Obviously, the boys in Jonesboro and Chicago do not have any

cy, women's health but for the most part has left the politicking to her husband. But as the second term begins, the First Lady can't be missed. She's leveraging her high profile to draw the nation's attention to an entrenched problem: the plight of at-risk kids especially boys who fall victim to gangs. Next is her recent talk on helping America's Youth initiative:

... In almost every case girls' statistics are better than boys'. More women are graduating from college. More women are going to college. About 57 percent of this last year's graduates were women, and 58 percent of masters' degrees were women. And, you know, we already know, of course, without knowing the real numbers, that boys are more likely to be involved in gangs, they're more likely to end up in jail, they're more likely to commit crimes or to actually have a crime committed against them. And all of those statistics are alarming. I also think that we've bought in, in our country, to the stereotype about boys that boys don't cry and boys should be totally self-reliant, that somehow they don't need the same nurturing and protection that girls get. And we all know intuitively, that that's wrong, you know, that all children, boys and girls, need protection and nurturing.

I know there is something we can really do about it, and part of it is just paying attention to it, for there to be a national focus on what we can do for boys, getting the word out to parents so that they also don't just act upon the stereotype that we have of boys.

There are a lot of ways we can approach the problem. Obviously school districts can, by using the money that [President Bush] has proposed in his budget for middle schools and high schools to incorporate reading so that we can bring students' reading level up. The students who drop out usually axe the ones who can't read or who are reading so far below their grade level that they are both frustrated and embarrassed to stay in school. So that Works on one part of the problem, the dropout problem.

I think that we will have a summit on it probably in the fall.., and all sorts of policy people who are interested in this sort of policy will be invited to-school superintendents from around the country, you know, everyone who has a stake in the success of children in our country, those groups will be invited to it. And I suspect that staff members of congressmen and senators will come and hear about it, and then maybe, you know, we would go on from there.

According to the passage, girls _______.

A．perform. much worse than boys at schools.

B．are more academically ambitious than boys.

C．get more care from the society.

D．are not stereotyped, but boys are.

ing Thomas into his outdoor clothes, they head for the park to watch birds and play on the grass. With lunchtime drawing near, they're back home for an afternoon of drawing, playing with cars, maybe watching some children's programs.

James isn't Thomas' dad. He is a nanny (保姆)—a man nanny, obviously, interestingly termed a "manny"—specially trained and in his third nannying position. At 27, he cares for Thomas, and another boy of a similar age. "It's much freer than an office job," he says, "and you're getting to see children develop and grow. You become very close to them, for sure. I don't think I'm special or better than a woman nanny; everyone has their own method. But I'm unusual.

Friends laughed when I started studying nursery nursing. In my class, I was the only man among 70 women. Somehow, I made it," he said.

Although it's not yet common to find men in traditional (传统的) nannying courses, things are changing. In the United States, parents are employing young mannies, sometimes to care for babies, but more often as active role models to get junior away from the TV and the computer. From rollerblading (轮滑) friends to summer swimming mannies, these are the big brothers who are always willing to play, largely because they're paid for it.

It is catching on here in Britain, too. Earlier this year, Norland nanny college welcomed its first full-time man student, 19-year-old Peter Cummins in Wales. While some families find it difficult to accept the idea of a young man in a traditional nannying role, man nannies are increasingly popular.

Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

A．Changes in Tradition

B．A New Job for Men

C．Mannies and Women Nannies

D．Baby Boys and Their Mannies

ing Thomas into his outdoor clothes, they head for the park to watch birds and play on the grass. With lunchtime drawing near, they're back home for an afternoon of drawing, playing with cars, maybe watching some children's programs.

James isn't Thomas' dad. He is a nanny (保姆)—a man nanny, obviously, interestingly termed a "manny"—specially trained and in his third nannying position. At 27, he cares for Thomas, and another boy of a similar age. "It's much freer than an office job," he says, "and you're getting to see children develop and grow. You become very close to them, for sure. I don't think I'm special or better than a woman nanny; everyone has their own method. But I'm unusual.

Friends laughed when I started studying nursery nursing. In my class, I was the only man among 70 women. Somehow, I made it," he said.

Although it's not yet common to find men in traditional (传统的) nannying courses, things are changing. In the United States, parents are employing young mannies, sometimes to care for babies, but more often as active role models to get junior away from the TV and the computer. From rollerblading (轮滑) friends to summer swimming mannies, these are the big brothers who are always willing to play, largely because they're paid for it.

It is catching on here in Britain, too. Earlier this year, Norland nanny college welcomed its first full-time man student, 19-year-old Peter Cummins in Wales. While some families find it difficult to accept the idea of a young man in a traditional nannying role, man nannies are increasingly popular.

Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

A．Changes in Tradition

B．A New Job for Men

C．Mannies and Women Nannies

D．Baby Boys and Their Mannies

t way to teach【C1】______？ Michael: Im a college student. But I havent【C2】______any sex education from either teachers or parents. In the cyber age, students can get information【C3】______many ways. For teenagers, sex knowledge is important. It will【C4】______their attitudes towards sex. If they get it from pornography(色情文学), their【C5】______towards sex will be unhealthy and they cant deal well with the opposite sex and love. Anna: In recent years, more young【C6】______have had premarital pregnancies(受孕).I think the reason is【C7】______the young are full of curiosity about sex and have no idea about it. Also,【C8】______young girls have been raped, and【C9】______of them have no knowledge about sexual self-protection. So, parents and teachers should【C10】______traditional ideas about sex education for young students to avoid【C11】______harm. Geng Shanshan: In my opinion, Chinese teenagers do need sex education. It is necessary for them to form. a correct view of the opposite sex. It can also【C12】______strengthen young peoples sense of self-protection,【C13】______will control them from doing something【C14】______. Teenagers can get a lot of benefit by receiving such education. Luke: In my opinion, sex education videos could be an effective means to tell young people【C15】______they should know. And, it would be【C16】______easier if boys and girls watched them separately. In addition, communication is necessary : school authorities could【C17】______a hot line to answer students questions about sex. Ding Fei: Sex is the important topic that teachers and parents want to【C18】______. In my opinion, to change this situation, we must first make it【C19】______to teachers and parents that sex education is needed to guarantee(保证)the healthy growth of the young. Obviously, without their participation, sex education will【C20】______be successful.

【C1】

A．them

B．him

C．her

D．us

第三部分 阅读理解

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的[A][B][C]和[D] 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡1上将该项涂黑。

Text 1

It's 8:00 am. James Butters gives 18-month-old Thomas his milk, then breakfast. After get-ting Thomas into his outdoor clothes, they head for the park to watch birds and play on the grass.With lunchtime drawing near, they're back home for an aftemoon of drawing, playing with cars,maybe watching some children's programs.

James isn't Thomas' dad. He is a nanny(保姆)-a man nanny, obviously, interestingly

termed a " manny" -specially trained and in his third.nannying position. At 27 , he cares for Thom-

as, and another boy of a similar age. "It's much freer than an office job, " he says, " and you'regetting to see children develop and grow. You become very close to them, for sure. I don't think'm special or better than a woman nanny; everyone has their own method. But I'm unusual.Friends laughed when I started studying nursery nursing. In my class, I was the only man among 70 women. Somehow , I made it, " he said.

Although it's not yet common to find men in traditional(传统的) nannying courses, thingsare changing. In the United States, parents are employing young mannies, sometimes to care forbabies, but more often as active role modelsto get junior away from the TV and the computer.From rollerblading (轮滑) friends to summer swimming mannies, these are the big brothers whoare always willing to play, largely because they're paid for it.

It is catching on here in Britain, too. Earlier this year, Norland nanny college welcomed its firstfull-time man student, 19-year-old Peter Cummins in Wales. While some families find it difficult to accept the idea of a young man in a traditional nannying role , man nannies are increasingly popular.

56. Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

[A] Changes in Tradition

[B]A New Job for Men

[C] Mannies and Women Nannies

[D]Baby Boys and Their Mannies

I was pleased to hear about your job offer---- all that hard work has obviously __________.

A)paid back

B) paid off

C) paid out

D) paid up

I want to provide my boys with a decent education.

A．good

B．special

C．private

D．general

4 Obviously these people can be relied on in a crisis.

A lived on B depended on

C believed in D joined in

How happy they are! Obviously, they are ______.

A) in high spirits B) in high spirit

C) in a high spirit D) in the high spirit