreakingnewsthatjunkfoodisbadforus.Butjusthowbad—andjusthow
EveryonereadssomethingaboutSherlockHolmes,whoisoneoftheworld’sgreatestdetectives.Theinventor,SirArthurIgnatius
AreportconsistentlybroughtbackbyvisitorstotheUSishowfriendly,courteousandhelpfulmostAmericansweretothem.To
Would-belanguageteacherseverywherehaveonethingincommon:theyallwantsomerecognitionoftheirprofessionalstatusand
A、Shegota"C"inmathsaswell.B、Sheusuallypracticesalotinmaths.C、Mathsisnotasterribleasthemanthinks.D、Maths
Peopleintheirsixtiesshouldgotouniversitytoretrainbecausetheywillbeexpectedtoworkforlongerbeforeretirement,【C
WriteacompositionentitledOntheLow-carbonLife.Youshouldwriteatleast120wordsaccordingtotheoutlinegivenbelowin
A、TheytravelfasterneartheTVstation.B、Theycanworkbetterthaneverbefore.C、Theyusuallyfollowthecurveoftheearth.
随机试题
材料1:政府为了有效地发挥行政组织的功能,除了设置管理会国社会事务的中央行政组织外,还设有管理局部地区的地方行政组织。现在世界上除了极少数几个人口在万人左右的国家没有设置地方行政组织外,其余的国家均设有地方行政组织。如圣马力诺共和国仅有2万人左右,也设有
简述现金流量表的编制方法。
下列句子中,含有名词作动词这一语法现象的是()
女,50岁,不慎跌倒,右手着地,当即右腕肿痛,呈“餐叉"样畸形。其最可能的诊断是
紧急停车系统(ESD)是一种经专门机构认证,具有一定安全等级,用于降低生产过程风险的安全保护系统。下列关于ESD的说法中,错误的是()。
根据税收征收管理法律制度的规定,纳税人的下列行为中,属于偷税的有()。
承租人就某套机器设备与出租人签订了一项为期5年的租赁,构成融资租赁。合同规定,每年末承租人向出租人支付租金20000元,租赁期开始日,出租资产公允价值为75816元。在第2年年初,承租人和出租人同意对原租赁进行修改,缩短租赁期限到第三年年末,每年支付租
劳动号子是一种随劳动而歌唱的带有呼号的歌曲,是我国民歌主要体裁之一。下列歌曲中不属于劳动号子的是()。
当前北京等地正饱受雾霾等恶劣天气影响,而福建省的生态环境很好,很多人都纷纷前来旅游度假。请问。如何加强我省生态文明建设?
Tattoosdidn’tspringupwiththebikergangsandrock’n’rollbands.They’vebeenaroundforalongtimeandhadmanydifferen
最新回复
(
0
)