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Over the centuries the French have lost a number of famous battles with the British. However, they’ve always felt superior in the kitchen. France has for centuries had a reputation for cooking excellence, and Britain for some of the worst cooking in the world. But according to a recent survey, that reputation may no longer reflect reality.
In the survey, 71% of the Britons said they cook at home every day, while only 59% of the French said they cook daily. British home cooks spend more time cooking each week and also produce a greater variety of dishes than French home cooks.
The reaction in London was predictably enthusiastic. British food has greatly improved since the 1990s. Once upon a time, the menu for many family meals would have been roast beef, potatoes and over-cooked vegetables, but not now. Home cooks are experimenting with the huge range of ingredients now available in British supermarkets and are preparing all kinds of new dishes, using the cookbooks that sell millions of copies every year. As a result, there’s much more diversity in British food now, compared to French food, which tends to be very traditional.
Some French people say that the survey did not show the whole picture. They agree that during the week French women don’t cook as much as they used to because most of them work and don’t have much time. They tend to buy ready-made or frozen dishes, but many of them make up for it on the weekend. There’s also a difference between Paris and the country-side. It’s true that people in Paris don’t cook much, but elsewhere, cooking is still at the heart of daily life.
For many French people, opinions about British food have not changed. When Bernard Blier, the food editor at a magazine, was asked about British food, he replied: “I don’t go out of my way to try it. It is not very refined. You can say that I’m not a fan at all.”
26. What does the underlined part in the first paragraph imply?
A. French cooking is better than British cooking.
B. The British defeated the French in many battles.
C. British cooking is thought to be the worst.
D. British cooking is now better than it was.
27. According to the passage, nowadays British people_______ .
A. cook less at home than the French every day
B. no longer eat roast beef and over-cooked vegetables
C. are more willing to try cooking all kinds of new foods
D. buy more cookbooks than French people do
28. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?
A. French women cook less often now.
B. The French prefer ready-made dishes.
C. French women seldom cook on the weekend.
D. Cooking is at the heart of people’s life in Paris.
29. What is Bernard’s attitude towards British food?
A. He would love to try it. B. He shows no interest in it.
C. He considers it worse than before. D. He considers it better than before.
30. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The history of British food. B. The history of French food.
C. The change in British food. D. The change in French food.
B
In a number of societies around the world, there are established social rules on what makes up acceptable masculine(男性化的) and feminine (女性化的) behavior, especially during childhood and pre-adolescence. Most boys learn to play aggressive games which allow them to show off their physical strength. Most girls are encouraged to play with fashion dolls or other “girly girl” toys. When a girl chooses to reject the traditional feminine role and act more masculine, she is often referred to as a tomboy.
A tomboy is a young girl who may prefer to climb a tree or wrestle instead of playing with dolls or wearing dresses. She may behave in a more aggressive or independent manner than her female friends or classmates. A tomboy often tends to choose a more masculine lifestyle as a form of pre-adolescent rebellion (叛逆) against the strict gender (性別) roles of her society.
There are some who believe tomboys are largely the products of a male-dominated (主導) family. A girl trying to fit in with her male siblings and dominant father may find it easier to choose a more masculine lifestyle rather than risk being laughed at for having traditional feminine interests. A tomboy may also find it easier to fit in with male classmates, since female classmates can be more critical or jealous of other girls. A tomboy may have little or no romantic interest in boys during this time, but generally prefers their companionship over traditional “girly girls” who do not like to play more physical games.
Many parents may become concerned over a daughter’s tomboyish behavior, but child psychologists believe it should be considered more of a period than anything else. Some children resist adapting traditional gender and sexual roles until they become mature enough to handle the responsibilities which accompany them. A tomboy may simply be enjoying the last part of her childhood before taking on the more challenging role of an adolescent.
31. Most boys learn to play aggressive games in order to_______.
A. respect social rules B. establish social rules
C. show off their physical strength D. encourage girls to become tomboys
32. What is TRUE about a tomboy?
A. She’s against the strict social gender roles.B. She never plays with dolls or wears dresses.
C. She wishes to get as aggressive as a boy.D. She acts more aggressively than a boy.
33. A tomboy chooses a more masculine style probably because .
A. she is good at climbing trees B. she doesn’t have any sisters
C. she is quite jealous of other girls D. she wants to be accepted by males
34. What do psychologists think of a girl’s tomboyish behavior?
A. It makes the girl more responsible B. It will change as she grows older.
C. It can help the girl become mature. D. It encourages a girl to change gender.
35 In which section of a website would this passage probably appear?
A. Careers B. Entertainment. C. Sports. D. Life.
