1、Module 4 Which English.阅读理解It was once common to regard Britain as a society with class distinction. Each class had unique characteristics.In recent years, many writers have begun to speak of the “decline of class” and “classless society” in Britain. And in modern day consumer society everyone is co
2、nsidered to be middle class.But pronouncing the death of class is too early. A recent wideranging study of public opinion found 90 percent of people still placing themselves in a particular class; 73 percent agreed that class was still a vital part of British society; and 52 percent thought there we
3、re still sharp class differences. Thus, class may not be culturally and politically obvious, yet it remains an important part of British society. Britain seems to have a love of stratification.One unchanging aspect of a British persons class position is accent. The words a person speaks tell her or
4、his class. A study of British accents during the 1970s found that a voice sounding like a BBC newsreader was viewed as the most attractive voice. Most people said this accent sounded “educated” and “soft”. The accents placed at the bottom in this study, on the other hand, were regional (地区的) city ac
5、cents. These accents were seen as “common” and “ugly”. However, a similar study of British accents in the US turned these results upside down and placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC English as the least. This suggests that British attitudes towards accent have deep roots and
6、are based on class prejudice.In recent years, however, young upper middleclass people in London, have begun to adopt some regional accents, in order to hide their class origins. This is an indication of class becoming unnoticed. However, the 1995 pop song “Common People” puts forward the view that t
7、hough a middleclass person may “want to live like common people” they can never appreciate the reality of a workingclass life.英国是一个阶级分明的国家，但是近年来，很多作家都认为英国的阶级意识变弱了，甚至说英国是一个无阶级的社会。真的是这样吗？1A recent study of public opinion shows that in modern Britain _.Ait is time to end class distinctionBmost people b
8、elong to middle classCit is easy to recognize a persons classDpeople regard themselves socially different 答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二句对调查结果的陈述可知，阶级意识在当代英国仍然很普遍。故选D。2The underlined word “stratification” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _.AvarietyBdivisionCauthority Dqualification答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据上文的“it
9、 remains an important part of British society”可知，英国人似乎喜欢“(社会的)分层”。3The study in the US showed that BBC English was regarded as _.Aregional BeducatedCprejudiced Dunattractive答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“However，. placed some regional accents as the most attractive and BBC English as the least.”可知答案。.七选五Paren
10、ts are often scared to talk to their kids about money. In fact kids need to understand how to save and manage their money.Proper preparation of your children，even at a young age，can start them down the path of a successful financial life. _1_Talk early and often.Children start learning about money l
11、ong before their first savings account，job or credit card._2_ Avoiding the subject until your child needs a bank account can make the conversation hasty(草率的) and confusing._3_A trip to the grocery store is a good time to explain price comparison，value and inflation.An ATM stop offers a chance to exp
12、lain that money doesnt actually come from a machine. You can discuss both earned income，investment returns and even inheritance.Opening bills is a chance to talk about payment for services，credit card debt and interest rates. Children need to be taught about debt, specifically loans and credit cards
13、.Talk about giving.Children should learn that money doesnt always need to be used for them._4_ Dont just write the charitable check.Get the kids involved in the process by asking them to pick and check charities.Websites like http: /www.charitynavigator.org and guidestar.org provide information and
14、ratings._5_If they open a savings account, they can place their savings in the bank to earn a small amount of interest. Besides，they can learn about fees，account maintenance(管理费) and even interest.It can provide a motivation for them to save money.You can offer them a prize if they put the money int
15、o savings. AIt can also provide assistant to others.BOpen a checking and savings account.CChildren are eager to know about money.DEveryday activities are teachable moments.EParents should help their children know how to use money.FHere are some tips that might help you teach kids about money.GBegin the conversation even before theyre in school by talking about work and money.答案1F2.G3.D4.A5.B
