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The decline in moral standards—which has long concerned social analysts—has at last captured the attention of average Americans. And Jean Bethke Elshtain, for one, is glad.
The fact that ordinary citizens are now starting to think seriously about the nation\’ s moral climate, says this ethics professor at the University of Chicago, is reason to hope that new ideas will come forward to improve it.
But the challenge is not to be underestimated. Materialism and individualism in American society are the biggest obstacles. \\
1.Professor Elshtain is pleased to see that Americans______.(D)
A. have adapted to a new set of moral standards
B. are longing for the return of the good old days
C. have realized the importance of material things
D. are awakening to the lowering of their moral standards
解析：从文章第一段：“The decline in moral standards…has at last captured the attention of average Americans．”可知，Elshtain教授看到美国人已开始意识到道德标准的下降而感到高兴。故选D。
2.The moral decline of American society is caused mainly by______.(B)
A. its growing wealth
B. the self-centeredness of individuals
C. underestimating the impact of social changes
D. the prejudice against women and minorities
解析：从文章第三段中“The thought that ‘I’m in it for me’ has become deeply rooted in the national consciousness．”可判断，美国社会道德标准下降的原因是人们太以自我为中心了。因此正确答案为B。
3.Which of the following characterizes the traditional communities?(B)
A. Great mobility.
B. Concern for one’s neighbors.
C. Emphasis on individual effort.
D. Ever weakening social bonds.
解析：从文章第四段第一句：“…the disintegration of traditional communities，in which neighbors looked out for one another…”可知，传统社区的特点是邻里之间能相互关照。因此正确答案为B。
4.In the 1950s, classroom violence______.(A)
A. was something unheard of
B. was by no means a rare occurrence
C. attracted a lot of public attention
D. began to appear in analysts’ data
解析：从文章第五段最后一句：“…unheard of in the 1 950s，such as classroom violence…”可知，在20世纪50年代，班级暴力是闻所未闻的事。故选A。
5.According to Elshtain, the current moral decline may be reversed______.(D)
A. if people can return to the \\
B. when women and men enjoy equal rights
C. when people rid themselves of prejudice
D. if less emphasis is laid on material things
解析：文章最后一段：“Moral decline will not be reversed until people find ways to counter the materialism in society…”说明，如果想改变目前道德标准下降的状况，就应该想方设法扭转物质主义者的思想，即不要太注重物质方面的事情，因此正确答案为D。
Maasai Mara is a part of the southwestern tourist circuit and the most popular and visited game reserve in Kenya. The annual wildebeest migration to Maasai Mara is the world\’s greatest wildlife spectacle, something not to be missed especially if you\’ re visiting Kenya between August and October. Millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles from the Serengeti plains migrate across the Tanzania border and the Mara River to reach Maasai Mata grazing fields from late June. The game reserve abounds with bird-life since close to about 452 odd species have been recorded.
Maasai Mara has a good range of accommodation from five-star lodges to luxury-tended camps. To keep the tempo of your adventure going, Spartan tented camps and campsites within the game reserve are the best choice. Game walks and
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