Hippies were members of a youth movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s that started in the United States and spread to Canada, Great Britain, and many other countries. The hippies rejected the customs, traditions, and life styles of society and tried to develop those of their own. Most hippies came from white middle-class families and ranged in age from 15 to 25 years old. They thought too many adults cared about making money and little else. The term hippie may come from the word hip, which means "turned-in" or aware.
Hippies wanted a world based on love of humanity and peace. Many believed that wonderful, magical changes were about to take place. They thought these changes would happen as soon as people learned to express their feelings honestly and to behave naturally at all times. Hippies strongly opposed U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Many hippies lived together in small groups, working with one another and sharing possessions. Others refused to be tied down to a fixed job or home. They wandered from place to place seeking part-time work and temporary shelter. Some begged for spare change and lived in the streets or camped in parks or other public lands.
Hippies were sometimes called "flower children" because they gave people flowers to communicate gentleness and love. They let their hair grow long and walked barefoot or in sandals. Hippies attracted public attention by wearing clothing that featured unusual combinations of colors and textures. A large number of hippies used marijuana, LSD, and other drugs. Drug experiences shaped many of their symbols and ideas.
The Beatles, a popular English rock group, helped spread the hippie movement with their song. Hippie favorites included such other rock groups as the Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane, singers Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, poet Allen Ginsberg, and novelist Ken Kesey. Many hippies admired Timothy Leary, a psychologist who preached salvation through the use of drugs.
In time, most hippies realized it was not easy to reform society by "dropping’out" of it. Some joined more organized political movements to work for specific social causes. Others turned to spirituality or religion. The majority simply left the hippie stage of their lives behind while trying to hold on to at least a few of the ideals that once inspired them.
From the last paragraph, we know that the hippie movement finally declined because______.

A:most of the hippies turned to more active ways to reform the society B:most of the hippies deemed the social problems of their time incorrigible C:most of the hippies simply dropped out of it as they grew older D:most of the hippies gave up some of their original ideas

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More Americans are cohabiting-living together out of wedlock--than ever. Some exports applaud the practice, but others warn playing house does not always lead to marital bliss. At one time in America, living together out of wedlock was scandalous. Unmarried spouses who "shacked up" were said to be "living in sin". Indeed, cohabitation was illegal throughout the country until about 1970. Today, statistics tell a different tale. The number of unwed couples living together has risen to a new high--more than 4.1 million as of March 1997, according to the Census Bureau. That figure was up from 3.96 million couples the previous year and represents a quantum leap from the 430,000 cohabiting couples counted in 1960.
The bureau found’ that cohabiting is most prevailing in the 24 - 35 age group, accounting for 1.6 million such couples. Cohabitants claim they live together primarily to solidify their love and commitment to each other. Most intend to marry; only 13 % of cohabitants do not anticipate to legalize their relationship. But the reality from many couples is different: Moving in does not lead to "happily ever after." Forty percent of cohabitants never make it to the altar. Of the 60% who do marry, more than half divorce within 10 years (compared with 30% of married couples who did not live together first). Cohabiting partners are more unfaithful and fight more often than married couples, according to research by the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society. Other studies have come to equally similar conclusions.
Still, experts predict the number of cohabiting couples is likely to increase. As the offspring of the baby boomer come of age, they are inclined to defer marriages, as did their parents. This will lead to more cohabitation and nontraditional families. Until people unearth that living together has pitfalls, it won’ t wane in popularity. Cohabiting has been portrayed with "careful neutrality" in the media, and Hollywood celebrities who move in and out of each other’s homes set the standard.
But Warren Farrell, the San Diego-based author of Why Men Are the Way They Are, argues that living together is a good idea for a short period. "To make the jump from dating, when we put our best foot forward, to being married"--without showing each other the "shadow side of ourselves"--is to treat marriage frivolously, he says.

A:experts hold an unanimously critical view on cohabitation B:Americans are in general more tolerant of cohabitation C:cohabitation rate actually dropped despite the increase in the number of unwed couples living together D:living together out of wedlock is considered morally wrong today

Section Ⅱ Reading Comprehension Part A Directions: Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or 1). Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points) Text 1 More Americans are cohabiting-living together out of wedlock--than ever. Some exports applaud the practice, but others warn playing house does not always lead to marital bliss. At one time in America, living together out of wedlock was scandalous. Unmarried spouses who "shacked up" were said to be "living in sin". Indeed, cohabitation was illegal throughout the country until about 1970. Today, statistics tell a different tale. The number of unwed couples living together has risen to a new high--more than 4.1 million as of March 1997, according to the Census Bureau. That figure was up from 3.96 million couples the previous year and represents a quantum leap from the 430,000 cohabiting couples counted in 1960. The bureau found’ that cohabiting is most prevailing in the 24 - 35 age group, accounting for 1.6 million such couples. Cohabitants claim they live together primarily to solidify their love and commitment to each other. Most intend to marry; only 13 % of cohabitants do not anticipate to legalize their relationship. But the reality from many couples is different: Moving in does not lead to "happily ever after." Forty percent of cohabitants never make it to the altar. Of the 60% who do marry, more than half divorce within 10 years (compared with 30% of married couples who did not live together first). Cohabiting partners are more unfaithful and fight more often than married couples, according to research by the Howard Center for Family, Religion and Society. Other studies have come to equally similar conclusions. Still, experts predict the number of cohabiting couples is likely to increase. As the offspring of the baby boomer come of age, they are inclined to defer marriages, as did their parents. This will lead to more cohabitation and nontraditional families. Until people unearth that living together has pitfalls, it won’ t wane in popularity. Cohabiting has been portrayed with "careful neutrality" in the media, and Hollywood celebrities who move in and out of each other’s homes set the standard. But Warren Farrell, the San Diego-based author of Why Men Are the Way They Are, argues that living together is a good idea for a short period. "To make the jump from dating, when we put our best foot forward, to being married"--without showing each other the "shadow side of ourselves"--is to treat marriage frivolously, he says.

A:experts hold an unanimously critical view on cohabitation B:Americans are in general more tolerant of cohabitation C:cohabitation rate actually dropped despite the increase in the number of unwed couples living together D:living together out of wedlock is considered morally wrong today

Hippies were members of a youth movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s that started in the United States and spread to Canada, Great Britain, and many other countries. The hippies rejected the customs, traditions, and life styles of society and tried to develop those of their own. Most hippies came from white middle-class families and ranged in age from 15 to 25 years old. They thought too many adults cared about making money and little else. The term hippie may come from the word hip, which means "turned-in" or aware.
Hippies wanted a world based on love of humanity and peace. Many believed that wonderful, magical changes were about to take place. They thought these changes would happen as soon as people learned to express their feelings honestly and to behave naturally at all times. Hippies strongly opposed U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Many hippies lived together in small groups, working with one another and sharing possessions. Others refused to be tied down to a fixed job or home. They wandered from place to place seeking part-time work and temporary shelter. Some begged for spare change and lived in the streets or camped in parks or other public lands.
Hippies were sometimes called "flower children" because they gave people flowers to communicate gentleness and love. They let their hair grow long and walked barefoot or in sandals. Hippies attracted public attention by wearing clothing that featured unusual combinations of colors and textures. A large number of hippies used marijuana, LSD, and other drugs. Drug experiences shaped many of their symbols and ideas.
The Beatles, a popular English rock group, helped spread the hippie movement with their song. Hippie favorites included such other rock groups as the Grateful Dead and the Jefferson Airplane, singers Joan Baez and Bob Dylan, poet Allen Ginsberg, and novelist Ken Kesey. Many hippies admired Timothy Leary, a psychologist who preached salvation through the use of drugs.
In time, most hippies realized it was not easy to reform society by "dropping’out" of it. Some joined more organized political movements to work for specific social causes. Others turned to spirituality or religion. The majority simply left the hippie stage of their lives behind while trying to hold on to at least a few of the ideals that once inspired them.

A:most of the hippies turned to more active ways to reform the society B:most of the hippies deemed the social problems of their time incorrigible C:most of the hippies simply dropped out of it as they grew older D:most of the hippies gave up some of their original ideas

As members {{U}}dropped out{{/U}}, the club became smaller and smaller.

A:passed away B:grew C:changed D:withdrew

As members dropped out, the club became smaller and smaller.

A:passed away B:"grew C:changed D:withdrew

His friend unexpectedly dropped in.

A:visited B:stepped in C:dropped off D:met

"Try your best and get good grades and you’ll find a high-paying job with great benefits," my parents used to say. Their goal in life was to （36）a college education for my elder sister and me, so that we would have the greatest chance for success in life. When I （37）earned my diploma in 1976, my parents had realized their goal. It was the crowning achievement of their lives. I was hired by a "Big 8" accounting firm, and I （38）a long career and retirement at an early age. My husband, Michael, followed a （39）path. We both came from hard-working families, of modest means but with strong work ethics. Michael also graduated with honors, but he did it twice: first as an engineer and then from law school. He was quickly （40）by a prestigious Washington D.C. law firm that specialized in patent law, and his future seemed bright, career path well-defined and early retirement （41）. Although we have been successful in our careers, they have not （42）quite as we expected, We both have changed positions several times—for all the right reasons—but there are no pension plans vesting on our behalf. Our retirement （43）are growing only through our individual contributions. Michael and I have a wonderful marriage with three great children. We have spent a （44）making sure our children have received the best education （45）. One day in 1996, one of my children came home （46）with school. He was bored and tired of studying. "Why should I put time into studying subjects I’ll never use in real life" he （47）. Without thinking, I responded, "Because if you don’t get good grades, you won’t get into college. " "Regardless of whether I go to college," he replied, "I’m going to be rich. " "If you don’t graduate from college, you won’t get a good job," I responded with a tinge of panic and motherly （48）."And if you don’t have a good job, how do you plan to get rich" My son smirked and slowly （49）his head with mild boredom. We have had this talk many times before. He lowered his head and rolled his eyes. My words of motherly wisdom were failing on （50）ears once again. Though smart and strong-willed, he has always been a polite and respectful young man. "Mom," he began. It was my turn to be （51）. "Get with the times! Look around; the richest people didn’t get rich because of their （52）Look at Michael Jordan and Madonna. Even Bill Gates, who dropped out of Harvard, founded Microsoft; he is now the richest man in America, and he’s still in his 30s. There is a baseball pitcher who makes more than $4 million a year even though he has been （53）’mentally challenged’. " There was a long （54）between us. It was dawning on me that I was giving my son the same advice my parents had given me. The world around us has changed, but the advice hasn’t. Getting a good education and making good grades no longer （55） success, and nobody seems to have noticed, except our children.

A:headed out B:held out C:turned out D:come out