【正文】 their mothers feel isolated from the rest of the world. Strangely enough, whereas in the past the inhabitants of one street all knew each other, nowadays people on the same floor in tower blocks don’t even say hello to each other. Country life, on the other hand, differs from this kind of isolated 此資料來自企業(yè) existence in that a sense of munity generally binds the inhabitants of small villages together. People have the advantage of knowing that there is always someone to turn to when they need help. But country life has disadvantages too. While it is true that you may be among friends in a village, it is also true that you are cut off from the exciting and important events that take place in cities. There’s little possibility of going to a new show or the latest movie. Shopping bees a major problem, and for anything slightly out of the ordinary you have to goon an expedition to the nearest large town. The citydweller who leaves for the country is often oppressed by a sense of unbearable stillness and quiet. What, then, is the answer? The country has the advantage of peace and quiet, but suffers from the disadvantage of being cut off: the city breeds a feeling of isolation, and constant noise batters the senses. But one of its main advantages is that you are at the centre of things, and that life doesn’t e to an end at halfpast nine at night. Some people have found (or rather bought) a promise between the two: they have expressed their preference for the “quiet life” by leaving the suburbs and moving to villages within muting distance of large cities. They generally have about as much sensitivity as the plastic flowers they leave behind— they are polluted with strange ideas about change and improvement which they force on to the unwilling original inhabitants of the villages. What then of my dreams of leaning on a cottage gate and murmuring “morning” to the locals as they pass by. I’m keen on the idea, but you see there’s my cat, Toby. I’m not at all sure that he would take to all that fresh air and exercise in the long grass. I mean, can you see him mixing with all those hearty malesdown the farm? No, he would rather have the electric imitationcoal fire any evening. 30. We get the impression from the first paragraph that the author___. A. used to live in the country B. used to work in the city C. works in the city D. lives in the country 此資料來自企業(yè) 31. In the author’s opinion, the following may cause city people to be unhappy EXCEPT___. A. a strong sense of fear B. lack of munication C. housing conditions D. a sense of isolation 32. The passage implies that it is easy to buy’ the following things in the country EXCEPT___ A. daily necessities B. fresh fruits C. designer clothes D. fresh vegetables 33. According to the passage, which of the following adjectives best describes those people who work in large cities and live in villages? A. Original. B. Quiet. C. Arrogant. D. Insensitive. 34. Do you think the author will move to the country? A. Yes, he will do so. B. No, he will not do so. C. It is difficult to tell. D. He is in two minds. TEXT C Traditionally, the woman has held a low position in marriage partnerships. While her husband went his way, she had to wash, stitch and sew. Today the move is to liberate the woman, which may in the end strengthen the marriage union. Perhaps the greatest obstacle to friendship in marriage is the amount a couple usually see of each other. Friendship in its usual sense is not tested by the strain of daily, yearlong cohabitation. Couples need to take up separate interests (and friendship) as well as mutually shared ones, if they are not to get used to the more attractive elements of each other’s personalities. Married couples are likely to exert themselves for guests being amusing, 此資料來自企業(yè) discussing with passion and point — and then to fall into dull exhausted silence when the guests have gone. As in all friendship, a husband and wife must try to interest each other, and to spend sufficient time sharing absorbing activities to give them continuing mon interests. But at the same time they must spend enough time on separate interests with separate people to preserve and develop their separate personalities and keep their relationship fresh. For too many highly intelligent working women, home represents chore obligations, because the husband only tolerates her work and does not participate in household chores. For too many highly intelligent working men, home represents dullness and plaints from an overdependent wife who will not gather courage to make her own life. In such an atmosphere, the partners grow further and further apart, both love and liking disappearing. For too many couples with children, the children are allowed to mand all time and attention, allowing the couple no time to develop liking and friendship, as well as love, allotting them exclusive parental roles. 35. According to the passage, which of the following statements is CORRECT? A. Friendship in marriage means daily, yearlong cohabitation. B.