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四、(2025·苏州市昆山市期末)阅读理解。〔人与社会——社会与文化〕
In a video, young children call out to their mother or father; the parents enter the room smiling, turn around and call out to their own parents; the grandparents then enter smiling and call out to their parents—the great-grandparents.
This kind of video is being described as the "four-generation(一代) challenge". It started on a Chinese short-video platform and has spread to social media in other countries. People from all over the world have discussed the videos and have their own understandings.
"Family care is usually a strong value," wrote one Facebook user. The "four-generation" videos have not only touched foreign viewers but also given them a deeper look into Chinese family values.
In most East Asian cultures, it is common for many generations of a single family to live together in one house. This is called an extended family. In most Western countries, most families are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, privacy(隐私) and independence(独立) are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they grow up. Many of them apply for loans(贷款) and have part-time jobs in order to pay for college and rent(房租). If they choose to continue living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen as a sign of immaturity(不成熟) or failure.
Although family forms in the East and West are different, the love and bonds between family members are common. That might be why the "four-generation" videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1. According to Paragraph 4, which of the following is an extended family?
A. A family with many friends living together.
B. A family with many generations living together.
C. A family that lives in a big city.
D. A family with only one child.
2. What can we learn from this passage?
A. The four-generation videos help spread Chinese family values.
B. Families with only one child are common in China's modern society.
C. Adults in Western countries never live with their grandparents.
D. It can be seen as a failure if Chinese children live with parents after the age of 18.
3. What might be the key to making the video popular in the world?
A. Foreign people's interest in Chinese culture.
B. The differences between different cultures.
C. The commonly shared love and bonds in families.
D. The video form that never appeared before.
In a video, young children call out to their mother or father; the parents enter the room smiling, turn around and call out to their own parents; the grandparents then enter smiling and call out to their parents—the great-grandparents.
This kind of video is being described as the "four-generation(一代) challenge". It started on a Chinese short-video platform and has spread to social media in other countries. People from all over the world have discussed the videos and have their own understandings.
"Family care is usually a strong value," wrote one Facebook user. The "four-generation" videos have not only touched foreign viewers but also given them a deeper look into Chinese family values.
In most East Asian cultures, it is common for many generations of a single family to live together in one house. This is called an extended family. In most Western countries, most families are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, privacy(隐私) and independence(独立) are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they grow up. Many of them apply for loans(贷款) and have part-time jobs in order to pay for college and rent(房租). If they choose to continue living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen as a sign of immaturity(不成熟) or failure.
Although family forms in the East and West are different, the love and bonds between family members are common. That might be why the "four-generation" videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1. According to Paragraph 4, which of the following is an extended family?
A. A family with many friends living together.
B. A family with many generations living together.
C. A family that lives in a big city.
D. A family with only one child.
2. What can we learn from this passage?
A. The four-generation videos help spread Chinese family values.
B. Families with only one child are common in China's modern society.
C. Adults in Western countries never live with their grandparents.
D. It can be seen as a failure if Chinese children live with parents after the age of 18.
3. What might be the key to making the video popular in the world?
A. Foreign people's interest in Chinese culture.
B. The differences between different cultures.
C. The commonly shared love and bonds in families.
D. The video form that never appeared before.
答案
1. B 2. A 3. C
