1. What can we learn about Catherine?

　A. She stayed at home because she was tired about her job.

　B. Her husband agreed with her staying at home.

　C. Her daughter was very naughty.

　D. She accustomed herself to staying at home easily.

2. How many working moms in this passage?

　A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

3. Which one is NOT true?

　A. Celina feels dissatisfied with the life now.

　B. Cynthia has no other choice but to get a job.

　C. Sassy is determined to be an independent woman.

　D. Catherine thinks that being a stay-at-home mom is worthwhile.

The year 1814 was deeply troubling for most Americans. The country was in war. Two years previously, a group of congressmen (议员) had persuaded President James Madison to declare war on Great Britain for frequently attacking American sailors from the merchant ships. American armies fell into terrible defeats along the Canadian border and British troops were ready to invade New York. The small shy president didn't seem able to hold the country together.

But his wife, Dolley, already famous as a Washington hostess, showed a spirit of the nation that won many people's admiration. Already many people were calling her the First Lady-she was the first to be called that name.

When a British fleet (战舰) landed troops in Maryland to attack Washington, D.C., Dolley refused to leave. "I'm determined not to go until I heard Mr. Madison is safe," she said.

In the face of frightening disaster, Dolley stood her ground. A messenger covered with dust arrived from the battlefield, telling her to flee. Once more, Dolley refused. Finally, a close friend, Major Charles Carroll, persuaded her to depart. As they left, Dolley realized the White House's splendid portrait of George Washington would fall into the enemy's hands. She refused to take another step until the servants gave it to two men who promised to care for it. Seeing the original copy of the Declaration of Independence in a display case, she insisted on taking it with her.