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  Over the last 25 years, British society has changed a great deal.In some ways, however, very little has changed.Ideas about social class whether a person is “working-class” or “middle-class” are one area in which changes have been extremely slow.

  In the past, the working-class tended to be paid less than middle-class people, such as teachers and doctors.As a result of this and also of the fact that workers’ jobs were generally much less secure, distinct differences in life-styles and attitudes came into existence.The typical working man would collect his wages on Friday evening and then give them to his wife, leaving a little for drinking or betting.

  The type of what a middle-class man did with his money was perhaps nearer the truth.He was and still is likely to take a longer-term view.Not only did he regard buying a house to provide him and his family with security.Only in very few cases did workers have the opportunity(or the education and training)to make such long-term plans.

  Nowadays, much has changed.In a large number of cases factory workers earn as much.Social security and laws have made it less necessary than before to worry about “tomorrow”.Working-class people seem slowly to be losing the feeling of inferiority(自卑感)they had in the past.In fact there has been a growing tendency in the past few years for the middle-classes to feel slightly ashamed of their position.

  The changes in both life-styles and attitudes are probably most easily seen among younger people.They generally tend to share very similar tastes in music and clothes.They spend their money enjoying themselves, and save for holidays or longer-term plans when necessary.There seems to be much less difference than in precious generations.Nevertheless, we still have a wide gap between the well-paid and the low-paid.As long as this gap exists, there will always be a possibility that new problems will appear between different groups.

(1)

Which of the following is seen as the main cause of class differences in the past?

[  ]

A.

Life style and occupation.

B.

Attitude and income.

C.

Income and job security.

D.

Job security and hobbies.

(2)

The writer seems to suggest that _________.

[  ]

A.

the description of working-class ways of spending money was quite nearer the truth.

B.

working-class ways of spending the weekend remain the same

C.

working-class drinking habits differ from the past

D.

working-class attitudes towards their positions and life-styles have changed

(3)

According to the passage, what was the typical feature of the middle-class in the past?

[  ]

A.

They had to save money for security.

B.

They couldn’t make long-term plans.

C.

They could make as much money as they do now.

D.

They didn’t have the sense of inferiority.

(4)

Working-class people's sense of security has increased as a result of all the following factors EXCEPT that _________.

[  ]

A.

they are provided with social security

B.

they can get much income

C.

better jobs are available for all of them

D.

the government offers legal protection

(5)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

[  ]

A.

Changes are slowly taking place in all aspects of the British society.

B.

The difference between working-class and middle-class young people is narrowing.

C.

The gap in income between the two classes will still remain.

D.

Middle-class people may sometimes feel a little inferior.

答案:1.C;2.D;3.D;4.C;5.A;
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  “Our aim is to take our art to the world and make people undertand what it is to move.”said David Belle, the founder of parkour(跑酷).

  Do you love running? It is a good exercise, yet many people find it boring.But what if making your morning jog a creative one? Like jumping from walls and over gaps, and ground rolls? Just like the James Bond in the movie Casino Royale? Bond jumps down from a roof to a windowsill and then runs several blocks ove ________ obstacles on the way.It is just because of Bond's wonderful performances that the sport has become popular worldwide.

  Yes, that's parkour, an extreme street sport aimed at moving from one point to anoth-er as quickly as possible, getting over all the obstacles in the path using only the abilities of the human body.Parkour is considered an extreme sport.As its participants dash around a city, they may jump over fences, run up walls and even move from rooftop to rooftop.

  Parkour can be just as exciting and charming as it sounds, but its participants see park-our much more than that.

  Overcoming all the obstacles on the course and in life is part of the philosophy(理念)behind parkour.This is the same as life.You must detemine your destination, go straight, jump over all the barriers as if in parkour and never fall back from them in your life, to reach the destination successfully.A parkour lover said,“I love parkour because its philosophy has become my life, my way to do everything.”

  Another hilosophy we've learnt from parkour is freedom.It can done by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world.It is a kind of expression of trust in yourself that you earn energy and confidence.

(1)

Parkour has become popular throughout the world because of ________.

[  ]

A.

its founder, David Belle

B.

the film, Casino Royale

C.

its risks and tricks

D.

the varieties of participants

(2)

The underlined word“obstacles”in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “________”

[  ]

A.

streets

B.

objects

C.

barriers

D.

roofs

(3)

Which of the following is true of parkour?

[  ]

A.

It challenges human abilities.

B.

It is a good but boring sport.

C.

It needs special training.

D.

It is a team sport.

(4)

As its participants move around a city, ________.

[  ]

A.

they can ask for help

B.

they may choose to escape

C.

they should run to extremes

D.

they must learn to survive

(5)

Which of the following is the philosophy of parkour?

[  ]

A.

Sports and extremes.

B.

Excitement and popularity.

C.

Dreams and success.

D.

Determination and freedom.

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