Many women today feel the same stress to produce and get ahead, and ______________________

A、option;exceeds

B、options; exceed

C、chance; exceeds

D、chances; lag behind

today have the chance to pursue their own careers, but still have to overcome many _______ to gain real equality.

听力原文： The traditional role of women in the United States has changed a great deal in recent years. More and more women have decided to leave their homes and housework to return to school or to join the work force. Their interests and pursuits have spread to all aspects of society. In the process, they have become more independent and self-confident. Today, American women are a major political, social, and economic force in the United States.

Will their changing role change our social system？ Most analysts agree that it has already affected the U. S. society dramatically. Above all, it has affected the traditional role of men.

Although some men, and women, still have not accepted these changes in roles, the changes are a reality. Moreover, many people have found the majority of these changes beneficial. Today's lifestyles are more flexible and this flexibility has given both men and women a wider variety of choices. For many, this has meant happier and more satisfying lives.

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A．To stop doing housework and go to work.

B．To get to know all aspects of society.

C．To become independent economically.

D．To show their great strength in politics.

What conflicting idea does the author consider？ Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape？ Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves？ In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again. It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…

A、Women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.”

B、Sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body.

C、The expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident.

D、None.

ng at home used to be the role, today many women are going into professions, such as medicine, law, and engineering. They comprise a large part of the workers in business and factories, and in addition, they are working up to important jobs which used to be held predominantly by men. There are even some businesses which are run completely by women. However, they still run up against roadblocks since many government jobs are closed to them, and certain jobs are not considered honorable for women. In general, they feel they are more liberated now and have an alternative to their old way of life.

The main idea of the passage is ______.

A．women in Pakistan are liberated totally

B．women in Pakistan are entering men's world

C．women in Pakistan should wear traditional clothes and stay at home

D．women in Pakistan are running some business completely

What conflicting idea does the author consider？ Why do so many women seem obsessed with their weight and body shape？ Are they really that unhappy and dissatisfied with themselves？ In today’s society, the expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident. Fashion, magazines, talk shows, and “lite” and fat-free food in stores and restaurants are all daily reminders of these expectations. For instance, the latest fashions for women reveal more and more skin: shorts have become shorter, to the point of being scarcely larger than a pair of underpants. These styles are only flattering on the slimmest of bodies, and many women who were previously happy with their bodies may emerge from the dressing room after a run-in with these styles and decide that it must be diet time again. It seems that this obsession with the perfect body and a woman’s appearance has grown to monumental heights. Now many people feel that this problem is disappearing. People have begun to assume that women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.” But it is ironic. What has happened is that the sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body…

A、A.Women want to be thin because they just want to be “healthy.”

B、B.Sickness slips in under the guise of wanting a “healthy” body.

C、C.The expectations for women and their bodies are all too evident.

D、D.None.

What makes father no longer be the most important in a family？ ______.

A．Father does much less for his children today than he used to

B．The number of married women in employment has increased now

C．There are many choices of employment for mothers and Children

D．With their earning, mother and children do not need to depend on father for their life

00 most powerful women in the world？

A．Because she's going to be taking the role of the Today Show from Wednesday.

B．Because she's accomplished a lot over the course of her many years in this profession.

C．Because she's going to be so influential in what she does.

D．Because she is an award-winning newswoman, and she's spent nine years on the view.