Why Austen Still Popular?①When Jane Austen（1775—1817） wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world that most of us would not recognize. But today Austen' s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last ten years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still popular?②Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, argues that her novels still appeal to people because they focus on issues that are as relevant（相关的）today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women trying to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding marriage, friendships and the family. "The plots are fairly timeless stories about human interaction（互动）which are familiar to us,"Jenkyns says.③The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two characters do not get on. They eventually fall in love, but still have to overcome opposition（反对）to their relationship from their families.④“All of Austen's books are easy to read, making them popular with children and adults, but they work on different levels so people can take what they need from them ； author Kate Henry says. "You can choose to see the politics and feminism（男女平等思想）in them, but if you don't want to take on those issue you can turn a blind eye to it," she says.⑤Austen is often hailed（赞扬）as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising that she remained unmarried. "Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for the perfect man," Henry says.6.Today Austen' s books are in ______ than ever.

Why Austen Still Popular?①When Jane Austen（1775—1817） wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world that most of us would not recognize. But today Austen' s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last ten years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still popular?②Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, argues that her novels still appeal to people because they focus on issues that are as relevant（相关的）today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women trying to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding marriage, friendships and the family. "The plots are fairly timeless stories about human interaction（互动）which are familiar to us,"Jenkyns says.③The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two characters do not get on. They eventually fall in love, but still have to overcome opposition（反对）to their relationship from their families.④“All of Austen's books are easy to read, making them popular with children and adults, but they work on different levels so people can take what they need from them ； author Kate Henry says. "You can choose to see the politics and feminism（男女平等思想）in them, but if you don't want to take on those issue you can turn a blind eye to it," she says.⑤Austen is often hailed（赞扬）as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising that she remained unmarried. "Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for the perfect man," Henry says.7.Richard Jenkyns argues that Austen's books still ______ are as relevant today as they were.

Why Austen Still Popular?①When Jane Austen（1775—1817） wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world that most of us would not recognize. But today Austen' s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last ten years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still popular?②Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, argues that her novels still appeal to people because they focus on issues that are as relevant（相关的）today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women trying to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding marriage, friendships and the family. "The plots are fairly timeless stories about human interaction（互动）which are familiar to us,"Jenkyns says.③The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two characters do not get on. They eventually fall in love, but still have to overcome opposition（反对）to their relationship from their families.④“All of Austen's books are easy to read, making them popular with children and adults, but they work on different levels so people can take what they need from them ； author Kate Henry says. "You can choose to see the politics and feminism（男女平等思想）in them, but if you don't want to take on those issue you can turn a blind eye to it," she says.⑤Austen is often hailed（赞扬）as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising that she remained unmarried. "Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for the perfect man," Henry says.8.In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy have to ______ ship from their families.

Why Austen Still Popular?①When Jane Austen（1775—1817） wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world that most of us would not recognize. But today Austen' s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last ten years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still popular?②Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, argues that her novels still appeal to people because they focus on issues that are as relevant（相关的）today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women trying to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding marriage, friendships and the family. "The plots are fairly timeless stories about human interaction（互动）which are familiar to us,"Jenkyns says.③The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two characters do not get on. They eventually fall in love, but still have to overcome opposition（反对）to their relationship from their families.④“All of Austen's books are easy to read, making them popular with children and adults, but they work on different levels so people can take what they need from them ； author Kate Henry says. "You can choose to see the politics and feminism（男女平等思想）in them, but if you don't want to take on those issue you can turn a blind eye to it," she says.⑤Austen is often hailed（赞扬）as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising that she remained unmarried. "Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for the perfect man," Henry says.9.People can take ______ from all of Austen , s books which are easy to read.

Why Austen Still Popular?①When Jane Austen（1775—1817） wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world that most of us would not recognize. But today Austen' s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last ten years, five of her six novels have been made into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be bestsellers. So why is Austen still popular?②Richard Jenkyns, a professor of English at Oxford University, argues that her novels still appeal to people because they focus on issues that are as relevant（相关的）today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women trying to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding marriage, friendships and the family. "The plots are fairly timeless stories about human interaction（互动）which are familiar to us,"Jenkyns says.③The most famous book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story between Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. At first the two characters do not get on. They eventually fall in love, but still have to overcome opposition（反对）to their relationship from their families.④“All of Austen's books are easy to read, making them popular with children and adults, but they work on different levels so people can take what they need from them ； author Kate Henry says. "You can choose to see the politics and feminism（男女平等思想）in them, but if you don't want to take on those issue you can turn a blind eye to it," she says.⑤Austen is often hailed（赞扬）as the greatest romance writer in the English language, so it is surprising that she remained unmarried. "Maybe she was too much of a romantic, waiting for the perfect man," Henry says.10.Austen, who surprisingly remained unmarried, is often praised as ______ in the English language.

Roles of the Man and Woman in MarriageIn the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory, or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills.1_____ The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. 2_____ She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.3_____ The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage, while some other Americans have a different idea of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. 4_____ They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of children some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. 5_____ Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.1.

Roles of the Man and Woman in MarriageIn the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory, or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills.1_____ The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. 2_____ She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.3_____ The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage, while some other Americans have a different idea of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. 4_____ They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of children some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. 5_____ Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.2.

Roles of the Man and Woman in MarriageIn the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory, or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills.1_____ The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. 2_____ She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.3_____ The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage, while some other Americans have a different idea of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. 4_____ They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of children some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. 5_____ Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.3.

Roles of the Man and Woman in MarriageIn the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory, or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills.1_____ The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. 2_____ She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.3_____ The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage, while some other Americans have a different idea of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. 4_____ They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of children some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. 5_____ Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.4.

Roles of the Man and Woman in MarriageIn the traditional marriage, the man worked at a job to earn money for the family. Most men worked in an office, a factory, or some other places away from the home. Since the man earned the money, he paid the bills.1_____ The man made most of the decisions. He was the boss.In the traditional marriage, the woman seldom worked away from the house. 2_____ She cooked meals, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, and did other housework. Her job at home was very important.3_____ The man has a job and earns the money for the family. The woman stays at home and cares for the children and the house. Many Americans are happy with the kind of marriage, while some other Americans have a different idea of marriage and family responsibilities.There are two important differences in male and female roles now. 4_____ They may choose to marry or to stay single. They may choose to work or stay at home. Both men and women may choose roles that are comfortable for them.A second difference in male and female roles is that within marriage many decisions and responsibilities are shared. The husband and wife may choose to have children, or they may not. If they have children, the man may take care of children some of the time, all of the time or not at all. The woman may want to stay at home and take care of the children. Or she may want to go to work. 5_____ Many married people now share these decisions and the responsibilities of their families.5.