2.【2011·河北邢台市一模】  阅读理解

What does Thanksgiving remind Americans of? Their families. Thanksgiving is a family time. On this holiday, families enjoy being together. What does “family” mean to Americans?

The traditional American family is a "nuclear family." A nuclear family refers to a husband and wife and their children. The average American family today has two or three children (and maybe a few pets). In some cultures, several generations may even live together. In America, only in a few cases does more than one household live under one roof. 

Each family member can have a say. Instead of fearing Mom and Dad, children may think of them as good friends. Husbands and wives often share housework. In many cases, a child can enjoy privacy（隐私）in his or her own bedroom. From an early age, children can plan how to spend money. They may receive a weekly pocket money or even work part-time jobs. Often parents give children freedom to make their own decisions about what to wear or to buy or whom to marry.

The United Nations has declared 1994 the "International Year of the Family." Not just in America, but all over the world, people recognize the importance of strong families. And one more thing: be thankful for each other. If you have a family, every day should be Thanksgiving. 

41．This passage is mainly about  _______.

A．Thanksgiving B．holiday C．family D．culture

42．What does a nuclear family include?

A．father, mother and pets B．several generations living together

C．grandparents, parents and children D．parents, children and pets

43．In America, children  ________.

A．often fear their parents B．can decide whom to marry

C．are not allowed to have jobs D．can’t receive pocket money until an elderly age

44．That the International Year of the Family came into being show that  _______.

A．more people have realized the importance of family.

B．more people should have a family.

C．people all over the world should hold Thanksgiving together.

D．people should thank each other on Thanksgiving day.

【答案】CDBA