Question

American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime racial conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American society is changing.
　　After World War II city residents became wealthier more prosperous. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs.
　　Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to live in the cities. Many young professionals doctors lawyers and executives are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers.
This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.
Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright , new future .Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.
【小题1】What does the author think of cities all over the world ?

A．They are alive .	B．They are hopeless.
C．They are similar	D．They are different.

【小题2】Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A．Because older American cities were dying.

B．Because they were richer and needed more space.

C．Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D．Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

【小题3】According to the 4 th paragragh, a great many poor people in American cities ____ .

A．are faced with housing problems

B．are faced to move to the suburbs

C．want to sell their buildings

D．need more money for daily expenses

【小题4】We can conclude from the text that_____?

A．American cities are changing for the wars

B．people have different views on American cities

C．many people are now moving from American cities

D．the population is decreasing in older American cities

Answer 1

【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】B

解析试题分析：这是一篇议论文，城市反映一个国家的文化观。就像美国社会在发生变化一样，美国的城市也在变化。
【小题1】细节理解题：从第一段第一句American cities are similar to other cities around the world.可知，美国城市和世界上其他的城市是相似的。选C。
【小题2】细节理解题：从第二段第一句话After World War II city residents became wealthier more prosperous. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live.可知，二战后，城市居民更富有了，他们有了更多的孩子，需要更多的空间。所以他们搬出城市的家，去郊区买更大的房子。选B.
【小题3】细节理解题：从第四段内容可知，在二十世纪五十年代，许多穷人没有足够的钱在郊区买更大的房子住，只能住在市区，而现在很多穷人由于没有足够的钱而只能搬出市区。他们面临着住房的问题。选A。
【小题4】归纳总结题：从最后一段Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright , new future .Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.可知，人们对美国城市持有不同的观点：有的城市居民现在看到的是光明的新的未来，而有些人只看到问题和争端。选B。