五、閱讀測驗 第一篇：
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, and more prosperous. They had more children. They
needed more space. They moved 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. A new class is moving into the city
― a wealthier, more mobile class.
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.
【題組】41. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about ?
(A) A description of cities.
(B) Why American cities are changing.
(C) The problems with American cities.
(D) The important of American cities.
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