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As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business, trips alone. Since this is new for many, some trips are certainly in order. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience. If you will be eating alone a good deal, choose good restaurants. In the end, they will be much better for your digestion. You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone. You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table. Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a business woman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed. Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy for dirty clothes, as well as for business doc

[单项选择]Older citizens in the United States vote more regularly than younger ones, particularly when local and state issues are being considered.（　）
A. cast their ballots
B. run for office
C. criticize the government
D. give their opinions

[填空题] The United States is a country made up of many different races. Usually they are mixed together and can’’t be told one from another. But many of them still talk about where their (36)___________came from. It is something they are proud of. The (37) ___________Americans, of course, were the Indians. The so called white men who then came were (38) ___________ from England. But many came from other countries like Germany and France. One problem the United States has always had is (39) ___________. As new groups came to the United States they found they were discriminated (40) ___________. First it was the Irish and Italians. Later it was the blacks. Almost every group has been able to (41) ___________ escape this discrimination. The only (42) ___________who have not are the blacks. Surprisingly enough the worst discrimination today is shown towards the Indians. One reason the Indians are discriminated against is that they have tried so hard to keep their (43)__________