Choose the best answer to complete the following questions.
The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it.
A.blowing
B.watering
C.preventing
D.watching

Choose the best answer to complete the following questions.
I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent.
A.stand
B.understand
C.write
D.interrupt

Choose the best answer to complete the following questions.
The small white flowers are my favorite. They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden.
A.release
B.stop
C.end
D.melt

Choose the best answer to complete the following questions.
The women's movement has affirmed women's rights to non-discrimination ________ education, employment and economic and social activities.
A.in
B.of
C.from
D.about

Choose the best answer to complete the following questions.
My husband and I take turns cleaning ________ the kitchen depending ________ who gets home from work earlier.
A.away / to
B.from / in
C.up / on
D.with / for

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.
A.Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped.
B.Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped.
C.Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned.
D.The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police.

Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
We will set off tomorrow.
A.We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow.
B.Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go.
C.We will leave the place tomorrow.
D.We will arrive home tomorrow.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
It has been thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women's place was in the kitchen and women's work was housework. In many places, women were not even' allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent than women. Men often considered women as their property. Sometimes, they were mistreated by their husbands and suffered the problem as a fate. Many parents did not even want to daughters.
Despite the progress, there remain outdated beliefs about women's roles, traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Men are commonly seen as the strong bodies, bread-winners in the family and key leaders in society, while women are restricted to being housewives and child bearing and care, and housework such as washing and cooking.
According to social surveys, many women in the 21st century still have to work over 12 hours a day including working in offices and doing countless household chores without any help from their husbands. In some regions, the labor of women is not recognized despite the hardships they endure to support the whole family. Moreover, women are the direct victims of family violence, especially in rural areas.
Thanks to the women's liberation movement, nowadays women have proved that they are equal to men in every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as he is. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can: they produce children.
According to the text, women in the 21st century ________.
A.do not have to do housework any more
B.are still the victims of family violence in some rural areas
C.get help from their husbands with all housework
D.spend less than 12 hours working outside the home and doing housework

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
It has been thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women's place was in the kitchen and women's work was housework. In many places, women were not even' allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent than women. Men often considered women as their property. Sometimes, they were mistreated by their husbands and suffered the problem as a fate. Many parents did not even want to daughters.
Despite the progress, there remain outdated beliefs about women's roles, traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Men are commonly seen as the strong bodies, bread-winners in the family and key leaders in society, while women are restricted to being housewives and child bearing and care, and housework such as washing and cooking.
According to social surveys, many women in the 21st century still have to work over 12 hours a day including working in offices and doing countless household chores without any help from their husbands. In some regions, the labor of women is not recognized despite the hardships they endure to support the whole family. Moreover, women are the direct victims of family violence, especially in rural areas.
Thanks to the women's liberation movement, nowadays women have proved that they are equal to men in every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as he is. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can: they produce children.
What did women have to suffer?
A.Good schooling
B.Choosing a husband themselves
C.Enjoy their housework
D.Illiteracy

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
It has been thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely. Women's place was in the kitchen and women's work was housework. In many places, women were not even' allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent than women. Men often considered women as their property. Sometimes, they were mistreated by their husbands and suffered the problem as a fate. Many parents did not even want to daughters.
Despite the progress, there remain outdated beliefs about women's roles, traditionally passed down from generation to generation. Men are commonly seen as the strong bodies, bread-winners in the family and key leaders in society, while women are restricted to being housewives and child bearing and care, and housework such as washing and cooking.
According to social surveys, many women in the 21st century still have to work over 12 hours a day including working in offices and doing countless household chores without any help from their husbands. In some regions, the labor of women is not recognized despite the hardships they endure to support the whole family. Moreover, women are the direct victims of family violence, especially in rural areas.
Thanks to the women's liberation movement, nowadays women have proved that they are equal to men in every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as he is. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can: they produce children.
Which is not women's role in the former days?
A.Working in authority
B.Doing housework
C.Doing cooking
D.Bearing and rearing children