Should we say goodbye to chivalry (骑士精神) in the age of sex equality?
Chivalry began as a response to the violence of the Middle Ages. PierMassimo Forni, the founder of the Civility Institute, says chivalry “as a form of treatment inspired by the sense that there was something special about women and that they deserve added respect.”
Today “chivalry” is often used as a term for “gentlemanly” behavior, related to “fair sex”, honor, courage and loyalty.
But we can hardly see chivalry nowadays with many women demanding to be treated equally in the workplace.
According to a 2013 survey carried out by the British Daily Mail, only one in seven men will offer their seat to a woman on a bus or train; over three-quarters of men don’t offer to help carry a heavy bag or suitcase for women.
In many cases, it’s not because these men are being insensitive, but on the contrary, they say they are unwilling to help women because they are worried about making them embarrassed.
These men may worry too much. According to the same survey, only seven percent of women view acts like holding open doors as unpleasant.
“Men seem confused by the modern ‘sex equality’ message”, psychologist and relationship expert Donna Dawson told the Daily Mail.
“This message was meant for the workplace and was never meant to replace good manners. Men will always be the stronger sex physically, so it is natural for them to show consideration for women.”
So, should the acts of chivalry be brought back? US writer Emily Smith says chivalry is what we should all long for. Many people are predicting the death of chivalry, but chivalry is not dead yet. Slowly but surely, chivalry is making a come-back.
1. The question at the very beginning of the passage is used to _____.
A. express the author’s curiosity
B. cause a heated discussion
C. introduce a controversial topic
D. solve a serious social problem
2.Which is NOT part of “chivalry”?
A. Violence. B. Loyalty. C. Courage. D. Honor.
3.Some men are not willing to help women because _____.
A. they are not sensitive enough
B. they misunderstood “sex equality”
C. they are afraid of women
D. they had no good manners
4.Emily Smith holds the view that _____.
A. some massages can make men confused
B. men should show consideration for women
C. “sex equality” will never replace good manners
D. chivalry is quite good and sure to come back
On October 10, 2014, Malala, 17, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for struggling for the right of children to education. Malala is the youngest Nobel winner in history.
Malala Yousafzai has never been ordinary. When she was just 11, she started blogging (写博客) about the Taliban takeover of her hometown of Mingora, Pakistan. Taliban members follow an extreme belief of Islam and forbid girls to go to school. Classrooms were closed for several months. Malala spoke out about her desire to go back to school. “All I want is an education,” she told one television broadcaster.
Malala was later able to return to class. But she continued to blog and speak out about girls’ right to education. On October 9, 2012, the Taliban tried to silence her. A gunman boarded her school bus and shot her in the head. Malala survived and showed great courage and optimism during her long recovery. At that time she became a symbol of the struggle for girls’ rights all over the world. Nine months after she was shot, she gave a now-famous speech at the United Nations. “They thought that the bullets (子弹) would silence us. But they failed,” she said. “And then, out of that silence came thousands of voices. … Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power, and courage were born.”
Malala has also become an international symbol for peace. In 2011, she won Pakistan’s National Youth Peace Prize, which is now renamed the National Malala Peace Prize. Malala said the 2014 Nobel Prize was an “encouragement” to go forward to help kids. “I want to tell children all around the world that they should stand up for their rights,” she said. “This award is for all those children whose voices need to be heard.”
1.All the statements about Malala are true EXCEPT that _____.
A. she started blogging at the age of 11
B. it took her a long time to recover from the injury
C. Taliban tried to silence her but failed
D. she was born in1998 in Mingora, Pakistan.
2. How many peace prizes have gone to Malala so far according to the passage?
A.1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4.
3. When did Malala become a symbol for girls’ rights?
A. When she began writing her blogs.
B. Before Taliban wanted to kill her.
C. During her long recovery after the shot.
D. When she gave a speech in the UN.
4.We can learn from the passage that Malala is _____.
A. creative and outgoing B. strict and stubborn
C. simple and warm-hearted D. brave and determined
During Nelson Mandela’s 19 years in the prison on Robben Island, one particular commanding officer, Badenhorst, was the cruelest of them all:
“A few days before Badenhorst’s leaving the prison, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any complaints. Badenhorst was there as I went through a list of demands. When I had finished, Badenhorst spoke to me directly.
He told me he would be leaving the island and added: ‘I just want to wish you people good luck’. I do not know if I looked dumbfounded (目瞪口呆的), but I was amazed. He spoke these words like a human being and showed a side of himself we had never seen before. I thanked him for his good wishes and wished him good luck too.
I thought about this moment for a long time afterwards. Badenhorst had perhaps been the most cold–blooded and cruelest commanding officer we had had on Robben Island. But that day in the office, he had showed that there was another side to his nature, a side that had been hidden but still existed.
It was obvious that all men, even the most seemingly cold-blooded, have a heart of kindness and that, if their hearts are touched, they are able to change. Actually, Badenhorst was not evil; his inhumanity (不人道) had been encouraged by an inhuman system. He behaved cruelly because he was rewarded for cruel behavior.”
1.When did the story happen?
A. Before Badenhorst left the prison.
B. Before Mandela gave demands.
C. After General Steyn took over the prison.
D. Just when Mandela was set free.
2.How did Mandela feel at what Badenhorst said?
A. Awkward. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Upset.
3.Why did Badenhorst become the cruelest according to Mandela?
A. He was born evil.
B. He seemed cold-blooded.
C. He was easily changed.
D. His cruelty was rewarded.
4. Which could be the best title of the passage?
A. Hide oneself or express oneself?
B. Hard to change or easy to change?
C. Cruel by name or cruel by nature?
D. To be a prisoner or to be a commander?
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1.Who would be most interested in the above magazines?
A. Wildlife protectors. B. Story book writers.
C. Pet dog owners. D. City zoo managers.
2. Which magazine saves most?
A. Dog Fancy. B. Dogs for Kids.
C. The Bark. D. Dog World.
3.Which magazine might be the most popular with children?
A. Dog Fancy. B. Dogs for Kids.
C. The Bark. D. Dog World.
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A. 主人 B. 兽医 C. 专家 D. 狂热者
One rainy evening I went to fill up at the gas station. A pre-teen boy approached my car and asked me for money to help him and his mother stay in their hotel for an additional week. He stated that if they did not come up with $25 they would be evicted that same evening. Having worked in social services before and having doubt about this, I asked why his mother hadn’t applied for social services for assistance. The boy said that they needed to remain in their hotel for one more week until his grandmother, who lived out of town, could take them in. I gave the boy what I had — $5. He thanked me and continued to wander the parking lot asking for help. I got my gas and drove away.
Some weeks ago, a boy asked me for money and I told him I didn’t have any though I did. Yet, I thought about it for a while and went looking for the boy to give him a dollar. But it seemed that he had disappeared into thin air. “This time,” I thought, “I’ll do it differently.” I went to my bank and got an additional $20, then I returned to the gas station. The boy was still there. I observed him shyly approaching strangers who walked past him without notice. I pulled up and waved at the boy to come over. I handed him the $20 bill. He reached through my car window and gave me a huge hug. His hug told me all I needed to know — that finally this kid could get out of the rain, the cold and the darkening skies and go inside where it was warm.
1.The whole story is about _____.
A. dirty tricks by poor teenage boys
B. a car accident in a gas station
C. warm help in a cold rainy evening
D. loving gifts from a rich stranger
2. The underlined word “evicted” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by _____?
A. starved to death B. driven out of the hotel
C. thrown into prison D. separated from each other
3.From the story we know that the author _____.
A. once worked in social services
B. had came across the boy before
C. borrowed money to help others
D. gave the boy $20 in total
4.When the boy received the $20 bill, he was _____.
A. thankful B. astonished C. doubtful D. ashamed
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