1. 初中进阶 (2252期20150501) 1版 Book says boys becoming more like girls

2. Pre-reading
How often do you chat with your father? Are you proud of him? Why or why not?

3. Do you think that today’s girls are more outstanding than boys in every aspect? Give your reasons.

4. While reading F T True or false
The authors of the book Save the Boys think today’s boys are physically strong but emotionally weak.
The fact that boys are becoming more girly is caused by popular culture and the educational system. F T

5. F F We can see that boys are failing to become men only in China.
In the process of becoming a man, a boy had better choose a male pop star as his role model. F F

6. D Choose the best answer.
All the following statements explain why boys are becoming more girly EXCEPT that ________.
A. boys don’t have enough outdoor activities at school
B. there are many more women teachers than men teachers
C. most male pop stars behave unmanly
D. books like Save the Boys are not popular D

7. C A In modern society, ________.
A. traditional roles of men and women seldom change
B. men still have to fight against wild animals
C. women have become independent of men
D. women don’t need to go to work to support the family
Boys can learn ________ from their fathers.
①honesty ②responsibility ③bravery ④complaints
A. ①②③ B. ①③④
C. ②③④ D. ①②④ A

8. Language study
Replace the underlined parts with words from the article.
We should always face trouble with courage.
She is good at hiding her strong feelings such as love or hate.
adversity
emotions

9. You are an expert in the management of money.
These tools in the museum are not modern at all.
Class size will be limited to twenty students in ten years.
finance
primitive
constricted

10. After reading
Do you have an unforgettable moment with your father? When and where did it happen? What made it so special to you both? Make a speech on the topic in class.