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In the traditional marriage, the man worked to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills. The money was used for food, clothes, a house and other family necessities. The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.
In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. She stayed home to care for the children and her husband. She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed clothes and did other household chores. Her job at home was very important.
In recent years, many couples have continued to keep a traditional relationship of this kind. The man has a job and earns money for the family. The woman stays home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with this kind of marriage. But some other Americans have a different opinion of marriage and family responsibilities.
There are two important differences in male and female roles now. One is that both men and women have many more choices. They may choose to marry or stay single. They may choose to work or stay home. Both men and women may choose roles that are suitable for them.
Another difference is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of them some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay home and take care of the children, or she may want to go to work. Men and women now decide these things together in a marriage. Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.
Which of the following is NOT true in the traditional marriage?
A
Men worked to earn money for the family.
B
The woman made most of the decisions.
C
The woman stayed home to care for the children.
D
The man paid the bills.
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答案:
B
解析:
【全文翻译】
在传统婚姻中,男性工作是为了挣钱养家。大多数男性离开家在办公室、工厂或其他一些地方工作。因为男性赚钱,所以他付账单。这笔钱被用在食物、衣服、房子和其他家庭必需品上。
男性做出大部分决定。他说了算。
在传统婚姻中,女性很少离家工作。她待在家里照顾孩子和丈夫。她做饭、打扫房子、洗衣服以及干其他家务杂活。她在家里的工作非常重要。
近年来,许多夫妇继续保持这种传统关系。男性有一份工作,挣钱养家。女性待在家里照顾孩子和打理房子。许多美国人对这种婚姻感到满意。但是其他一些美国人对婚姻和家庭责任有不同的看法。
现在男性和女性的角色有两个重要区别。一是男性和女性都有更多选择。他们可以选择结婚或保持单身。他们可以选择工作或待在家里。男性和女性都可以选择适合自己的角色。
另一个不同之处是在婚姻中许多决定和责任是共同承担的。夫妻可以选择生孩子,或不生孩子。如果他们有孩子,男性可能有时、一直或根本不照顾他们。女性可能想待在家里照顾孩子,或者她可能想去上班。现在,男性和女性在婚姻中共同决定这些事情。许多已婚人士现在共同承担这些决定和家庭责任。
【答题思路】
题干大意是:在传统婚姻中,下列哪一项是不正确的?
根据第一段倒数第二句“The man made most of the decisions.”可知,在传统婚姻中,大多数决定都是由男性做出的,所以B项与传统婚姻中的情况不符。其他三项均可在第一、二段中找到依据。故选B。